The best way to pay tribute to those who have died of COVID-19 is to continue to follow the public health advice, Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA has said. Mrs Long was speaking after Alliance MLAs participated in a minute’s silence as part of the Day of Reflection in the Assembly, to remember everyone who […]
Alliance Ballymena Councillor Patricia O’Lynn has welcomed news local firm Wrightbus is set receive £11.2 million to develop hydrogen-fuel technology. She said: “It is fantastic to see a local business at the cutting edge of new technology, which will lead to a greener, more sustainable future. “This is a significant economic boost to the area, […]
Alliance South Antrim MLA John Blair has called for the Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) to take more action and increase penalties for illegal dumping. Mr Blair said areas in his constituency such as Randalstown and Mallusk have seen an increase of illegal dumping during the lockdown period. In recent correspondence with […]
Constant inaction from the Executive Office is allowing the abuse of flags, memorials, language and heritage to continue to perpetuate divides here rather than promote our common cultures, Alliance MLA Paula Bradshaw has said. The South Belfast representative was speaking ahead of bringing an Alliance motion to the Assembly on Monday (March 22). It calls […]
Alliance MLA John Blair has expressed his sympathies after police launched a double murder investigation in Newtownabbey. It is believed a man stabbed his mother and girlfriend at separate properties, in Derrycoole Way in Rathcoole and Glenville Road in Whiteabbey. Police are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incidents, which they are […]
Alliance MP Stephen Farry has accused the Northern Ireland Office (NIO) and UK Government of failing to act responsibly on the victims’ payment scheme. It comes after Secretary of State Brandon Lewis suggested money set aside for legacy in the New Decade, New Approach deal could be used to fund pension payments for Troubles’ victims. “This scheme […]
Alliance Health Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw has said the onus remains on the Health Minister to do the right thing and deliver Health Services for pregnant women as required in legislation. The South Belfast MLA stated: “I share the frustration of thousands across Northern Ireland that Unionist ministers continue to resist every single inch of progress […]
Alliance Communities spokesperson Kellie Armstrong MLA has called for legislation to be moved urgently to ensure welfare mitigations will continue. Without new legislation, the current package of mitigations are due to end on March 31. Strangford MLA Ms Armstrong said clarity was needed quickly for the thousands of people who benefit from mitigations. “Welfare mitigations […]
Alliance Education spokesperson Chris Lyttle MLA has welcomed an announcement P4-P7 pupils will return to class from March 22. All other pupils in post-primary schools are scheduled to return on April 12 subject to review by the end of the month due to public health guidance. Pupils in P1-P3, as well as nursery and pre-school […]
South Belfast needs to see a new integrated post-primary school, Alliance MLA Paula Bradshaw has said. The South Belfast MLA was speaking as she brought an Assembly debate on post-primary education provision in the constituency. She said while the entire education system was complex, those complexities were exacerbated in South Belfast, with a failure to […]