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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Alliance MLA Andrew Muir has said the findings of a new report into how new digital contracts have been handled by the Assembly is “extremely disappointing”. Mr Muir was speaking after the Northern Ireland Assembly Public Accounts Committee revealed contract extensions cost taxpayers more than £120 million. He added: “This is just another example of […]
Belfast High Sheriff, Councillor Michael Long has welcomed news that local residents will be able to play their part in making the One Million Trees campaign for the city a success. The campaign was launched officially in November after a proposal by Councillor Brian Heading and Councillor Long and will see one million trees planted […]
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 […]
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has welcomed the publication of a Department of Health plan to eliminate Hepatitis C. The South Belfast MLA stated: “I welcome that the plan is to eliminate Hepatitis C from Northern Ireland by 2025, five years ahead of the WHO’s proposed date for global elimination. “The virus Hepatitis C […]
Alliance MLA John Blair has questioned the Communities Minister over plans for new homes, urging a commitment that these would be on top of the current target for new builds. The MLA for South Antrim was speaking after the Minister for Finance yesterday revealed his department had allocated £70 million for housing as part of […]
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 […]