Alliance Party leader David Ford MLA has welcomed the election of Néidín Hendron as chair of Alliance Youth. Mr Ford was speaking after Ms Hendron was elected by fellow Alliance Youth members at the organisation’s AGM held on 31 August. She will be in the role for the next year. David Ford said: “In recent […]
Alliance Economy spokesperson Stephen Farry has said he is “disappointed and concerned” the Executive parties again met the Brexit Secretary separately to discuss issues relating to the EU referendum result. He was speaking after David Davis met with First Minister Arlene Foster and Finance Minister Mairtin O Muilleoir separately to discuss a number of issues […]
Alliance Economy spokesperson Stephen Farry MLA has said the potential loss of 250 jobs at the manufacturing company Caterpillar is a devastating blow to those affected. The company announced the jobs will go at its plant in Monkstown over the next 12-24 months, with ‘consolidation’ to follow at sites in Larne and Springvale. The company […]
Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong has said while the lifting of the gay blood ban is welcome, more needs done to achieve full equality for LGBT+ people. Strangford MLA Ms Armstrong was speaking as the policy change, which had been announced earlier this year by the Health Minister, came into effect today (Thursday). It means men […]
East Antrim Alliance MLA Stewart Dickson has condemned an arson attack in Larne, which resulted in the destruction of six classic cars. Mr Dickson said: “This was a senseless attack on a collection of cars that has taken many years of hard work and dedication to build up. These classic vehicles represented a unique view […]
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has welcomed the launch of a free helpline for women who have used online abortion pills but said the service should be provided free by the health service here. South Belfast MLA Ms Bradshaw was speaking after the confidential aftercare support line by the British Pregnancy Advisory Service was […]
Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong has secured a commitment from Northern Ireland’s only aquarium to hold ‘quiet times’ for disabled children and adults each week. The move will see special provision given every Thursday between 4pm-6pm at Exploris in Portaferry for those with conditions such as autism, AD/HD, cerebral palsy, epilepsy and others to enjoy the […]
Alliance Justice spokesperson Trevor Lunn MLA has said he is “appalled” after a primary school in West Belfast was evacuated due to a hoax device nearby. Pupils were moved from St Paul’s Primary School in the Beechmount area on their first day back after a suspicious package was found in Beechmount Crescent. It has since […]
Alliance North Down Councillor Andrew Muir has said he is glad to finally see work beginning to secure a local building at risk of imminent collapse, but added his frustration at delays and resulting damage caused to local businesses. The work to the site at 1 Stewart’s Place in Holywood was due to begin over […]
Alliance Belfast City Councillor Michael Long has said an attack on Jewish graves in a local cemetery is “an attack on us all”. Alliance Council group leader Mr Long was speaking after 13 Jewish graves were damaged in Belfast City Cemetery yesterday (Friday) by a large crowd of youths wielding hammers and blocks. Police are […]