Financial assistance to businesses needs to be sped up, Alliance Finance spokesperson Andrew Muir MLA has said. Mr Muir was speaking following the announcement of £40 million additional funding to support businesses impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. The North Down MLA said the money should not be “caught up in delays and elongated application processes”. […]
It is still important to set a Budget despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Alliance MLA Andrew Muir has said. North Down MLA Mr Muir was speaking after Finance Minister Conor Murphy delivered the 2020/21 Budget to the Assembly. Ministers will now allocate their money to their respective Departments. “Our first priority must of course be […]
The findings of the RHI report show why reform of the devolved institutions was essential, Alliance MLA Andrew Muir has said. The Alliance Finance spokesperson was speaking after the launch of the RHI report by Sir Patrick Coghlin. While it found no evidence of corruption, the findings said the scheme should not have been adopted […]
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 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 Infrastructure spokesperson Andrew Muir MLA has said the public needs to be better informed about the crisis relating to MOTs here. Mr Muir was speaking after the Infrastructure Minister announced 52 new lifts have been purchased for MOT centres in Northern Ireland, with the replacement process intended to be completed by July. “It is […]
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 […]
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 […]
Alliance Infrastructure spokesperson Andrew Muir MLA has said he is extremely concerned after a senior civil servant said the viability of Translink was in jeopardy. The Department for Infrastructure’s John McGrath told the Assembly’s Infrastructure Committee while the company had managed to maintain the rail and bus network, it was “running out of options” financially. […]