Lagan Valley Alliance MLA Trevor Lunn has stated that he not surprised at this Executive reshuffle stating that the new Ministers must deliver more than their predecessors. Trevor Lunn MLA said: “This round of Ministerial musical chairs is not that surprising because the Executive has failed to deliver the change needed in our society. Segregation […]
Alliance Party Justice Spokesperson, Stephen Farry MLA, has contributed to the current debate on how issues regarding sexual preferences in Northern Ireland by stressing that an agenda of respect is critical to wider objectives of making Northern Ireland a more creative, productive and wealthier society. Stephen Farry stated: “It is both wrong and most disrespectful […]
East Antrim Alliance MLA Sean Neeson has applied further pressure on Minister Conor Murphy to improve the A8 Larne- Belfast Road. He grilled the Regional Development Minister in the Assembly this week demanding he outline the timeframe for the completion of the project. Sean Neeson MLA said: “I am concerned that it’s going to take […]
East Antrim Alliance MLA Sean Neeson has welcomed the creation of legislation that will benefit victims of asbestos inhalation. The Mesothelioma Bill was discussed this week in the Assembly and Mr Neeson has campaigned for a long time for such assistance to be provided. Sean Neeson MLA said: “I strongly welcome the introduction of this […]
Alliance Culture Spokersperson Kieran McCarthy MLA has blasted Minister Edwin Poots for letting civil servants run his department. Mr Poots said during a interview with the BBC today that civil servants blocked the Maze stadium project, yet he as Minister is meant to be in charge of the stadium issue. Kieran McCarthy MLA stated: “Why […]
Alliance leader David Ford MLA has described an attack on a gay man in Carnmoney in Newtownabbey as disgraceful. Three youths attacked Stephen Scott, 27, on Wednesday night while also shouting insults at him. David Ford said: “This attack is absolutely disgraceful. The fact that it was homophobic in nature makes it even worse. “Nobody […]
Alliance South Antrim MLA David Ford has welcomed the news that Ballymena bus company Wrightbus has won a contract worth 11 million euros to build 50 buses for Dublin Bus. Dublin Bus currently carries over 150 million passengers annually and already uses 70 buses made by Wrightbus David Ford MLA said: “This is tremendous news […]
Alliance Leader David Ford has stated that Sinn Fein have been forced into a humiliating climbdown following their u-turn on the threat not to re-nominate Martin McGuinness today. David Ford said: “This is a deeply humiliating climbdown for Sinn Fein. They will have to eat much humble pie in the months ahead for the public […]
Alliance Youth Chair Stephen Martin today commended the Health Promotion Agency following their launch of a new campaign aimed at encouraging young men to recognise the importance of good mental health. He also urged the need for the Executive to resource support services adequately and targeted in such a way that those in trouble can […]
Alliance Leader David Ford has blasted Robert Mugabe’s police force for detaining Zimbabwe Opposition Leader Morgan Tsvangirai during the Presidential election campaign. David Ford hosted Mr Tsvangirai in Belfast a few weeks ago as he visited the Liberal International Congress. The Alliance Party also established links with Tsvangirai’s Movement for Democratic Change following his visit. […]