Long meeting to tackle internet access for businesses in Harbour Estate

East Belfast Alliance MP Naomi Long is to hold a meeting on this afternoon with DETI officials, BT and members of the Harbour Commission to discuss problems which local businesses have had with the poor performance of their internet access. In recent months she has been in contact with many businesses who have complained about […]

McCarthy welcomes consultation on Apartment Law

Alliance MLA Kieran McCarthy has welcomed the launch of a Law Commission consultation seeking a review of Apartment Law. A long-time campaigner on the issue, the Strangford MLA previously brought a bill to the Northern Ireland Assembly highlighting the concerns of apartment owners, before passing his work onto the Law Commission. The consultation will close […]

Lyttle welcomes new media guidelines for reporting child abuse

Chris Lyttle, Alliance spokesperson for young people, has said new media guidance for reporting child abuse and neglect in Northern Ireland will ensure the balance is met between accurate reporting and the public’s right to the information. An eight page booklet was launched today detailing the new guidelines, produced by a group representing journalists and […]

Hendron: Belfast City Council has historic opportunity to find agreement on flags

Alliance Group Leader Maire Hendron has said Belfast City Councillors have a historic opportunity to show their commitment to a shared future, rather than clinging to the politics of the past. Speaking ahead of Monday’s Council meeting, the representative for East Belfast said the flag debate gave Councillors an opportunity to find a lasting solution […]

Belfast Telegraph article by Naomi Long on Bombardier deal

Bombardier deal will secure future of its Belfast base Naomi Long MP The announcement by Bombardier Aerospace of their largest ever contract, worth over £4.8 billion, is a huge endorsement of the company and presents an opportunity to both secure the existing business and also create a strong base on which to build for the […]

Lo submits legislative amendment to set up Marine Management Organisation

Alliance Environment spokesperson Anna Lo MLA has tabled a legislative amendment to the Marine Bill to set up a Marine Management Organisation. An MMO would set up an agency to manage all the different areas of our waters and seas where there would be a single set of rules and regulations instead of the current […]

Dickson says we must maximise EU funding for transport

Alliance East Antrim MLA and Regional Development Spokesperson, Stewart Dickson, has said that the Assembly and Executive must acquire the maximum amount of EU funding available for transport. The MLA argued that the Transport Minister, Danny Kennedy, needs to work with his counterparts across the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland to attract investment. His […]

Dickson issues warning on deferral of water charges

Alliance East Antrim MLA and Regional Development Spokesperson, Stewart Dickson, has warned that the Assembly and Executive risks spiralling into years of further neglect of Northern Ireland’s water system. The MLA warned that the Water and Sewerage Services (Amendment) Bill risks putting in place deferral of water charges without a sustainable plan for the future […]