Alliance Strangford MLA Kellie Armstrong has encouraged everyone to participate in a consultation which looks to simply rules assessing potential effects of projects on the environment. The proposed new Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations would introduce changes which would see environmental statements prepared by competent experts, planning authorities having to prove their objectivity and penalties […]
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA has said that DUP arrogance has “recklessly endangered” the political institutions after the deputy First Minister resigned his position. Mrs Long said the public clearly wanted the First Minister to step aside without prejudice for the duration of an inquiry into the RHI scandal but her “inability to swallow her […]
Alliance Councillor Barney Fitzpatrick has condemned those behind an attack on Garryduff Independent Orange Hall in Co Antrim. Councillor Fitzpatrick said: “Attacks on Orange Halls serve no purpose and need to be condemned in the strongest possible terms. I would urge anyone with information about this attack to pass it to the police.”
A petition launched by Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA calling for an immediate end to political donor secrecy here has attracted over 1,000 signatures in the first 24 hours after being launched. The move came after Secretary of State James Brokenshire recently announced a consultation into the transparency of political donors, writing to parties to […]
Alliance Deputy Leader and Brexit spokesperson Stephen Farry MLA has said comments by the Prime Minister prioritising borders and immigration over economic issues shows the pressing need for Special Status for Northern Ireland. Dr Farry said Theresa May’s comments were “muddled and wishful thinking” and showed how vital it was for the Executive to agree […]
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA has said both the DUP and Sinn Fein need to “get off their high horses” and respect the institutions by not creating a deal that compromises openness and accountability. She was speaking in response to comments made by both parties at the weekend, with the DUP saying Sinn Fein proposals […]
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has warned any collapse of the Executive will hinder progress towards equal access to medicines for people here. The South Belfast MLA the fact Northern Ireland remained without a Budget or clear strategy for health reform would only be amplified if an election was called due to the fallout […]
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA has said Sinn Fein’s proposed terms of reference for an investigation into the RHI scandal are “political fudge” which will not inspire public confidence. Mrs Long was speaking after the party announced a plan, which include seeing the Attorney General appointing a judge to head up a panel to investigate […]
An Alliance motion to continue funding a benefits advice service has been passed by Belfast City Council. However, Alliance Group Leader Michael Long has said he is “disgusted” after Communities Minister Paul Givan refused to meet the Council on the matter. The Belfast Citywide Tribunal Service was informed just before Christmas funding from the Council […]
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has encouraged the public to respond to a consultation on smoking in vehicles, which has been announced today. The consultation seeks to restrict smoking in private vehicles when children are present. Ms Bradshaw said her party had long been of the view smoking in enclosed spaces should be strongly […]