Alliance MLA Trevor Lunn has said that those behind trouble following a second night of disturbances in the Ardoyne area are in a small minority and they should heed the wishes of the wider community and stop. Trevor Lunn MLA said: “Whether some like it or not, Northern Ireland has moved forward and a small […]
Alliance MLA Stephen Farry has express disgust at rioting in North Belfast by some opposed to an Orange Order march in the area. Stephen Farry MLA said: “I am appalled at these despicable scenes. It is sad that the actions of a few have brought shame on Belfast. “It is essential that politicians from across […]
Alliance Party MLA Trevor Lunn has said that the coming days need to be quiet and peaceful, and said that Northern Ireland’s image around the globe is extremely important, given the tough economic times we face. Trevor Lunn MLA: “I sincerely hope that the next few days can pass without incident. Northern Ireland needs a […]
South Belfast Alliance MLA Anna Lo has expressed disgust at those behind threatening letters that have been sent to the Belfast Islamic Centre, the Polish Association NI and the Indian Community Centre. Anna Lo MLA said: “Who do these thugs think they are? It is those who issue threats that have no place in our […]
Alliance Party MLA Trevor Lunn has condemned those who threw paint at five Catholic Churches in the Ballymena area and an Orange hall in the Upper Dunmurry Lane area in Lagan Valley. He said that the incidents clearly illustrate the need for the Office of the First and Deputy First Minister to stop delaying the […]
East Antrim Alliance MLA Seán Neeson has called on people to take appropriate safety measures when at the seaside. Seán Neeson MLA said: “We are in the summer months and people will be going to beaches around Northern Ireland and enjoying the good weather; however, people need to be more safety conscious. Any young people […]
Pottinger Alliance Councillor Maíre Hendron has welcomed news that out of all Housing Executive developments in Belfast, the East Belfast area has the lowest level of anti-social behaviour. Cllr Maíre Hendron said: “This is great news for East Belfast, and it sends out a very positive message. “There are a number of groups across the […]
Coleraine Alliance Councillor Barney Fitzpatrick has expressed disgust at an attack on a teenager in the Long Commons area of the town which police are treating as sectarian. The attack on the 17-year-old boy took place at 1200 BST yesterday. Cllr Barney Fitzpatrick said: “This was a disgusting attack and is particularly worrying given recent […]
Alliance Party Finance Spokesperson, Dr Stephen Farry MLA, has slammed the June Monitoring round from the Northern Ireland Executive for being particularly unimaginative and missing the opportunity to invest the Barnett Consequentials arising out of the April UK Budget in the green economy. Stephen Farry MLA stated: “This monitoring round is a huge wasted opportunity. […]
Alliance Party Health Spokesperson Kieran McCarthy MLA has expressed anger at plans which could see ambulance hours cut by 70,000 hours. Kieran McCarthy MLA said: “I am deeply angry at these proposals. Our frontline health service needs to be supported and enhanced, not cut. “The Stormont Executive needs to prove it is delivering for local […]