The Assembly Group on SMEs has heard from Employment Minister Stephen Farry MLA who outlined his commitment to developing a better Employment Law system that effectively addresses both the needs and interests of employers and employees. The latest meeting of the All Party Group on SMEs, hosted at the Law Society for Northern Ireland, provided […]
Alliance Justice spokesperson, Stewart Dickson MLA, has welcomed the announcement by the PSNI that they will be investigating the allegations raised in a BBC Spotlight programme on gun-running by the provisional IRA. Stewart Dickson MLA said: “I welcome the decision by the PSNI to investigate the allegations that were made in this programme. “It raised […]
Alliance Chief Whip, Stewart Dickson MLA has said that the Newry play park named after Raymond McCreesh must be renamed. He was speaking after the Equality Commission announced that the decision of Newry and Mourne Council to retain the play park’s name in 2012 should be reviewed. Stewart Dickson MLA said: “This play park must […]
Alliance Finance spokesperson, Judith Cochrane MLA, has welcomed the announcement that Concentrix are to create 1,000 jobs in Belfast. They already employ around 800 workers. Judith Cochrane MLA said: “This news will be a massive boost to the Belfast and wider economy. It shows that Northern Ireland is a good place for international companies to […]
Alliance Councillor Billy Webb has criticised Newtownabbey Borough Council’s plans to spend £30,000 of ratepayers’ money securing a bonfire in Ballyduff. The Alliance group leader on Newtownabbey Borough Council was speaking after Unionist Councillors gave the go-ahead for a major refurbishment of the bonfire’s site, allowing it to go ahead later this year. Councillor Billy […]
Naomi Long MP has said only positive politics leading to a shared and prosperous future will convince young people that their future lies in Northern Ireland. Alliance MP Mrs Long received the backing of Prime Minister David Cameron after raising the subject during Prime Minister’s Questions today (Wednesday) in Parliament. It followed a major new […]
Alliance European candidate, Anna Lo MLA, has highlighted the benefits of the European Union for businesses in Northern Ireland. She was speaking at a hustings event at Knock Presbyterian Church in East Belfast on Tuesday night. Anna Lo MLA said: “I am proud of the Alliance Party’s pro-European record. As a region, Northern Ireland has […]
Alliance Environment spokesperson, Anna Lo MLA, has highlighted the Alliance amendments to the Local Government Bill that have been passed by the Assembly. The legislation will have its final stage in the Assembly on Tuesday evening. Anna Lo MLA said: “As the Local Government Bill completes its passage through the Assembly, I am glad that […]
Alliance Leader, David Ford MLA, has welcomed the start of the Irish President’s state visit to the UK. David Ford MLA said: “Following the success of the Queen’s visit to Ireland in 2011, I am sure the first official state visit by an Irish President to the UK will be an equally momentous occasion. It […]
Alliance Councillor Andrew Muir has questioned NI Water after the company admitted it had fallen behind schedule in planned improvement works for the Kinnegar area. A contactor was due to be appointed in November last year in an attempt to end on-going sewage problems for good, with Lagoon Remediation taking place shortly after. But in […]