Alliance Leader David Ford has appealed for a quiet Twelfth of July period and has praised efforts across Northern Ireland to ensure the period passes peacefully. David Ford said: “The parading season has so far been without serious incident. I hope that this calm can continue throughout the Twelfth of July period. “Representatives of the […]
Castlereagh Alliance Councillor Sara Duncan has welcomed efforts to ensure that older people who are eligible to gain rates relief do so. She did however say that the current rates system was unfair and stated that moves towards an income-based system would be much better. Her comments came after Finance Minister Nigel Dodds published plans […]
Local Alliance Representative Yvonne Boyle has condemned two attacks on two teenage girls in Coleraine which took place on Sunday. The incidents happened in the Crescent area of the town in the early hours of Sunday morning. Yvonne Boyle said: “These were two potentially horrific incidents that were only prevented by the vigilance of the […]
Castlereagh Alliance Councillor Sara Duncan has expressed deep sadness at the death of a man at house in Woodbreda Park in South Belfast. Cllr Duncan knew man who died since he was a child. Police have launched a murder investigation in relation to the death. Cllr Sara Duncan said: “I was deeply shocked and saddened […]
South Belfast Alliance MLA Anna Lo has hit out at those involved in the hijack of a car in Belfast city centre yesterday evening. A woman was dragged from her car at College Square North at around 7.50pm yesterday. Anna Lo MLA said: “This despicable hijack took place during the evening at a time when […]
Alliance Health Spokesperson Kieran McCarthy MLA has expressed anger at news that the ambulance budget has to be cut this year, meaning that some ambulances will be replaced by lesser Rapid Response Vehicles. He stated that the Minister has much explaining to do and said that the cuts will shake people’s confidence in his ability. […]
Séan Neeson has been appointed by Culture Minister Margaret Hodge MP to represent Northern Ireland on the Advisory Committee of National Historic Ships. Séan Neeson MLA said: “I am deeply honoured to have been appointed to this Committee. It reflects my life-long interest in maritime heritage, which is an issue I have raised on a […]
North Down Alliance MLA, Stephen Farry, has endorsed the Newsletter’s campaign for a proper homecoming parade for local service personnel. Stephen Farry stated: “I am delighted to endorse the Newsletter’s campaign for proper homecoming parade for local residents serving in the armed services. “It is right and proper to make to highlight and recognise the […]
Alliance Party Justice Spokesperson, Stephen Farry MLA, has welcomed the report of the Northern Ireland Affairs Select Committee on dealing with the past as a mature contribution to a much needed debate, and stressed the importance of finding a cost-effective and holistic alternative through the forthcoming recommendations of the Consultative Group on the Past. Dr […]
Alliance Enterprise Spokesperson Séan Neeson MLA has welcomed the announcement of the creation of 145 new jobs at Citi in Belfast. Mr Neeson said: “This is good news for the region. Northern Ireland needs high value jobs for our economy to fulfil its potential. “It is a healthy sign that Belfast can attract financial jobs […]