Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong has reiterated calls for an independent mediator for talks, after the publication of text alleged to be a draft agreement between the DUP and Sinn Féin. Journalist Eamonn Mallie published part of the text on his website this evening. He also claims ‘definitive proof’ of correspondence between senior personnel of both […]
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA has said the Secretary of State needs to go further than steps she outlined today if an Executive is to be restored. Mrs Long was speaking after Karen Bradley’s speech to the House of Commons, which stated she would take steps to provide clarity on the Budget and also decide […]
Alliance MLA Paula Bradshaw has said more investment needs to take place in the arts, after a major event looking at the contribution of the sector here. The Big Arts Debate, which took place in the Long Gallery at Parliament Buildings, was designed to allow MLAs and others to hear directly from the creative community […]
Alliance Brexit Spokesperson Stephen Farry MLA has said Northern Ireland would be particularly impacted by security deficits resulting from anything less than full EU membership. Dr Farry was speaking after a speech by Prime Minister Theresa May to the Munich Security Conference, in which she asked for a UK-EU security arrangement to replicate existing ones. […]
Alliance representatives have welcomed a decision to increase both admission and enrolment numbers at Drumragh Integrated College. Education spokesperson Chris Lyttle MLA and Alliance West Tyrone spokesperson Stephen Donnelly were speaking after it was revealed Drumragh’s long fought for development proposal had finally succeeded. “Drumragh has been over-subscribed for the majority of the past decade […]
Alliance Councillor Kate Nicholl has welcomed moves towards Belfast City Centre being re-designated as a holiday resort, as a planned consultation on the issue was approved. Aiming to increase the opening hours of many shops and services on 18 Sundays throughout the year, the Alliance Councillor for Balmoral said the incentive was about offering ‘full […]
Alliance representative Stephen Donnelly has said an industrial strategy needs to be a priority for any new Executive, after a construction company said it was considering closing its plant in Magherafelt. Acheson and Glover said it would be consulting with its workforce over the potential closure, which could see the loss of up to 45 […]
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA has said it is a sad day for the peace process and wider Northern Ireland, after the DUP appeared to pull the plug on the talks. “We were concerned as long ago as last June the two largest parties were not willing to make the compromises necessary to get devolution […]
Bangor Central Councillor Karen Douglas has welcomed proposals set to regenerate the Ballyholme Promenade area – a move she has consistently fought for in recent months. Part of the wider Coastal Masterplan from Pickie to Ballyholme, the announcement was made following shortly after Councillor Douglas had presented a motion to Council on the issue. She […]
Alliance Leader Naomi Long has said a restored Assembly can deliver equal marriage for Northern Ireland. The East Belfast MLA was speaking after taking part in an event by the Love Equality group at Parliament Buildings, which saw the handing across of a petition calling for the introduction of equal marriage here. Mrs Long, one […]