Alliance Health Spokesperson Kieran McCarthy has said Edwin Poots position as Health Minister has been seriously compromised, after a judicial review decision said the lifetime ban on gay men giving blood was ‘irrational’ Referring the final decision to Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt, Justice Treacy said Mr Poots had breached the Minister Code by failing to […]
Alliance East Belfast MLA Judith Cochrane has encouraged women to take part in a Women into Business event ‘Turning Over A New Leaf’. It aims to equip participants with the right skills and knowledge to transform their business idea into a start-up reality. It is for women who are unemployed or working/studying 16 hours per […]
Alliance East Belfast MLA Judith Cochrane has welcomed the £5million grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund programme that will restore the Harland and Wolff headquarters building and drawing offices in the Titanic Quarter. The Grade B+ listed building will be turned into a boutique hotel which will create 109 jobs. Judith Cochrane MLA said: “It […]
Alliance Justice spokesperson Stewart Dickson MLA has condemned those responsible for a mortar bomb that was found near Strand Road Police station in Derry. Around 1,000 people were evacuated from their homes over night. The device was made safe by army technical officers. Stewart Dickson MLA said: “Those responsible for this mortar bomb have no […]
Alliance Justice spokesperson Stewart Dickson MLA has condemned those responsible for the murder of a man in Derry on Thursday morning. The man was shot dead in a flat on Shipquay Street. Stewart Dickson said: “I am deeply saddened that two families this week have lost a loved one through the evil actions of others. […]
Alliance East Belfast MP Naomi Long has welcomed the decision by the Government and the Executive to approve a business case for a £120million research and development project at Bombardier Aerospace in Belfast. It is believed that this project will create over 230 jobs. The announcement was made in a progress report on the Government […]
North Belfast Alliance spokesperson John Blair has expressed his shock at the death of a man in North Belfast, named locally as Kevin Kearney. Councillor John Blair said: “This is appalling news, which will send shock waves through the entire community. “My thoughts are with the victim’s family and friends at this extremely sad time. […]
Alliance OFDMFM spokesperson Chris Lyttle MLA has raised concerns about the delivery of services for victims and survivors during an OFMDFM Committee meeting in which the Victims Commissioner and the Victims and Survivors Service gave evidence. Chris Lyttle MLA said: “OFDMFM, the Victims and Survivors Service, and the Victims Commission are three important bodies for […]
Alliance Finance spokesperson Judith Cochrane MLA has said she hopes that the investment conference which will take place on Thursday and Friday in Titanic Belfast, will give a boost to our economy. Judith Cochrane MLA said: “This investment conference is a great opportunity to showcase Northern Ireland and we have so much to offer these […]
Alliance Employment and Learning spokesperson Chris Lyttle MLA has congratulated Professor Patrick Johnston on his appointment as the new President and Vice-Chancellor of Queen’s University. He will take up the post in 2014. He is currently dean of the school of medicine, dentistry and biomedical sciences at Queen’s. Chris Lyttle MLA said: “I would like […]