Alliance Chief Whip, Stewart Dickson MLA, has highlighted the benefits of cross border co-operation during a speech at the Centre for Cross Borders Studies conference in County Cavan on Thursday night. Stewart is the Northern Ireland Assembly representative on the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities. He was made a rapporteur for a report by […]
Alliance East Belfast MLA, Chris Lyttle, has welcomed the launch of the East Belfast Health Framework. It will join up the work of statutory and community groups to inform, improve and give guidance on making East Belfast healthier. Chris Lyttle MLA said: “It was great to see the positive message that will be going out […]
Alliance Leader David Ford and Antrim Councillor Neil Kelly have expressed relief after news emerged the assets of Mivan had been sold to the MJM Group, with the creation of 40-50 jobs. Mivan went into administration earlier this year with the loss of around 250 jobs. MJM is a Newry based group and is expected […]
Alliance East Belfast MP, Naomi Long, has called for calm after missiles and fireworks were thrown when Patrick Magee, one of the people responsible for the Brighton bomb, arrived at the Skainos centre in East Belfast to take part in a reconciliation event ‘Listening to your enemies’. Naomi Long MP said: “There can be no […]
The Executive decided today that David Ford should conclude the current process to determine the minimum criteria to be used when selecting a Chief Constable, but that the final decision and the timing of its implementation must be taken by the Executive. David Ford said: “I went to the Executive today to set out the […]
Alliance East Belfast MLA, Chris Lyttle, has launched an exhibition in Stormont showcasing artwork from the beneficiaries of the Thalidomide Trust. Thalidomide was a drug that was marketed in the 1950s as a cure for morning sickness before it was linked to birth defects and withdrawn from sale. The Thalidomide Children’s Trust was established in […]
Lisburn Alliance Councillor Stephen Martin has applauded his Council colleagues after his motion opposing the further reduction in opening hours at Lagan Valley A&E received unanimous support. The local Councillor also commended the staff at Lagan Valley Hospital for their dedication and commitment to providing high quality healthcare provision despite the uncertainty of the current […]
Alliance Ards Councillor Kellie Armstrong has said that Ards Council must allow the Executive time to consider the business case to save Exploris. Kellie was speaking after Ards Council agreed to a business plan for Exploris and deferred its closure for another month. Cllr Kellie Armstrong said: “I hope this extra month will give Ards […]
Castlereagh East Alliance representatives are encouraging local residents to get involved with the new Irish Language programme currently being delivered at Dundonald High School. Councillor Tim Morrow and local representative Stephen Donnan – who attended the first class last week – added the programme venue proved the importance of Dundonald High to the community, after […]
Alliance East Antrim MLA, Stewart Dickson, has welcomed the announcement that Caterpillar intends to invest £5.4million in its Northern Ireland truck parts manufacturing operation in Larne. It will help secure around 100 jobs on the site. Stewart Dickson MLA said: “This is fantastic news for Larne and is a vote of confidence in Caterpillar’s highly […]