Alliance Enterprise Spokesperson Seán Neeson has called an announcement on the potential creation of 50 jobs at medical equipment manufacturers, Lir-Med, a great boost for the local economy. The new jobs will be based in Craigavon. Seán Neeson MLA said: “This news is a real boost to the local economy. It underlines the potential for […]
Alliance Coleraine Councillor Barney Fitzpatrick has condemned those responsible for the death of a man after trouble broke out following matches involving Celtic and Rangers on Sunday night. Cllr Fitzpatrick said: “This was a disgraceful attack on an innocent man who has now sadly lost his life. This type of sectarian attack should have been […]
East Antrim Alliance MLA Seán Neeson has said FG Wilson’s plans to lay-off some workers without pay on a temporary basis is a massive blow to the local economy. Seán Neeson MLA said: “This is a serious setback for the local economy in the areas where FG Wilson are based. While I understand that these […]
Alliance South Belfast MLA Anna Lo has reacted to the news that there is an armed stand off on the Powerscourt Place, off the Ormeau Road in South Belfast. It is believed that two men are inside the house and have fired pellets at cars and police officers Anna Lo MLA said: “I hope this […]
Alliance South Belfast MLA Anna Lo has welcomed the link-up between Queen’s University Belfast and several universities in China as part of a series of research and education agreements in a £2.3 million initiative. Anna Lo MLA said: “It’s great news that Queen’s has continued to show its support for the links with Chinese institutions. […]
Alliance Leader David Ford has said the House of Commons’ Speaker, Michael Martin, was right to resign and said that MPs must overhaul the expenses system urgently and do all they can to rebuild public confidence in politics. David Ford said: “I am glad that the Speaker has done the right thing and stepped down. […]
Alliance Leader David Ford has called for Minister Sammy Wilson to take urgent action to stop freight drivers from Northern Ireland being treated less favourably than those from England, Scotland or Wales in dealings with the police in Great Britain. The Road Haulage Association said that while vocational licences from England, Scotland or Wales can […]
Alliance Leader David Ford has welcomed a commitment by the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development to review the operation of the Farm Modernisation Scheme. He questioned the Minister in the Assembly today on the issue. Speaking after Assembly Question Time, David Ford said: “Nobody wants to see a re-run of this year’s application process […]
On the day that grammar schools opened registration for unregulated selection tests Alliance Education Spokesperson Trevor Lunn MLA has said that this unregulated system could have been avoided had the Minister and grammar schools accepted our earlier proposals. Alliance suggested temporary maintenance of a centrally set CCEA test based on the revised curriculum. Trevor Lunn […]
Alliance Leader and South Antrim MLA David Ford has welcomed news that Parkhall College in Antrim has been granted integrated status by the Education Minister. David Ford said: “I am extremely pleased that there has been a positive response to Parkhall College’s request to gain integrated status. This is great news for the Antrim area […]