Alliance Justice spokesperson, Stewart Dickson MLA, has condemned those behind a mortar bomb that was found on the Shaw’s Road in West Belfast. A command wire to the device was also discovered. Stewart Dickson MLA said: “The discovery of this bomb comes just two weeks after a similar device was used to target a Police […]
Naomi Long MP has said it will take “a huge amount of work” to recover from the discovery of a scheme which nearly 200 ‘on the run’ republicans were given a de facto amnesty for their crimes. Speaking during a backbench debate on the issue in the House of Commons today (Thursday), Alliance MP Mrs […]
Alliance Belfast Castle representative Nuala McAllister has expressed her sadness that 197 jobs at the call centre company Teletech have been lost after they lost a major contract for Nissan. Nuala McAllister said: “This is extremely sad news that 197 jobs have been lost. This will be devastating news for the employees and their families. […]
On the back of the Party’s 44th successful Conference, Alliance champions the individuality of its membership base, proving it is the only Party open for everyone If what drives Alliance was ever in question, the Party’s Conference sounded loud and clear – diversity is the heartbeat of the Party. You only have to look at […]
Alliance Belfast Council Group Leader, Cllr Maire Hendron, has expressed her disappointment that the UUP have voiced opposition to sending an invite to the Pope to visit Belfast. A motion will be debated at Belfast Council on Tuesday to discuss an invite after the Irish Seanad agreed to invite Pope Francis to Ireland. Cllr Jim […]
Alliance OFMDFM spokesperson, Chris Lyttle, has welcomed funding to create much needed childcare places but has said it is his understanding that £9.5 million of the £15 million announced is actually money the First and deputy First Ministers failed to spend from the childcare budget for 2011-2015. The announcement about the Bright Start School Age […]
Alliance Health spokesperson, Kieran McCarthy MLA, has said that the Health Minister Edwin Poots is not doing enough to resolve resource problems at the Royal Victoria Hospital. It has emerged that two patients were waiting over 25 hours to be seen at the Accident and Emergency. Kieran McCarthy MLA said: “This is the latest in […]
Alliance OFMDFM spokesperson, Chris Lyttle MLA, has responded to a report by the Commissioner for Older People on valuing an ageing workforce, by saying that we must utilise workers of all ages. Chris Lyttle MLA said: “As more and more people live longer, we must change our attitudes towards the employment of older people. It […]
Alliance East Belfast, Chris Lyttle MLA, has outlined his support for freedom of religious belief during a debate in the Assembly on the threat of execution to 33 Christians in North Korea. Chris Lyttle MLA said: “Alliance fully supports the international human right of freedom of religious belief for everyone. “Although the focus of this […]
Alliance Mayor Andrew Muir attended the Armed Forces Jobs and Trades Fair in Kinnegar, Holywood, on Sunday, March 23, to support the recruitment efforts of the Army, RAF and Royal Navy. Mayor Muir toured the event, talking to serving officers, finding out more about the career opportunities and providing his support. Commenting after the event, […]