The UK Government’s intention to prevent prosecutions of soldiers who committed crimes during the Troubles is a “shameful course of action” which will see paramilitaries no longer held accountable for their actions, Alliance Deputy Leader Stephen Farry MP has said. Reports suggested the legislation will be announced in the Queen’s Speech next week, which could […]
Alliance Councillor Patrick Brown has expressed his condolences after the tragic death of local businessman Denis Lynn. The Finnebrogue Artisan founder and chairman was killed in a quad accident over the bank holiday weekend. Patrick said: “This is devastating news for anyone who knew Denis Lynn, both personally and professionally. “As the founder of Finnebrogue […]
Alliance East Antrim MLA Stewart Dickson has said he is appalled at an arson attack at the home of a serving police officer in his constituency. Three cars were destroyed at the property on the Glenarm Road in Larne. The officer and his family were at home at the time but were unharmed. “I am […]
Questions remain on how two schemes designed to stimulate the economy will work, Alliance MLA Stewart Dickson has said. The party’s Economy spokesperson was speaking after asking Economy Minister Diane Dodds for an update on the High Street Voucher Scheme and Holiday at Home Scheme. The former will see members of the public receive a […]
Alliance Justice Minister Naomi Long MLA has welcomed today’s announcement by Mr Justice McAlinden of his intention to open the Troubles Permanent Disablement Payment Scheme for applications from 30 June 2021. She said: “I have said from the outset, when I agreed my Department could be designated to administer the scheme, I shared the frustration of […]
North Down Alliance representatives have called upon Environment Minister Edwin Poots to take more action to address the range of problems occurring at Helen’s Bay beach, inviting him to visit the site to see first-hand the problems being endured by local residents. North Down MP Stephen Farry, MLA Andrew Muir and party Councillors Gillian Greer […]
The creation of 50,000 new jobs over the next decade would help Northern Ireland move towards a sustainable and green economy, Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA has said. The call comes as the party launches its Alliance Green New Deal, a major policy document designed to tackle not only the climate emergency but a range […]
Basic facilities must be provided for the needs of everyone across East Antrim, Alliance representative Danny Donnelly has said. Councillor Donnelly, recently selected as constituency representative in support of Stewart Dickson MLA, was speaking ahead of the opening of the Changing Places facility in Carnfunock Country Park, the first in East Antrim. “Changing Places toilets […]
Paula Bradshaw MLA has said the Western Trust’s decision to suspend their early medical abortion service justifies the intervention of the Secretary of State to ensure the law is upheld and services are provided. The Trust said it would stop accepting referrals for early medical abortion services from 5pm today (Friday). “The suspension of the […]