Alliance MP Naomi Long has said former Secretary of State Peter Hain’s suggestion that there should be an amnesty over prosecutions relating to the Troubles is “not helpful” for victims still seeking justice. Mrs Long said Mr Hain’s comments that such a move, which would apply to pre-Good Friday agreement cases, was “necessary for Northern […]
Alliance South Belfast MLA, Anna Lo, has expressed her disgust after a number of racist posters appeared in South and East Belfast which called for local jobs for local workers. Anna Lo MLA said: “I am appalled by these posters. They are giving out misinformation at a time when ethnic minorities’ concerns are already heightened […]
Alliance Health spokesperson, Kieran McCarthy MLA, has criticised the Health Minister Edwin Poots for lodging a legal challenge to the High Court ruling that there should not be a lifetime ban on gay men donating blood in Northern Ireland. The Westminster Health Secretary is also challenging a part of the ruling. Kieran McCarthy MLA said: […]
Alliance Antrim Councillor Neil Kelly has condemned those responsible for a shooting which took place overnight in Toome. A shot was fired at a house on Elver Avenue, damaging a window. One man was inside the house at the time but was unhurt. Cllr Neil Kelly said: “There can be no justification for this attack. […]
Alliance Leader, David Ford MLA, has said the decision by Martin McGuinness to attend a Windsor Castle banquet hosted by the Queen is a sign of the progress that has been achieved in recent years but has said that more work must be done by Sinn Fein. The banquet will take place during the State […]
Alliance Lisburn South representative Amanda Grehan has condemned those responsible for two burglaries in Lisburn on Friday night, which the Police believe may be linked. A family of four were locked in a room in their house on Laurelhill Road by four masked men. Jewellery and money were taken A pensioner was then bound and […]
Alliance Health spokesperson, Kieran McCarthy MLA, has backed the call from the Northern Ireland Chest, Heart and Stroke association that there should be a ban on smoking in cars with children. Westminster recently empowered the Government to introduce such a ban in England Kieran McCarthy MLA said: “I would be in full support of a […]
Alliance Social Development spokesperson, Stewart Dickson MLA, has said that the SDLP and Sinn Fein have no option but to support welfare reform. Stewart Dickson MLA said: “When Westminster takes further money from the Northern Ireland block grant, the SDLP and Sinn Fein will be forced to come to the table and introduce welfare reform. […]
Alliance MLA, Anna Lo, has welcomed the decision by the European Parliament to scrap mobile phone roaming charges in Europe. It will take effect from 15th December 2015 but requires approval from EU Governments. Anna Lo MLA said: “This will be very welcome news to people in the border areas of Northern Ireland who have […]
East Belfast MP Naomi Long has said the release of a new report into the security situation here is proof that more people were subscribing to Alliance’s idea of a shared future. The Community Relations Council’s third Peace Monitoring Report, which provides a detailed overview of the peace process, gives evidence that shows the dissident […]