East Belfast Alliance MP Naomi Long spoke in the Westminster Hall debate today on coastguard modernisation proposals and sought reassurances that the Belfast Coastguard Station in Bangor would be maintained on a full-time basis. Naomi Long MP said: “It is vital that the Northern Ireland Coastguard Station is maintained at its current level and in […]
East Belfast Alliance MP Naomi Long has commended the work of the RNID over their 100-year history and wished them well as they change their name to Action on Hearing Loss. Naomi Long today attended an event to mark the celebrations at Westminster. Naomi Long MP said: “I want to pay tribute to the excellent […]
East Belfast Alliance MP Naomi Long has given her support to this year’s Carers Week (13-19 June) to recognise the contribution made by those people in East Belfast and throughout the UK who provide unpaid care for someone who is ill, frail or disabled. Naomi Long MP said: “Thousands of people in East Belfast sacrifice […]
North Down Alliance Councillor Andrew Muir has welcomed the decision by North Down Borough Council to seek funding to upgrade the final sections of the North Down Coastal Path. Last Tuesday Council agreed to seek funding from NI Environment Agency and Sustrans to allow walkers and cyclists to travel from Holywood to Bangor along a […]
The World Society for the Protection of Animals’ (WSPA) dairy campaign Not in my Cuppa has won a prestigious industry award, in the face of stiff competition from fellow shortlisted organisations such as Facebook, Macmillan Cancer Support and Age UK. East Belfast Alliance MP Naomi Long has been a strong supporter of Not in my […]
E ast Belfast Alliance MP Naomi Long has backed Diabetes Week and said it is very important that awareness is raised so that people with the condition get the support they need. The awareness raising and fundraising week runs from 12-18 June. Naomi Long MP said: “It is very important that people are aware of […]
East Belfast Alliance MLA Chris Lyttle has praised the bravery of staff at a care home who helped a man to safety from a fire at Victoria Park Care Home in Connsbrook Avenue at around 9pm on Sunday evening. Chris Lyttle MLA said: “This must have been a very frightening experience for the man and […]
Alliance Leader David Ford has paid tribute to former Irish Finance Minister Brian Lenihan who has passed away at the age of 52, saying he was a very talented and popular person who will be very sadly missed. David Ford said: “This is a tragic loss for both the Lenihan family and for the island […]
On the day that Executive Ministers are meeting Irish Government Ministers in Dublin, Alliance Health Spokesperson Kieran McCarthy MLA has said that North-South sharing of services is an area with massive potential. Kieran McCarthy MLA said: “This is an important meeting. It is crucial that Executive Ministers work closely with the Irish Government to explore […]
Alliance East Belfast MLA Chris Lyttle has welcomed a £1.2 million flood alleviation scheme on Montgomery Street. The scheme will improve the sewer infrastructure in the area to reduce flooding. Chris Lyttle MLA said: “Flooding has been a major concern for many residents in the area. We have seen numerous cases of sewers overflowing after […]