Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has said there is a need to ensure robust accountability across the health and social care sector after a programme showing a doctor convicted of child abuse continued to work with children. BBC Spotlight last night showed an investigation into why child psychiatrist Dr Morris Fraser was not struck […]
Alliance Councillor David Armitage has led the way in securing a new Lidl store for Connswater shopping centre in East Belfast. Taking on the campaign on behalf of local residents and supporter groups, the local Councillor has played a key role in challenging perceptions and changing minds on the issue. Councillor David Armitage said: “I’m […]
Alliance Leader David Ford has said a major report on paramilitarism builds on work Alliance led in the Department of Justice. He was speaking after the launch of the ‘Fresh Start Panel report on the Disbandment of Paramilitary Groups’ by the three-person panel by the First Minister, deputy First Minister and Justice Minister. Mr Ford […]
Welcoming a financial boost to tackle road problems in Killinchy, Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong has questioned further when a maintenance plan will be in place to tackle the on-going backlog across the area. The Strangford MLA was speaking after the Infrastructure Minister granted a £95,000 improvement scheme at Main Street and Ardview Park, Killinchy. Kellie […]
Alliance East Antrim MLA Stewart Dickson has said a move by Sinn Fein to change rules around planning permission for oil and gas exploration comes too late for a controversial drill in his constituency. Mr Dickson said while the drilling currently taking place in Woodburn Forest close to Carrickfergus was “gravely concerning,” yesterday’s motion at […]
North Down Alliance representatives have paid tribute to longstanding Holywood Councillor, Susan O’Brien, who passed away at the weekend. Alderman O’Brien served as Councillor for Holywood from 1981 to 2005, including serving as Deputy Mayor 1994/95 and as Mayor of North Down 1995/96. Her funeral took place today (Tuesday) at St Colmcille’s Church in Holywood. […]
Alliance South Antrim MLA David Ford has said a proposed Departmental move from Belfast to the north-west has turned into “an administrative nightmare” after it was revealed that it would not be completed until 2029. Mr Ford discovered the damaging effect of the controversial move of the former Department of Agriculture and Rural Development – […]
Alliance Education spokesperson Chris Lyttle has called on the Education Minister to commission an urgent, open and independent review of early years education and care in Northern Ireland. East Belfast MLA Mr Lyttle, who will speak in support of an Assembly motion tomorrow calling on the Education Minister to introduce a strategy to ensure a […]
Alliance North Down MLA Stephen Farry has called on DUP MLA Alex Easton to clarify his approach to working with known paramilitaries after revelations he provided a reference to self-professed UDA member David ‘Dee’ Stitt. Self-professed North Down UDA boss Stitt was described as “outstanding” and “highly regarded” by Mr Easton in a letter supporting […]
Alliance Deputy Leader Naomi Long has said the litmus test for the Programme for Government (PFG) will be in how it delivers for the people of Northern Ireland, not promises made by the Executive. Speaking during a debate on the PFG in the Assembly today (Monday), East Belfast MLA Mrs Long said it would be […]