Alliance Health Spokesperson Kieran McCarthy MLA has said that more cash must be redirected by the Executive to suicide prevention strategies. He praised the four daily newspapers who published the statement on the matter today because they have put this important issue to the top of the news agenda again. The Strangford MLA, Mr McCarthy, […]
Ahead of today’s Assembly debate on tax-varying powers, the Alliance Party has reiterated its support for giving the Assembly the ability to make a real difference to the local economy through having the capacity to alter a range of different taxes. Finance spokesperson, Dr Stephen Farry MLA stated: “Without tax-varying powers, we will continue to […]
South Belfast Alliance MLA Anna Lo has hit out at those involved in throwing petrol bomb in the Donegall Pass area of Belfast last night. Petrol bombs were thrown at house in Vernon Street. The South Belfast MLA said: “Violence and intimidation have no place in our society. “I would appeal for calm in the […]
Alliance Leader David Ford has slammed the High Court decision to overturn the PPS 14 planning policy which is aimed at protecting the countryside. He stated that the decision was nothing to do with the function of PPS14 itself and that the ruling will put the natural landscape of many rural areas in jeopardy. David […]
Alliance MLA Séan Neeson has called on the police to crack down harder on thugs committing hate crimes to send out a strong message. He called on them to take a more coherent and joined up approach to tackling such crimes. His comments come following questions being raised about the police’s clear-up of hate crime […]
Alliance Councillor Tom Campbell has asked events giant Ticketmaster to answer question over how a Bruce Springsteen concert to be staged at the almost 10,000-capacity Odyssey area can sell out on the phonlines in five minutes. The public today raised the issue within the media and Cllr Campbell believes that they deserve answers. Cllr Campbell […]
Alliance Spokesperson Cllr Stewart Dickson has welcomed news that two dogs described as dangerous by the USPCA have been seized in Belfast. He praised the BBC, saying that their investigation of dogfighting will hopefully motivate more people to come forward and give the authorities information on this area. Cllr Stewart Dickson stated: “Its good news […]
Lagan Valley Alliance MLA Trevor Lunn has called for a thorough investigation into a fire in a flat in Dunmurry which led to eight people being taking to hospital. The suspicious fire took place in a flat at Seymour Hill at 12.30am this morning. He also praised the bravery of police officers for their part […]
Alliance Chief Whip Kieran McCarthy MLA has said that even though the Assembly Ombusdman decided that Ian Paisley Jnr did not breach the Ministerial Code, his remarks on gay people were absolutely disgraceful. He stated that they were made even worse because of the fact that he will be dealing with equality issues as a […]
Alliance Chief Whip Kieran McCarthy MLA has blasted news that the police want to investigate the USPCA on alleged animal abuse following a counter claim from the owner of a puppy farm in Fermanagh that was raided by the organisation. The Strangford MLA, Mr McCarthy, said: “The public deserve answers as to why are the […]