Alliance MLA Kieran McCarthy has underlined the importance of tackling segregation and improving community relations in helping attract more investment to Northern Ireland as well as delivering a better future for everyone. Kieran McCarthy MLA said: “We must send the clearest possible message to the world that Northern Ireland is taking pro-active steps to end […]
East Antrim Alliance MLA Stewart Dickson has expressed shock at reports that shots were fired at a block of flats in Fanad Walk in the Craigyhill area of Larne. Stewart Dickson MLA said: “I am absolutely appalled at these reports of shots being fired in Larne. Activity of this nature has absolutely no place in […]
Alliance Mayor of Newtownabbey Cllr Billy Webb has condemned those responsible for a hoax alert at Sixmile Leisure Centre in Ballyclare on Sunday. A telephone warning stated that a bomb had been left near the building but nothing was found. Cllr Billy Webb said: “The people responsible for this hoax have caused disruption and fear […]
Alliance Chief Whip Stewart Dickson MLA has stated that lives may be put at risk if more copper in phone lines are stolen. His comments come after BT launched a task force to deal with several recent thefts in South Tyrone, Banbridge and Derry. Stewart Dickson MLA said: “If these disgraceful thefts of copper lines […]
Alliance Coleraine Councillor Yvonne Boyle has expressed her shock after a man was assaulted in his own home in Farrenseer Park, Coleraine on Wednesday night. Three men entered the house and beat the victim with baseball bats while the victim’s partner and child were in the same room. Cllr Yvonne Boyle said: “I am appalled […]
Alliance MLA Stewart Dickson has expressed serious concerns that Power NI are increasing their prices by 18.6% and said the move will have serious implications as regards fuel poverty. Stewart Dickson MLA said: “This is a very serious hike and it will have a real impact on households in terms of fuel poverty. “We have […]
Alliance Regional Development Spokesperson Stewart Dickson MLA has supported the call for the provision of a train halt at City of Derry Airport emphasising the importance of rail links to airports as part of our public transport infrastructure. Stewart Dickson previously got the Regional Development Committee to agree to visit all three main airports here, […]
Alliance Sustainability Spokesperson Cllr Alan Lawther has said that extra awareness raising measures are important to help ensure recycling rates grow. He said that promoting recycling is important to help prevent Northern Ireland facing fines from the EU if the region fails to meet targets. Cllr Alan Lawther said: “Further awareness-raising measures are extremely important […]
East Antrim Alliance MLA Stewart Dickson has praised the work of the police after they seized £15,000 worth of cannabis plants in Larne. The search took place in a planned raid at a house on Tuesday afternoon in the Ballycraigy area of the town. Stewart Dickson MLA said: “I want to praise the excellent work […]
Alliance Culture, Arts and Leisure Spokesperson Anna Lo MLA has criticised comments from DUP MLA Jim Wells, after he called for a halt to GAA clubs raising funds by packing bags in South Down supermarkets. Anna Lo MLA said: “This is a very churlish and negative call from Jim Wells and I am annoyed at […]