Alliance Leader David Ford has paid tribute to broadcaster Jim Dougal following his death at the age of 65. David Ford said: “Jim was a very accomplished journalist and had an excellent career working within the European Commission, BBC, UTV and RTE. The sheer breadth of his achievements illustrates his talent and expertise in both […]
Antrim Alliance Councillor Neil Kelly has condemned those behind an attack on a firefighter in Antrim. A firefighter was injured after a fire appliance was attacked by people throwing stones as they responded to a fire at Ardview Community House. Cllr Neil Kelly expressed deep concern that the centre might have been targeted as it […]
Alliance Deputy Leader Naomi Long MP has met with the Northern Ireland Association of Social Workers at Westminster, where she was presented with their draft Social Work Bill, which argues that reforms are needed to ensure that social workers can devote more time to core work of supporting families and individuals, rather than dealing with […]
Alliance Finance Spokesperson Stephen Farry MLA has responded to a paper published by Sinn Féin addressing potential budget cuts, saying he is happy to discuss ideas but adding that they must be realistic about where the greatest savings can be made, in particular on the cost of segregation. Stephen Farry MLA said: “We welcome fact […]
North Down Alliance Councillor Andrew Muir has called for urgent action by NI Water after he has discovered a series of pollution incidents which have taken place in the Kinnegar area since 2008. The pollution has taken place in an area inhabited by lots of wildlife whilst health concerns are now arising as a result […]
Alliance Councillor Alan Lawther has expressed shock at the costly reminder letter policy of NI Water. Cllr Lawther has revealed that NI Water sends our reminder letters to metered customers two weeks after the original bill, which cost over £26,000 for the last financial year and the final reminder letter which is sent a week […]
Alliance Deputy Leader Naomi Long MP has opposed a Private Members Bill at Westminster which was aiming at overturning part of the smoking ban. She has campaigned to have a smoking ban in public buildings for a long time and proposed the ban on smoking in all Council workplaces and enclosed spaces at Belfast City […]
On the day that Lord Saville is addressing the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee at Westminster, Alliance Committee member Naomi Long MP has said a comprehensive process which will help build a more shared and less unstable future is essential to enable us to address the past. Naomi Long MP said: “It is clear, not least […]
Alliance Deputy Leader Naomi Long MP has said it’s vital a deal is struck quickly to deliver a fair solution for PMS savers. She said the deal must form part of the Comprehensive Spending Review next week. Naomi Long MP said: “PMS savers have had many sleepless nights since 2008, worried that they may never […]
Alliance Finance Spokesperson Stephen Farry MLA has says the potential budget cuts facing Northern Ireland make the creation of a Green new Deal all the more vital to help boost the construction sector and the wider economy here. His comments come following the publication of a PricewaterhouseCooper report which said the Comprehensive Spending Review could […]