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 […]
Alliance Councillor Ross McMullan has said a wider roll out of more 20mph zones across Belfast could play a key part in the City’s Covid-19 recovery as a greater push is put on active travel. The Alliance team in Belfast City Hall has been keen to see this project move forward for some time, with […]
Alliance MLA and Infrastructure Spokesperson Andrew Muir has called upon the Ministers for Economy and Infrastructure to work together to bring forward a package of support for local hauliers. The Alliance MLA made the call after it became clear in recent Assembly debates with the Finance Minister that a package of assistance from the Department […]
The UK Government needs to step in with a rescue package for local airports, Alliance MLA John Blair has said. Mr Blair was speaking after Belfast International Airport told staff to expect voluntary redundancies, after management warned it did not see air travel ‘returning to pre-COVID-19 levels for a few years’. It is estimated up […]
Alliance MLA and Infrastructure Spokesperson Andrew Muir has welcomed the changes to the use of E-Bikes in Northern Ireland, that will come into effect tomorrow and no longer require them to be registered, licensed or insured before road use. Speaking during a debate in the Assembly, Mr Muir – himself a keen cyclist – said […]
Alliance MLA Chris Lyttle has welcomed the creation of a walking and cycling champion within the Department of Infrastructure. Chris said: “As the All Party Assembly Group on Cycling Chairperson, it is welcome to hear the Department is renewing its duty to promote and enhance cycling and walking for everyone. “This global pandemic has changed […]
Lessons need learned following the publication of a report into the failure of lifts at MOT centres earlier this year, Alliance MLA Andrew Muir has said. North Down MLA Mr Muir was speaking following the publication of an Audit Office investigation into the failure of the lifts. The Alliance Infrastructure spokesperson had previously requested the […]
Alliance MLA for East Belfast, Chris Lyttle, has welcomed news that resurfacing of the Sydenham Bypass is to start soon. Chris Lyttle said: “The Sydenham Bypass is one of the busiest routes in Northern Ireland carrying people to and from the City Airport and the North Down area. I welcome the announcement that the £400,000 […]
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 […]