Mayor of Newtownabbey Cllr Billy Webb has condemned a pipe bomb device which was found in the Harmin Park area of Glengormley on Monday. Cllr Billy Webb said: “Those who wish to cause fear and disruption are beyond contempt. People in the area were very shocked at the discovery of this pipe bomb. “The level […]
Following the publication of the final reports from the International Monitoring Commission and the Independent International Commission on Decommissioning, Alliance Justice Spokesperson Stewart Dickson MLA has paid tribute to their work. Stewart Dickson MLA said: “In 2002, Alliance suggested using a ceasefire monitor and we played a key role in the creation of the IMC. […]
Alliance Justice Spokesperson Stewart Dickson MLA has condemned an arson attack on DUP MLA Ian McCrea’s car. Mr McCrea found the car on fire outside his home early on Sunday morning. Stewart Dickson MLA said: “This was a despicable incident and I am appalled at news of this. This was an absolutely shameful act. Those […]
Alliance Leader David Ford has paid tribute to Sir Oliver Napier who passed away today. Sir Oliver was a founder of Alliance, Leader of the Party from 1973 to 1984 and an Alliance Minister in the 1974 Stormont powersharing Executive. David Ford said: “This is an extremely sad day for Northern Ireland. On behalf of […]
East Belfast Alliance MLA Chris Lyttle has sought an urgent meeting with DSD Minister Nelson McCausland over the suspension of the contract for Red Sky to carry out work on Housing Executive properties. East Belfast Alliance MLA, Chris Lyttle said: “We have written to the Minister for Social Development on a number of occasions and […]
East Belfast Alliance MP Naomi Long and MLAs Judith Cochrane and Chris Lyttle have condemned rioting in the Castlereagh Street and Albertbridge Road areas which happened overnight. Six police officers were injured, vehicles were damaged and missles were thrown in the disturbances. Naomi Long MP said: “This is the third night of serious violence in […]
Alliance vice Chair of the OFMDFM Committee, Chris Lyttle MLA has stated that the Audit Office report into the accounts of OFMDFM has shown some major fallings in how central Department hands out money and carries out tenders Chris Lyttle MLA said: “This report shows that there are some major failings in OFMDFM. In this […]
Local Alliance Coleraine Councillor and social worker Yvonne Boyle has expressed her shock at an incident on Thursday in which a young boy was pushed into a fire near a bonfire in Ballysally. The 7 year old boy suffered severe burns to his back. Cllr Yvonne Boyle: “This was a shocking and deplorable attack on […]
Alliance Leader David Ford MLA has expressed his condolences following the death of Radio Ulster host David Dunseith. David Ford MLA said: “David made Talkback into an institution. He reflected the feelings of the whole community and treated everybody with respect. He played his part in helping make our society open and shared. His professionalism […]
Lisburn South Alliance Councillor Stephen Martin has condemned a hijacking incident which happened when a man gave two people a lift from the Sloan Street area of Lisburn to the Whiterock Road. Cllr Stephen Martin said: “I am absolutely appalled at this incident. My thoughts are with the man who has been through this ordeal. […]