Alliance DRD spokesperson Stewart Dickson has said it is disappointing the Narrow Water Bridge Project will now be suspended, having this year been close to becoming a reality. The MLA for East Antrim was speaking as County Louth announced the suspension of the project, on the same day Regional Development Minister Danny Kennedy gave the […]
Alliance Health spokesperson Kieran McCarthy has voiced his concerns over suggestions today that the Southern Health Trust is to hand over its home help services to the private sector. The news was made public this morning by the public service union NIPSA. Kieran McCarthy said: “This news is very concerning. The sector is already under […]
North Down Councillor Andrew Muir has welcomed the provision of new cycle stands in Bangor and Holywood. Roads Service has erected in the new cycle stands in both town centres following lobbying by Councillor Muir and a number of other dedicated individuals. Roads Service has also confirmed they are currently looking for more sites. Councillor […]
Alliance Health spokesperson Kieran McCarthy has called on the Health Minister to stop his campaign against the right of same sex couples to adopt, after it was revealed his department has spent approximately £40k fighting the issue. Mr McCarthy received the confirmation from the Minister after questioning him in a written letter on the cost […]
Alliance Councillor Tom Campbell has said the conviction of former Newtownabbey Councillor Briege Meehan on child cruelty charges raises questions over how much Sinn Fein new about her behaviour. Briege Meehan received a two-year suspended sentence for child cruelty and assault last week after admitting abusing her stepdaughter 34 years ago. Councillor Campbell says questions […]
East Belfast MP Naomi Long has called for a public inquiry into allegations of political interference in the running of the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) following claims of impropriety made in a television documentary last week. The Alliance MP made the call in a letter to Northern Ireland Secretary of State Theresa Villiers as […]
Alliance Leader David Ford has said that the Secretary of State should set up an inquiry into the Spotlight allegations. Alliance Deputy Leader Naomi Long MP has written to the Secretary of State asking her to establish an inquiry under the Public Inquiries Act. David Ford has said that the Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland […]
Alliance East Antrim MLA Stewart Dickson has urged the public to stay safe at the seaside during the good weather. His comments follow several rescues by the RNLI over the weekend. Stewart Dickson MLA said: “Northern Ireland is currently basking in a heat wave, however I would urge the public to stay safe when near […]
Naomi Long MP has said “the time to lift the veil of secrecy on political donations to Northern Ireland political parties is now” after she tabled and co-signed amendments to the Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions Bill), which is due to be debated in the House of Commons on Tuesday. Currently, donations over £7,500 from a […]
Alliance South Belfast MLA Anna Lo has voiced her support for the Belfast Pride parade that will begin at Custom House Square in Belfast at noon on Saturday. Anna Lo MLA said: “I hope that we will see a record turnout of people showing their support for the Belfast Pride parade. I would encourage everybody […]