Alliance East Antrim MLA Séan Neeson is to co-sponsor the debate in the British-Irish Inter-Parliamentary Body that calls for the release of information that the two governments have on the Omagh Bombing in 1998. Séan Neeson MLA said: “This is an extremely important debate. We are fully behind the victims’ relatives call for the release […]
East Antrim Alliance MLA Séan Neeson this week told the Assembly that the Executive exists only in name at present. He was speaking in a debate about the impact financial pressure on public services. Mr Neeson said: “What has been proposed shows the arrogance of an Executive that treats this Assembly with the greatest contempt. […]
Alliance Chief Whip Kieran McCarthy has revealed that he has been informed that NI Water plans to close their Conlig, Downpatrick and Lisburn premises. The announcement was made in at NI Water meeting today and the offices will be closed by 1 April 2009, and staff will be expected to work in the Belfast office. […]
Alliance South Antrim MLA David Ford has welcomed the news that Antrim will now benefit from having full time fire fighters based at the fire station during the day. The news arrangements which come into force on Monday 20th October will replace the previous cover of just part time fire fighters. David Ford MLA said: […]
Strangford Alliance MLA Kieran McCarthy has condemned a shooting in Newtownards saying the town is stunned at the nature of the incident. A 28 year old man was shot at 10pm in the Brewery Lane/ Regent Street area of the town last night. Kieran McCarthy MLA said: “It is simply horrific that something like this […]
Alliance Justice spokesperson Stephen Farry MLA has responded to the news that the police have seized 70 guns and ammunition in a North Belfast house, which has been linked to the UVF, by stressing the importance of the decommissioning of all loyalist weapons under the proper process. Dr Stephen Farry MLA said: “The scale of […]
Alliance Leader David Ford MLA has welcomed the Government’s commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by 2050. This replaces the previous pledge of a 60% reduction. David Ford MLA said: “I welcome this news that the Government has increased its pledge to cut carbon emissions by 80% by 2050. “It is also good […]
Alliance South Belfast MLA Anna Lo had expressed shock at the hijacking of a car on the Lisburn Road on Tuesday night. Anna Lo MLA said: “It is extremely worrying news that criminals feel they are able to hijack a car in the middle of one of the busiest roads in Belfast on a fairly […]
Alliance Chief Whip Kieran McCarthy MLA has unveiled plans to introduce a Private Member’s Bill to the Assembly. His bill would give apartment owners greater rights in their dealings that they have with the Management Companies which look after the communal areas in apartment blocks. Kieran McCarthy MLA said: “Currently Northern Ireland is behind the […]
Alliance Leader David Ford today asked the Assembly to back his call for a legally-binding cross-border investigation into the intelligence information and events surrounding the Omagh bomb. The Alliance Party proposed a motion in the Assembly today. David Ford said: “The Omagh families need the truth. Our motion in the Assembly is about trying to […]