Alliance East Belfast MLA, Judith Cochrane, has said that the DVLA must urgently correct a glitch which has prevented some Northern Ireland drivers from taxing their vehicle. The DVLA has admitted that there is a problem with a number of vehicles following the transfer of Driver and Vehicle Agency services form Northern Ireland to Swansea. […]
Alliance North Belfast Councillor Nuala McAllister has expressed her disappointment that an Ulster History Circle blue plaque marking the home of a former Israeli President, was removed due to a fear it may be damaged by vandals. Chaim Herzog was born in 1918 in Belfast and lived at the property on Cliftonpark Avenue, however his […]
Alliance Environment spokesperson, Anna Lo MLA, has responded to the Environment Minister’s decision to reject permission for an exploratory borehole for shale gas in Fermanagh, by saying that there must be a moratorium on hydraulic fracturing until independent scientific research is carried out. Tamboran Resources had sought permission for the borehole in Belcoo using permitted […]
An Alliance motion calling for the new North Down and Ards Council to potentially adapt the living wage received unanimous support at the latest meeting of the new super Council. Proposed by Councillor Kellie Armstrong – and seconded by Councillor Stuart Anderson – a report will now be prepared detailing potential costs issues and highlighting […]
Alliance North Belfast Councillor Nuala McAllister has condemned those who fired two shots at a house on Westland Way in North Belfast on Monday night. A man and a child were inside the house at the time but were unhurt. Cllr Nuala McAllister said: “Guns have no place on our streets. Somebody could have been […]
Alliance East Belfast MP Naomi Long has said the actions of the Islamic State (IS) group in targeting religious minority groups in Iraq is barbaric and has called for humanitarian action to be increased in order to prevent genocide occurring. Mrs Long said the recent delivery of aid packages by international forces to people sheltering […]
Alliance Councillor Andrew Muir has congratulated Rory McIlroy on his latest win, after the Holywood golfer became the first UK player to win back-to-back majors. Rory secured a gripping victory at the US PGA, following his win at the Open Championship last month. Councillor Andrew Muir said: “This is yet another fantastic victory for Rory […]
Alliance Health spokesperson, Kieran McCarthy MLA, has said that he is opposed to the Health Minister’s suggestion for charging people who end up in Accident and Emergency as a result of drink or drugs. Kieran McCarthy MLA said: “The core belief of the National Health Service is that it is free at the point of […]
Alliance Strangford MLA, Kieran McCarthy, has expressed his condolences following the death of a young woman in a road accident on the Portaferry Road outside Newtownards on Sunday night. Kieran McCarthy MLA said: “I am deeply saddened that another life has been lost on our roads. I would like to send my condolences to her […]
Alliance Belfast Council Group Leader, Maire Hendron, has commented on the anti-internment parade and protest that passed off with only minor trouble. Several missiles, fireworks and coins were thrown by a small number of people who took part in the protest. One Police officer and a member of the public were injured. Cllr Maire Hendron […]