Alliance Justice spokesperson Trevor Lunn MLA has hit out at those behind a device in Strabane, after PSNI confirmed it was an attempt to kill officers. The device exploded while officers were on patrol in the Co Tyrone town around 8.30pm yesterday (Tuesday). “This appears to have been a deliberate attempt to kill police,” said […]
Alliance Councillor Karen Douglas has backed plans to light up Ards Arts Centre to mark World Down Syndrome Day today, March 21 Secured by the Alliance Party, the venue will light up blue and yellow as part of a number of events taking place throughout the day to raise awareness of what Down Syndrome is […]
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA has said she is saddened to learn of the death of former deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness. “On behalf of myself and my colleagues I would extend our heartfelt condolences to Bernie, to Martin’s children and to the wider family circle on Martin’s passing. They are very much in our […]
Alliance Leader Naomi Long has described as “surreal” the Prime Minister’s plans to visit Northern Ireland but not get involved in ongoing talks designed to restore powersharing. Theresa May will visit Northern Ireland ahead of the triggering of Article 50, which will start the formal process of removing the UK from the EU. However, Mrs […]
Alliance Brexit spokesperson Stephen Farry has said the triggering of Article 50 is leading the UK over a cliff-edge, after the Prime Minister said she would start the process next week. The two-year procedure will begin on Wednesday, March 29 when Theresa May officially notifies the EU. Dr Farry said there would be severe effects. […]
South Belfast Alliance MLA Paula Bradshaw has praised the police following a lack of widespread antisocial behaviour on St Patrick’s Day in the Holyland. A total of 15 people were arrested in the city centre and Holyland, for minor offences including disorderly behaviour and resisting arrest. Police patrolled the Holyland on Thursday and Friday, a […]
Alliance MLA Stewart Dickson has questioned the timing of the release of RHI claimants. East Antrim MLA Mr Dickson was speaking after the Department for the Economy published the list of companies claiming the non-domestic RHI scheme. It contained the names of all companies which received support payments under the scheme from its opening in […]
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has said a “catastrophic situation is developing” in the health sector after another GP surgery announced it would be closing its doors. The Tullycarnet branch of Bridges Family Practice will close its doors at the end of next month. Doctors there applied to close it due to concerns the […]
Alliance Councillor David Armitage has welcomed the removal of bonfire materials from the Connswater Greenway. The Councillor for East Belfast said: “I’m glad to see the materials have now been removed from the Greenway, re-opening it as a shared space for everyone in our community. “I also welcome the support given to the removal of […]
Alliance South Belfast MLA Paula Bradshaw has reiterated a call for students to stay away from the Holyland area on St Patrick’s Day in a bid to avoid a repeat of widespread antisocial behaviour of previous years. Ms Bradshaw’s call followed several off-licences in the area saying they would close voluntarily for a number of […]