Paula Bradshaw MLA has welcomed confirmation an inter-Departmental working group has recommended changes in abortion law here. Ms Bradshaw was speaking after the Senior Crown Counsel for the Department of Justice told the Supreme Court a working group set up to examine the law before the election in May 2016 had recommended legislative change in […]
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has said a progress report on the Department of Health’s response to the Bengoa Report shows “remarkable progress” but added the process will run out of road without a Minister in place. The South Belfast MLA said those involved with Delivering Together, the Department’s strategy following the Bengoa Report, […]
Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong has called on the Secretary of State to legislate for reform of the petition of concern mechanism, to allow the restoration of the Assembly. Ms Armstrong said it was increasingly clear the current approach to the talks was not going to produce the foundation for the restoration of the Assembly, however, […]
Alliance Health Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw has expressed her backing for those taking an appeal to the Supreme Court on Human Rights grounds on abortion in Northern Ireland – but cautioned it is an indictment of local political inaction. The South Belfast MLA stated: “I am very grateful to all those who are taking this action, […]
Alliance Party Deputy Leader, Stephen Farry MLA, has called for an urgent change in the format and approach to the talks process. Only a few days remain before the point at which the Secretary of State has stated his intention to intervene in the governance of Northern Ireland through passing a budget at Westminster. Changing […]
Alliance South Belfast MLA Paula Bradshaw has said enough is enough, after cars were burnt out overnight with police investigating as a racially motivated hate crime. Paula Bradshaw MLA said: “It is extremely disappointing to be faced with yet another potential hate crime in the area and my thoughts are with the victims who have […]
Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong has said UUP Leader Robin Swann needs to realise being inclusive and moderate will be demonstrated from policies and actions, not words and rhetoric. She was speaking in response to comments made by Mr Swann in his Leader’s Speech to the UUP Conference. Kellie Armstrong said: “Alliance welcomes all contributions towards […]
Alliance MLA David Ford has welcomed the announcement by the Lord Chief Justice of actions he is taking to speed up legacy cases in the courts. David Ford said: “Two years ago, as Justice Minister, I sought to get Executive agreement for additional funds to be released to allow Legacy inquests to proceed more speedily. […]
Alliance Brexit spokesperson Stephen Farry has said he’s encouraged by the Prime Minister’s stronger rhetoric around Northern Ireland’s need for a special Brexit deal, but added the Government must go further to avoid major implications for the region. Mr Farry was speaking after Prime Minister Theresa May acknowledged Northern Ireland will require its own Brexit […]
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA Northern Ireland needs to see the introduction of smarter ways of treating patients, as it was revealed antibiotic use is higher here than the rest of the UK. She said: “During my recent round of engaging with the five Health Trusts and Department of Health, it is recognised that […]