Alliance Justice Minister Naomi Long has praised those involved in the investigation that today led to the seizure of drugs with an estimated street value of £10-12million. Naomi Long said: “Today’s seizure of around 600 kilos of herbal cannabis sends a very clear message to those intent on destroying our communities that we are committed […]
Alliance Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon (ABC) Councillor Eóin Tennyson has expressed sympathy with staff at a Portadown factory, after a consultation begun for up to 500 redundancies. The potential redundancies for workers at Thompson Aero Seating come after the company blamed the ‘extreme challenges’ facing the aviation industry. Councillor Tennyson said the effects would be […]
Alliance Party MLAs Chris Lyttle and Andrew Muir have welcomed moves made by the Infrastructure Minister to improve infrastructure to enable more walking and cycling but called for faster and more ambitious actions to achieve what they describe as an “Active Travel revolution”. Chris Lyttle MLA, Chair of Assembly All Party Group on Cycling and […]
Alliance Councillor Ross McMullan has said a wider roll out of more 20mph zones across Belfast could play a key part in the City’s Covid-19 recovery as a greater push is put on active travel. The Alliance team in Belfast City Hall has been keen to see this project move forward for some time, with […]
Those who brought an Assembly motion and amendment on abortion are calling into question the professional judgement of our medical workforce, Paula Bradshaw MLA has said. The South Belfast MLA was speaking after the Assembly narrowly passed a DUP motion on abortion legislation in Northern Ireland. A proposed Sinn Féin amendment to the motion failed. […]
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has welcomed a commitment from the Health Minister to learn lessons from the impact of the coronavirus crisis on care homes. The South Belfast MLA was speaking after Robin Swann announced a £11.7 million financial package for the sector, including funding for sick pay for staff. He added work […]
Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong has thanked all those helping support the community during the coronavirus pandemic, as Volunteers’ Week 2020 takes place. The week is an annual celebration of the contribution of millions of people make through volunteering. Strangford MLA Ms Armstrong said it was more important than ever to recognise volunteers across the UK […]
Alliance MLA and Infrastructure Spokesperson Andrew Muir has called upon the Ministers for Economy and Infrastructure to work together to bring forward a package of support for local hauliers. The Alliance MLA made the call after it became clear in recent Assembly debates with the Finance Minister that a package of assistance from the Department […]
Alliance MLA John Blair has reiterated the Party’s call for an extension to the Brexit implementation process, adding such a move was “essential” as self-imposed, unfeasible deadlines where was approaching. Speaking in the Assembly, Mr Blair said the challenging timeframe of just one year was always going to be tough to meet – made all […]
Alliance MLA Stewart Dickson has called for votes at 16 to be extended to Northern Ireland, after new rules allowing it came into force today in Wales. Sixteen and 17-year-olds in Wales can now vote in Senedd elections, with the next one expected next year. Around 65,000 16 and 17-year-olds are expected to benefit from […]