Alliance Culture, Arts and Leisure Spokesperson Kieran McCarthy MLA has expressed deep sadness at the death of former snooker world champion Alex Higgins saying his passing is a massive loss for the snooker world and Northern Ireland. Kieran McCarthy MLA said: “This is deeply tragic news and I want to pass on my deepest sympathies […]
Castlereagh Alliance Councillor Michael Long has condemned as despicable the robbery of a convenience store in East Belfast shortly before 7pm yesterday. A sum of money was taken from the till and two men made off along Ravenswood Crescent towards the Lower Braniel Road. Cllr Michael Long said: “This was a despicable incident. I do […]
Lagan Valley Alliance MLA Trevor Lunn has expressed shock at the robbery of a cash-in-transit van in the Belsize Road area of Lisburn on Thursday morning. Police officers later searched a house and recovered a cash box. Trevor Lunn MLA said: “I am sickened at news of this robbery. The fact that it was carried […]
Alliance Sustainability Spokesperson Cllr Alan Lawther has said that were the Sustainable Development Commission to be scrapped in Northern Ireland it could damage our environmental efforts and prospects of boosting our green economy. He also called on OFMDFM to ensure that the resources are provided to allow this important work to continue. His comments come […]
Strangford Alliance MLA Kieran McCarthy has condemned those involved in a robbery at a bookmakers shop on the Upper Newtownards Road which took place shortly before 6pm on Wednesday evening. Following the incident, two men made off towards Asda car park and a walkway leading to Robbs Road. Kieran McCarthy MLA said: “This would have […]
Following news that police have found the remains of an exploded pipe bomb at Woodburn PSNI station in West Belfast, Alliance MLA Trevor Lunn has said that those who seek to want to cause trouble must not be allowed to succeed. Trevor Lunn MLA said: “This is a deeply worrying find. Those who are involved […]
East Belfast Alliance MP Naomi Long backed a motion supporting the use of the House of Commons chamber by the UK Youth Parliament for debate on an annual basis. The motion was approved by 499 votes to 21 after some members had opposed granting the use of the chamber. Cllr. Long said, “As an active […]
Alliance South Belfast MLA Anna Lo has said that the fines that were handed down to five people for on-street drinking on St Patrick’s Day in the Holylands should act as deterrent to those intent on causing future trouble. Anna Lo MLA said: “I hope these fines will act as a deterrent to those who […]
Carrickfergus Alliance Councillor Stewart Dickson has expressed revulsion at an attack in which a man was beaten with sticks and bats in the Woodburn housing estate shortly before 10.30pm last night. The man who was attacked is in his 30s and was taken to hospital to be treated for his injuries. Cllr Stewart Dickson, who […]
East Belfast Alliance MLA Chris Lyttle has said that news that Bombardier has secured orders for 12 business jets and has announced a deal with Qatar Airways is good for the economy in the constituency. He said that the deals illustrate the success of the company and the high standard of work it carries out. […]