Alliance MLA Paula Bradshaw has welcomed the proposed development of two apart-hotels in the Stockman’s Lane and Apollo Road area, saying it shows real confidence in South Belfast as a whole. Responding to news that Patrick Kearney, owner of Ten Square, is launching a bid to bring the brand to two new locations in the […]
Alliance Deputy Leader Stephen Farry MLA has said the Stormont House Agreement (SHA) proposals are the best and last opportunity to deal with the legacy of the past.Dr Farry was speaking as Alliance finalised its response to the UK Government’s consultation on addressing the past. However, he indicated there still needed to be some changes […]
Alliance South Belfast Councillor Emmet McDonough-Brown is bringing the Wooferendum campaign to Belfast City Hall – an event aimed at drawing attention to the impact on pet travel Brexit will have. The Councillor behind Belfast becoming more dog friendly, Emmet has said this is a real concern for all dog owners who are used to […]
Alliance Brexit spokesperson Stephen Farry MLA has said the DUP’s position dismissing limited checks down the Irish Sea and any difference in regulation to facilitate a Brexit backstop protecting Northern Ireland is “incoherent and dangerous”. “This position is contradictory and self-destructive – the need for a backstop only arises from UK Government and DUP support […]
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA has called on Arlene Foster to clarify her comments after she said the Good Friday Agreement (GFA) was “not sacrosanct”.Ms Long said there was a difference between reforming structures with the consent of the population, and undermining the spirit of the GFA against the wishes of the NI electorate. “While […]
The Alliance Party has given the growing momentum around a People’s Vote on the outcome of the current Brexit negotiations a voice in Northern Ireland, after successfully securing support for the idea across both Belfast and Newry, Mourne and Down Councils. An Alliance-led initiative in City Hall, Councillor Kate Nicholl said she was especially glad […]
The Alliance Party has again exposed the DUP and Sinn Féin’s funding pact at Belfast City Hall, as Councillor Nuala McAllister questioned why a so-called summer diversionary scheme was still receiving funding in October. Speaking at the October meeting of Belfast City Council, Nuala said: “From the start Alliance has had a problem with this […]
Alliance Justice spokesperson Stewart Dickson MLA has welcomed the Secretary of State saying she could not support a statute of limitations for soldiers who carried out illegal killings in the Troubles.Karen Bradley said she could not back such a move because it would have to be extended to former paramilitaries as well. Mr Dickson said […]
Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong has said she is “absolutely delighted” after the Department of Health confirmed same-sex couples will be able to access fertility treatment at the Regional Fertility Clinic. The Department said couples would be able to able to receive the fertility treatment, including IVF, through the NHS clinic at the Belfast facility. “I […]
Alliance Justice spokesperson Stewart Dickson MLA has said it is worrying the PSNI is subsidising the firearm licensing system here by almost £300,000, with no clear plan to achieve full cost recovery. Mr Dickson was responding to the Comptroller and Auditor General’s report on firearms licensing in Northern Ireland. Among the issues, it states while […]