Alliance Leader David Ford has criticised remarks made by Trevor Clarke on threats to Antrim Councillor Cllr Annmarie Logue. DUP Councillor Trevor Clarke had said in the Antrim Guardian, ‘some of the things she has come out with over the summer months have been quite provocative, and has no doubt motivated such actions against her’. […]
Alliance Strangford MLA Kieran McCarthy has called for people to take precautions when sailing or at the seaside. His comments follow the rescue of four teenagers off the County Down coast after their dinghies got into difficulties yesterday evening. Kieran McCarthy MLA said: “The sea can be an extremely dangerous place especially if people do […]
On the day that the DUP and Sinn Fein are starting talks to break the deadlock, Alliance Chief Whip Kieran McCarthy MLA has told them to get back to work now because Northern Ireland is suffering every day that the Executive fails to meet. The Opposition MLA said: “I want to tell the DUP and […]
Alliance Party Justice Spokesperson, Stephen Farry MLA, has welcomed the latest report from the Independent Monitoring Commission, saying that it brings significant reassurance and confidence to the political process, but he stressed that the continuation of any paramilitary structures is inconsistent with a normal, democratic society. Dr Stephen Farry stated: “This report delivers further reassurance […]
Alliance Health Spokesperson Kieran McCarthy MLA has said that the budget designed by Peter Robinson last year when he was Finance Minister is to blame for the cuts we are seeing in frontline health services. His comments come in the wake of recent revelations regarding a shake-up for Belfast’s healthcare provision, the closure of an […]
Alliance Youth Chair Stephen Martin has hailed the increase in the legal age for buying tobacco from 16 to 18. Stephen Martin commented: “The increase in the legal age young people can smoke is a welcome step in the right direction in our efforts to improve public health. Far too many of Northern Ireland’s next […]
Alliance South Belfast MLA Anna Lo has welcomed the extra two million pounds of funding from the Department for Culture, Arts and Leisure for the Crescent Arts Centre. Anna Lo MLA said: “I have been to the Crescent centre quite a few times and I know personally how much they will value an upgrade of […]
Alliance Party Enniskillen by-election candidate Dr Kumar Kamble has stated that the DUP, Sinn Fein, SDLP and Ulster Unionists have failed local older people because they have not implemented free personal care, even though they promised to do so in their manifestos. He said that Alliance has been the only consistent campaigner for the provision […]
Alliance Leader David Ford has welcomed the opening of the new Hightown Bridge, but stressed that the closure for eight months had created unnecessary problems for the people of the area. The South Antrim MLA said: “I am happy to add my congratulations to the contractor for the early completion of this scheme. The opening […]
Alliance South Belfast MLA Anna Lo has met Social Development Minister Margaret Richie to press for further regeneration in the Great Northern Street area of South Belfast area. She also highlighted what could be done to combat anti-social behaviour in the area. Anna Lo MLA said: “I was delighted that the Minister was able to […]