The Finance Minister must consider a range of measures to assist businesses encountering a downturn in trade as a result of coronavirus, Alliance Finance spokesperson Andrew Muir MLA has said. North Down MLA Mr Muir said a number of businesses currently experiencing difficult times due to the spread of coronavirus, action from Conor Murphy such […]
Alliance Infrastructure spokesperson Andrew Muir MLA has said action needs to be taken quickly to save jobs affected by Flybe going into administration. Mr Muir was speaking following a rally by Flybe and Belfast City Airport Swissport staff at Parliament Buildings, before meeting representatives of workers under threat of redundancy following the airline falling into […]
Alliance Communities spokesperson, Kellie Armstrong MLA, has said that good governance and accountability are vital when dealing with public funding. The Strangford MLA was speaking after publication of a report from the Northern Ireland Audit Office (NIAO) into Sport NI, which is sponsored by the Department for Communities. The purpose of Sport NI is to […]
Alliance Education spokesperson Chris Lyttle MLA has said he is looking forward to seeing the process for an independent review of education continue, after the Assembly backed his call for such a move. An Alliance motion calling on the Education Minister to implement the New Decade, New Approach commitment to an independent review of education […]
The Chancellor’s Budget is not grounded in reality and had little to address the unique circumstances of Northern Ireland, Alliance MP Stephen Farry has said. Dr Farry was speaking after Chancellor Rishi Sunak presented the Budget to the House of Commons. The North Down MP said it was lacking in a number of areas. “Overall […]
Speaking ahead of St Patrick’s Day, Alliance MLA for South Belfast Paula Bradshaw said: “It is highly regrettable that as St. Patrick’s Day approaches, the long-term residents of the Holylands area begin to experience a deep sense of dread. “What should be a time of celebration and festivity, has been quite the opposite for them […]
Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong has said she is hopeful Northern Ireland will benefit from a funding pot for Changing Places toilets, expected to be announced in tomorrow’s Westminster Budget. Chancellor Rishi Sunak is expected to announce £30 million for Changing Places toilets in England. Under Barnett consequentials, it could mean a financial boost for the […]
Alliance Infrastructure spokesperson Andrew Muir MLA has said if we are to properly promote active lifestyles, there needs to be a change of legislation to help organisers of sporting events. The North Down MLA was speaking after meeting with Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon, alongside representatives from Athletics Northern Ireland, Triathlon Ireland and the Northern Ireland […]
Alliance North Belfast Councillor Nuala McAllister has condemned those behind the armed robbery of a cash-in-transit van in the city. The report of the incident was received around 7.50am. Academy Street and Exchange Street were closed while enquiries were ongoing. “I condemn the actions of those who carried out this incident,” said Councillor McAllister. “It […]
Alliance Communities spokesperson Kellie Armstrong MLA has said she is pleased legislation enabling cohabiting couples to be treated the same way as married couples on some benefits has passed the Assembly. The Strangford MLA was speaking as the motion involving the bereavement support payment made it through the Assembly. She said it would see cohabiting […]