North Down Alliance MLA Andrew Muir is keeping up the pressure to plug the pong pervading areas of Holywood from Kinnegar to Strathearn, Belfast Road and beyond. Commenting on ongoing efforts to address the stink, Andrew Muir MLA stated “Awful sewage malodours reappeared a number of months ago with real vengeance but as of yet […]
Alliance Infrastructure spokesperson Andrew Muir MLA has welcomed the establishment of a Ministerial Advisory Panel on Infrastructure, but said there needs to be a wider focus from the Executive on delivery on such projects. Minister Nichola Mallon said the panel would help bring greener and more sustainable infrastructure but North Down MLA Mr Muir said […]
A review into special events legislation is a chance to help promote active lifestyles, Alliance MLA Andrew Muir has said. Mr Muir was speaking following the announcement of the review by Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon. The legislation gives the power to local Councils to close roads so events such as street parties or sporting events […]
Alliance Finance spokesperson Andrew Muir MLA has said an additional £600 million allocated to Northern Ireland to fight effects of the pandemic must be allocated without delay, as too many people continue to suffer the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Mr Muir was speaking after the additional money was confirmed, expressing concern that with no […]
North Down Alliance MLA Andrew Muir has called for a much more ambitious plan to tackle backlog of road repairs after it emerged just three roads will be resurfaced in the year ahead. The Minister for Infrastructure recently informed Mr Muir that Church Drive, Bangor; Manse Road, Bangor and Cultra Avenue, Holywood will be resurfaced […]
Alliance Economy spokesperson Stewart Dickson MLA and Infrastructure and Finance spokesperson Andrew Muir MLA have called on Stormont Ministers to consider major new legislation in response to changes in working patterns that have been accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic. Whilst key workers have continued to keep commuting, the number of people working from home in […]
Alliance Infrastructure and Finance Spokesperson Andrew Muir MLA has called for a major shake-up of the planning system in Northern Ireland, after it emerged that applications dating as far back as 2005 have been waiting almost 700 weeks for a ministerial decision. As a member of Stormont’s Infrastructure Committee, Mr Muir’s question to the Minister […]
Alliance MLA Andrew Muir has pressed the new Communities Minister on the need to provide on-going support to the advice sector as lockdown restrictions ease. Mr Muir was speaking during Assembly question time on Tuesday afternoon. He said: “The Communities Minister was quick to act and implement support at the start of this crisis, but […]
Alliance Infrastructure and Finance Spokesperson Andrew Muir MLA has called on a joint approach from the Infrastructure and Economy Minister to deliver a support package for Private Bus and Coach Operators who face a bleak future without assistance. Speaking after he help a meeting with operators on Tuesday, Mr Muir said this “key part of […]
Alliance Infrastructure spokesperson Andrew Muir has said now is the time to put additional resources into planned maintenance works, as the issues are piling up, yet money allocated has largely remained the same for years. The North Down MLA was speaking after the latest budget allocation for essential maintenance was revealed, adding while it was […]