Alliance East Antrim MLA and Regional Development Spokesperson, Stewart Dickson, has pressed Translink to address complaints about punctuality and overcrowding on the Larne Railway Line trains. The MLA said that he has received complaints about inconsistent departure and arrival times, particularly of morning express services, and about the number of people standing in carriages: Stewart […]
Alliance Leader David Ford MLA has paid tribute to Constable Philippa Reynolds in the Assembly. Constable Reynolds was killed when her patrol car was involved in a road traffic collision on Saturday morning in Derry. David Ford MLA said: “All members of the Assembly will be united in paying tribute to Constable Reynolds and expressing […]
Alliance Justice spokesperson Stewart Dickson MLA has said there can be no justification for the arson attack on the home of Willie Frazer in Markethill. A car was set on fire which then caused minor damage to the house of the victims’ campaigner. Stewart Dickson MLA said: “There can be no justification for this attack. […]
Alliance Justice spokesperson Stewart Dickson MLA has expressed his sadness after a police officer was killed after her patrol car was involved in a road traffic collision with a stolen car in Derry. Two colleagues were also injured. Stewart Dickson MLA said: “I am saddened that a Police Officer has lost her life in the […]
Alliance East Belfast MLA Chris Lyttle has criticised the comments of Belfast Chamber of Commerce President Joe Jordan and DUP MLA Gordon Dunne in which they blamed the media for the negative news stories around the recent protests and violence. Chris Lyttle MLA said: “I am acutely aware of the anger of the business community […]
Alliance Youth’s new committee has unveiled its first major campaign objective – targeting the need for increased provision of integrated education in Northern Ireland. The newly formed group unveiled their plans at the recent QUB Refreshers’ Fair, with the support of DEL Minister and MLA for North Down, Stephen Farry. The fair was the first […]
Alliance Social Development spokesperson and Vice-Chair of the Assembly All Party Group on Rugby, Judith Cochrane MLA has welcomed the funding that has been awarded to the Irish Rugby Football Union to take part in the “Sport in the Community” project. The £133,000 from the Department of Social Development will help initiatives such as shared […]
David Ford MLA and Cllr Neil Kelly met with the Director of Development for Fold Housing to discuss future plans for older persons housing in Antrim Town. This included a discussion to monitor progress on the proposed project for the old Northern Regional College site. David Ford said, “I was pleased to hear the announcement, […]
Newcastle Alliance Councillor Patrick Clarke has hailed the start of works on the Mourne Coastal and Down Walking Routes, Dundrum, as ‘a major tourism boost’ for the area. The £270,000 contract, announced in the Council monthly report for capital works, is due to be completed by the end of April this year and will provide […]
North Down Alliance Councillor Andrew Muir has welcomed plans to upgrade the gym at Queen’s Leisure Complex, Holywood. Councillors were updated on plans at the Council meeting on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 where it was detailed that a new area will be created for free weights. Commenting on the development, Councillor Muir said: “Since taking […]