Strangford Alliance Representative Kieran McCarthy has said that the SDLP had their chance to secure genuine and stable power-sharing when in power but they failed to do so. He also stated that the SDLP had the chance to deliver a shared future and introduce free personal care for older people, when they were in the […]
Alliance Deputy Leader Naomi Long has said citizens of Belfast can take pride in their city’s Fairtrade status at the beginning of the Fair Trade Fortnight, saying many businesses and charities were making significant local moves with a global reward. Naomi Long stated: “We often feel powerless in Northern Ireland to comment on and contribute […]
Alliance East Antrim Representative Stewart Dickson has stated that only Alliance can ensure that power sharing is genuine and only Alliance can make it work. Mr Dickson said it is important that anyone who wants a shared future should vote Alliance, as they will be able can gain a second seat in East Antrim and […]
Alliance East Antrim Representative, Séan Neeson has called for answers over the Kilroot powerstation clean-up bill stating that the government must foot the bill, not local people. It has been stated that consumers will have to pay for flue gas desulfurisation at Kilroot power station and Mr Neeson says this is grossly unfair and that […]
In response to the idea put forward by the President of the GAA, Nickey Brennan, East Londonderry Alliance Candidate Barney Fitzpatrick has stated that it would be far better to have mixed GAA clubs instead of creating new ones for Protestants only. Barney Fitzpatrick said: “I would rather that the President of the GAA encouraged […]
Charles Kennedy, the former Leader of the Liberal Democrats, will today hit the campaign trail in Northern Ireland with the Alliance Party. Alliance Leader David Ford said that he is very pleased to have Charles Kennedy visiting today and backing Alliance as the only alternative to stale tribal politics. David Ford said: “Its great to […]
The Alliance Party has become the first party in Northern Ireland to have carbon neutral election leaflets, the carbon emissions involved in their production have been completely offset. General Secretary and North Down Candidate, Stephen Farry comments: “Most of the Alliance Party’s election leaflets have been printed as carbon neutral publications and carry the CarbonNeutral […]
Alliance East Londonderry Representative, Barney Fitzpatrick, has outlined the urgent need for the local parties and the future Assembly to tackle racism in Northern Ireland. He also stated that there is a link between sectarianism and racism. Councillor Fitzpatrick said: “We have experienced first hand over the past 40 years the horrific results of sectarianism […]
South Belfast Alliance Representative Anna Lo has expressed her disgust at a suspected arson attack affecting three businesses in South Belfast. The fire started today at 5.30 am on University Avenue. Anna Lo said: “I was shocked to hear of this fire last night. The police are looking into the prospect of the fire being […]
Alliance Environment Spokesperson Stewart Dickson stated that if the Assembly commits to making green issues a priority, Northern Ireland can become a world leader in environmental protection and can set an example for other regions to follow. The East Antrim Alliance candidate said: “Northern Ireland could be a best practice model for recycling and the […]