Newcastle Alliance Councillor Patrick Clarke is urging people to look out for older family members and neighbours this Christmas and over the winter period. Councillor Patrick Clarke stated: “Older people, and people who are ill, are particularly vulnerable during cold weather. We all have a role to play in remembering the needs of friends, relatives […]
Party spokesperson, and Chair of the Committee for the Environment, Anna Lo MLA, is pressing for the extension of the Boiler Replacement Scheme criteria. Anna raised the issue at the Environment Committee today and the Committee is going to write to the Department for Social Development to ask if they would consider extending the criteria […]
Coleraine Alliance Councillor Yvonne Boyle has condemned those behind a shooting incident in the town which happened at a house at Hawthorne Place on Wednesday. Cllr Yvonne Boyle said: “The town is shocked at this despicable incident. This is a deeply worrying incident and my thoughts go out to the two women who were in […]
Following a report from the Historical Enquiries Team on the Miami Showband Massacre, Alliance Justice Spokesperson Stewart Dickson MLA has said his thoughts are with the families of those who were murdered and he said it is crucial that a comprehensive process to deal with the legacy of the past is put in place. Stewart […]
Alliance Regional Development spokesperson Stewart Dickson MLA has urged motorists to take care on the roads following the bad weather conditions. Stewart Dickson MLA said: “Driving conditions right across Northern Ireland is very treacherous. I would urge motorists to take extreme caution when out on the roads, particularly in the worst affected areas. “If you […]
Alliance Coleraine Councillor Barney Fitzpatrick has expressed his disgust at the person who attacked a Coleraine Football player at the end of their match with Cliftonville last night. The player, Johnny Black was punched after he had scored the winning goal. Cllr Barney Fitzpatrick said: “I am disgusted and outraged at the person responsible for […]
Alliance Foyle representative Keith McGrellis has condemned those behind the shooting of two men in Derry on Tuesday night. Both men were shot in the leg in High Park in the Creggan Estate, they are in a stable condition in hospital. Keith McGrellis said: “I am shocked by these shootings. There is no justification for […]
Alliance Party Fermanagh and South Tyrone Representative Hannah Su has been appointed by the party to the Food Safety Promotion Board, which is one of the North-South Implementation Bodies. Hannah Su said: “I am very pleased to have been chosen by the party to be on the Food Safety Promotion Board. “Strong North-South co-operation is […]
Lisburn Alliance Councillor for the Downshire area, Jennifer Coulter, has condemned those involved in a robbery at the house of and 80-year-old man in the Drumbo Road area which was reported shortly after 10pm on Monday. The man was in the house at the time of the incident. Cllr Jennifer Coulter said: “I am absolutely […]
Alliance Party Health Spokesperson, Kieran McCarthy MLA, has responded to the publication of the Health and Social Care Review saying that the status quo is not sustainable and politicians need to be open to making changes to deliver improved outcomes. Kieran McCarthy MLA stated: “Alliance recognises the critical importance of a fundamental review of our […]