Alliance representatives have welcomed approval being granted for the redevelopment of Casement Park but said the local community needs to benefit from the plans. Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon gave the go-ahead for the redevelopment of the West Belfast ground, which saw initial proposals fail in 2014 following a legal challenge by some locals. “This is […]
People should not have to prove they only have a number of months to live before being able to claim certain benefits, Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong has said, ahead of an Assembly motion calling for an end to what she called a “cruel” rule. The Alliance Communities spokesperson was speaking ahead of her party bringing […]
Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong has said confirmation thousands of clear face masks will soon be available to health professionals will make a “real difference” for many people here. Strangford MLA Ms Armstrong – who is partially deaf – has been campaigning for months for clear face coverings to be used where possible to help those […]
Alliance Communities spokesperson Kellie Armstrong MLA has said the pandemic could kill off the arts in Northern Ireland unless a multi-million-pound rescue package is released. The £33 million for theatres, arts, music venues and museums was given to the Executive during the summer. However, the money has still to be released. Strangford MLA Ms Armstrong […]
Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong has welcomed clarity from the Executive on the wearing of face coverings indoors. Following today’s Executive meeting, it was announced face coverings should be worn in shops and other enclosed spaces from this Monday (August 10), with an information campaign to highlight it to the public over coming weeks. “Despite the […]
Alliance Communities spokesperson Kellie Armstrong MLA has said she is disappointed after the Capita organisation received an extension to its contract to deliver assessments for Personal Independence Payments (PIP). The organisation, which has received consistent criticism for its assessment scheme, will have its contract with the Department for Communities – initially due to expire in […]
Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong has said she is disappointed after it was confirmed an advice service giving guidance on living and working in other European countries is to close at the end of the year. The European Employment Service provides information for those wishing to live and work in other European Economic Area countries, as […]
Our roads need to be safe for all users of them, Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong has said. The Strangford MLA was speaking after facilitating a meeting between members of the Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) and officials from the Department for Infrastructure (DFI) to discuss the use of wire rope crash barriers, which the group say […]
We need to ensure the needs of those with sight loss are met as the coronavirus regulations begin to lift, Alliance MLAs have said, after the Guide Dogs charity maintaining social distance would be difficult for many blind people in our towns and cities. The organisation said while it welcomed attempts by the Infrastructure and […]
Sinn Féin need to reflect, accept and apologise for the damage done to the Executive’s pandemic messaging, Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong has said. Alliance Chief Whip Ms Armstrong was speaking after a cross-party motion challenging Sinn Fein’s actions was debated in the Assembly. The motion passed this evening. “Many of us have made sacrifices during […]