Alliance Party Sports Spokesperson Cllr Michael Long has called for the introduction Football Offences style laws in Northern Ireland, following news that it cost £105,000 for the PSNI to deal with trouble at the Northern Ireland – Poland international football match in March. Cllr Michael Long said: “We need Football Offences type legislation to be […]
Alliance Leader David Ford has condemned an attack on Minister Conor Murphy’s home as an attack on democracy. David Ford said: “This was a despicable attack on the home of someone who is serving the people of Northern Ireland. “This incident was an attack on democracy. A few evil elements are trying to destabilise the […]
Following the announcement of another confirmed case of swine flu in Northern Ireland, Alliance Health Spokesperson Kieran McCarthy MLA has said that it is of serious concern but said that authorities appear well prepared to deal with the issue. Kieran McCarthy MLA said: “The news of this second case in Northern Ireland is obviously a […]
Alliance Enterprise Spokesperson Seán Neeson MLA has expressed sadness at news that the electrical firm Meteor is closing its operation in Cookstown at the cost of 70 jobs. Seán Neeson MLA said: “This is a sad day for Cookstown. Meteor has been a major employer in the town for a long time. “This closure is […]
Alliance Leader David Ford has hailed the election of Party Deputy Leader Naomi Long as Mayor of Belfast saying it’s great news for the city. David Ford said: “This is great news for Belfast and is a momentous occasion as Naomi is the first female mayor of the city in a generation and only the […]
Alliance Social Development Spokesperson Anna Lo has welcomed the creation of the Charity Commission and the announcement of the make-up of the organisation. Anna Lo said: “This move is long overdue and I am very pleased to see the creation of the Charity Commission. “The commission will provide guidance to the sector. It will make […]
Alliance South Belfast MLA Anna Lo has congratulated the police following a successful operation against human trafficking. Five women were rescued in Belfast and one in Londonderry in Operation Sleek which was aimed at dismantling a Chinese organised gang. Anna Lo MLA said: “I offer my congratulations to the police for their success in rescuing […]
Alliance Leader David Ford has expressed disgust at a threat made against SDLP MLA Dolores Kelly tonight. She was threatened by a masked man as she canvassed in Kilwilkie estate in Lurgan. David Ford said: “This incident was despicable. Democracy can never be undermined by thugs who are trying to create fear. “These hate mongers […]
South Belfast Alliance MLA Anna Lo is today proposing a motion calling for a review of the current Race Relations Order for Northern Ireland because it does not afford people the same protection as they have in the rest of the UK or in Ireland. Here is Anna Lo’s speech to the Assembly: In instigating […]
An Alliance Party delegation has met with the Newtownabbey Police Command team to relay concerns and issues raised with the party in recent and ongoing neighbourhood constituency surveys. The concerns, focused mainly on Police response times, local Police resources, telephone responses to those reporting crime and anti-social behaviour were brought to local Police Chiefs by […]