Andrew Muir, Alliance Councillor (designate) for Holywood has condemned the hijacking of a parcel delivery van in Hibernia Street, Holywood on Monday afternoon. A man got into the van and threatened the driver with a gun before forcing him to drive to East Belfast where the parcels were removed into a white Mazda. Andrew Muir […]
Andrew Muir, Alliance Party Councillor (designate) for the Holywood area has welcomed the £6m investment which will fund demolition and redevelopment of housing in the West Green Area, Loughview Estate, Holywood. Commenting on the recent announcement by Social Development Minister Alex Attwood Andrew stated “Whilst Minister Attwood’s recent decision to approve the Housing Executive’s proposal […]
South Belfast Alliance MLA Anna Lo has welcomed the opening of the £50 million McClay Library at Queen’s University saying it shows the strength of the academia here and is a very positive investment in our future in terms of education and expertise. Anna Lo MLA, who is also Alliance Employment and Learning Spokesperson said: […]
Alliance MLA Chris Lyttle has called on the Minister for Education to clarify her department’s plans for new school buildings. The Minister told the Northern Ireland Assembly last week that the review of school buildings projects she commenced in October 2009 was to validate the sustainability of each proposal in order to maximise the impact […]
Chris Lyttle has today signed in at Stormont as new Assembly Member for East Belfast, replacing recently elected MP Naomi Long in the role. Chris Lyttle MLA said: “It is a great privilege to get the opportunity to represent the people of East Belfast and I am very proud to be following in the footsteps […]
Foyle Alliance Party Representative Keith McGrellis has condemned a petrol bomb attack on a house in the Lisaghmore area in the Waterside in the early hours of this morning. Keith McGrellis said: “This is a deeply worrying incident and those involved in attacks of this nature must be brought to justice. Three people were in […]
Alliance MLA Kieran McCarthy has condemned an incident in which shots were fired at Crossmaglen police station shortly before 11pm last night. Kieran McCarthy MLA said: “This was a despicable attack and those behind it must be caught and brought to justice. “Those seeking to create fear and prevent progress in our society must not […]
Alliance Party Chief Whip Kieran McCarthy MLA has welcomed news that the Western, Southern and South Eastern education and library boards are reinstating summer schemes to their full duration of two weeks. Kieran McCarthy said: “I welcome the decision of the boards to fully reinstate the summer schemes. This is fantastic news. The summer schemes […]
Alliance Party Chair Stewart Dickson has expressed annoyance that Environment Minister Edwin Poots is considering charging the public to see planning files. He said that this would be a negative move and could deter the public from getting involved in planning issues that affect them. Cllr Stewart Dickson said: “I am annoyed that the Minister […]
Alliance Party Chair Stewart Dickson has criticised Ian Paisley’s comments about the Pope’s visit to Britain saying they are deeply unhelpful. Ian Paisley has said that it was a “mistake” to invite Pope Benedict XVI to Britain. Carrickfergus Councillor Stewart Dickson said: “This is a very sensitive issue. Ian Paisley’s comments are deeply unhelpful and […]