Alliance East Antrim MLA Stewart Dickson has slammed the violence in Carrickfergus on Saturday night in which a number of vehicles were hijacked and set alight. Stewart Dickson MLA said: “The violence we saw on Saturday night was disgraceful. Those responsible are a bunch of mindless thugs who should be condemned by all. There was […]
Alliance Mayor of Newtownabbey Cllr Billy Webb and local South Antrim MLA David Ford have condemned the trouble in Ballyclare on Saturday night in which a number of vehicles were burned and six police officers were hurt. Cllr Billy Webb said: “I was shocked and appalled by the events in Ballyclare on Saturday. This trouble […]
East Belfast Alliance Councillor Laura McNamee has condemned an attack on a Belfast City Council worker as alley gates were being installed in the Bryson Street area. Cllr Laura McNamee said: “The gates were being installed in Bryson Street, when the contractors were threatened and a council worker injured by a large stone. “Although the […]
Coleraine Alliance Councillors Barney Fitzpatrick and Yvonne Boyle have expressed concern at news that the rail services between Coleraine and Londonderry are to be reduced. The number of trains travelling the route from nine a day to five from next year. Cllr Barney Fitzpatrick said: “This planned reduction is deeply disappointing. A significant number of […]
Alliance East Belfast MLA Chris Lyttle has sought assurances following the decision by Northern Bank to close their Dundonald branch in November 2011. This branch will merge with the Branch on the Knock junction of the Upper Newtownards Road. East Belfast Chris Lyttle MLA said: “This decision is regrettable but I have sought assurances from […]
Upper Bann Alliance Representative Cllr Sheila McQuaid has condemned trouble in the Lake Street area of Lurgan on Wednesday in which a van and a car were burnt out. Cllr Sheila McQuaid said: “These were absolutely despicable scenes. It is disgraceful that anyone is involved in such activities. “Excellent work is being done to move […]
East Antrim Alliance MLA Stewart Dickson has expressed deep concern that the Northern Bank is planning to close its Whitehead branch in October. He said he will endeavour to meet with representatives from the Northern Bank and people who bank there as well as other residents in the area to discuss the issue. Stewart Dickson […]
Local Alliance representatives have condemned the security alert at Strandtown Police Station in East Belfast which has been declared a hoax. Naomi Long MP said: “This security alert has caused disruption to people living in the area as well as those trying to get home from work.” Judith Cochrane MLA said: “The people behind this […]
Alliance Leader David Ford has condemned the arson attack which happened overnight at his constituency office in Glengormley. Scorch damage was caused to the outside of the building. David Ford said: “This is a despicable attack on an office which provides an important service to the whole community. This was a cowardly and cynical attack. […]
Alliance Health Spokesperson Kieran McCarthy MLA has welcomed news that the Health Minister Edwin Poots has said that he is committed to protecting funding for suicide prevention services. Kieran McCarthy MLA said: “The issue of suicide impacts upon many families throughout Northern Ireland. I am very pleased that the Minister has committed to protecting funding […]