Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has said she is concerned the lack of an Assembly will mean the potential mass misdiagnosis of neurology patients is not adequately addressed. Ms Bradshaw was speaking after received a briefing from the Department of Health on actions being taken in response to the recall of over 3,000 neurology […]
Alliance Councillor Emmet McDonough Brown has criticised the DUP and Sinn Féin for allocating public money to a group with alleged paramilitary links. The South Belfast Councillor said that not only did the two parties again manage to put their differences aside when it comes to carving up public money, but that they actively blocked […]
Alliance Brexit spokesperson Stephen Farry MLA has said there is still a need for clear commitments around the Single Market after Brexit, after reports the UK Government has agreed a new customs proposal to put to the EU. Ministers have reportedly signed off on the proposed deal, which would see the UK match EU tariffs […]
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has said while the apology from the Department of Health about the potential mass misdiagnosis of neurology patients is welcome, more communication and action is needed. Ms Bradshaw was speaking after Department Permanent Secretary Richard Pengelly said the health and social care services apologised unreservedly after it was revealed […]
Alliance representatives have called for the requirements of the agri-food sector to be central to a special deal for Northern Ireland in the event of Brexit. Speaking from the Balmoral Show, Party Brexit spokesperson Stephen Farry MLA and Agriculture spokesperson David Ford MLA said the sector was of central importance to the local economy, representing […]
Alliance Councillor Emmet McDonough Brown has criticised those behind the erection of new UVF flags at the shared housing development Cantrell Close. He said: “People will be waking up this morning facing a renewed paramilitary claim on their area. We must be united in our condemnation of this kind of intimidation. “I am seeking an […]
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA has urged the Secretary of State to end the current drift at Stormont, after planning permission for an incinerator in Co Antrim was blocked by the High Court due to lack of democratic scrutiny. The proposed facility in Mallusk was initially approved by the Department for Infrastructure but yesterday’s decision […]
Alliance Deputy Leader Stephen Farry MLA has lasting peace in the Middle East seems even more elusive now after renewed violence. Israeli troops killed 58 people and injured 2,700, after fighting at the Gaza border. Palestinian rioters threw stones and incendiary devices at Israeli troops, who replied with tear gas and live fire from snipers. […]
South Antrim Alliance representatives has welcomed plans to halt plans for an Arc 21 Waste Incinerator at Mallusk. Recognising the efforts of local campaign group NoArc 21, David Ford MLA said the Court decision meant that there was an urgent need to clarify the ability of either the Secretary of State or the Civil Service […]
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has described an allocation of £15 million to address workforce challenges in the health service as a step in the right direction but warned there is still a long way to go. Nearly 100 extra nurses and midwives will be recruited due to the money but Ms Bradshaw said […]