Alliance Party Justice Spokesperson, Stephen Farry MLA, has responded to the Special IMC Report into the UVF Murder of Bobby Moffett. Stephen Farry stated: “This report is a damning indictment on the UVF. The murder of Mr Moffett was a brutal crime, and it is clear that it was sanctioned at the highest levels of […]
North Down Alliance MLA and Good Relations Spokesperson, Stephen Farry, speaking ahead of the state visit of Pope Benedict to the United Kingdom, has stressed the importance of creating shared space for religious freedom and respecting diversity in faith matters. Stephen Farry stated: “This is an important visit not only for Catholics in Britain and […]
Alliance Party Justice Spokesperson, Stephen Farry, has responded to the outcome of the Billy Wright public inquiry that was announced today. Stephen Farry said: “This report raises major issues regarding policing, security and prisons failures. While some comfort can be taken at a finding of no collusion of the state in the death of Billy […]
Alliance Enterprise spokesperson Sean Neeson MLA has welcomed the announcement by Northern Ireland Electricity that they are freezing their prices ahead of winter. Sean Neeson MLA said: “This will be a very welcome relief for many families who were hit hard last year by the high cost of energy. Many households are still feeling the […]
Alliance North Belfast representative Cllr Billy Webb has expressed his shock at the paramilitary style shooting of man in Glenview Court, off the Oldpark Road by two masked men. The man was shot in both legs in the early hours of Tuesday morning and was later taken to hospital. This follows a similar shooting in […]
North Down Alliance Councillor Andrew Muir has expressed his concern after it was reported that energy efficiency specialists Sky Developments (NI) have been placed into administration. Cllr Andrew Muir stated “It is particularly regrettable that this Holywood based firm has encountered financial difficulties when Northern Ireland needs companies such as Sky Developments to tackle Climate […]
Alliance Antrim Councillor Neil Kelly has expressed his disgust at those behind a security alert in the Rathenraw estate of Antrim. Several homes were evacuated following the discovery of a suspicious device. It follows three security alerts in Antrim last week. Cllr Neil Kelly said: “Local people are sick of the disruption caused by these […]
Alliance North Belfast representative Cllr Billy Webb has expressed his disgust at the paramilitary style shooting of two men on Etna Drive in the Ardoyne area on Friday night. The two men in their 20s were shot in their left legs and were later taken to hospital. Cllr Billy Webb said: “I am disgusted by […]
Alliance Justice spokesperson Stephen Farry MLA has expressed his disgust at those behind a security alert in Strabane on Thursday morning after a suspicious object was discovered on Bradley Way. A nearby nursery had to be evacuated. Stephen Farry MLA said: “I am disgusted that this is the fourth time this week that young children […]
Alliance East Belfast MLA Chris Lyttle has welcomed the three new routes by Flybe from Belfast City Airport. Flybe already flies around 17 routes from Belfast City Airport. Chris Lyttle MLA said: “This quick response from Flybe to a gap in provision is demonstrative of the carrier’s ongoing commitment to Northern Ireland. It is great […]