Alliance Policing Board member, Trevor Lunn, has said that any allegations of State collusion with paramilitaries in the murder of any individual during the Troubles must be fully investigated. His comments were made ahead of a BBC Panorama programme into these allegations. Trevor Lunn MLA said: “I have the utmost respect for our security services […]
Alliance Strangford MLA, Kieran McCarthy, has welcomed the announcement in the Queen’s Speech that the Government will introduce legislation to ban so called ‘legal highs’. Kieran McCarthy MLA said: “I am very pleased that the Government will bring legislation to ban so called ‘legal highs’. These substances should not be available to cause harm and […]
Alliance Regional Development spokesperson, Chris Lyttle MLA, expressed his concern by the level of cuts that have been imposed on the Disability Action Transport Scheme by the Minister for Regional Development. The level of funding they receive from DRD has been cut by 21% for this financial year. There will also be a 100% cut […]
South Belfast Alliance Councillor Emmet McDonough-Brown has highlighted the health and social benefits children can get by taking to their feet and walking to school on a daily basis. The local Councillor was speaking after spending time with pupils at Holy Rosary Primary School as part of Travelwise NI’s Walk to School Week. The annual […]
Alliance Councillor David Armitage has said a pipe bomb attack in the short strand could have caused serious damage. The local Councillor was speaking after the pipe bomb was thrown into the back garden in the Strand Walk area of the Short Strand late on Monday evening, leading to a number of homes being evacuated. […]
Alliance Leader David Ford has criticised the decision of Sinn Fein, SDLP and the Green Party to block the final stage of the Welfare legislation on Tuesday, which will have serious implications for Departments’ budgets. David Ford MLA said: “The Stormont institutions have been severely damaged by the SDLP, Sinn Fein and Green Party. These […]
Alliance East Antrim MLA, Stewart Dickson, has condemned those behind an arson attack on a shop in Larne which forced residents in the building to leave their homes. This is the second time that the shop on Dunluce Street has been targeted in a month. Stewart Dickson MLA said: “Whoever is responsible for this arson […]
Alliance Employment and Learning Minister, Stephen Farry MLA, has challenged the SDLP and Sinn Fein to demonstrate they are prepared to accept the realities and responsibilities of government and to be prepared to take tough decisions when necessary. Stephen Farry said: “A critical aspect of government is making decisions in the context that you find […]
Alliance Party President, Cllr Andrew Muir, has welcomed the result of the Irish referendum on marriage equality. 62% of the public voted in favour of the referendum. Cllr Andrew Muir said: “This is a momentous day for supporters of equal civil marriage and a massive step forward for equality. The people of Ireland should be […]
Alliance Leader David Ford has criticised the decision of the SDLP and Sinn Fein to block the Welfare Bill which was due to be debated on Tuesday, saying that it has put the Good Friday institutions in real danger. David Ford MLA said: “This reckless decision by the SDLP and Sinn Fein to block the […]