Alliance Social Development spokesperson, Stewart Dickson MLA, has said that Peter Robinson should have replaced Nelson McCausland as Social Development Minister months ago. Mervyn Storey will be the new Minister. Jim Wells will replace Edwin Poots as Health Minister. Stewart Dickson MLA said: “Nelson McCausland’s position as Social Development Minister was no longer tenable following […]

Alliance Health spokesperson, Kieran McCarthy MLA, has said that the Health Minister must fight for an all-Island approach to children’s cardiac services based in Dublin but with some services in Belfast. Mr McCarthy was speaking after the Minister revealed that a review had recommended that the services should cease to be delivered in Belfast and […]

Alliance Social Development spokesperson, Stewart Dickson MLA, has said that the continuing delay over the implementation of welfare reform is having a negative impact on other public services due to financial penalties being imposed by Westminster. He was speaking during an Assembly debate brought by Sinn Fein, who Mr Dickson pointed out had not voted […]

Alliance East Belfast MLA, Judith Cochrane MLA, has expressed her concern at the persecution of Christians in Iraq, Syria and other countries, and has called on the UK Government to provide aid and protection to these persecuted minorities. Her comments were made during a debate in the Assembly. Judith Cochrane MLA said: “I have watched […]

Alliance Health spokesperson, Kieran McCarthy MLA, has said that the Health Minister must sort out the problems at the Royal Victoria Hospital’s Accident and Emergency Department following reports that around 100 people were waiting to be treated on Monday night. It is believed that five people had been waiting for over 20 hours. Kieran McCarthy […]

Alliance Ards Councillor Kellie Armstrong has expressed her disappointment after Danske Bank announced their plans to close their Kircubbin Branch at the end of the year. Danske Bank has written to customers to confirm that the Kircubbin accounts will be moved to Newtownards from the end of 2014. Cllr Kellie Armstrong said: “I am disappointed […]

Alliance Ards Councillor Kellie Armstrong has expressed her disappointment after Danske Bank announced their plans to close their Kircubbin Branch at the end of the year. Danske Bank has written to customers to confirm that the Kircubbin accounts will be moved to Newtownards from the end of 2014. Cllr Kellie Armstrong said: “I am disappointed […]

Alliance Finance spokesperson, Judith Cochrane MLA, has dismissed the UUP’s proposals to rewrite the current budget, saying that by the time it was implemented it would only cover a matter of weeks before the next budgetary period. Mrs Cochrane was speaking during an Assembly debate brought by the UUP, who called on the Executive to […]

Alliance Councillor Patrick Clarke has condemned the cruel attack on a dog in Newcastle, after it was found with burns to its skin. It is believed the harmful liquid was poured over the dog in the Burren Meadow area of Newcastle between 7pm and 9pm last Thursday, September 18. Alliance Councillor Patrick Clarke said: “I […]

Alliance South Belfast MLA, Anna Lo, has condemned those responsible for a series of arson attacks in which six cars were damaged in the Holylands area over the weekend. Anna Lo MLA said: “I am shocked by these mindless acts of vandalism. The people who set fire to these cars have no regard for the […]