Alliance MLA Trevor Lunn has welcomed the comments by the leaders of the four main churches in Northern Ireland on banks’ lending practices. Mr Lunn said banks need to be more responsive to the needs of businesses to help Northern Ireland out of the difficult economic position it is currently in. Trevor Lunn MLA said: […]
Following news that the number of people claiming unemployment benefit rose again in May, Alliance Enterprise Spokesperson Seán Neeson MLA has said that the Executive must do all it can to create more jobs and he said that the creation of a Green New Deal would do so while protecting the environment. Seán Neeson MLA […]
Lagan Valley Alliance MLA Trevor Lunn has condemned an incident in which it is understood a man was shot in both legs. The man was found at Whiterise in the Lagmore area last night. Trevor Lunn MLA said: “This was a horrendous attack. It is staggering to think that anyone could do this to someone. […]
Alliance Party Justice Spokesperson Stephen Farry MLA has responded to the publication of the Saville Inquiry into events on Bloody Sunday in Derry. Stephen Farry MLA said: “The party welcomes the outcome and conclusions of the Saville Inquiry. While the detail of the report will require serious scrutiny it is clear that this report confirms […]
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Alliance Enterprise Spokesperson Seán Neeson MLA has said that news that Andor Technology has seen an increase in its operating profits of 85% from last year to £3.2 million shows the potential for other companies here to emulate success of this nature. Seán Neeson MLA said: “This is excellent news for both Andor Technology and […]
Alliance MLA Stephen Farry has expressed his party’s frustration at the failure of the Stormont Executive to proceed with the reform of local government after a process of eight years. Stephen Farry MLA said: “This failure to take a clear decision does not reflect well on the Executive and hopes for good government. Great efforts […]
Following the publication of an Ulster Bank report that indicates that the construction sector is still in a very difficult situation, Alliance Enterprise Spokesperson Seán Neeson MLA has said a Green New Deal is essential to deliver more construction jobs and help protect the environment. A home insulation scheme would be a key part of […]
Andrew Muir, North Down Alliance Chairperson, has called for action on cycle paths across North Down in advance of Bike Week which runs from 19 – 27 June. Andrew has raised the lack of off road Cycle Paths across North Down whilst also highlighting the issue of a cycle path which he describes as “lethal” […]
Alliance North Belfast representative Cllr Billy Webb has condemned a gun attack on a man in his house in Ballymoney Street, near the Oldpark Road on Thursday night. Three men shot the victim who is in a critical condition in hospital. Cllr Billy Webb said: “I am sickened by this attack on this man in […]