Alliance Health Spokesperson Kieran McCarthy MLA has said he is pleased at the reassurances provided on swine flu from Health Chiefs but said questions still need to be answered about where the £50 million to tackle the virus will come from. Kieran McCarthy MLA said: “On Friday, I called for more clarity over who will […]
Alliance Party Justice Spokesperson, Stephen Farry, has responded to the report into Maghaberry Prison by the Criminal Justice Inspectorate for Northern Ireland. Stephen Farry stated: “The Criminal Justice Inspectorate continues to provide an invaluable service in challenging aspects of our criminal justice system. What happens in our prisons should concern us all. Too many people […]
Alliance Culture, Arts and Leisure Spokesperson Kieran McCarthy MLA has welcomed plans to create laws which aim to prevent offensive chanting and missile throwing at sporting events. He said that the plans are long overdue and hailed the move as a victory for the Alliance Party’s long campaign on the issue. Kieran McCarthy MLA said: […]
Newtownabbey Alliance Councillor Billy Webb has expressed disgust at an arson attack on Whitehouse Primary School and said that a quick response from the education authorities is needed to ensure children at the school do not suffer because of the actions of a few thugs. The attack at the weekend destroyed much of the premises. […]
Alliance Party Finance Spokesperson, Stephen Farry, has responded to the publication of the House of Lords Report on the Barnett Formula by stressing the importance of the Northern Ireland Executive beginning to make preparations to argue Northern Ireland ‘s case under any needs-based system. Stephen Farry stated: “The Barnett Formula has served Northern Ireland pretty […]
Alliance Health Spokesperson Kieran McCarthy MLA has welcomed news that a swine flu vaccination programme will start in Northern Ireland from September but said more clarity is needed on who will receive it. Kieran McCarthy MLA said: “While I am pleased that a programme for vaccination will start in September, more clarity is needed on […]
Alliance MLA Seán Neeson has commented following a threat being made against Junior Minister Gerry Kelly. Seán Neeson MLA said: “This threat is a despicable attempt to undermine democracy. “Mr Kelly has a democratic mandate to represent the people in his constituency and those who issue a threat like this cannot be allowed to cause […]
East Belfast Alliance Councillor Mervyn Jones has expressed sadness at news of a fire at a shop in the McMaster Street area saying the shop is an important community resource. The fire was reported at around 2am on Thursday. Cllr Mervyn Jones said: “This fire is very sad news for the local residents who see […]
Alliance MLA Trevor Lunn has condemned trouble in the Ardoyne area which took place last night, the third consecutive night which has seen disturbances there. Trevor Lunn MLA said: “It’s time that this small minority of troublemakers let the people of the Ardoyne area live in peace. “What sort of message does this send out […]
Following the publication of an Ulster Bank report on the recession, Alliance Economy Spokesperson Seán Neeson MLA has said that a sustainable approach is needed to address the downturn. Seán Neeson MLA said: “The Stormont Executive must create a green economy strategy to help us address the downturn. “While this Ulster Bank report suggests that […]