Alliance Party Health Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw has said that the implementation of the recommendations arising from the Hyponatraemia Inquiry is going to be significant right across the Health Sector. The South Belfast MLA stated: “With the Assembly back up, it is now possible to implement the inquiry recommendations in full, including the relevant legislation […]
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has welcomed money being made available to begin payments for those infected by contaminated blood. The £1 million is designed to address an imbalance between patients here and the rest of the UK. Thousands of patients were infected with HIV and hepatitis C through contaminated blood in the 1970s […]
Alliance Infrastructure spokesperson Andrew Muir MLA has said a robust plan to safely resume MOT tests is needed, after most MOT tests in Northern Ireland were cancelled due to defective equipment. The Driver and Vehicle Agency has said it may take weeks or months to repair or replace defective lifts at MOT centres, which have […]
The Alliance Party has selected Martin McRandal to be their new Councillor for the Holywood and Clandeboye area. Mr McRandal, who lives in Holywood, was selected at a meeting of the North Down Alliance Association held to select a replacement for Andrew Muir, who replaced Stephen Farry as an MLA. Martin McRandal said: “It […]
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has welcomed money being made available to begin payments for those infected by contaminated blood. The £1 million is designed to address an imbalance between patients here and the rest of the UK. Thousands of patients were infected with HIV and hepatitis C through contaminated blood in the 1970s […]
Alliance Councillor Karen Douglas has expressed shock at the discovery of a man’s body in Rathgill, Bangor. Councillor Douglas said: “The discovery of a man’s body in a garden in Rathgill has been a great shock to the local community. Investigations into the cause of his tragic death are ongoing and I would ask anyone […]
Alliance South Belfast MLA Paula Bradshaw has welcomed news Wellington College will be able to take more pupils for the next school year, but warned plans are nowhere near sufficient to meet rising demand in the constituency. Ms Bradshaw stated: “Clearly, it is welcome Wellington College will be able to admit more pupils, as will […]
Alliance Leader Naomi Long said; “It is with great sadness that I have learned of the death of Seamus Mallon, a man who contributed an enormous amount to the peace process in Northern Ireland. Just over a year ago I shared a discussion platform with Seamus, which was a pleasure, as he had lost none […]
Alliance Health Spokesperson, Paula Bradshaw MLA, has welcomed the Executive’s establishment of a Mental Well-Being & Resilience Working Group as a clear sign that mental well-being is a priority, cross-cutting issue. The South Belfast MLA stated: “The Mental Well-Being & Resilience Working Group is a positive step, not just because it rightly establishes the issue […]
Alliance Infrastructure spokesperson, Andrew Muir MLA, has called for the Infrastructure Minister to clarify the situation for motorists whose vehicles are due to undergo a vehicle test. Andrew Muir said: “It is understandable that some test centres have had to close and others have restricted the number of tests they can carry out while potential […]