Strangford Alliance MLA Kieran McCarthy has hit out at proposals to close or remove second fire engines from 21 stations across Northern Ireland. The plans, which could be implemented by February 2008, are contained in the Fire Service’s Integrated Risk Management Plan. Kieran McCarthy MLA said: “The safety of local people is of paramount importance. […]
North Antrim Alliance Representative Jayne Dunlop has welcomed news of a 10 million pound initiative to promote tourism on Causeway Coast and in the Glens of Antrim. This funding is part of a ten year, 50 million pound scheme for the area. Jayne Dunlop said: “I welcome this cash boost for tourism and hope it […]
Antrim Alliance Councillor Alan Lawther has expressed disgust at news that a family in Antrim was last night robbed at gunpoint. The robbery took place yesterday at around 21.30 in the Cedars area of Antrim. Cllr Alan Lawther stated: “I am very shocked at this incident. The fact that the family were robbed at gunpoint […]
The Alliance Party has reacted to comments by DUP MP Gregory Campbell by calling for assurances that, as in any other democracy, the Executive will not be held to account by one of its own parties’ members. Responding to comments made on RTÉ’s Questions and Answers programme, Lagan Valley MLA Trevor Lunn stated: “We accept […]
Strangford Alliance MLA Kieran McCarthy has said that yesterday’s momentous events must be followed up with delivery on May 8 to ensure that people do not have to face unfair water charges as they stand. Following yesterday’s deal between the DUP and Sinn Fein, water bills have been deferred. Kieran McCarthy MLA said: “Yesterday’s events […]
Alliance Leader David Ford has stated that today’s move is an historic step forward for Northern Ireland but expressed disappointment at the six-week delay in restoring devolution. His comments come following the joint announcement from Ian Paisley and Gerry Adams that power-sharing will not be restored until 8 May. David Ford said: “This is a […]
South Belfast Alliance MLA Anna Lo has backed a rally held to ensure more women play a role in local politics. The rally, taking place at Stormont, has been organised by the Women into Politics group. Anna Lo MLA said: “Women are massively under represented in local politics. “I welcome the work of Women into […]
Alliance Party Leader David Ford MLA has said the electorate has a right to know what the DUP is doing, after its executive aimed for a delay in the restart of devolution. David Ford stated: “The DUP leadership is contradicting itself. It claimed it was condition-led, not calendar-led, yet it has demanded a delay to […]
The Alliance Party has said Northern Ireland must set itself the objective of becoming economically self-sufficient, and no longer relying on subvention from London. The call was passed unanimously at a meeting of Party Council in Castlereagh. Proposing the motion, new Party President Colm Cavanagh stated: “We have seen yet again this week parties going […]
Alliance Party Leader David Ford MLA has warned that parties in government that the limitations on the financial package on offer from the UK Government emphasise the need to spend NI’s public money more wisely than before. David Ford stated: “It is clear once again that any extra money on offer from London amounts to […]