Alliance Deputy Leader Naomi Long has said the litmus test for the Programme for Government (PFG) will be in how it delivers for the people of Northern Ireland, not promises made by the Executive. Speaking during a debate on the PFG in the Assembly today (Monday), East Belfast MLA Mrs Long said it would be […]
Alliance MLA Paula Bradshaw has said she is concerned to hear talk from the Health Minister of investment for the health service instead of substantial reform. Party Health spokesperson Ms Bradshaw was speaking after Health Minister Michelle O’Neill addressed the Assembly on waiting times, saying her Department will be bidding for additional resources in this […]
Alliance Justice spokesperson Trevor Lunn MLA has condemned an attack on an Orange hall in his constituency. Paint was thrown over the windows and wall of Crewe Orange Hall on Crewe Road in Upper Ballinderry last night (Saturday). Police are treating the incident as a hate crime. It was the eighth attack on an Orange […]
Naomi Long MLA has submitted an urgent question asking when the Finance Minister intends to bring forward marriage equality legislation. East Belfast MLA Mrs Long said with Northern Ireland being the only part of these islands to not have legalised equal marriage, the time had come for that to change, particularly given yesterday’s repeal of […]
Alliance members have selected Kate Nicholl as the party’s newest Councillor, to replace recently elected Paula Bradshaw MLA. Ms Nicholl (28), who will represent the Balmoral area on Belfast City Council, said she will be using the position to focus on making Belfast a better place to live and work. The former constituency office worker […]
East Belfast Alliance MLA Chris Lyttle has said it is unacceptable the Education Authority has yet to meaningfully consult with families affected by the proposed reduction of special educational needs nursery hours. The Education Authority proposed in March this year to half the current five-hour daily provision as of September 2016 but further to public […]
Alliance North Belfast Councillor Nuala McAllister has said an attack on a World War I memorial is “a despicable act”. Councillor McAllister was speaking following the vandalism to the European Great War Memorial in Woodvale Park. It was graffitied with IRA slogans and offensive remarks about murdered soldier Lee Rigby. A peace tree in the […]
Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong has said the repeal of the gay blood ban is a “massive step towards true equality”. The Strangford MLA, who submitted a written question to the Health Minister this week investigating why the ban had not been lifted, said today’s action meant the “era of second-class citizenship” of the LGBT community […]
Alliance Councillor David Armitage has said Belfast City Council should stand with the Hillsborough families, after they finally achieved justice 27 years after their campaign began. The East Belfast Councillor was speaking at the latest Belfast City Council meeting on Wednesday night, where he secured support from other members in welcoming the findings of the […]
Alliance Councillor Michael Long has said someone needs to take responsibility for grass cutting across Belfast, as a number of areas continued to grow out of control. The local Councillor raised the issue at the latest meeting of Belfast City Council on Wednesday night, after a number of constituents contacted him to voice their concerns […]