Strangford Alliance MLA Kieran McCarthy has slammed the unionists on Ards Borough Council who refuse to share power, stating that many would only do so if they are forced to by legislation. His comments come following his attempt to become Deputy Mayor of Ards Borough Council at their AGM today. Cllr McCarthy’s has bid for […]
East Antrim Alliance MLA Seán Neeson has welcomed news of the expansion of Kilroot Power Station and stated that it can help the local economy gain the strongest possible foothold in the all-island single electricity market. He also stated that it will provide new jobs for Carrickfergus. AES, the company who runs the power station, […]
Alliance Economy Spokesperson Seán Neeson MLA has welcomed news that US company, Wombat Financial Software are to create another77 jobs in Belfast as part of a 2 million pound investment scheme. He stated that following yesterday’s announcement that Fujitsu were to create 400 jobs locally we need to continue this trend of attracting high value […]
Alliance Party Chief Whip Kieran McCarthy MLA, has demanded that the Executive start ending segregation and freeing-up the one billion pounds wasted yearly on it, to help stop unfair stealth taxes like water charges and rates hikes. He also demanded that the Executive push the Office of the First and Deputy First Minister to publish […]
Alliance South Belfast MLA Anna Lo has teamed up with the Irish Football Association to launch their Football Without Frontiers group at Stormont today. She stated that this radical initiative will get more people from every ethnic background involved in local football and help banish prejudice from the terraces. Within her speech at the launch, […]
Alliance Economy Spokesperson Seán Neeson MLA has hailed news that Fujitsu are to create 400 new jobs in Northern Ireland. The company will be investing 18 million pounds on the new IT posts for Londonderry and Belfast. The East Antrim MLA stated: “This jobs boost for Londonderry and Belfast is very welcome and is well […]
Alliance Spokesperson Cllr Tom Campbell has launched a stinging attack on Sinn Fein for their knee-jerk reactions to certain arrests made by the police in recently. He said that police must be allowed to get on with their job, without hindrance from politicians. Newtownabbey Councillor Tom Campbell said: “We have heard a rash of condemnations […]
Alliance Health Spokesperson Kieran McCarthy MLA has called for the creation of a Commissioner for Older People, but stated that efficiency is essential to help deliver the best possible services for older people. His comments came following the Assembly debate this afternoon on the issue. Following the Assembly debate, Kieran McCarthy MLA said: “We would […]
Alliance Party Vice Chair and Castlereagh Councillor Michael Long has welcomed news that the first local Fairtrade tea product has been launched by Punjana. He stated that the sale of this product will help tea producers in the developing world to gain a fair deal. Cllr Long has been campaigning for years on Fairtrade issues […]
Alliance Chief Whip Kieran McCarthy MLA has back moves to give tougher penalties to people that use handheld phones whilst driving; however, he stated that much more needs to be done to prevent road deaths. His comments come after Environment Minister Arlene Foster announced that those using handheld phones while driving will be given 3 […]