Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has said it is unacceptable for nurses, midwives and other healthcare workers to be the victims of further political delay, with strike action pending later this week. The South Belfast MLA was speaking ahead of planned strikes for Wednesday by the Royal College of Nursing, and Friday by healthcare […]
Alliance Councillor Danny Donnelly has said it is disturbing to hear paramilitaries may have been involved in the murder of a man in Carrickfergus. The body of Glen Quinn was found at his home in the Ashleigh Park area of Woodburn on Saturday (January 4). It is believed the South East Antrim UDA may have […]
Alliance Lurgan Councillor Peter Lavery has expressed concern after shots were fired at a home in the town. A woman escaped injury during the attack, which took place just before 8pm yesterday (Thursday) when shots were fired at a house in Maple Court. “This was a disgraceful act, which could have resulted in injury or […]
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has said the latest warning about the state of the health service is another reason the Executive must be restored as soon as possible. The South Belfast MLA was speaking after Ian Crawford, the Vice-President of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine, said “We have fallen off the cliff […]
Alliance Councillor for Lisburn South, Alderman Amanda Grehan, has been appointed to the Board of the Northern Ireland Housing Executive. Alderman Grehan said : “Housing has always been a vital part of my work as Councillor and it is a privilege to be appointed to the Board of the Housing Executive. “I believe the provision […]
This needs to be the last new year without a functioning Assembly capable of delivering real progress, Alliance Leader Naomi Long MEP has said. Mrs Long said the priority at the start of 2020 was delivery of an Executive, with local parties having only days to deliver results. “Over the last year more and more […]
Alliance South Down Westminster candidate Patrick Brown has said the welfare system is not working and letting down those who need it most. Councillor Brown said while the welfare system was set up to help the most vulnerable in our society, successive governments have introduced changes and cuts, leaving people in poverty. “Alliance was steadfast […]
There is a need for a restored Assembly to help address the shortfall in police officers after Brexit, Alliance Policing Board member John Blair MLA has said. The South Antrim MLA was speaking after a meeting of the Board, during which he quizzed Chief Constable Simon Byrne around policing needs to cope with potential incidents […]
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has welcomed the publication of a report into the recall of neurology patients but said the timing is “regrettable”. The South Belfast MLA was speaking after the release of the report into the work of neurologist Dr Michael Watt at the Royal Victoria Hospital. It found 69 per cent […]
Alliance Councillor Connie Egan has said she is disappointed after some Councillors on Ards and North Down Borough Council voted to cut a community recycling fund in half. The Recycling Community Investment Fund has funded projects such as sea bins, beach cleaning, community gardens and cigarette ballot boxes among others across the borough. Councillors from […]