Alliance Economy Spokesperson Séan Neeson MLA, has stated that the review of water service financing announced by Minister Conor Murphy must not be a prelude to privatisation. He stated that privatisation would be devastating and would result in a poorer service for local people. He also said that the planned job cuts within the review […]
Alliance Deputy Leader and East Belfast Assembly Member Naomi Long has welcomed today’s news that Bombardier has clinched a £200 million order for new aircraft from Flybe. The airline ordered 15 new turbo-prop aeroplanes which will partly be built at Shorts in East Belfast. The East Belfast Assembly Member said: “I strongly welcome this announcement […]
North Down Alliance MLA, Stephen Farry has met with representation of the Northern Ireland Humanist Association at Stormont to discuss ensuring respect for diversity within public policy making, and was presented with a copy of Richard Dawkin’s book, ‘The God Delusion’. Stephen Farry MLA stated: “I have my only particular set of beliefs, but believe […]
Following the restoration of devolution, Alliance Leader David Ford has hailed the progress made, but said that the DUP and Sinn Fein must convince local people that they can work effectively together for everyone. David Ford said: “We are here to make devolution work – now, the DUP and Sinn Fein must convince local people […]
East Antrim Alliance MLA Séan Neeson has expressed his deepest sympathy at the death of George Dawson MLA. Mr Neeson said: “George was a real gentleman and a very good friend. He will be deeply missed by his other colleagues in East Antrim. “He had an excellent grasp of the economy in Northern Ireland and […]
North Down Alliance MLA Stephen Farry has warned that any financial package must be based around investing to save otherwise, it could be a huge missed opportunity for Northern Ireland. Dr Farry stated: “Alliance strongly supports the concept of a financial package for Northern Ireland. It is important to give any devolved administration the chance […]
Alliance Coleraine Representative Yvonne Boyle has praised the efforts of the fire service and local authorities over their excellent work in minimising the crisis following a toxic fire at a factory in Coleraine. 600 houses had to be evacuated overnight following the fire at the medical equipment plant. She also asked the new Executive to […]
Following Ian Paisley and Martin McGuinness’s meeting with Chancellor Gordon Brown in relation to the financial package for Northern Ireland, Alliance Economy Spokesperson Séan Neeson MLA, has stated that we must start investing to save by ending segregation. He also said that the tribal parties must start balancing the books for Northern Ireland, instead of […]
Alliance Leader David Ford has stated that a genuine shared future and an end to segregation is essential to provide a stable and prosperous future for everyone in Northern Ireland. His comments come at an Alliance event today to mark Community Relations Week at Stormont, which is being attended by Alliance MLAs and numerous representatives […]
Alliance Justice Spokesperson, Stephen Farry MLA, has welcomed the comprehensive commitment by the UVF to move away from paramilitarism, but stressed that this must mean a dismantling of their all their structures and proper decommissioning of their weapons. Stephen Farry stated: “The words of the UVF statement are welcome in that they mark a comprehensive […]