North Down Alliance MLA, Stephen Farry, has expressed his sadness at the death of the Sir John Hermon who he described as a true servant of the people of Northern Ireland. Dr Stephen Farry MLA stated: “I am deeply saddened at the passing of Sir John Hermon. Jack was a true and dedicated servant of […]
Alliance Leader David Ford MLA has extended his condolences following the death of Sir John Hermon. David Ford MLA said: “Jack Hermon was a senior officer in the 1970s and the Chief Constable of the RUC during the1980s, working all the way through the darkest days of the troubles. He led the force with courage […]
Alliance Economy Spokesperson Séan Neeson has hailed the creation of around 60 new jobs in information technology which will be coming to Belfast and Londonderry. The jobs are to be created by Singularity, who are Derry-based and produce software. Séan Neeson MLA stated: “I strongly welcome this announcement. It is all the more welcome given […]
Alliance Leader David Ford has slammed Regional Development Minister Conor Murphy over his failing strategy on public transport. David Ford said he needs to rebalance transport funding away from roads towards buses and trains. David Ford said: “Conor Murphy’s vision is simply too car focussed and he fails to show any ambition on public transport. […]
Alliance Youth Chair Stephen Martin today hailed the historic election of Senator Barack Obama as President of the United States. Speaking following Alliance Youth’s highly successful Election Night Party, the Lisburn man commented: “I remember sitting up to the small hours watching the 2004 Democratic Convention when Barack Obama, a little known State Senator from […]
Pottinger Alliance Councillor Maíre Hendron has condemned the violence in inner East Belfast last night which resulted in four police officers being hurt. Stones and fireworks were thrown in the Newtownards Road area around 10pm last night. Cllr Maíre Hendron said: “This unrest was a sad throwback to the dark days of the troubles. Local […]
North Down Alliance MLA and Party Finance Spokesperson, Stephen Farry, has sent his congratulations to Barack Obama on winning the US Presidential Election, and reflected on the implications of his victory on Northern Ireland. Dr Stephen Farry stated: “I warmly congratulate Barack Obama on his outstanding success in winning the United States’ Presidential Election. “His […]
Alliance MLA Trevor Lunn has blasted Sinn Fein and the DUP for being out of touch with reality in Northern Ireland because of their continuing stalemate and failure to tackle the current rising cost of living and economic crisis. The Lagan Valley MLA stated: “What are Sinn Fein and the DUP currently playing at? “They […]
Former Lord Mayor of Belfast Tom Ekin has hit out at the thugs who attacked a house in the Donegall Road area in South Belfast. A device was pushed through the letterbox of the house at around 8.30pm last night. South Belfast Alliance Councillor Tom Ekin said: “This was a despicable attack. There was clear […]
Alliance Sustainability Spokesperson Cllr Alan Lawther has welcomed a commitment from Finance Minister Nigel Dodds to examine the case for reducing or removing building control fees in respect of small scale renewable energy. His comments came after he was questioned on the issue by Alliance Leader David Ford in the Assembly. Antrim Councillor Lawther said: […]