Alliance Group Leader Alderman Amanda Grehan has said the suspension of the light shows in Lisburn city centre was inevitable. Alderman Grehan said: “Everyone loves to see a city centre busy in the run up to Christmas, and having a Christmas light show can cheer everyone up. However, Christmas 2020 is very different and we […]
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has said it is “wonderful news” after the UK approved a COVID-19 vaccine for widespread use. Health Minister Robin Swann said the first vaccinations using the Pfizer/BioNTech jab which offers up to 95 per cent protection against the virus, could begin as soon as next week. “The news a […]
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has welcomed the imminent publication of a COVID-19 vaccination action plan for Northern Ireland, but cautioned significant detail remains to be worked out. Speaking after a debate on the vaccine roll-out in the Assembly, the South Belfast MLA stated: “I welcome that an action plan has been seen by […]
Alliance Deputy Leader Stephen Farry MP has joined with Liberal Democrats in Great Britain to call for a united approach to student testing, to ensure they can safely return to university and college after the Christmas holidays. In a joint letter to the four Governments of the UK, North Down MP Dr Farry, alongside Liberal […]
Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong has said Carers Rights Day is an opportunity to recognise the vital role carers have been playing throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Alliance’s Communities spokesperson, Kellie said for over nine months, close to 360,000 carers in Northern Ireland have provided unpaid caring duties, saving the Government £19 million per day – a […]
North Down Alliance MP, Stephen Farry, has stressed the importance of strategically investing additional spend in the necessary transformation of society and the economy, after the Covid-19 pandemic has exposed many structural weaknesses. Mr Farry was speaking after the Spending Review statement from the UK Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, on Wednesday. Stephen Farry said: “The Covid […]
Alliance Party MLAs have come together to say enough is enough on International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, as concerns continue to grow on the impact on women throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. Kick starting 16 days of activism, MLAs Naomi Long, Paula Bradshaw and Kellie Armstrong have said it is up to […]
Public sector leaders must be empowered to address levels of sickness absence in the Northern Ireland public sector, Alliance MLA John Blair has said, following a report on attendance in central and local government released today. The report from the Audit Office found the Northern Ireland Civil Service lost almost 13 days per employee to […]
Alliance MLA Andrew Muir has welcomed the latest financial aid package from the Executive, adding additional staff should be put in place immediately to ensure the quick roll out of payments for people and businesses. Speaking after the Finance Minister announced the package, designed to help those affected by the latest set of restrictions, Mr […]
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has said she has sought clarification on testing for domiciliary care workers in Northern Ireland, after the UK Government said weekly testing will begin in England. From today, care workers working for the Care Quality Commission and looking after people in their own homes will be offered weekly tests. […]