In his New Year’s Message, Alliance Leader David Ford has said that all politicians in Northern Ireland have a duty to the public to make Stormont work, and noted that the coming General Election will present the people of Northern Ireland with an opportunity to give their verdict on the performance of all parties since […]
Responding to the news that the Northern Ireland Executive has made initial decisions regarding cuts in public expenditure in order to address a gap of £370m in the current Budget, Alliance Party Finance Spokesperson, Stephen Farry, has called for fresh thinking to ensure that the maximum value is obtained from public spending. In particular, he […]
Chair of Carrickfergus District Policing Partnership, Cllr Stewart Dickson has called for the piloting of 20mph speed limits at accident hotspots, saying they might help reduce road deaths. Alliance Party Councillor Stewart Dickson said: “Its time we looked at more new and radical ways to tackling this blight on society. I believe that Northern Ireland […]
North Down Alliance MLA, Stephen Farry, has welcomed the decision of the Social Development Minister to appoint Karl Greenfarm as the preferred developer for the regeneration of Bangor seafront. This announcement follows a public consultation on concept plans prepared by the developer as the major land owner in the area. Dr Stephen Farry stated: “This […]
All four parties (Alliance, DUP, SDLP and UUP) involved in this talks process are committed to building consensus and agreement in order to overcome the current deadlock around post-primary transfer and to find a sustainable long term way forward. During our discussions over recent weeks we have been encouraged by the progress we have made, […]
Strangford Alliance MLA Kieran McCarthy has expressed deep sadness at news that three people have died in a two car crash near Comber. The crash happened shortly after midnight on the Killinchy Road near the town. Kieran McCarthy MLA said: “This is simply devastating for the families of those who died in this tragedy and […]
Alliance Party Justice Spokesperson, Dr Stephen Farry MLA, has expressed disappointment with the report from the House of Commons Northern Ireland Affairs Committee which has been published today. He regards it as a missed opportunity to show leadership in overcoming the current impasse. Stephen Farry MLA stated: “This is a somewhat disappointing and short-sighted report […]
Strangford Alliance MLA Kieran McCarthy has said the reduction in the prawn quota will have a very serious impact on the local fishing industry but said Agriculture Minister Michelle Gildernew had done quite well in negotiating a bigger quota than expected. Kieran McCarthy MLA said: “The news of severe cuts to the quota is a […]
Responding to the latest Criminal Justice Inspectorate report into treatment of vulnerable prisoners in the Northern Ireland prison system, Alliance Party Justice Spokesperson, Dr Stephen Farry MLA, has stressed the important benefits to society that come from an effective rehabilitation regime in prisons. Stephen Farry stated: “This is another worrying report on the situation within […]
Alliance Castlereagh Councillor Michael Long has condemned the armed robbery of a filling station on the Knock Road duel carriage on Tuesday morning. The armed robber, who fired a shot, made off with a cash box. Cllr Michael Long said: “I am appalled at this robbery, especially given that a shot was fired by the […]