East Belfast MP Naomi Long has met with executives at Northern Ireland Water (NIW) to seek updates on progress regarding sewerage improvements being carried out to address ongoing serious flooding in her constituency. Mrs Long spoke to NIW Chief Executive Trevor Haslett and Director of Engineering Procurement Bill Gowdy to raise the issues of out-of-sewer […]
Alliance Finance spokesperson Judith Cochrane MLA has expressed her concern at the Finance Minister’s proposal to scrap a rates relief scheme for 40,000 low income households. The Minister’s proposed changes are being made to meet efficiency saving targets outlined by the Westminster Coalition Government. Judith Cochrane MLA said: “The Minister must rule out all other […]
Alliance East Belfast MP Naomi Long has offered her congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge following the birth of their son. Naomi Long MP said: “I would like to offer my congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge following the birth of their son. I am glad to hear that both mother […]
Alliance North Belfast representative Cllr John Blair has called on the Orange Order to take part in talks rather than continue to protest against the decision to prevent them from marching past the Ardoyne Shops in North Belfast. A Parades Commission determination prevented them from marching along this stretch of road on the 12thand 20th […]
Alliance East Belfast MLA Chis Lyttle, who is Chair of the Assembly Group on Cycling, has said that he hopes the victory of Chris Froome in the Tour de France will encourage more people to take up cycling. Chris Lyttle MLA said: “Chris Froome’s victory in the Tour de France was a magnificent achievement. I […]
Alliance Health spokesperson Kieran McCarthy MLA has welcomed the full publication of a report into the failings at the Royal Dental Hospital which led to 117 patients being recalled. A summary of the report was published in 2011 but the full report has only now been published as some regulatory processes had not been completed. […]
Alliance South Antrim MLA David Ford has commented on sale of Belfast International Airport, by saying that he hopes it will lead to more investment opportunities at the airport. American based firm ADC and HAS Airports Worldwide bought the airport from Spanish company Abertis for £244million. David Ford MLA said: “I hope that this sale […]
Alliance Chief Whip Stewart Dickson MLA has urged the public to be vigilant if they are near the open water. His comments follow recent deaths in river incidents in Limavady and Newtownstewart. Stewart Dickson MLA said: “Northern Ireland has been enjoying some magnificent weather in recent weeks. However, I would urge the public to take […]
Alliance North Belfast representative Cllr John Blair has said that the Orange Order must engage in meaningful dialogue with all groups to find a resolution to the disputed parade in North Belfast. His comments follow a peaceful protest on Saturday by the Orange Order after they were banned from marching past the Ardoyne shops. Cllr […]
Alliance Newcastle Councillor Patrick Clarke has expressed his shock after a 19 year old woman was sexually assaulted near the Promenade in Newcastle in the early hours of Saturday morning. Cllr Patrick Clarke said: “This was a horrific and sickening crime carried out by a despicable individual. It has shocked the local community. “My thoughts […]