North Antrim Alliance Representative Jayne Dunlop has expressed disgust at a petrol bomb attack on a house in Rasharkin at 3.45am on Sunday morning. A petrol bomb was thrown at the house in Wallace Park and the flames were extinguished by a passer-by. Jayne Dunlop said: “This was a disgusting attack and I am appalled […]
Alliance Employment and Learning Spokesperson Chris Lyttle MLA has praised higher education institutions in Northern Ireland after the sixth National Students Survey showed 83% of respondents here being satisfied with their course in comparison with 82% across the UK . Chris Lyttle MLA said: “Higher education plays such an important role in our society. It […]
Alliance Leader David Ford has paid tribute to Alliance Councillor Frank McQuaid as he announced his intention to step down from Banbridge District Council for health reasons. Frank will be replaced as Alliance Councillor for the Banbridge area by his wife Sheila McQuaid. Alliance Party Leader David Ford MLA said: “Frank is a tireless campaigner […]
Alliance Education Spokesperson Trevor Lunn MLA has called for the Stormont Executive to reach agreement so that the Education and Skills Authority can be established. Trevor Lunn MLA said: “We need urgent agreement on ESA and we need to see the Executive move forward with this. We need to be able to advance this process […]
Alliance Culture, Arts and Leisure Spokesperson Kieran McCarthy MLA has expressed disgust that the Health Minister Michael McGimpsey has said in a letter that he is unable to provide funding for Special Olympics Ulster. Kieran McCarthy has vowed to continue his campaign to ensure that funding is provided from Stormont for the organisation. Kieran McCarthy […]
North Belfast Alliance Representative Councillor Billy Webb has condemned those involved in a shooting incident after a 31 year-old man was abducted in North Belfast and taken to Aspen walk in Dunmurry where he was shot in the leg. Cllr Billy Webb said: “This was an appalling attack. I cannot believe that incidents of this […]
Lagan Valley Alliance MLA Trevor Lunn has welcomed news of the opening of two new operating theatres at Lagan Valley Hospital. £3.6m has been invested in this and the new operating theatres are expected to carry out over 5,000 operations each year. Trevor Lunn MLA said: “Lagan Valley Hospital provides an excellent and highly valued […]
Alliance Enterprise Spokesperson Seán Neeson MLA has welcomed the Phoenix Supply announcement that their gas prices will remain the same. Recently, Sean Neeson called for all energy suppliers to freeze prices to assist homes and businesses here. Seán Neeson MLA said: “This announcement by Phoenix Supply is very positive. It is particularly welcome given the […]
Alliance Belfast Councillor Laura McNamee has urged residents to be vigilant against burglaries by ensuring that their property is properly secured. Her call comes after the local District Policing Partnership for B district revealed that domestic burglaries had risen by 14% in the last three months. Cllr Laura McNamee said: “Having fallen victim to a […]
North Down Alliance Councillor Andrew Muir is holding crisis talks with NI Water on Friday 17 September 2010 concerning their plans to sell all six reservoirs in the Craigantlet area. Cllr Andrew Muir stated: “I recently became aware of NI Water’s plan to sell four reservoirs in the Craigantlet area at Church Road, Creighton’s Green, […]