Alliance Youth Chair Stephen Martin and International Officer Chris Andrews have joined 170 other young leaders at a European Liberal Youth (LYMEC) Congress in Barcelona in demanding action on youth employment, suicide prevention and climate change amongst others. Alliance Youth Chair Stephen Martin commented: “Joining other young political leaders from across Europe in demanding joined […]
East Antrim Alliance MLA Seán Neeson will today lead a delegation of concerned parents from St Comgall’s College, Larne, to meet Education Minister Caitríona Ruane about the proposed closure of the school. Seán Neeson MLA said: “I taught in the school for fourteen years and I am well aware of the dedication of staff and […]
The world network of liberal and democratic parties will meet in Belfast, Northern Ireland from 15-17 May, 2008 to discuss the theme of “Our Shared Future” and the three sub-themes: “For a non-violent society”, “For an inclusive society” and “For a society where we all can live”. The meeting, which marks the world body’s 55th […]
Alliance Culture, Arts and Leisure Spokesperson Kieran McCarthy MLA has stated that people do not want a fudge in the Maze stadium decision. He said that Maze is currently the only show in town and that local people deserved the chance to have a world-class shared stadium. His comments come as it was announced that […]
Strangford Alliance MLA Kieran McCarthy has expressed shock at news of a fire at a building firm near Kircubbin. The overnight fire took place at McGimpsey and Kane’s situated a mile outside Kircubbin on the Rureagh Road. Kieran McCarthy stated: “This will be massive setback to the company but I hope that they can carry […]
Alliance Leader David Ford has stated that the IMC report has left significant questions unanswered, as people question IRA involvement in the cover up of the murder of Paul Quinn. David Ford said: “The IMC report has left some very important questions unanswered. It confirms that those involved may have been current or previous IRA […]
Alliance Education Spokesperson Trevor Lunn MLA has called Ulster Unionist MLA Basil McCrea’s comments today over school funding cuts hypocritical. The issue was discussed in the Stormont Education Committee today. The opposition MLA stated: “These funding cuts are a disgrace. Basil McCrea however cannot say he is shocked and angered by them because he and […]
Alliance Enterprise Spokesperson Seán Neeson MLA has welcomed the creation of 800 new jobs by Firstsource. 300 of the posts will be based in Derry and the others at an as yet unspecified location. The India-based company employs 17,000 people worldwide and Mr Neeson said the jobs boost was very encouraging given the current climate […]
Alliance Chief Whip Kieran McCarthy MLA has told Regional Development Minister Conor Murphy to take a long look at himself following trouble at NI Water as this issue falls into his departmental remit. His comments come as media speculation mounts about NI Water following their £30 million finance shortfall error. Opposition MLA Kieran McCarthy stated: […]
Alliance Chief Whip Kieran McCarthy MLA has slammed the proposal in the Varney II report for lowering the minimum wage in Northern Ireland. He said the move would do little to enhance the competitiveness of the Northern Ireland economy and would be devastating for people on low incomes. The Varney II report on boosting the […]