Secretary of State did not go far enough in providing certainty on decision-making, says Farry

Alliance Deputy Leader Stephen Farry MLA has said the Secretary of State did not go far enough in providing certainty as to how decisions can be taken, after he set out spending allocations to Northern Ireland Departments. Dr Farry said James Brokenshire’s intervention was “sadly inevitable” given the failure of political parties to restore a […]

Return of Executive vital to tackling prostate cancer, says Bradshaw

The lack of a functioning Executive is preventing the tackling of the crisis in health, Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has said. The South Belfast MLA said the Health and Wellbeing 2026 vision, which was launched by then-Health Minister Michelle O’Neill last year, needed implemented urgently, with one increasingly important area of concern being […]

O’Lynn says hoax object does nothing but cause disruption to locals

Alliance North Antrim representative Patricia O’Lynn has said a hoax object found in Ballymena did nothing but bring disruption to local people. Ms O’Lynn was speaking after the discovery of the suspicious object in the Cushendall Road area of the town this afternoon. The area was sealed off between the roundabout and Dunclug Park. The […]

Lyttle disappointed by Commonwealth Youth Games move

Alliance MLA Chris Lyttle has said he is disappointed after it was confirmed there will be no official handover to Northern Ireland during the closing ceremony of the Commonwealth Youth Games. The announcement was made by the Commonwealth Games Federation due to the current political deadlock and lack of agreed money by the Executive, meaning […]

Donnelly condemns those behind viable device

Alliance West Tyrone representative Stephen Donnelly has condemned those behind a viable device discovered in Strabane this past weekend. The object was found in a car parked near homes in the Drumrallagh estate, with residents having to be evacuated as a result. The pipe bomb was removed before locals were allowed to return. “Someone could […]

Armstrong condemns Newtownards arson attack

Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong has condemned an arson attack on a house in the Meadow Park area of Newtownards. Extensive damage was caused during the incident that followed an earlier vandalism attack, police have said. Strangford MLA Kellie Armstrong said: “I condemn this attack, which happened in the early hours of a quiet Sunday morning. […]

Nicholl: Decision to fund fanzone is concerning

Alliance Councillor Kate Nicholl has described reports that Belfast City Council will fund a fanzone at the Devenish Complex for Celtic fans ahead of tonight’s match with Linfield as ‘concerning’, adding tackling inadequate funding decisions must be a priority going forward. The South Belfast Alliance Councillor said: “If reports are accurate that a large amount […]

Attacks on Fire Service ‘disappointing’ says Lyttle

Alliance MLA Chris Lyttle has said he’s “extremely disappointed” that two Fire Service crews came under attack after a night that saw the service deal with a significant increase of bonfire-related calls. It’s been revealed crews came under attack in Belfast and Larne. Chris Lyttle MLA said: “I want to commend Fire Service crews across […]

Coade condemns those behind sheep killings

Alliance Newry and Armagh representative Jackie Coade has condemned those behind a series of sheep killings in the Ballyholland area. Two “brutal attacks” in the past several days have seen a number of sheep killed – stabbed, with ears cut off. “These killings are extremely disturbing and I hope police catch whoever is responsible,” said […]