Belfast City Council will consider how to facilitate better prevention around awareness and prevention of HIV, thanks to Alliance Councillor Kate Nicholl. A Councillor for South Belfast, Kate was backed by her colleague Emmet McDonough Brown in highlighting the growing numbers diagnosed in Northern Ireland each year and the stigma they continue to live with. […]
Alliance Councillor Peter McReynolds has urged Belfast City Council to do everything it can to support Bombardier, as a trade dispute which has the potential to seriously damage the company continues. With over 4,200 employees across Northern Ireland, Peter said as ‘the cornerstone of our manufacturing sector’ Bombardier’s future must be protected, adding it was […]
Alliance Brexit spokesperson Stephen Farry MLA has given a cautious welcome to reports a deal on the Irish dimension of Brexit negotiations has been reached. The reports suggested the UK Government was prepared to accept Northern Ireland remaining in the EU Customs Union and Single Market. Dr Farry said it would be consistent with the […]
Alliance Deputy Leader and Brexit Spokesperson, Stephen Farry, has stressed that any Brexit deal must be about more than protecting this region from damage, but be a foundation for Northern Ireland to continue growing, transforming our economy and society. Dr Farry was speaking ahead of a crucial meeting on Monday evening between the UK Prime […]
Alliance Lagan Valley MLA, Trevor Lunn, has praised the management and staff at Hydebank Wood College. Mr Lunn was speaking after a recent visit to the College. Trevor Lunn said; “I was able to visit Hydebank Wood College recently and it was an eye opening experience for me and Councillor Aaron McIntyre who accompanied me. […]
Alliance Councillor Kate Nicholl has called for a new campaign to promote awareness and prevention of HIV, as she recognised the importance of World AIDS Day. Speaking ahead of Monday night’s Belfast City Council meeting, Councillor Nicholl said she hoped all Councillors recognised the need is there to address the stigma often experienced by those […]
The Ards and North Down Alliance Council team have added their voices to the Votes at 16 campaign, securing an important local debate to kick-start the conversation on the issue. Alderman Deborah Girvan and Councillor Karen Douglas said it was an ‘important move’ for the Ards and North Down Council, giving greater recognition to young […]
Alliance Health Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw has warned that ongoing rises in waiting lists demonstrate the need for Health Service transformation – and for a Minister taking responsibility for it. The South Belfast MLA stated: “We are becoming alarmingly immune to news every few months that waiting lists are rising and tens of thousands of people […]
Alliance Party Deputy Leader and Brexit Spokesperson, Stephen Farry, has given a cautious welcome to media reports on UK proposals around maintaining some form of regulatory convergence on the island of Ireland, but stressed the need for greater detail and for this to be a comprehensive approach covering the full Single Market alongside legal certainty. […]
Alliance activist Patricia O’Lynn has offered her condolences after the death of a 57-year-old man in a road accident near Ballymena. The crash happened on the A26 Crankill Road, at its junction with the Kildowney Road, at around 6.30pm on Tuesday night. The man has not yet been named. Ms O’Lynn said: “My thoughts and […]