UK Government proposals on legacy are an assault on the rule of law and human rights, Alliance Deputy Leader Stephen Farry MP has said. Dr Farry was speaking as the Secretary of State announced the statute of limitations, designed to end all prosecutions for Troubles-related cases pre-1998. The North Down MP said it was an […]
Alliance Finance spokesperson Andrew Muir has spoken of his concern after AIB announced its plan to close eight branches. Mr Muir said his automatic worry was not only for the staff affected, but for the many more customers who would now be without easy access to a local bank branch as a result. He said: […]
Alliance Councillor Michelle Kelly has said we all must do more to combat racism in society, after a mural dedicated to Maya Angelou was defaced in East Belfast. Speaking after the discovery, Michelle said: “This mural was about creating hope and inspiring all those who saw it, yet the actions of a minority has brought […]
All attacks on culture are wrong, Alliance Fermanagh and South Tyrone representative Matt Beaumont has said, as he condemned the depiction of an Orange man hanging and the burning of flags on bonfires. Speaking after the orange effigy had been removed, Matt said: “Everyone has the right to celebrate their culture and there is absolutely […]
Alliance MLA John Blair has said an AERA committee report into the removal of staff at Larne Port has shown serious inconsistencies in the actions of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council. Mr Blair was speaking after the Committee report was published on Friday, adding the decision to remove staff without a clear readout from […]
Alliance Glengormley Councillor Julian McGrath has appealed to those behind attacks on the local war memorial to stop. Councillor McGrath was speaking after another attack on the town’s memorial, which has been desecrated a number of times in the past few months. The latest, which took place in broad daylight today (Thursday), saw poppy wreaths […]
Alliance MLA Andrew Muir has said he is disappointed in the response after quizzing Environment Minister Edwin Poots over his enforcement action on bonfires containing tyres. With images across Northern Ireland showing several bonfires with tyres in them, North Down MLA Mr Muir wrote to the Minister expressing concern over the lack of action relating […]
Alliance Health Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has said she will support doing all that is necessary to deliver the proposed Adoption and Children Bill as speedily as possible. Speaking after the Health Minister announced he wanted to proceed with it during the current mandate, to bring Northern Ireland into line with other regions of the UK, Ms […]
Alliance MLA Andrew Muir has backed plans at Stormont to support the taxi industry and encourage more drivers into the sector. The Party’s Infrastructure Spokesperson was speaking during a debate in the Assembly on Tuesday, aiming to halt the low numbers of taxi drivers currently operating across Northern Ireland. He said: “One of the few […]
Alliance Councillor Lauren Gray has welcomed the passing of Assembly legislation allowing for remote Council meetings to continue. The Department for Communities had allowed the legislation letting Council meetings to take place online or in a hybrid model to lapse at the end of May, meaning for the past six weeks Councils across Northern Ireland […]