Alliance East Londonderry Representative, Barney Fitzpatrick, at a meeting in the constituency, called on young first time voters to use their vote with real effect and leave tribalism in the past. Cllr Fitzpatrick said: “Young voters, have the most to gain or lose by the results of the forthcoming Assembly Election, therefore it is important […]
Alliance Party Deputy Leader Naomi Long has blasted Iris Robinson for her comments about integrated education. Naomi Long said that the DUP often discuss the nightmare of having Gerry Kelly as Justice Minister, and these comments show that it would also be a nightmare if Iris Robinson becomes the next Education Minister. Naomi Long said: […]
Alliance Party Health Spokesperson Kieran McCarthy has hit out at plans that will negatively impact upon laboratory services in three hospitals in Northern Ireland, saying that our health service needs extra investment, not cuts. His comments follow revelations that new government proposals are causing concerns about cuts in opening hours of laboratories at the Erne, […]
Alliance East Antrim Representative Séan Neeson has accused Translink of using antiquated buses on local school runs. He called on Translink to conduct a review of their policy of using older vehicles to transport passengers. The Carrickfergus Councillor said: “Yesterday, I travelled behind a Translink bus with a 20 year old registration. It was carrying […]
The Alliance Party has selected Allan Leonard as its candidate in the forthcoming Assembly election in Fermanagh and South Tyrone. He stated that people are fed up with tribalism, and that Alliance offers a real alternative to sectarian politics. Following his selection, Allan Leonard said: “Alliance speaks for fairness and progress – we’re a strong […]
Alliance Party Deputy Leader Naomi Long has welcomed news that Belfast City Council has seized 49 pitbulls since last May, but she said that the current laws must be reviewed to give the public more protection. She called on government to toughen up the legislation two years ago but they have not yet acted. The […]
Alliance East Londonderry Representative, Barney Fitzpatrick, has expressed concern about the plight of older people. With fewer people of working age available, to support older people urgent consideration needs to be given now as to how the needs of older people can best be met in the future. The population percentage of older people in […]
Alliance Leader David Ford has demanded the de-politicising of policing to ensure that the best service was provided for everyone. He stated that Alliance is the only party with no hidden agenda on policing and Alliance merely wants the best police service for the whole community. David Ford said: “We are the only party in […]
Alliance Party Justice Spokesperson, Stephen Farry, has welcomed the final protocols for Community Based Restorative Justice schemes that have been published today, and described them as a major step forward. Stephen Farry stated: “On balance, these protocols mark a significant step forward in the regulation of community restorative justice schemes. Until now such schemes, have […]
Alliance East Antrim Representative Cllr Stewart Dickson has slammed those that unsuccessfully tried to stop Alliance standing in the 2005 Westminster election in East Antrim. His comments come following David Ford’s statement that David Trimble had suggested that if his party stood down in four constituencies, he would be given a seat in the House […]