Alliance Leader David Ford has revealed that of the 22 high severity river pollution cases in 2007, only eight of the incidents are currently being processed by the Public Prosecution Service. The figures came in an answer from Minister Sammy Wilson to a question on the issue from Mr Ford. David Ford said: “The number […]
Alliance Leader David Ford has described a bomb components find outside Rosslea as deeply worrying. The bomb parts found on the road between Rosslea and Donagh included 100lbs of fertiliser. David Ford said: “The sheer amount of fertiliser found at this site near Rosslea underlines the sinister threat posed by those who would seek to […]
As the first case of swine flu in Northern Ireland was confirmed by the Department of Health, Alliance Health Spokesperson Kieran McCarthy MLA has said he believes the authorities are well prepared to deal with the problem. A man who returned from a holiday in Mexico with his wife and children has been confirmed as […]
Alliance Health Spokesperson Kieran McCarthy MLA has welcomed news that almost 40 new NHS dentists are to be appointed to address the lack of dental provision in some areas of Northern Ireland. He did, however, say he was concerned that it may take quite a long period of time to get the new dentists in […]
Alliance Enterprise spokesperson Sean Neeson MLA has said that the job losses at Seagate in Londonderry further highlights the impact of the economic downturn in Northern Ireland. Seagate is to cut 25 jobs which follows a reduction in January of the hours worked by 10 per cent. Sean Neeson MLA said: “These job losses further […]
Alliance East Antrim MLA Sean Neeson has condemned the punishment style attack on a 24 year old man in the early hours of Wednesday morning. The man was beaten up by a number of men with pool cues and suffered several facial injuries. Sean Neeson MLA said: “This was a shocking attack by several men […]
Alliance European candidate Ian Parsley has demanded an explanation from the Conservative Party leadership on its stance on religious pluralism, after an Ulster Unionist opposed the appointment of the BBC Head of Religious Broadcasting purely on religious grounds. Cllr Parsley stated: “To have an MLA from any background complaining about an appointment purely on the […]
Alliance Enterprise Spokesperson Seán Neeson MLA has said that the increase in the number of people claiming unemployment benefit underlines the need for radical approaches to be taken to boost the economy. The Labour Force Survey released figures showing that the number of people claiming job seekers allowance has risen by 2,000 in the past […]
Members and supporters of the Dundonald Fairtrade Steering Panel were guests of the Mayor of Castlereagh, Cllr. Ann-Marie Beattie, at a Council reception in recognition of the awarding of Fairtrade Village status for Dundonald in recent months. The reception was held at the Council Offices at Forestside and was also attended by pupils and teachers […]
Lagan Valley Alliance MLA Trevor Lunn has expressed sadness that Education Minister Caitríona Ruane has announced the closure of Suffolk Primary School with effect from 31 August 2009. Trevor Lunn MLA said: “I regret this decision to close Suffolk Primary School, but in light of falling roles it does seem inevitable. “This bad news for […]