South Belfast Alliance MLA Anna Lo has described as sickening a sex attack on a woman that took place near Donegall Pass in the early hours of this morning. Anna Lo recently proposed a motion in the Assembly on the issue of sex attacks in South Belfast. Anna Lo MLA said: “I am appalled at […]
Alliance Deputy Leader Naomi Long has commented following the setting of the rate for Belfast City Council. Alliance Councillor Naomi Long said: “Whilst we all wish that the increase could have been lower, the 6.97% increase in the district rate, which will translate to 2.99% increase for householders when combined with the regional rate, is […]
East Antrim Alliance MLA Seán Neeson has welcomed news of the masterplan project for Carrickfergus, announced by Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie. He said that the town’s rich history means that there is great tourism potential for the area. Seán Neeson MLA stated: “Carrickfergus is a place of massive potential. This masterplan can provide a […]
Alliance Health Spokesperson Kieran McCarthy has reacted angrily to news that eight ambulances are to be taken out of service across Northern Ireland and replaced by rapid response vehicles. The plans were revealed tonight by UTV. Kieran McCarthy MLA said: “This really is a matter of life and death. I am extremely annoyed and deeply […]
Castlereagh Alliance Councillor Sara Duncan has said she is pleased that there is to be no rates increase for the Borough. Her comments come after a Council meeting to strike the rate. Alliance Cllr Sara Duncan, a member of the Council’s Estimates Working Group said: “I was delighted that Castlereagh Borough Council was able to […]
Lagan Valley Alliance MLA Trevor Lunn has said that the closure of the local maternity unit must be stopped as he believed it could be the first step towards the loss of other vital services at the hospital. His comments come as claims emerged that maternity services at Lagan Valley Hospital are due to close […]
Alliance Leader David Ford has praised Morgan Tsvangirai following his swearing-in as Prime Minister of Zimbabwe. Mr Ford hosted Mr Tsvangirai at the Liberal International Congress in Belfast last May. Following the visit, the Alliance Party established links with Mr Tsvangirai’s Movement for Democratic Change. David Ford said: “This decision demonstrates the immense bravery of […]
Castlereagh Central Alliance Councillor Michael Long has expressed his disappointment at the failure of the Roads Service to approve a request to add Wynchurch Road to the gritting schedule. Wynchurch Road provides vehicular and pedestrian access to three local schools and a nursery unit. Cllr Long said: “Several local people had contacted me in recent […]
Foyle Alliance Party Representative Yvonne Boyle has said that the whole of Derry is shocked at the murder of a man in a gun attack in the city. The incident took place in the Woodland area of Prehen at around 12.15am. Yvonne Boyle said: “I am totally appalled at this murder. The brutality of this […]
Alliance South Belfast MLA Anna Lo has expressed shock at the robbery of an off-licence on Tates Avenue in the south of the city on Tuesday night. The man was being served by a member of staff and he produced a knife and demanding money. He then made off with a sum of money and […]