Alliance MLA David Ford has said the European Arrest Warrant is essential for north-south justice, after the EU warned the UK will be kicked out of the system following Brexit. EU Chief Negotiator Michel Barnier said the warrant would be removed from the UK, instead having a streamlined extradition process. “The European Arrest Warrant is […]
Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong has suggested Health Trusts across Northern Ireland are out of step with top civil servants, after she received conflicting reports over steps currently being taken to reduce waiting times. The MLA for Strangford made the claims after she recently contacted the South Eastern Trust on behalf of a constituent in relation […]
Alderman Deborah Girvan has called on Ards and North Down Borough Council to replace vandalised picnic tables at Island Hill, Comber. The Local Councillor was speaking after a number of picnic tables were burnt in recent weeks. She added: “During the recent spell of good weather, I visited Island Hill Picnic Area just outside Comber. […]
Alliance Alderman Tom Campbell has secured greater access to parkland in the Threemilewater Park, as part of an on-going scheme to create more accessible green space in the area. At the latest meeting of Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council, Councillor Campbell secured backing for the ambitious plan, which will see new paths installed on a […]
Alliance Party Deputy Leader, Stephen Farry MLA, has challenged Sinn Féin to ensure meaningful reform of the Petition of Concern, if they are serious about delivering upon abortion reform and other rights issues. This comes after Sinn Fein adopted a new policy on abortion at their annual Ard Fheis. Stephen Farry said: “Sinn Féin are […]
Alliance Health Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw has welcomed news medicinal cannabis oil confiscated from the family of Billy Caldwell will now be returned. Charlotte Caldwell had the supply – set to treat her son Billy’s severe epilepsy – removed from her possession at Heathrow Airport last week. Paula Bradshaw said: “We are all delighted for Charlotte […]
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has welcomed news a mother seeking a cannabis oil supply to treat her sick son has been advised he could apply for a trial into medicinal use. Charlotte Caldwell’s son Billy suffers from severe epilepsy and recently had a batch of the drug confiscated at Heathrow Airport. She has […]
Alliance Party Deputy Leader and Brexit Spokesperson, Stephen Farry MLA, has expressed his disappointment at the House of Commons voting against the Customs Union and the European Economic Area (Single Market) and highlighted the lack of logic in the official Labour and DUP positions. Stephen Farry said: “Over the past two days, the House of […]
Joint Declaration on Human Rights and Equality We are strongly committed to the promotion, protection and the vindication of the human rights of everyone. We believe these guarantees should apply to all who reside in NI. We firmly believe in the centrality of equality to the shared society we are working together to create. We […]
The Alliance Party has said questions must be answered after an investigation revealed a ‘horrific catalogue of failings’ at Dunmurry Manor Care Home. The care home was the first in Northern Ireland to be probed by the Older Person’s Commissioner, with a full investigation into the site operated by the Runway Homes Group detailing the […]