North Down Alliance representatives have called upon the Minister for Infrastructure to include North Down Schools within any further scheme of part time 20 mph speed restrictions outside Schools, after not a single location was selected for introduction of the much needed measures in the North Down area. Commenting on the issue, North Down Alliance […]
Alliance Finance Spokesperson Andrew Muir MLA has said the Economy Minister must provide a detailed strategy on how businesses will be supported through an expected turbulent winter period. Speaking during an Assembly debate on Tuesday, Mr Muir said the strategy published to date “doesn’t cut the mustard”, adding that businesses were now in need of […]
Alliance MLA and Party Infrastructure Spokesperson Andrew Muir has raised concerns the numbers trying to book an MOT when the system opens later this month could cause the system to overload and fail alongside concerns that insufficient slots will be available, leaving motorists unable to legally drive their car. Speaking after he addressed the issue […]
The Executive should be given the necessary financial support and flexibilities to enable to adequately respond to any increased public restrictions, Alliance MLAs have said. Andrew Muir MLA and Stewart Dickson MLA were speaking after asking Finance Minister Conor Murphy and Economy Minister Diane Dodds about the matter. While the Executive has not decided on […]
A review into planning legislation should be started without delay, Alliance Infrastructure spokesperson Andrew Muir MLA has said. The North Down MLA was speaking after the Assembly’s Infrastructure Committee discussed the terms of the review, which was scheduled to start in 2018 and is expected to conclude by March 2021. Mr Muir said he hoped […]
It is important the Education Authority and Public Health Agency provide more clarity on the reasoning behind a two-week closure of a school in Bangor, Alliance representatives have said. Andrew Muir MLA and Councillor Connie Egan were speaking after St Comgall’s Primary School closed for two weeks after several cases of coronavirus were identified. The […]
The North Down Alliance Party has welcomed news Bangor Central Integrated Primary School has been given the green light for a new build following a long campaign. Local Alliance representatives have worked behind the scenes for many years pursing the need for a new build, alongside staff, Board of Governors and Parents. North Down MP […]
The Alliance Party has stepped up its campaign to urge the Economy Minister to take action for businesses and workers who currently don’t qualify for financial aid as the impact of Covid-19 continues. Stewart Dickson MLA and Andrew Muir MLA raised the issue in the Assembly today, following a special meeting with the Minister last […]
North Down Alliance MLA Andrew Muir has asked the Environment Minister about ways the public are alerted to water pollution events after a recent pollution incident affecting the river running through Crawfordsburn Country Park on Saturday evening 12 September 2020. Commenting on the issue, Andrew Muir MLA stated “Whilst I am glad to learn that […]
Alliance Infrastructure spokesperson Andrew Muir MLA has welcomed the granting of planning permission for the North-South Interconnector. Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon gave the green light to the Northern Ireland part of the multi-million-pound project, which has already been okayed in the south. North Down MLA Mr Muir said it was welcome good news. “Increasing the […]