Alliance South Belfast MLA Paula Bradshaw has said paramilitary thugs are attempting to stamp their authority on a local shared housing scheme after a number of families moved out after intimidation. The residents of Cantrell Close off the Ravenhill Road presented to the Housing Executive as homeless due to sectarian intimidation. The scheme, part of […]
Alliance Deputy Leader Stephen Farry MLA has welcomed comments indicating the post of US Special Envoy to Northern Ireland may be retained. Dr Farry was speaking after Congressman Richard Neal said he had received assurances from President Donald Trump the position would remain filled, despite US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson announcing last month many […]
Alliance Councillor David Armitage has said he’s disgusted and angry after yet another discovery of racist graffiti in East Belfast. The latest discovery was made in the Brandon Terrace area, with those behind it determined to make what they described as ‘outsiders’ feel unwelcome. Councillor David Armitage said: “I don’t know how many times I […]
Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong has questioned Ryanair for its sudden and shocking decision to ground a must needed Belfast-London route later this year. The MLA for Strangford spoke out after it became clear many people across Northern Ireland would be left scrambling to make alternative arrangements – especially during an already busy Christmas period – […]
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has called for immediate clarification on whether there is the potential for additional money to be made available to the health service in this financial year. South Belfast MLA Ms Bradshaw said the growing talk of health receiving anything up to £40 million next month could be confirmed by […]
Alliance East Belfast MLA Chris Lyttle has said it is important to remember the US Department of Commerce proposal to impose tariffs on the Bombardier C-Series jet is a preliminary ruling. Mr Lyttle said a final decision on the application or removal of these tariffs would not be taken for a number of months and […]
Alliance Justice spokesperson Trevor Lunn MLA has said a new joint taskforce to tackle paramilitary crime needs an unambiguous commitment from all parties to make it work. Mr Lunn was speaking after the announcement of the plans, which were set out in the Fresh Start Agreement two years ago. The team will be led by […]
Alliance Economy spokesperson Stephen Farry MLA has called for the US and Canadian Governments to facilitate mediation after the US Department of Commerce ruled against Bombardier in its dispute with Boeing. An interim tariff of 219.63 per cent was imposed by the International Trade Commission after Boeing claimed Bombardier got unfair state subsidies from the […]
Alliance MLA Stewart Dickson has said European Day of Languages is a chance for everyone across the world to celebrate linguistic diversity. The MLA for East Antrim – who is also the Alliance Party representative on the Council of Europe – Mr Dickson added it is never too late, or too early to start learning […]
In response to a graffiti attack targeting a young family in Forkhill, Alliance activist Jackie Coade said: “I am heartbroken for a family having to wake up to this and outraged at those who think it is okay to target others with racially motivated hate slogans. “It is extremely disappointing to see this kind of […]