Alliance Councillor Neil Kelly has praised the effective police work that led to a weapon and drugs find in Antrim. During a planned search of a house in the Rathenraw area Police recovered a sawn-off shotgun and drugs worth an estimated street value of £70,000. Councillor Neil Kelly said: I would like to congratulate the […]
Alliance Newcastle Councillor Patrick Clarke has welcomed today’s announcement from the Social Development Minister of a £255,000 boost to regenerate the area. Funded by both DSD and Down District Council, the plans announced by Minister McCausland include a portable cinema and a covered outdoor space to allow events all year round. A marketing campaign will […]
Alliance Finance spokesperson Judith Cochrane MLA has welcomed news a Dublin-based firm is set to create 70 jobs in Northern Ireland. Noonan Services – a facilities management firm – provides security, cleaning and building maintenance to the public and private sector. Judith Cochrane MLA said: “It is always great to hear of new job opportunities […]
Alliance policing board member Trevor Lunn MLA has condemned a bomb attack on Woodbourne Police Station in west Belfast. Mr Lunn said: “This was a despicable attack aimed at those tasked with upholding the rule of law in Northern Ireland. I completely condemn what can only be described as a horrendous attempt to kill and […]
Alliance Coleraine Councillor Yvonne Boyle has condemned what Police have called a hate crime attack on the home of DUP Councillor George Duddy. Councillor Yvonne Boyle said: “I completely condemn this attack on Councillor Duddy’s home. It is completely unacceptable and those responsible must be held accountable. “Everyone is entitled to feel safe in their […]
Alliance MP Naomi Long has said the majority of people across Belfast are increasingly frustrated and angry with on-going violence and disturbances connected with parades and protests. She added the lasting damage scenes of violence are doing to Northern Ireland’s reputation as a whole is undermining what could have been a positive summer. Mrs Long […]
Alliance Justice Spokesperson Stewart Dickson has condemned the earlier outbreak of violence in Belfast City Centre. Stewart Dickson MLA said: “Tonight we have witnessed devastating scenes in the centre of Belfast. Businesses were left with no alternative but closure and the general public forced to stay away as scenes of violence were once again depicted […]
North Down Alliance Mayor Andrew Muir has pledged to work closely with Amnesty International during his term in office, addressing human rights issues locally and beyond. Mr Muir – himself a member of Amnesty International – guaranteed his support as he welcomed the North Down Amnesty group to the Parlour this week, praising the work […]
Alliance Policing Board member Trevor Lunn MLA has criticised attacks on police in west Belfast last night. Trevor Lunn MLA said: “There is never any excuse for violence on our streets and I completely condemn this attack on the PSNI. I send my sympathy and best wishes to the injured officers. “Police officers have a […]
Alliance Justice spokesperson Stewart Dickson MLA has said that the Castlederg republican parade will damage community relations. Stewart Dickson MLA said: “This parade will be a setback for community relations. While people are entitled to parade and commemorate their history, it is wrong to glorify terrorism. This is insensitive to the victims of terrorism and […]