Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has given a cautious welcome to the Department of Health’s review of neurology services, but added some political leaders are failing to lead on health issues. The Department announced the review as part of its Delivering Together programme of service reviews announced in 2016. It will begin in September […]
Alliance North Antrim representative Patricia O’Lynn has condemned an attack on an Orange hall in Rasharkin. The building, on Main Street in the town, was daubed with graffiti such as ‘IRA’, between 9pm and 11pm on Saturday (July 28). The hall has been targeted in the past. “This was nothing more than mindless sectarian vandalism […]
Alliance East Antrim MLA Stewart Dickson has hit out at those behind an aggravated assault in Carrickfergus. A masked gang forced their way into a house in Whinfield Walk in the town around 10pm yesterday (Sunday). They then assaulted a 19-year-old male with bats and a hammer. The victim sustained a number of serious injuries […]
Alliance Deputy Leader Stephen Farry MLA has said an attack on a memorial for those killed in the Kingsmill massacre is “disgusting”. Flowers placed by victims’ relatives were vandalised and an Irish tricolour nailed to the memorial overnight. “This is a disgusting attack and I condemn it,” said Dr Farry. “Sectarian vandalism such as this […]
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 Councillor Kate Nicholl has said the lack of an Executive means Northern Ireland may get left further behind on tackling climate change. Councillor Nicholl was speaking after the Westminster Environmental Audit Committee released a report saying Britain will suffer 7,000 heat-related deaths every year by 2050 if the UK Government does not take decisive […]
Alliance Causeway Councillor Chris McCaw has praised NHS staff following a short hospital stay. Councillor McCaw said workers at Causeway Hospital provided a vital service for the local community. “I would like to pay tribute to everyone who works in our local hospital. In particular, I would like to recognise the hard work of the […]
Alliance East Belfast MLA Chris Lyttle has said new funding for Bombardier is a vote of confidence for the company’s workforce. Mr Lyttle was speaking after Chancellor Philip Hammond announced almost £12 million for Bombardier, funding the development of modern technology for aircraft. “This news is a vote of confidence for the highly skilled workforce […]
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA has welcomed the first British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference in over a decade but said its key challenge is helping restart talks to restore devolution here. Mrs Long was speaking after the meeting, between Ministers from both Governments, took place in London. It discussed legacy, security co-operation, east-west relations and political stability […]
East Antrim Alliance MLA Stewart Dickson has expressed his delight at the announcement Phoenix Natural Gas is to extend its gas pipe network to Whitehead. The Utility Regulator has approved an application from Phoenix meaning the people of Whitehead will now be able to enjoy the benefits of natural gas as their neighbours in Carrickfergus […]