Alliance representatives condemn those who appear to have broken COVID guidelines at funeral

Alliance representatives have condemned those who appear to have broken COVID guidelines at a republican funeral in Derry-Londonderry. John Blair MLA and Councillor Rachael Ferguson were speaking after the funeral of Eamon McCourt on Monday (January 25). Under current guidelines, only 25 people are allowed at funerals here. However, pictures from social media appear to […]

Reference group’s preferences must inform next steps for victims of mother and baby homes, says Bradshaw

Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has said the work of the reference group on mother and baby homes and Magdalene Laundries in Northern Ireland but now inform the next steps on delivering truth and justice for victims and survivors of the institutions. The report of the group, following the research report commissioned by the […]

Lyttle welcomes commitment by Justice Minister to increase support for prison staff

Alliance MLA Chris Lyttle has welcomed a commitment from the Justice Minister to increase support for serving and former prison staff. Publishing two reports into helping the frontline staff, Minister Naomi Long said she agreed with the dozen recommendations, also providing an action plan with timescales for implementation. Mr Lyttle, who has worked closely with […]

Dickson welcomes long-awaited business support schemes

Alliance Economy Spokesperson, Stewart Dickson MLA, has welcomed the launch of two Department for the Economy Businesses Support Schemes to help local tourism and hospitality firms with some of the pressures of the Covid-19 Pandemic. The Bed and Breakfast, Guest House and Guest Accommodation Scheme, and the Large Tourism and Hospitality Business Support Scheme were […]

Council team secure NIEA investigation into odour problem

Lisburn and Castlereagh Alliance Councillors have secured a commitment from the Northern Ireland Environment Agency that further investigation into an odour problem linked to Mullaghglass Landfill site on the outskirts of Lisburn will now take place. Councillors Sorcha Eastwood, David Honeyford and Stephen Martin held the meeting recently in their latest drive to find a […]

Armstrong and Blair welcome legislation to support victims of domestic abuse

Alliance MLAs have welcomed legislation from the Justice Minister bringing new laws on domestic abuse, saying it is more important than ever due to the pandemic. Speaking during the final stage of the Domestic Abuse and Civil Proceedings Bill, Kellie Armstrong MLA and John Blair MLA praised Justice Minister Naomi Long MLA and others for […]