During questions to the First Minister, Ian Paisley today, Alliance Leader David Ford asked when OFMDFM would publish the highly-publicised Deloitte report on the cost of managing a divided society. David Ford said: “Deloittes have finished their study on the cost of segregation. However OFMDFM are taking their time in publishing it. No more time […]
Alliance Deputy Leader Naomi Long MLA has blasted Regional Development Minister, Conor Murphy, for failing to mention sustainability or water conservation in his statement on the review of water and sewerage services. She stated that the terms of reference on the review put forward by Mr Murphy also neglected to mention these vital matters. Naomi […]
Alliance Leader David Ford has criticised Michelle Gildernew, Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development, over her proposals for the voluntary modulation of agricultural support. David Ford said: “Today’s announcement by the Minister shows only a modest improvement on the plans previously announced by Direct Rule Ministers. By the end of the current 6 year term, […]
Alliance Deputy Leader Naomi Long MLA has challenged the UUP to clarify their position on the cost of segregation and a shared future. She has specifically asked if they accept that £1bn is spent annually on segregation and this issue needs to be tackled. She has further asked them to spell out how they intend […]
Alliance Chief Whip Kieran McCarthy MLA has demanded that the Finance Minister Peter Robinson takes account of segregation and gives a commitment to ending it, and starting to free up the 1 billion pounds every year wasted on it. His comments come before the Minister today reveals his first budget in the Assembly this year […]
Alliance Party Justice Spokesperson, Stephen Farry, has expressed interest in hearing the full details of what the Secretary of State, Peter Hain, may be proposing on how to deal with the past and its legacy in Northern Ireland. This comes after press reports that he is about to launch an independent review into how to […]
Castlereagh Alliance Councilllor Michael Long has hailed the official launch of Dundonald’s bid to become a Fairtrade village, following his campaign on this issue. The campaign launch took place this morning at Castlereagh Civic Offices. Cllr Long said: “I have been working for quite a while to try and get Dondonald recognised as a Fairtrade […]
Following news of a mugging at a Dublin Road cash machine in broad daylight yesterday, Alliance South Belfast MLA Anna Lo called on police to conduct more patrols in the area to act as a strong deterrent to thugs. There have been several incidents of a similar nature at this ATM, and police are aware […]
Coleraine Alliance Representative Yvonne Boyle has expressed shock at the news of a tuberculosis alert at the Causeway Hospital in Coleraine. She said that she hoped the hospital’s strategy to tackle the issue was successful. Ms Boyle, who is Chair of the Alliance Party and works in the health sector, said: “I am shocked by […]
North Down Alliance MLA Stephen Farry, has been elected as the new Mayor of North Down Borough Council at their AGM today in Bangor. He stated that during his term of office, he will focus on promoting the area and will further progress the great work being done in the Borough on Good Relations. Dr […]