Hollywood Alliance Councillor Andrew Muir has congratulated local man Dr Paul Pollock on his success at the 2012 Dublin Marathon. Paul was the first Irish man to complete the Marathon in a blistering 2hrs 16mins 33seconds – inside the time required to qualify for next year’s World Championships. Commenting on Paul’s success, Councillor Muir said: […]
East Belfast MP Naomi Long has described an assault and robbery of a 70-year-old man in her constituency as “cowardly”. Alliance MP Mrs Long was speaking after the elderly man was tied up and assaulted during the incident at his home in Abetta Parade around 10.20am yesterday (Sunday). The burglar ransacked the property before stealing […]
Alliance Councillor Neil Kelly has spoken of his shock after a man was beaten with baseball bats in his home in Antrim. The man suffered two suspected broken kneecaps after two men broke into his home at Islay Street, on the town’s Springfarm estate, shortly after 10pm on Thursday. Councillor Neil Kelly said: “I am […]
Alliance Councillor Billy Webb has condemned the brutal shooting of a man in the Longlands area of Newtownabbey last night It is understood the 36-year-old man was shot six times on the outskirts of north Belfast and died at the scene. Police believe at least two men were involved in the attack. Councillor Billy Webb […]
Alliance Justice Committee member Stewart Dickson MLA has raised concerns over the appearance of the Attorney General in any investigation that the Committee carries out into Marie Stopes. He raised these concerns during a private session of the Justice Committee on Thursday. Stewart Dickson MLA said: “I remain unconvinced that the Attorney General should play […]
Alliance Strangford MLA Kieran McCarthy has expressed his condolences following the death of an army medic in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. The 25 year old woman was from Comber. Kieran McCarthy MLA said: “I would like to extend my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of this young woman. “This is tragic news that will […]
East Belfast Alliance representatives have welcomed efforts to better co-ordinate mental health and suicide prevention services in East Belfast after a public meeting held in the wake of a growing number of deaths by suicide in the local area. Naomi Long MP and Chris Lyttle MLA stated the meeting, hosted by the East Belfast Community […]
Alliance Chief Whip Stewart Dickson MLA has commented on the prison sentences handed down to the two men who were found guilty of a pipe bomb attack on Alliance party headquarters last year. The pipe bomb was thrown into the backyard of the property but was not lit. Stewart Dickson MLA said: “I welcome these […]
Alliance East Antrim MLA Stewart Dickson has welcomed the vesting of 80 properties as part of a road improvement scheme along the A2. Work is due to commence next year and by completed by 2015. Stewart Dickson MLA said: “The public have been waiting decades for this scheme to commence, and the vesting of these […]
Alliance South Down spokesperson Patrick Clarke has said the announcement of EU funding for a new cross-border bridge across Carlingford Lough makes the project a reality. A special EU Programmes Body has granted €17.4 million for the project, which will see a bridge constructed at Narrow Water near Warrenpoint, County Down. Patrick Clarke, also a […]