North Down Alliance Party Chairperson Andrew Muir has called for action before a road traffic accident occurs at a busy Bangor junction. The Alliance man has highlighted a problem with the traffic lights controlling the Abbey Street junction in Bangor. Commenting on the issue, Andrew stated “A local resident recently contacted me with regards to […]
Alliance Regional Development Spokesperson Trevor Lunn MLA has said Translink’s planned fare rise sends out the wrong message at a time when we should be increasing sustainability and environmental protection. Translink are planning an increase in cash fares by an average of 2.5% for Metro and Ulsterbus, and 4% for Northern Ireland Railway fares, to […]
Alliance North Belfast representative Cllr Billy Webb has condemned those behind a pipe bomb attack on a house on Glandore Avenue in the early hours of Tuesday. Nobody was injured but the bomb caused damage to a window. It is the second pipe bomb attack on the house of community worker Mary Kelly this year. […]
North Down Alliance MLA Stephen Farry has responded to Minister of State Hugo Swire’s announcement that local elections next year will be held to 26 councils. Stephen Farry MLA said: “The announcement regarding the confirmation of local government elections to 26 councils was the inevitable outcome of the failure of the Executive to reach agreement. […]
On Recycle Week, Alliance Party Sustainability Spokesperson Cllr Alan Lawther has re-iterated Alliance calls for the introduction of a plastic bag levy. He said such a move would help further encourage reuse of bags and help protect the environment. Antrim Councillor Alan Lawther said: “What better time than Recycle Week is there to continue the […]
East Londonderry Alliance Representative Cllr Barney Fitzpatrick has praised Portrush man Graeme McDowell on winning the US Open saying it could help boost golf tourism in the area. Coleraine Councillor Barney Fitzpatrick said: “I want to take this opportunity to praise Graeme on this magnificent achievement. The fact that he is the first US Open […]
Alliance Party Justice Spokesperson, Stephen Farry MLA, has called upon the British Government to set out its policy on how to deal with the past in the wake of the outcome of the Saville Inquiry, and has argued for a reconsideration of the proposals from the Eames/Bradley Commission. Stephen Farry stated: “It was the correct […]
Alliance Party Chief Whip Kieran McCarthy MLA has condemned the throwing of a pipe bomb at police station in Craigavon and those behind a security alert in at another police station in Aughnacloy. He said that negative elements would not be allowed succeed in spreading fear and preventing progress in our society. Kieran McCarthy MLA […]
Alliance Health Spokesperson Kieran McCarthy MLA has said that the Department for Social Development should conduct research into creating a minimum price for alcohol to see if it would help tackle the problems it can cause our society. Kieran McCarthy MLA said: “I would like to see research conducted on introducing a minimum price for […]
Larne Alliance Councillor John Mathews has expressed disgust at petrol bomb attacks on a house in Elizabeth Avenue and another one in Bryan Street in Larne early on Thursday saying the attacks will have shocked the community. Police are investigating a link between the incidents. Cllr John Mathews said: “These were despicable incidents and I […]