Alliance MLA Anna Lo has officially launched her website at an event in her Constituency Office. She said the website will give her constituents more information on the work she is doing, and will allow them to get in contact with her through the site. Its address is www.annalo.org The South Belfast MLA said: “I […]
Alliance Party Justice Spokesperson, Stephen Farry MLA, has responded to the report of the Prison Ombudsman into the death in custody of Colin Bell by stressing the need for wider institutional and cultural changes within the Northern Ireland Prison Service. Stephen Farry MLA said: “This is a very disturbing report, with far-reaching implications. It is […]
East Antrim Alliance MLA Séan Neeson has expressed anger at the closure of residential care homes in the Northern Health Trust area. Mr Neeson demanded to know what arrangements will be made for the older people whose homes are closing. Homes are set to close in Larne, Greenisland, Newtownabbey, Antrim and Ballycastle. Séan Neeson MLA […]
Alliance Leader David Ford has hit out at the Stormont Executive for failing to continue to meet weekly, after they promised to do so to address the backlog of issues they did not deal with during the stalemate. He said the Executive have been disingenuous and have shown their total lack of ambition for Northern […]
Alliance Enterprise Spokesperson Séan Neeson MLA has said that the further job losses at FG Wilson are a real blow for a number of areas. It appears that 260 permanent members of staff are going to be made redundant across their operations in Larne, Monkstown and Springvale. Séan Neeson MLA stated: “This news is a […]
Strangford Alliance MLA Kieran McCarthy has said that the planned closure of the Marks and Spencer store in Newtownards will hit the town very hard. 37 jobs will be lost at the food shop. Mr McCarthy said that the relevant Stormont Ministers must respond by providing support for those affected and must also fast track […]
East Antrim Alliance MLA Séan Neeson has called on the Stormont Executive to act more decisively this year to promote local entrepreneurship to help Northern Ireland weather the tough economic times ahead. Séan Neeson MLA said: “During difficult economic times like these we need to see radical thought from the Executive to protect the local […]
Alliance Lagan Valley MLA Trevor Lunn has slammed those involved in a suspected arson at a block of flats in Lisburn last night. The fire at flats in Chapel Hill Mews broke out around 8pm yesterday. Three people were hurt in the incident. Trevor Lunn MLA stated: “This is deeply disturbing news. It’s very fortunate […]
Alliance Lagan Valley MLA Trevor Lunn has condemned an armed robbery in Dundrod on Monday afternoon. Three armed men entered a house in the Flowbog Road threatening a couple and their two young children before making off with three flat screen TVs, cash and the family’s car. Trevor Lunn MLA said: “This robbery was a […]
Alliance Lagan Valley MLA Trevor Lunn has slammed Environment Minister Sammy Wilson’s plan to stop funding the Road Safety Council, which could see the end of the organisation. Mr Lunn said the move could put the future of local road safety groups in real jeopardy. Trevor Lunn MLA stated: “Why is the Minister stopping funding […]