Alliance Leader David Ford has said that irrespective of difficult personal matters that some in the DUP and Sinn Fein are dealing with, the public need to be reassured that dialogue will take place in the coming days to safeguard the future of the Assembly. David Ford said: “Irrespective of difficult personal matters that some […]
Alliance Party Justice Spokesperson, Stephen Farry MLA, has responded to today’s confirmation of the verified decommissioning of UDA weapons. Stephen Farry stated: “This is a welcome but long overdue action. At this time, we must remember the victims of UDA violence. There was never any legitimacy for the actions of the UDA. They were never […]
Alliance MLA Trevor Lunn has said that the recent spate of attacks on pensioners is something which must be addressed to allay fears that older people may have. A woman in her seventies was tied up in her house in Cookstown yesterday evening and an elderly man was attacked with a screwdriver in Newtownabbey in […]
Alliance Kieran McCarthy MLA has said that the Stormont Executive must take account of the expected continuation of adverse weather conditions and ensure as many roads as possible are gritted. He also praised the good work of Roads Service staff at this difficult time. Kieran McCarthy MLA said: “These adverse conditions are expected to continue […]
Alliance MLA Seán Neeson has said that the recent spate of attacks on Orange Halls shows they type of problems that can come from having a divided society. In recent times an Orange Hall was daubed with graffitti in Rasharkin and another was attacked in Ballintoy. Seán Neeson MLA said: “These disturbing attacks on all […]
Alliance Leader David Ford has said dialogue is needed this week between all parties to avert a crisis, as next week will be too late. He also called on the British and Irish Governments to get involved and help facilitate these discussions and apply pressure in order to protect devolution. David Ford said: “This week […]
Chair of Carrickfergus District Policing Partnership, Cllr Stewart Dickson has expressed deep sadness that the number of road death in 2009 has increased on the figure for 2008. 115 people died in 2009 and 107 died in 2008. Stewart Dickson said that radical new ways of improving road safety must be examined. Alliance Party Councillor […]
Alliance Education Spokesperson Trevor Lunn MLA has said he hopes that the new year will bring more cooperation from Sinn Fein on the 11-plus issue. Alliance, along with all the other main parties except Sinn Fein has been taking part in talks in a bid to resolve the current crisis. Trevor Lunn MLA said: “Good […]
Responding to a Belfast Telegraph survey amongst unionists MLAs shown that they were unwilling to play a role were Sinn Fein to take the First Minister’s post following any future Assembly election, Alliance Deputy Leader Naomi Long said: “The Ulster Unionists’ talks with the Orange Order and DUP in an attempt to create a pan-unionist […]
Alliance MLA Seán Neeson, who was tutored by Cahal Daly at Queen’s University, has paid tribute to him and praised his role in the peace process. He also said he was deeply disappointed that the DUP leader Peter Robinson had taken so long to issue a statement following the passing of Cardinal Daly. Seán Neeson […]