Alliance Deputy Leader Naomi Long MLA has criticised Ulster Unionists for putting forward exactly the same motion to the Assembly as they proposed to the house in May. She called on them to withdraw the motion on fuel poverty immediately. The original debate took place on 29 May and they are proposing that a motion […]
Former Newtownabbey Mayor Cllr Lynn Frazer has called for a full investigation into what has been called a suspicious fire in Newtownabbey which damaged adjacent properties and led to people being evacuated from their homes. The fire took place at a car workshop on Arthur Road in Newtownabbey around 3am this morning. Alliance Councillor Lynn […]
Alliance Leader David Ford has called for vigilance following fears that foot and mouth disease may have returned to England. A temporary control zone was set up around a farm in the Egham area of Surrey today. David Ford said: “This further bad news from Surrey, even if it is not confirmed, illustrates the vital […]
Alliance Spokesperson Sean Neeson MLA has blasted the Office of the First and Deputy First Minister for continuing to delay the appointment of a Victims’ Commissioner. Mr Neeson received a Written Answer from OFMDFM stating that the appointment will take more time. OFMDFM had previously promised to make the appointment before the recess, but they […]
Alliance Party MLA Kieran McCarthy has condemned a vicious attack on a 65-year-old man in the Norfolk Drive area of West Belfast. Four people have been arrested following the stabbing which took place just before midnight last night, and Mr McCarthy said that the incident is extremely sinister. Kieran McCarthy MLA said: “I am shocked […]
Alliance Coleraine Councilor Barney Fitzpatrick has added further condemnation of the DUP Ministers’ decision over the visitor’s centre at the Giants’ Causeway. The Coleraine Councillor said: “I am deeply concerned over the proposal to hand over the tourist centre at the Giant’s Causeway to the private sector. “The Giant’s Causeway is Northern Ireland’s number one […]
I would like to begin my remarks today by stating clearly that it is the Alliance Party’s position, that any legislation designed to address the conduct of spectators at sporting events should not simply address Association Football, but should cover all sports played competitively in Northern Ireland, including Rugby and GAA. Northern Ireland has a […]
Alliance Chief Whip Kieran McCarthy MLA has secured a debate in the Assembly today on stamping out sectarian chanting at football matches. Alliance has been campaigning to have laws similar to the football offences act in England. The motion, which has been co-proposed by Kieran McCarthy will be debated in the Assembly on Tuesday morning. […]
Alliance Enterprise Spokesperson Sean Neeson MLA has hit out at the Executive over the way it has handled plans for a new Visitors’ Centre at the Giant’s Causeway. The East Antrim Assembly Member said: “I am deeply concerned at future plans for the development of the Giant’s Causeway Visitors’ Centre. The Executive to all intents […]
At this morning’s Assembly plenary, Alliance Leader David Ford asked why the First Minister was allowed to question the Agriculture Minister. After raising the issue as a Point of Order during the Assembly Plenary, David Ford said: “This debacle illustrates the lack of cohesion in the Executive. The Agriculture Minister was supposed to speak for […]