Alliance Education spokesperson Chris Lyttle MLA has submitted an Assembly recall petition for the Education Minister to give an urgent statement on the safety of and contingency for school restart, transfer tests and examinations in January. The Chair of the Education Committee has submitted a recall petition, which 30 MLAs must sign in order to […]
Alliance MLA Stewart Dickson has said there is still work to do to aid migrants taking on perilous journeys in the hope of a new life. Speaking on International Migrants Day, Mr Dickson said he continued to work hard to address these issues through his role on the Council of Europe. He added: “The scenes […]
Cllr Michael Long has welcomed the news that funding is likely to be approved for a new Phase five alleygates scheme worth £500k, following an Alliance proposal for a new scheme in September. During the rates setting process, during which Alliance formally asked for finding for alleygates to be considered, it has been agreed that […]
Alliance MLA Andrew Muir MLA has said he is frustrated the Infrastructure Department has again refused to reveal details of reservoirs in urgent need of intervention works. In a response to a question asked by Mr Muir, the department said it was concerned over revealing ‘vulnerabilities’ in the reservoirs – despite the failure to properly […]
Mr Lyttle, Chair of the Education Committee, was speaking after the Education Minister announced he would move forward with ensuring products would be made available in all schools further to the submission of a petition with 5,000 signatures aimed at tackling period poverty. He added: “This is good news for all who have campaigned to […]
Alliance MLA Stewart Dickson has welcomed a commitment from Chancellor Rishi Sunak to extend furlough until the end of April. Mr Dickson said the Economy Minister should follow his example and review the current schemes in operation as we head towards a tough third wave in the fight against Covid-19. He added: “Today’s announcement from […]
Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong has said she is disappointed and frustrated the planned roll out of the Jobstart scheme has again been delayed. Due to launch on December 14, the initiative – aimed at helping local employers support young people aged 16-24 – is long overdue in Northern Ireland. The Alliance Party’s Communities Spokesperson, Kellie […]
Alliance Health Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has said that the International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers is a reminder that no one should receive second class treatment when accessing public services. The South Belfast MLA said: “No one should experience physical harm or discrimination in accessing the public services they require, and this […]
Alliance Councillor Rachael Ferguson has said she hoped funding would soon be available to advance the planned Transport Hub project in the North West. The local Councillor was speaking after her colleague Andrew Muir MLA raised the issue with the Infrastructure Minister directly. Rachael said: “I’m delighted to hear plans are still in place for […]
North Down Alliance MLA Andrew Muir has said he is shocked at the lack of parking enforcement in popular tourist spots within his constituency. Mr Muir was speaking after receiving figures from the Department for Infrastructure detailing the low number of parking ticket notices issued in Seapark, Helen’s Bay and near Crawfordsburn Country Park. He […]