Alliance Party Justice Spokesperson, Stephen Farry MLA, has expressed disgust at news of a shooting in Derry and an attack on a police officer investigating the incident. A 27-year-old man was shot in the leg in a paramilitary-style attack in Drumcliffe Avenue in the Bogside last night and a police officer was hit on the […]
Speaking ahead of the meeting with PSNI Chief Constable Matt Baggott, Alliance Leader David Ford said that the challenges facing policing show the need for a coherent policy programme to be agreed ahead of the devolution of policing and justice powers. The meeting comes on the day that reports emerged of the security forces being […]
Alliance Health Spokesperson Kieran McCarthy MLA has expressed deep sadness after Northern Ireland’s Department of Health announced the death of a young child who had been diagnosed with swine flu. Kieran McCarthy MLA stated: “This is extremely tragic news and I want to express my deepest sympathies to the family of the child. My heart […]
Alliance Party Justice Spokesperson, Stephen Farry MLA, has responded to the conclusions of the NIO Consultation on the Alternatives to Prosecution and highlighted the opportunity for the Assembly to take this matter forward. Dr Stephen Farry MLA stated: “We must have an underlying objective of making our criminal justice system both more efficient and effective. […]
South Belfast Alliance MLA, Anna Lo, has commented on the call from the South Belfast Unionist Association for a single unionist Westminster candidate in that constituency by highlighting the reality that UCUNF remains mired in the old politics of sectarian headcounts. Anna Lo MLA stated: “Already the strains in the UCUNF arrangement are showing. Clearly […]
Alliance Chief Whip Kieran McCarthy MLA has expressed anger at the collapse of Assembly business today following the failure of some DUP MLAs to attend on time this morning to propose their motion. Kieran McCarthy MLA stated: “I am angry at the failure of some DUP MLAs to get into the Assembly chamber in time […]
Alliance Party Health Spokesperson, Kieran McCarthy MLA has condemned Belfast Health Trust proposals to try and send new mothers home between six and 12 hours after they give birth saying the policy could put mothers and babies at risk. Kieran McCarthy MLA stated: “Having a policy like this would be scandalous. This is yet another […]
Alliance Party Leader David Ford MLA welcomed the introduction of Translink’s iLink Travelcard which provides integrated ticketing on Northern Ireland’s buses and trains. The South Antrim MLA said, “I welcome the introduction of the iLink travelcard by Translink. The card will allow for daily, weekly, or monthly unlimited travel in particular zones, based on travel […]
Speaking after meeting with Gordon Brown, Alliance Leader David Ford said that agreement on a policy programme for the Justice Ministry is just as important as the budget. David Ford said: “This was a productive meeting. Naomi Long and I emphasised the need for agreement on a programme for the Department of Justice before devolution. […]
North Down Alliance MLA, Stephen Farry, has welcomed the belated recognition by the Department of Social Development and the NI Housing Executive that something went wrong with their plans for a community garden of reflection in Kilcooley, Bangor, and has called for the proper lessons now be learnt and applied from this experience regarding how […]