Alliance Leader David Ford MLA has paid tribute to Corrymeela founder Rev Ray Davey who died today. David was a staff volunteer at Correymeela after he left University. David Ford MLA said: “Ray was a man with a vision for a transformed and reconciled Northern Ireland, but he was not just a visionary as he […]
Alliance Justice Spokesperson Stewart Dickson MLA has condemned those who left a pipe bomb outside the house of the parents of a serving police officer in Drumleck Drive in Derry on Sunday night. The device do not explode. Stewart Dickson MLA said: “There was never any justification for a pipe bomb attack like this in […]
Alliance Ballymena Councillor Jayne Dunlop has expressed her shock after an arson attack on a flat in Ballymena is being treated as a hate crime by police. A fire was started at the flat on Galgorm Road on Sunday and graffiti was also painted. Cllr Jayne Dunlop said: “I was shocked by this racist attack. […]
Newcastle Alliance Councillor Patrick Clarke is calling on Down District Council to remove concrete agricultural gateposts adjacent to the entrance of the scenic Greenbanks tourist picnic area along Main Street in Dundrum. The Greenbanks was extensively upgraded in 2011 with new pathways, picnic area as well as signage and landscaping, and is a popular tourist […]
Alliance East Belfast MLA Judith Cochrane has condemned those who left medical needles in a play park on the Newtownards Road in East Belfast on Friday night. Four children who found the needles were taken to hospital as a precaution. Judith Cochrane MLA said: “I can not believe that somebody has left these medical needles […]
Alliance East Antrim MLA Stewart Dickson has condemned the trouble in Carrickfergus on Easter Monday following an Apprentice Boys March. 150 people were involved in this incident and a number were arrested including a couple of youths. The trouble broke out near Carrickfergus Castle. Stewart Dickson MLA said: “I was disgusted by this trouble, it […]
Alliance Larne Councillor John Mathews has expressed his shock at the fire that broke out at the headquarters of the Larne Times on Thursday night. John has visited the building and spoken with staff on the phone. Cllr John Matthews said: “Our local newspapers are incredibly valuable to community life and I know that many, […]
Alliance Health Spokesperson Kieran McCarthy MLA has urged the Health Minister to reconsider his decision not to provide funding to the young carers project run by the Crossroads Care organisation. The project helps provide support for young carers and gives them an opportunity to take a break from caring for an ill or disabled relative. […]
The Alliance Party were represented at the Oireachtas this week as discussions continue concerning the EU Fiscal Treaty Referendum which will be held on 31 May 2012. In advance of the Referendum the Irish Parliament has established a Sub Committee to consider the Treaty and host a debate about its implication for both Ireland and […]
North Down Alliance Councillor Andrew Muir has urged NI Water to progress their plans to tackle the sewage pollution problem at Kinnegar Lagoons, Holywood without any further delay after being contacted by numerous local people frustrated that the problem continues to cause an awful pong. Cllr Muir stated “Since becoming a Councillor I have constantly […]