Alliance Derry City and Strabane Councillors Philip McKinney and Rachael Ferguson have said a public inquiry is needed into the dumping of illegal waste on the Mobuoy site. Councillor McKinney and Councillor Ferguson were speaking after a visit from colleague Andrew Muir, Alliance’s Infrastructure spokesperson, to the local area on a range of issues. They […]
Alliance MLA Chris Lyttle has welcomed the announcement of an urgent review into the health and wellbeing services available to former prison officers. The review into the Police Rehabilitation and Retraining Trust (PRRT) by the Department of Justice will look at the services available to former prison officers and identify if additional provision is appropriate. […]
Alliance Education spokesperson Chris Lyttle MLA has expressed serious concern after the Education Authority announced changes had taken place to its management arrangements for special educational needs (SEN). Mr Lyttle, Chair of the Assembly’s Education Committee, was speaking after Education Authority officials at today’s sitting of the Committee revealed there had been ‘changes to the […]
If we are serious about protecting public services, then the cost of division in our society needs to be dealt with, Alliance MLA Andrew Muir has said. The Alliance Finance spokesperson was speaking following an Assembly debate on the Budget. The North Down MLA said the duplication of services in our society was one of […]
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council will make a formal written submission to an upcoming public inquiry after an Alliance motion was backed by all parties on the Council. The A1 Junctions Phase Two public inquiry commences next month. A motion brought by Banbridge Councillor Brian Pope means the Council will now make a […]
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has said the Health Minister must heed the warning and take immediate action to avoid industrial action by community pharmacists, after they voted to press ahead with it as a last resort. The South Belfast MLA stated: “I have been standing with community pharmacists warning about the growing crisis […]
Alliance Larne Lough Councillor Danny Donnelly has condemned those behind security alerts at local schools. Threatening letters were received by Larne High School today (Monday), stating two devices had been left in the vicinity of the school, as well as Inver Primary School. Police searched the locations but have stated they believe the reports to […]
Alliance MP Stephen Farry has joined other MPs to speak out against trophy hunting, calling for a complete ban on the activity. MPs from a number of parties combined to sign a letter from animal welfare organisations Campaign to Ban Trophy Hunting and Humane Society International, stating trophy hunting has ‘devastating’ impacts on many species’ […]
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has welcomed the announcement by trade unions they have accepted new arrangements on safe staffing, alongside pay parity with the rest of the UK. The Royal College of Nursing (RCN), Unison and Unite agreed the way forward with the Department of Health, although NIPSA is continuing its industrial action. […]
Alliance Councillor Billy Webb has condemned those behind a security alert in Newtownabbey. A viable device was made safe after being found in the Felden development off the Mill Road. Residents were evacuated to the Valley Leisure Centre during the incident yesterday (Saturday). “This sort of incident is carried out by people who represent absolutely […]