Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong has criticised the UK Government after it confirmed an under the radar change to passport rules.Until recently, when a person renewed their passport, any time remaining on the existing document would be added to the new one, up to a maximum of nine months. However, from last week, renewed passports will […]
The Alliance Party’s Kellie Armstrong has called for hard of hearing and deaf pupils and students to come forward and talk about their experiences of Northern Ireland’s education system. Kellie – who is hard of hearing herself – has secured a meeting with education officials aimed at discussing provisions for children who are hard of […]
Alliance Infrastructure spokesperson Kellie Armstrong has said the warning signs have been there, when it comes to the unfolding problems with how NI Water is funded. Kellie – who has previously raised concerns on these issues – said the latest report from NI Water only goes to prove that development in Northern Ireland is close […]
Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong has said while it was “disappointing” the Pope did not go further in his comments around clerical and institutional abuse, he offered hope for the future in the strong words he shared on peace and reconciliation during his visit to Ireland. Kellie was speaking after deputising for Naomi Long at the […]
Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong has said the Department for Infrastructure needs to change its method of funding NI Water, after new housing developments were banned in a Co Down village following its sewage system reaching capacity. NI Water said no more homes will be built in Saintfield, as the strain on its sewage system saw […]
Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong is encouraging all parents to sign up for Childcare Vouchers before the scheme closes to new entrants in the coming weeks. Kellie – herself a full time working mum – has said concerns around childcare costs are among the top issues raised by. Constituents and urges all working parents not to […]
Alliance Strangford MLA Kellie Armstrong has welcomed the introduction of new high-tech buses between Newtownards and Belfast but added she is disappointed there has been no progress on a park and ride for the town. Ms Armstrong was speaking after Translink announced eight new vehicles – known as Urby – with a range of features […]
Alliance Strangford MLA Kellie Armstrong has attended a cross-community counter-protest against the Britain First group. Ms Armstrong was one of the protesters in Newtownards on Saturday (July 28) which faced down the far-right organisation. “It was obvious Britain First supporters were frustrated by the lack of support which turned out for them on the day. […]
Alliance Integrated Education spokesperson Kellie Armstrong MLA has said she is saddened after the first Catholic school in Northern Ireland to try and change to integrated status was not allowed to. Parents of pupils at Clintyclay Primary School close to Dungannon voted to change to integrated status in 2014, however, it was rejected at the […]
Alliance Infrastructure spokesperson Kellie Armstrong MLA has urged people to follow advice on using water wisely in the hot weather. Northern Ireland Water issued the guidance after recent high demand on the local water supply system in the wake of a recent increase in temperatures. Current demand is at 700 million litres a day, an […]