A new initiative by Down Business Centre to help reduce unemployment has been welcomed by Newcastle Alliance Councillor Patrick Clarke. Councillor Clarke who is also a Board Director member at the area’s business start up agency in Downpatrick believes the free programme to help those currently out of work will help people get back into […]
Speaking as the Energy Saving Trust is about to launch its 15th annual Energy Saving Week, East Belfast Alliance MLA Judith Cochrane has called on people to think about their energy use and to support Energy Saving Week. Judith’s staff will be offering ‘Home Energy Checks’ all through next week at her constituency office, 56 […]
Alliance South Down representative David Griffin has said that it is deeply concerning that a pipe bomb found in Laurencetown, Co Down yesterday was left outside the home belonging to a retired police officer. The pipe bomb did not explode and was dealt with by the Police and Army. David Griffin said: “This is deeply […]
Alliance South Belfast MLA Anna Lo has expressed her disgust at the two men who threatened a member of staff in a shop on the Lisburn Road with a knife before they stole cigarettes, money and two bottle of alcohol on Thursday night. Anna Lo MLA said: “I am disgusted at the callous behaviour of […]
Alliance Antrim Councillor Neil Kelly has welcomed the news that Greystone Library in Antrim town will not be closed by Libraries NI as part of their review of libraries across Northern Ireland. Cllr Neil Kelly said: “This is a good news story to come out of Antrim. There was a big campaign to keep this […]
Alliance East Antrim MLA Stewart Dickson has condemned those responsible for the firing of two shots at a house on Carson Street in Larne on Wednesday night. No one was injured in the attack. Stewart Dickson MLA said: “I can not comprehend what was going through the mind of the people responsible for this shooting […]
Alliance Justice Spokesperson Stewart Dickson has condemned the actions of those who tried to disrupt a District Policing Partnership meeting in Derry today saying the incident sends out a very negative message at a time when we are trying to attract business to invest in Northern Ireland. Stewart Dickson MLA said: “I strongly condemn the […]
Alliance South Belfast MLA Anna Lo has expressed her shock after a man attempted to hijack an ambulance on Wednesday night on Union Street in Belfast City Centre. Two paramedics were in the back of the vehicle treating a patient. A security device prevented the man from driving the ambulance. Anna Lo MLA said: “I […]
Alliance Finance Spokesperson Judith Cochrane MLA has said that we need to use bold and innovative approaches to re-balance our economy and create jobs in the private sector. She said the creation of a Green New Deal could deliver many jobs in the construction sector and in engineering and research work through focusing on renewable […]
In an Assembly adjournment debate on pollution at the Sixmilewater River, Alliance Leader and MLA for South Antrim, David Ford, has re-emphasised the need for the creation of an independent Environmental Protection Agency. David Ford said: “Although there are ongoing problems around issues involving the potential for herbicides, pesticides or fertiliser run-off that have some […]