Alliance Finance Spokesperson, Stephen Farry MLA, has responded to the release of the Varney II Report entitled, “The Review of the Competitiveness of Northern Ireland” and stressed that this can only be of limited benefit to Northern Ireland as it is based within the flawed existing Treasury framework to Northern Ireland that was not altered […]
Alliance Party Justice Spokesperson, Stephen Farry MLA, has welcomed the tabling of the Sexual Offences Order in Parliament by Criminal Justice Minister, Paul Goggins. Dr Farry, who chaired the Ad Hoc Committee in the Assembly that scrutinised the legislation, stated: “This legislation will modernise the law on sexual offences in Northern Ireland, and codify law […]
Alliance Education Spokesperson Trevor Lunn MLA has stated he is not surprised at statistics showing that two thirds of primary head teachers have no confidence in Caitríona Ruane on the 11-plus. He said that she has caused total confusion and her confrontational approach has alienated many. His comments follow today’s publication of the survey on […]
South Belfast Alliance MLA Anna Lo has called for action to be taken to help regenerate the Sandy Row stating that the area must be allowed to capitalise on the peace and tourism dividend. She talked on the issue in the Assembly debate yesterday. Anna Lo MLA said: “It is a shame that a once-thriving […]
Alliance Health Spokesperson Kieran McCarthy MLA has said the smoking ban is working but we urgently need the legal age for buying cigarettes raised to 18. He praised the role of bar and restaurant staff on their good work in enforcing the ban. His comments come on the first anniversary of the smoking ban. Kieran […]
Alliance Party Justice Spokesperson, Stephen Farry MLA, has responded to the release of the interim report on the Strategic Review of Parading, indicating support for a change in approach but expressing concern at the heavy emphasis on the Office of First Minister and Deputy First Minister. Dr Stephen Farry MLA stated: “Alliance maintains that there […]
Alliance East Belfast MLA Naomi Long has condemned a second night of violence at the Albertbridge Road and Short Strand interface area. Up to 100 people were believed to have been involved in the second night of violence which followed trouble on Sunday night in which three police vehicles were damaged. Naomi Long said: “It […]
East Antrim Alliance MLA Seán Neeson has hit out at those involved in a gun attack on a house in Carrickfergus last night stating that such incidents create a cloud of fear that hangs over the local community. The house in the Glenfield Walk area of the town was attacked at 11pm last night. Seán […]
Alliance Deputy Leader Naomi Long MLA has blasted those involved in violent clashes at the interface between Albertbridge Road and Short Strand in East Belfast last night. Three police vehicles were damaged during the trouble but calm was restored at 12.30am. Naomi Long MLA said: “This type of behaviour has no place in our society. […]
Alliance South Belfast MLA Anna Lo has stated she is appalled at the news from the Belfast Rape Crisis Centre that there has been an increase in sex attacks on women and has called for more funding for support services. She stated more awareness raising was needed and called on women walking at night in […]