Alliance Councillor Patrick Clarke has said the DUP and Sinn Fein must clarify their position on the Union Flag, after a DUP proposed motion to fly the Union Flag at Down District Council on designated days was defeated when Sinn Fein failed to support it. The Alliance Councillor said the DUP must clarify its support […]
Alliance Strangford MLA Kieran McCarthy will propose an adjournment debate in the Assembly to discuss economic development in the Ards Peninsula. He has brought this debate to the Assembly to primarily discuss the threat to close Exploris. The debate will take place on Tuesday evening. Kieran McCarthy MLA said: “I brought this adjournment debate to […]
Alliance Councillor Andrew Webb has welcomed news BT is to create 165 jobs in Belfast. The posts will be created at a new customer service centre and will support the company’s operations across the UK as needed. Councillor Andrew Webb said: “Today’s announcement is excellent news for Belfast and the wider economy in Northern Ireland. […]
Alliance DEL spokesperson Chris Lyttle MLA has said the findings of a DEL Committee Inquiry Report show need for better careers guidance for young people in Northern Ireland. The MLA for East Belfast proposed the Inquiry into careers education, information, advice and guidance, with the report’s findings including compulsory career classes, greater input from businesses […]
Alliance South Belfast MLA Anna Lo has condemned those who left an explosive device inside a car in Belfast city centre on Sunday night. It is believed that the detonator exploded but not the whole bomb, causing some damage to the car. Anna Lo MLA said: “There can be no justification for the reckless and […]
Alliance Justice Spokesperson Stewart Dickson MLA has condemned the shooting of a man in Newry. The man, thought to be in his 50s, was attacked in his home and shot in the stomach and knee. He is believed to be in a serious condition. Stewart Dickson MLA said: “I am appalled at this incident. People […]
Alliance Councillor Patrick Clarke has said he is concerned over reports a shot was fired at a pub in Newcastle. The shot was fired as two masked men left the bar on Main Street, shortly before 9.30pm last night. Councillor Patrick Clarke said: “I am very concerned at this incident and must criticise those behind […]
Alliance MLA Stewart Dickson formally reopened his Carrickfergus Constituency office today, almost a year after it was destroyed in an arson attack by Union Flag protestors. The MLA for East Antrim was joined by Alliance Party Leader David Ford, local Councillors and community representatives, adding he was ‘delighted’ to once again be offering a full […]
Alliance Leader David Ford MLA has paid tribute to Father Alec Reid who has died at the age of 82 in Dublin on Friday morning. Father Reid acted as a conduit between republican paramilitary leaders and politicians during the peace process and was a witness to weapons decommissioning. David Ford MLA said: “Father Reid played […]
Alliance Councillor Andrew Webb has welcomed a UK-wide initiative promoting Small Business Saturday to Belfast. Part of a UK tour, the Small Business Saturday Bus rolls into Belfast today at 11am encouraging people to shop local on December 7. The East Belfast Councillor championed the initiative at Belfast City Council’s November meeting, securing full support […]