Alliance Communities spokesperson Kellie Armstrong MLA has questioned if the Department for Communities intends to deliver youth employment programmes after receiving confirmation tenders for an employment scheme have been paused. The Work Ready Employment Service is designed to help those who have lost their jobs, but are ready to start work in a similar or […]
Alliance North Down MP Stephen Farry has written to the UK Government and EU Commission to suggest a UK-EU veterinary agreement, saying it would ease pressures caused by Brexit and help UK food exporters more generally. The Alliance Deputy Leader said if the Government was prepared to reconsider one aspect of Brexit, it could stop […]
Alliance MLA Paula Bradshaw has welcomed the second reading of the Protection Against Stalking Bill getting underway, adding the legislation is fundamentally about making people feel safe. Speaking in the Assembly, Paula also paid tribute to the many who have shared their own personal stories, helping make a significant change that in the future no […]
Alliance Communities spokesperson Kellie Armstrong MLA has welcomed confirmation those undergoing benefit appeals will receive a COVID-19 heating payment if they are successful in the process. The Department for Communities provided a one-off heating payment of £200 for those who are in receipt of certain higher rate disability benefits. Payments were due to be made […]
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has encouraged everyone in Northern Ireland to consider their sexual health when COVID-19 restrictions ease. Her statement comes as the South Belfast MLA welcomed the beginning of Sexual Health Week, which runs from February 8. “Sexual Health Week this year marks a period of sexual inactivity for those who […]
It is time for cool heads and calm consideration, Alliance Policing Board representative John Blair MLA has said, following the incident at the anniversary of the Sean Graham’s bookies’ killings. During a matter of the day at the Assembly today (Monday), Mr Blair said accountable and representative policing was vital, adding it was time to […]
Alliance Councillor Danny Donnelly has said while it’s welcome workers at the border control post in Larne have been able to return to work, questions remain as to the source of the threat against them. The decision follows a PSNI threat assessment, given to Mid and East Antrim Borough Council and a Council risk assessment. […]
Alliance MLA Paula Bradshaw has said the PSNI must communicate the facts swiftly, relating to an incident on the Lower Ormeau Road earlier today. The South Belfast MLA stated: “Clearly this is a hugely difficult day for local people in the area and that needs to be fully recognised. Five families were bereaved on a […]
Alliance MLA Stewart Dickson has welcomed news students are set to receive a £500 payment to help alleviate some of the disruption Covid-19 has caused. Speaking after the Economy Minister Diane Dodds made the announcement today, Mr Dickson said that while it would be a welcome result for students everywhere, there remained too many groups […]
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw has said the ‘regional approach’ being adopted to try to ensure as many procedures, including surgery, as possible can continue in Northern Ireland will need to be maintained beyond the end of the pandemic. The South Belfast MLA was speaking after it was announced more than 4,200 ‘red flag’ cancer […]