Alliance MLA and Minister for Employment and Learning, Stephen Farry, has reiterated his party’s support for a rationalisation of government Departments, and the creation of a Department of the Economy. Stephen Farry stated: “Alliance has been a longstanding advocate of a rationalisation and reduction of the number of government departments. We supported moving to eight […]
Alliance South Belfast MLA Anna Lo has described those who burnt Polish flags on bonfires on 11th July as bigots. A number of Polish flags were burnt on bonfires across Belfast. Anna Lo MLA said: “It is completely unacceptable for people to burn any flag. The people who burnt these Polish flags are nothing more […]
Alliance Councillor Alan Lawther has expressed anger at an attack on a home in Ballycraigy, Antrim. A man, woman and young child all escaped injury during the incident, after a shot was fired through the front window of the home. Police have yet to establish a motive. Councillor Lawther said: “This is a despicable act. […]
Alliance MLA Anna Lo has expressed her disappointment in the comments by the UUP leader Mike Nesbitt who claimed the Parades Commission was eroding Protestant and Unionist culture. Anna stated that this showed just how much Nesbitt truly believed in a shared future. Anna Lo MLA said: “I think the comments from Mike Nesbitt show […]
Alliance Councillor John Blair has criticised attacks on a number of fibreglass cows across the Newtownabbey area which had all be individually decorated by children. Part of the Northern Ireland-wide Cow Parade – a large public art event – school children across the borough decorated the cows in a mosaic style before they went on […]
Alliance Party Justice Spokesperson, Stewart Dickson MLA, has praised the work of the police after five people were arrested in connection with riots in North Belfast on July 12. A 33-year old man has been arrested for the attempted murder of police officers, while a further four men have been remanded in custody after violence […]
Ballyclare Alliance Councillor Pat McCudden has congratulated local man Andrew Hassard after he completed a triathlon every day for 10 days. Andrew took part in the NI Decaman Challenge and completed it alongside Keith Clarke from Dungannon and Bob Davidson from Cookstown. Raising money for Cancer Focus NI, every day for 10 days Andrew completed […]
Newcastle Alliance Councillor Patrick Clarke has called on the Department of Agriculture (DARD) to make investment in Castlewellan Forest Park a top priority. The local representative was speaking after the 45th Castlewellan and District Annual Agriculture Show, which he hailed as a great success. Patrick Clarke said: “Castlewellan Forest Park is an area of outstanding […]
Alliance MLA Chris Lyttle has slammed those behind a burglary at the home of two pensioners in Donard Street. He has urged all East Belfast residents to be vigilant and called for anyone with information to contact the police to prevent further incidents. After gaining and searching the pensioners’ home, thieves conned the pair out […]
North Down Alliance Councillor Andrew Muir has welcomed the provision of green Advance Stop boxes at traffic lights across Holywood by The Roads Service. Commenting on the issue, Councillor Muir said: “After some lobbying I was delighted to see these boxes appear across Holywood and beyond. “Green Advance Stop boxes are designed to give cyclists […]