Alliance Chief Whip Kieran McCarthy MLA has said that households must not be hit with increased tap tax bills to make up for NI Water’s cash shortfall error, He added that if NI Water did not spend so much on bottled water, and used their own supply they might make more efficiencies. His comments come […]
Alliance Party Justice Spokesperson, Stephen Farry MLA, has criticised the Assembly and Executive Review Committee report on the devolution of policing and justice for not making sufficient progress on key issues, and warned that this will result in decisions being taken behind closed doors. Dr Stephen Farry MLA stated: “The Committee report, while weighty, does […]
Alliance Leader David Ford has criticised a report on citizenship by Lord Goldsmith, which could lead to Irish citizens from Northern Ireland and Irish citizens from the Republic of Ireland being treated differently. David Ford said: “I have serious doubts as to whether the Goldsmith report represents a realistic way forward for the UK as […]
Castlereagh Alliance Councillor Judith Cochrane has hailed news of the provision of £1.4 million to help build a new £3.3 million day centre in Ballybeen. Health Minister Michael McGimpsey announced this funding and an additional £0.6 million as a part of the Enler Project, and the centre will provide 50 day care places for older […]
Alliance Health Spokesperson Kieran McCarthy MLA has expressed shock at research which showed that many parents were unaware of underage drinking laws. He said that the Executive need to take steps to address the drinking culture in Northern Ireland by cracking down on the sale of drink to people who are underage. The research was […]
Following today’s demonstration at Stormont, Strangford Alliance MLA Kieran McCarthy has demanded that the fears of the local fishing industry be addressed by the Agriculture Minister Michelle Gildernew immediately. People from the three biggest fishing towns in Northern Ireland, Ardglass, Portavogie and Kilkeel, attended today’s protest. The Strangford MLA said: “We had 200 disgruntled demonstrators […]
Alliance Education Spokesperson Trevor Lunn MLA has expressed shock that tragedy has yet again visited St Ciaran’s High School in Ballygawley today following another school bus crash. The accident happened at Favour Royal Road in Augher this morning. Lagan Valley MLA Trevor Lunn said: “The tragedies that have been visited upon this school in recent […]
South Belfast Alliance MLA Anna Lo has said she is stunned and deeply saddened at news of a building collapsing on Victoria Street in Belfast city centre. The incident took place at 10.40 this morning on a construction site close to the Royal Courts of Justice. Anna Lo MLA said: “I am stunned at this […]
Alliance Deputy Leader Naomi Long MLA has expressed disgust at those who carried out an arson attack on Orangefield High School in East Belfast. The blaze was reported to the authorities on Sunday night at 23.25. The East Belfast MLA said: “I was extremely shocked at news of this fire. The circumstances surrounding this incident […]
Coleraine Alliance Councillor Barney Fitzpatrick has stated that he is totally sickened by the person who carried out an incident in which a bus driver was set alight in Portrush, as people tried to rob him. The incident took place on the Ballywillan Road on Friday night. Cllr Barney Fitzpatrick said: “I am totally sickened […]