Alliance Strangford MLA, Kieran McCarthy, has expressed his anger at the decision by the Northern Ireland Environment Agency to close Scrabo Tower due to water damage to the tower’s electrical system. Kieran McCarthy MLA said: “I am angered by the decision to close Scrabo Tower without prior notice. Their timing could not be worse as […]
Alliance Policing Board member Chris Lyttle has condemned the murder of a man in West Belfast. Commenting after the victim was shot on the Springfield Road earlier today, Mr Lyttle said it was a sad night for Belfast, adding the murder was a reminder of the dark days of the troubles. He said: “I condemn […]
Alliance European candidate, Anna Lo MLA, has pledged to be a voice for nature in Europe. During a visit to the RSPB’s nature reserve in the Belfast Harbour Estate, she signed the RSPB pledge to be a ‘voice for nature in the European Parliament’. She also gave her support to BirdLife International’s European manifesto. Anna […]
Alliance Leader David Ford has paid tribute to independent MLA David McClarty who has died following an illness. David Ford MLA said: “I was deeply saddened to hear of the death of David McClarty. He made a significant contribution to the Assembly since 1998, including his time as Deputy Speaker. “He showed how popular he […]
Alliance put local employment and community projects firmly on the agenda this week, With Alliance Ministers David Ford and Stephen Farry joining North Down Mayor Andrew Muir to meet with traders and organisations across Holywood and Bangor Organised by Alliance Councillor Muir, the visit gave Justice Minister David Ford and Employment and Learning Minister Stephen […]
Alliance European candidate, Anna Lo MLA, speaking at the launch of the Alliance European and Local Government campaigns, has said that Northern Ireland needs a credible European candidate who will work in the best interests of everyone in our society. Anna Lo MLA said: “I have always been pro-Europe. It makes economic sense that we […]
Alliance Health spokesperson, Kieran McCarthy MLA, has welcomed the U-turn from the Health Minister who has decided to save all the 18 care homes that were at risk from closure. Kieran McCarthy MLA said: “I am delighted that Edwin Poots has performed a U-turn after the public outrage at the proposal to close these care […]
Alliance Leader, David Ford MLA, has launched the Alliance Party’s Europe and Local Government campaigns by calling on those who are frustrated by the lack of progress in our politics to step forward and vote Alliance. David Ford MLA said: “Our ambitions in the coming elections are that Anna Lo will be elected as an […]
Alliance Antrim Councillor Neil Kelly has welcomed the news that Rosedale Care Home in Antrim, along with Westlands in Cookstown, Thackeray in Limavady and Pinewood in Ballymena, have been saved from closure by the Health Minister. He has informed residents that they would not be moved while they wanted to stay there. Cllr Neil Kelly […]
Alliance OFMDFM spokesperson, Chris Lyttle MLA, has thanked Victims’ Commissioner Kathryn Stone for her work for victims and survivors after she announced that she was leaving her post for a new job in England. Chris Lyttle MLA said: “I would like to pay tribute to the professional and compassionate manner in which Kathryn has worked […]