Strangford Alliance Kieran McCarthy MLA has welcomed news that 93 jobs are to be created at Ards Shopping Centre saying that the opening of four new shops at the centre shows the retail potential the town has. Kieran McCarthy MLA said: “This is brilliant news for Ards. The creation of 93 new jobs here will […]
Alliance Leader David Ford has hit out at Jeffrey Donaldson for his comments over the full-time reserve saying he should not be interfering in matter which the operational responsibility of the Chief Constable. David Ford said: “Matt Baggott, as Chief Constable has operational responsibility for policing Northern Ireland. He has carried out a review and […]
Here is the speech from Alliance Chief Whip Kieran McCarthy MLA on his motion which aims to give apartment owners rights and protect them against rogue management agents that charge fees for maintenance and cleaning work they often don’t complete. Since I first approached you Mr. Speaker over a year ago to let you know […]
Antrim Alliance Councillor Alan Lawther has expressed real frustration that there is now an unregulated transfer system and serious chaos. His daughter took a practice test at the weekend and Alan Lawther waited with other parents as she did the test and said their total frustration was palpable. Cllr Alan Lawther said: “The atmosphere as […]
Alliance Chief Whip Kieran McCarthy MLA is today proposing a motion in the Assembly that aims to provide rights to apartment owners to protect them against the few rogue management agents that charge fees for maintenance and cleaning work they often don’t complete. Kieran McCarthy MLA said: “For too long some homeowners have had to […]
On the day that Minister Conor Murphy launched a consultation to reform public transport Alliance Deputy Leader Naomi Long MLA said it’s essential that the transport budget is rebalanced to improve bus and rail services. Naomi Long MLA said: “I welcome the opportunity which the consultation provides to focus on public transport moving forward to […]
South Belfast Alliance MLA Anna Lo said that quick progress on fixing the hole in the road in Cromac Street is needed because Belfast ‘s traffic system is fragile enough without losing one of the main access routes to city centre. Anna Lo MLA said: “While I know that having a chasm like this develop […]
On the day that unions held rallies to protest against public service cuts, Alliance Health Spokesperson Kieran McCarthy MLA met with the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service to raise concerns on ambulance cuts. A wide range of political representatives attended today’s meeting. Kieran McCarthy MLA said: “We had a very constructive meeting. It provided us with […]
Alliance Party Enterprise Spokesperson Seán Neeson MLA has said that the Quinn Group’s plan to create 800 new jobs over the next three years will be a real boost to the Northern Ireland economy. Seán Neeson MLA said: “This news will be a welcome relief to the many people who have found it very difficult […]
Alliance MLA Trevor Lunn has said the TUV’s slur on the Irish language has shown their true colours. The TUV made the comment in relation to an answer received by an Assembly question to the Education Minister posed by Trevor Lunn. Trevor Lunn MLA said: “This was a despicable and deeply immature comment. The TUV […]