North Down Alliance representatives have called upon the Minister for Infrastructure to include North Down Schools within any further scheme of part time 20 mph speed restrictions outside Schools, after not a single location was selected for introduction of the much needed measures in the North Down area. Commenting on the issue, North Down Alliance […]
Alliance Environment spokesperson John Blair MLA has said we should mark Clean Air Day by renewing our commitment to improving air quality and reducing air pollution across Northern Ireland. Clean Air Day sees hundreds of events across the UK to highlight air pollution being the largest environmental health risk facing people, with Belfast seeing toxic air […]
Alliance Finance Spokesperson Andrew Muir MLA has said the Economy Minister must provide a detailed strategy on how businesses will be supported through an expected turbulent winter period. Speaking during an Assembly debate on Tuesday, Mr Muir said the strategy published to date “doesn’t cut the mustard”, adding that businesses were now in need of […]
Alliance Councillor Julian McGrath has said it is deeply worrying, after an investigation was launched into a care home in Glengormley following claims of a breach of coronavirus regulations. The joint investigation into Glenabbey Manor has been started by the PSNI and Northern Health and Social Care Trust, with owners Runwood Homes saying they are […]
Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has said the health and social care system’s surge framework is welcome, but cautioned much work is still to be done. The South Belfast MLA was speaking after Health Minister Robin Swann announced the plan, which he said would combat the ‘daunting challenge’ facing the health service. “I would […]
Alliance Councillor Patricia O’Lynn has said Mid and East Antrim Borough Council “made repeated attempts” to block Councillors asking key questions regarding the Council’s appearance at a fundraising dinner for Ian Paisley MP. Councillor O’Lynn, who was speaking after a special Council meeting brought by Alliance to seek answers for ratepayers due to the recent […]
Alliance Health Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw has welcomed the appointment of Fiona Ryan as the Commissioner for Survivors of Institutional Childhood Abuse. The South Belfast MLA stated: “This appointment marks a watershed in the campaign for justice and recognition of those suffered so appallingly. “My first thoughts today are with the victims of institutional abuse who […]
Alliance Coleraine Councillor Yvonne Boyle has expressed her utter disgust after a woman was left in a critical condition following a shooting in the town in the early hours of Tuesday morning. The 61-year-old woman was injured after shots were fired at her home in the Bushmills Road area. She is in critical condition in […]
Alliance MLA and Party Infrastructure Spokesperson Andrew Muir has raised concerns the numbers trying to book an MOT when the system opens later this month could cause the system to overload and fail alongside concerns that insufficient slots will be available, leaving motorists unable to legally drive their car. Speaking after he addressed the issue […]
The Executive should be given the necessary financial support and flexibilities to enable to adequately respond to any increased public restrictions, Alliance MLAs have said. Andrew Muir MLA and Stewart Dickson MLA were speaking after asking Finance Minister Conor Murphy and Economy Minister Diane Dodds about the matter. While the Executive has not decided on […]