North Belfast Alliance Representative Billy Webb has condemned a car hijacking incident in North Belfast. The driver was stopped in the Brookfield Place area at around 11.30pm last night and the car was later found burned-out at Berwick Road. Cllr Billy Webb said: “This must have been a deeply traumatic incident for the man driving […]
North Down Alliance Councillor Andrew Muir has again called upon the Libraries Authority to abandon their plans to cut Holywood Library Opening Hours after he discovered that over £2m was spent upgrading Bangor Library and nearly £170,000 was spent last year refurbishing Holywood’s Historic library which previously served as Sullivan School. Cllr Muir stated: “Libraries […]
Alliance Justice Spokesperson Stewart Dickson MLA has today in a speech in the Assembly on a motion on anti-social behaviour praised efforts which have seen a reduction in anti-social behaviour in recent times, and he emphasised the importance of preventative measures to address the issue. Here are exceprts from the speech by Stewart Dickson MLA […]
Alliance Health Spokesperson Kieran McCarthy MLA has says it is vital that we examine every possible opportunity for preventative measures and early intervention in health to help address health issues and deliver more value for money in health. Kieran McCarthy MLA said: “We need to explore every possible opportunity for the use of preventative measures […]
Following the debate on the future of rural schools today, Alliance Education Spokesperson Trevor Lunn MLA expressed frustration at the failure of the DUP and UUP members present to support the Alliance amendment which merely sought to put on record that shared and integrated education could provide alternatives to school closures. Trevor Lunn MLA said: […]
On the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, Naomi Long MP and Fiona Bruce MP have joined forces with Christian relief and development agency Tearfund to highlight the global scandal of poor water and sanitation. Naomi Long MP and Fiona Bruce MP joined Tearfund to hand in over 10,000 postcards to the Department for […]
East Belfast Alliance MLA Chris Lyttle has today emphasised the importance of cross-border co-operation to our economy in a debate in the Assembly, and he focused on renewable energy, tourism and trade. Here are some excerpts from the speech by Chris Lyttle MLA (subject to change on delivery): “Greater efforts are needed to unlock potential […]
East Antrim Alliance MLA Stewart Dickson has condemned those behind a petrol bomb attack on a car in the Carson Street area of Larne, which was reported to police shortly before 4am on Sunday morning. Stewart Dickson MLA said: “I am disgusted at this senseless attack. It is deeply troubling that anyone could bring themselves […]
Alliance Deputy Leader Naomi Long MP has visited Newcastle to meet with Down District Alliance Councillor Patrick Clarke to discuss growing the local economy, promoting tourism and work in relation to building a shared future. Naomi Long MP said: “I met with Patrick in Newcastle to discuss the work he is doing as a Councillor […]
Alliance East Antrim MLA Stewart Dickson has described the vandals who ransacking a house in the Fariway area of Larne on Thursday night as mindless vandals. Five men entered the house, where they caused a serious amount of damage. Police have arrested one man in connection with this crime. Stewart Dickson MLA said: “The people […]