Alliance Health spokesperson Kieran McCarthy MLA has welcomed the Court of Appeal ruling which found that the Coalition Government breached its equality duties over its decision to abolish the Independent Living Fund. This fund helps 19,000 people with severe disabilities in the UK to live independent lives in the community. The Government announced in December […]
Alliance OFMDFM spokesperson and Chair of the Assembly Group on Children and Young People, Chris Lyttle MLA has helped promote the work of the Youth Safety Network at an event in Stormont on Wednesday. The Youth Safety Network aims to promote the safety and well-being of young people, their families and their communities through a […]
Alliance North Down Mayor Councillor Andrew Muir has condemned a ‘sickening’ attack on a Priest in Holywood. The Catholic Priest was left badly shaken after robbers broke into the Catholic Church, before he was forced into the adjoining parochial house and threatened with a hammer. Councillor Andrew Muir said: “I must condemn this sickening attack […]
The Alliance Party are advertising for the post of Campaigns Officer The job will be based in Alliance Party Headquarters and will have a salary of £22-24,000 per annum. The Job Description can be downloaded here The Application Form can be downloaded here Completed forms should be returned to by email to: sharon.lowry@allianceparty.org or in […]
Alliance Justice spokesperson Stewart Dickson MLA has condemned those responsible for the shooting of a man in his 40s on Tuesday evening in County Armagh. Several gunmen burst into the man’s home near Cullyhanna at 7:20pm. The victim was shot in both legs. Stewart Dickson MLA said: “Those responsible for this shooting are callous and […]
Alliance Strangford MLA Kieran McCarthy has welcomed the agreement at the Assembly for a motion to save Exploris. The Alliance motion, which was amended by the UUP, was passed on a vote on Tuesday night. Kieran McCarthy MLA said: “I am pleased that the Assembly voted in favour of this motion to save Exploris. It […]
Alliance South Belfast MLA Anna Lo has said that the Health Minister must do his duty and ensure that Northern Ireland falls into line with the rest of the UK on blood donation by gay men. Her comments were made during an Assembly debate on the High Court ruling which found the Health Minister’s lifetime […]
Alliance OFMDFM spokesperson and Chair of the Assembly Group on Children & Young People, Chris Lyttle MLA has hosted an event in Stormont on behalf of Kindercare Fostering. The event highlighted the importance of fostering and the relaunch of Kindercare Fostering as a not for profit organisation. Chris is pictured with Kelly-Louise McKinney, who spoke […]
Alliance East Belfast MLA Judith Cochrane has urged the public to apply for the free home insulation scheme available through Power NI. The free insulation, worth up to £800, is available to those on lower incomes. It could save each household up to £150 on energy bills every year. For further information and to apply, […]
Alliance OFMDFM spokesperson Chris Lyttle MLA has said the murder and secret burial of ‘the disappeared’ will forever remain one of the darkest episodes of the Troubles. His comments were made following a joint BBC and RTE documentary. Not all of the bodies have been located. The documentary also raised questions of what information Gerry […]