The Assembly has backed the Alliance Party’s amendments to the Local Government Bill to increase the openness and transparency of the new Councils. Alliance amendments that were passed include the audio recording of full Council meetings and placing Council papers and minutes online. Alliance Environment spokesperson, Anna Lo MLA said: “I am delighted that the […]
Naomi Long MP has said claims by PUP leader Billy Hutchinson that his involvement in the murder of two Catholic men helped prevent a united Ireland show a callous disregard for victims of the Troubles. The Alliance MP said Mr Hutchinson’s comments, in which he also claimed that victims Michael Loughran and Edward Morgan had […]
Alliance Health spokesperson, Kieran McCarthy MLA, has welcomed the announcement by the Health Minister that the Royal Victoria Hospital will receive 40 extra nurses to relieve the pressures being faced by the Accident and Emergency Department. Kieran McCarthy MLA said: “I am deeply concerned at the recent problems at the Royal Victoria Hospital Accident and […]
Alliance Education spokesperson, Trevor Lunn MLA, has welcomed the investment of £134million for renovation work at 51 schools across Northern Ireland. The announcement was made by the Education Minister. Trevor Lunn MLA said: “I am glad to see the Education Minister’s continued investment in our schools estate. “I know a number of schools have been […]
Alliance South Belfast MLA, Anna Lo, has condemned those responsible for an explosive device which was found near the railway line on Donegall Avenue in South Belfast. Anna Lo MLA said: “The people responsible are offering nothing to our society except death, injury and disruption. The vast majority of the population are opposed to their […]
Alliance Environment spokesperson, Anna Lo MLA, will propose an amendment to the Local Government Bill on Tuesday that will allow for the Union Flag to be flown on all Council headquarters on designated days. She will also propose amendments to increase openness and transparency for the new Councils, including the audio recording of full Council […]
Alliance Newtownabbey Councillor Billy Webb has condemned those responsible for a ‘race hate’ attack in Newtownabbey after a car was petrol bombed on Sunday night in the Ballyronan Park area. Cllr Billy Webb said: “There is no place in our society for any such hate crime. No one deserves to be the victim of such […]
Alliance Vice-chair of the Assembly Group on Rugby, Judith Cochrane MLA, has congratulated the Ireland rugby team after they won the Six Nations. Judith Cochrane MLA said: “This is a fantastic achievement by all those involved in the Ireland team. I would like to congratulate all the players and coaching staff, but in particular those […]
Alliance Carrickfergus Councillor Gavin Norris has called on those responsible for a series of attacks in the Broadlands Gardens area of Carrickfergus to stop their mindless actions. His comments were made after three properties were damaged in an overnight arson attack. Cllr Gavin Norris said: “This is the latest in a series of attacks in […]
Alliance Justice spokesperson, Stewart Dickson MLA, has condemned those responsible for a bomb attack on a Police vehicle on the Falls Road on Friday night. The vehicle was damaged but there are no reports of injuries. Stewart Dickson MLA said: “The people responsible for this attack want to see a return to the dark days […]