Alliance Party Sustainability Spokesperson Cllr Alan Lawther has said that just because greenhouse gas emissions have fallen, there can be no room for complacency in government on environmental protection. He also said that government in the Republic of Ireland is planning to increase their plastic bag levy but the Stormont Executive has not even introduced […]
Alliance Party Finance Spokesperson, Dr Stephen Farry MLA, has restated his own party’s position on water charges, saying Alliance’s realistic approach stands in stark contrast with the cheap populism of some other parties. Stephen Farry MLA stated: “The Alliance Party is not part of the Stormont Executive. It would be easy for us be a […]
Lagan Valley Alliance MLA Trevor Lunn has welcomed the opening of the Premier Inn in Lisburn saying it shows the potential Lisburn holds even during the downturn. Trevor Lunn MLA said: “This is great news for Lisburn. This opening shows that even during the downturn, Lisburn still has massive potential and can attract big hitters. […]
Alliance Party Health Spokesperson, Kieran McCarthy MLA has berated Health Minister Michael McGimpsey for settling for an inadequate budget for health. He said that Alliance warned the Minister he should have driven a harder bargain to gain extra funds and Mr McCarthy has called on the Minister to stop cuts in frontline services and look […]
South Belfast Alliance MLA Anna Lo has hailed news that Belfast is to have street wardens to prevent anti-social behaviour. The scheme will see 25 wardens working across the city. Anna Lo said: “This is great news for the city. I am glad to see that the authorities are taking a strong and pro-active approach […]
Alliance Deputy Leader Naomi Long has welcomed plans to create laws to tackle high hedges saying it is a victory for the Alliance Party who have been campaigning for measures to address this problem for some time. Naomi Long MLA said: “I have been campaigning for a long time on this issue and I am […]
Alliance Party Finance Spokesperson, Dr Stephen Farry MLA, has responded to the leak of an Executive paper highlighting the need for cuts of £372m by Christmas. Stephen Farry stated: “This is a sobering reality facing the Executive that requires a collective response. There are a number of immediate implications. “First, the persistence with the existing […]
Alliance Leader David Ford has today announced that he has written to the Assembly leaders of the other four main parties to call for early talks to deal with the challenges relating to the justice ministry. He said that irrespective of which party takes the ministry, there must be a clear vision on policy delivery […]
Alliance Party Finance Spokesperson, Dr Stephen Farry MLA, has followed up the comments from University of Ulster Economist Mike Smyth in the First Trust Bank publication ‘Economic Outlook’ by stressing that the Stormont Executive must invest in addressing structural weaknesses, modernise and re-balance the economy. Stephen Farry stated: “Mike Smyth is quite right in making […]
Alliance Party Health Spokesperson, Kieran McCarthy has expressed anger at news of plans to cut a total of 152 beds at Belfast’s two main hospitals and a freeze in recruitment. He said that ending division in our society could free up the cash needed to prevent these cuts. These plans have been proposed as part […]