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Ford says IMC leaves questions on Quinn murder

Thu 1st May 2008

Alliance Leader David Ford has stated that the IMC report has left significant questions unanswered, as people question IRA involvement in the cover up of the murder of Paul Quinn.

Ford says Antrim barracks closure will hit town very hard

Thu 24th Apr 2008

Alliance Leader David Ford has stated that the loss of 100 jobs at Massereene Barracks in Antrim will be a devastating blow to the local economy in the town. His comments come after it was revealed that the Massereene Engineer Regiment Barracks is to close in 2010, with staff moving to RAF Aldergrove.

Ford welcomes Cllr Billy Webb to Alliance

Mon 21st Apr 2008

Councillor Billy Webb of the Newtownabbey Ratepayers Association has today announced that he has joined the Alliance Party.

Ford - Traditional town centres must be supported

Fri 18th Apr 2008

Alliance South Antrim MLA David Ford speaking after the publication of the report by the Northern Ireland Independent Retail Trade Association into out of town shopping has raised several issues about shopping in Antrim.

Ford congratulates Cannon on becoming Leader of the Progressive Democrats

Thu 17th Apr 2008

Alliance Leader David Ford has congratulated Senator Ciaran Cannon on winning the Progressive Democrats' leadership contest.

Paisley and McGuinness must stop delaying and heed advice on Victims' Commissioners

Thu 17th Apr 2008

Alliance Leader David Ford has accused Paisley and McGuinness of making a mess of helping victims by delaying progress on the issue in the Assembly. He also outlined the constructive suggestions that Alliance provided in their amendments on the Victims' Commissioner legislation. He said that it shows what mess OFMDFM is in, when it goes into meltdown over helpful suggestions to solve a crisis it created.

Ford repeats concerns about DPPs' membership

Wed 16th Apr 2008

Alliance Leader David Ford MLA has repeated his concerns about the composition of new District Policing Partnerships in Northern Ireland, saying that appointment seem to be based on little more than a sectarian headcount.

Ford congratulates Wrightbus on £125 million contract

Tue 15th Apr 2008

Alliance South Antrim MLA David Ford MLA has welcomed the £125 million contract for Wrightbus to build 1,000 buses for UK bus operator FirstGroup. The FirstGroup currently operates 9,000 buses in the UK.

Ford comments ahead of 10th anniversary of Good Friday Agreement

Wed 9th Apr 2008

Alliance Leader David Ford has issued a statement on the eve of the 10th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement.

Alliance Leader announces that Belfast is to host top international political conference

Wed 9th Apr 2008

Alliance Leader David Ford has announced the excellent news that the party will be hosting a top international political conference in Belfast this summer. The Liberal International Congress will be taking place at the Europa Hotel between the 15-17 May this year, and will be examining issues like political conflict, human trafficking and environmental protection. Lord Alderdice, who is the current President of Liberal International, has also expressed delight at the Congress coming to Northern Ireland.

Alliance Leader blasts South Antrim Post Office closures

Tue 1st Apr 2008

South Antrim Alliance MLA David Ford has condemned the two Post Office closures in the area stating that they will hurt local communities and damage local economies.

Alliance Leader's fury at Antrim DPP appointments

Mon 31st Mar 2008

South Antrim Alliance MLA David Ford has criticised the Policing Board for the way in which they appointed new members the Antrim District Policing Partnership.

Ford - Still much to be done ten years on from Good Friday Agreement

Thu 20th Mar 2008

Commenting on the 10th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, Alliance Leader David Ford MLA has said that there is still much to be done.

Sandyknowes chaos shows Department's failure - Ford

Thu 13th Mar 2008

Alliance South Antrim MLA David Ford has said that tonight's traffic chaos in the Sandyknowes area shows that the Road Service has failed to deal with the problems caused by the closure of the Hightown bridge.

Ford says Executive is divided and has squandered big chance on councils

Thu 13th Mar 2008

Alliance Leader David Ford has launched a stinging attack on Executive plans for local government saying they will fail to make councils more effective and will result in a damaging tribal carve-up. He also said that the fact that the two Ulster Unionist Ministers today voted against the plans underlines deep problems at the heart of the Executive.

Ford critical of Goldsmith UK citizenship proposals

Tue 11th Mar 2008

Alliance Leader David Ford has criticised a report on citizenship by Lord Goldsmith, which could lead to Irish citizens from Northern Ireland and Irish citizens from the Republic of Ireland being treated differently.

Ford says Paisley resignation will leave Executive rudderless

Tue 4th Mar 2008

Leader of the Alliance Party, David Ford MLA, commenting on Ian Paisley's announcement of his upcoming resignation, said:

Ford call for more sustainable energy projects following success at Antrim Hospital

Tue 4th Mar 2008

David Ford MLA, commenting on the information that Antrim Area Hospital has saved £186,000 through the use of a wind turbine has said that this confirms at how successfully renewable energy sources can be.

Ford praises Lough Neagh environment plan

Wed 27th Feb 2008

South Antrim Alliance David Ford MLA has praised the Lough Neagh Wetlands Local Biodiversity Action Plan which was launched today. He said that wildlife in the area needs this protection and that the plan will also boost sustainable tourism in the long term.

Ford attacks First Minister over failure on sustainable transport

Tue 26th Feb 2008

Alliance Leader David Ford has launched a stinging attack on the Executive for its failure to deliver better public transport. In the Assembly today, Mr Ford asked the First Minister what he was doing to improve public transport instead of delivering meaningless platitudes on the issue. His comments came following a British-Irish Council Summit Statement from Mr Paisley.

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