Alliance MLA Kieran McCarthy has called on all celebrations in Northern Ireland to be organised on a shared basis. His comments come after a number separate events were held recently for St Patrick’s day instead of one shared event. Kieran McCarthy MLA said: “I was disappointed that a number of separate events were recently held […]
Newcastle Alliance Councillor Patrick Clarke has voiced his concern over the possible risk of 900 job losses in the roads maintenance section and deterioration in many of the main roads due to a massive cut in the roads maintenance budget. Councillor Patrick Clarke stated: “In February Minister Danny Kennedy secured over £500 million from the […]
North Down Alliance Councillor Andrew Muir has welcomed news that work is continuing to provide up to 55 new Social Housing units at West Green, Loughview Estate, Holywood. In response to a recent Assembly Question asked by East Belfast Alliance MLA Chris Lyttle the Minister for Social Development detailed that Clanmill Housing Association expect to […]
Alliance East Belfast MP Naomi Long has condemned a gun attack in East Belfast in which two cars were damaged in Brooklands Avenue. Several shots were fired from what the police believe was a shotgun. Naomi Long MP said: “I am shocked that this gun attack happened in such a residential area. “We do not […]
Alliance North Down representatives Cllr Andrew Muir and Stephen Farry MLA have offered their condolences to the family of a soldier killed in an explosion in Afghanistan on Wednesday. The soldier was from the 2nd Battalion, The Mercian Regiment, Worcesters and Foresters which is based in Palace Barracks, Holywood. Cllr Andrew Muir said: “I would […]
Alliance East Belfast MP Naomi Long has responded to the budget which was announced by the Chancellor George Osborne today. Naomi Long MP said: “This budget appears to have been mainly directed at the South East of England, so I am disappointed that the Chancellor has neglected to look at solving some of the Northern […]
Alliance Enterprise Spokesperson Trevor Lunn MLA has called on the Enterprise Minister to help attract air routes from key business destinations such as Germany, Austria and Scandinavia, all of whose economies are performing above average in the Eurozone. His comments come after he questioned the Minister on this issue in the Assembly. Trevor Lunn MLA […]
PHOTO OF CHRIS LYTTLE GETTING HIS LUNGS TESTED BY RESPIRATORY PHYSIO GILLIAN MCFARLAND The British Lung Foundation launched Northern Ireland’s first ever ‘Love Your Lungs’ campaign on No Smoking Day in Belfast. Northern Ireland has a higher rate of COPD than the UK average, with over 30,000 confirmed cases. It is thought that many more […]
Newcastle Alliance Councillor Patrick Clarke has welcomed a commitment given to him from DRD Roads Service in a written response to resurface Main Street Dundrum. The written assurance was issued following Councillor Clarke making representations to DRD Roads Service following the main road showing signs of wear and tear and distress. Councillor Patrick Clarke stated: […]
Newcastle Alliance Councillor Patrick Clarke has hailed the St. Patrick’s seven day programme festival of events which ran from 12th – 19th March in Downpatrick a resounding success and a tremendous tourism boost for Down District. The hi-light of the week long programme of festivities was the St. Patrick’s Day cross-community carnival parade through Downpatrick […]