Muir congratulates Holywood runner on Dublin Marathon success

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: […]

Long slams cowardly robbery of pensioner

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 […]

Dickson raises concerns over Attorney General taking part in investigation of Marie Stopes

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 […]

McCarthy expresses condolences following death of army medic

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 […]

Alliance representatives: Coordinated effort needed to improve mental health and suicide prevention in East Belfast

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 […]

Dickson comments on punishments for pipe bomb attack on Alliance HQ

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 […]

Clarke welcomes €17.4 Million EU funding for Narrow Water project

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 […]