Alliance Social Development Spokesperson Anna Lo MLA has said that the Executive budget will not provide enough funding to eradicate fuel poverty. She expressed her fears on the day that the budget is being debated in the Assembly. South Belfast Alliance MLA Anna Lo said: “Fuel poverty is an issue that affects the most vulnerable […]
In relation to today’s debate on the Budget, Alliance Health spokesperson Kieran McCarthy MLA has asked, ‘when will cash ever be made available for free personal care for older people and to improve mental health services?’ He said that the Budget is a real let down and is a massive missed opportunity. The Strangford MLA […]
Alliance Leader David Ford has stated that the Executive is yet again in crisis after the Ulster Unionists and SDLP backed another Alliance amendment, this time criticizing the Programme for Government. Last week Alliance was backed by the SDLP and UUP in voting against the Legislative Programme for being too weak and ignoring many important […]
Alliance Education Spokesperson Trevor Lunn said that plans for one college for 4- 14 year olds being created in Lisnaskea, would offer a positive option were the 11+ to be scrapped, if the plan included Catholic schools. The Lagan Valley MLA stated: “The age 4 to 14 college in Lisnaskea itself would seem a very […]
Lord Michael Heseltine has awarded Alliance MLA Anna Lo the prestigious accolade of inviting her to become a member of an exclusive international group, thanks to her ‘outstanding contribution’ to relations between the UK and China. The prestigious event which took place in London’s Chinese Embassy last week means that Anna Lo has become a […]
Alliance Arts and Leisure Spokesperson Kieran McCarthy MLA has hailed news that the Foundation for Sport and the Arts has committed to providing £250,000 of funding towards the new Lyric theatre. The cash will go towards facilities for young people The Strangford MLA said: “I am very pleased about the good news for the Lyric […]
Alliance Chief Whip Kieran McCarthy MLA has launched a stinging attack on Sinn Fein’s John O’Dowd for saying people should be happy with the Executive simply because there is now power-sharing. His comments were made on the BBC Hearts and Minds programme last night during a panel discussion with David Ford on the Executive’s legislative […]
Following the First Minister’s call on Tuesday for Alliance to share their ideas on new legislation with him, Alliance Leader David Ford has written to him to invite him to arrange a meeting. Mr Ford said that given the total lack of innovation and direction in the Executive’s plans, he is looking forward to Mr […]
Castlereagh Alliance Councillor Michael Long has expressed his delight that the DUP on Castlereagh Borough Council have finally supported the annual publication of Councillor’s allowances in future years during a debate in which Councillor Long was criticized for complaining about a 6 month delay in Castlereagh Borough Council providing him with information regarding Councillors’ allowances […]
Alliance Sustainability Spokesperson Cllr Alan Lawther has expressed disappointment at the Executive’s real lack of initiative on green issues since devolution returned in May. He stated that devolution provided Northern Ireland with a golden opportunity to push forward with environmental initiatives but so very little has been done so far. Cllr Alan Lawther said: “What […]