Alliance South Belfast MLA Anna Lo has condemned those responsible for a bomb that caused a small explosion in Belfast city centre on Friday evening. There were no reports of any injuries. Anna Lo MLA said: “There is no place in our society for those responsible for this bomb. “They have no regards for the […]
Alliance Education spokesperson Trevor Lunn MLA has said that the findings of a report by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) have shown why we must find political agreement on post primary transfer. The report found that pupils were being put under pressure by the unregulated tests and that social divisions were being […]
Alliance Social Development spokesperson Stewart Dickson MLA has said that Nelson McCausland has not provided all the answers over why a letter to the Social Development Committee was changed to make it appear he had met the Glass and Glazing Federation instead of Turkington Holdings in relation to his decision to stop a double glazing […]
Alliance Health spokesperson Kieran McCarthy has said the removal of a ban on gay and unmarried couples adopting children in Northern Ireland is long overdue. The MLA for Strangford welcomed the decision after a Health Spokesperson revealed that unmarried couples – including same sex couples – could now apply to adopt. Kieran McCarthy MLA said: […]
Alliance Belfast Council Group Leader Cllr Maire Hendron has condemned those behind an elaborate hoax which was found near Belfast City Hall on Tuesday. Cllr Maire Hendron said: “This hoax has caused widespread disruption to many businesses in Belfast city centre during one of the busiest shopping periods of the year. Our traders rely on […]
Alliance South Belfast MLA Anna Lo will propose a motion on Tuesday calling on the First and deputy First Ministers to publish the long awaited Sexual Orientation Strategy. Motion: Sexual Orientation Strategy ‘That this Assembly notes that a Sexual Orientation Strategy was subject to consultation in 2006; further notes that public commitments to publish a […]
Alliance Health spokesperson Kieran McCarthy has reiterated his support for an all-island approach to children’s cardiac services – as long as some level of service in Belfast is included. The MLA for Strangford was speaking after the Health Minister announced his department will carry out a review into the future of the service in Northern […]
Alliance Chair of the Assembly Group on SMEs, Judith Cochrane MLA has welcomed the decision by the Orange Order to postpone a parade that was due to proceed through Belfast city centre on Saturday, saying this was good news for traders. Judith Cochrane MLA said: “The Orange Order have made the right decision in postponing […]
Alliance East Belfast MP Naomi Long has condemned those behind a suspicious package which was found at the home of a member of the public on Kinross Avenue in Tullycarnet on Monday night, which was later declared a hoax. Naomi Long MP said: “Those responsible for this hoax device have caused fear and disruption for […]
Alliance Finance and Personnel spokesperson Judith Cochrane MLA has welcomed further positive signs of growth in the Northern Ireland economy. The Purchasing Managers’ Index has revealed that business growth is at its fastest rate since 2004. November was also the fifth consecutive month of growth. Judith Cochrane MLA said: “After a series of jobs announcements […]