Alliance Deputy Leader Naomi Long wants Assembly to commit to strengthening dangerous dogs legislation through her motion which is up for discussion on Tuesday. She stated that despite lobbying over a prolonged period during Direct Rule no action had been taken to close loopholes in the law, and her motion, which is co-proposed by Trevor […]
Before today’s NUS-USI demonstration at Stormont, Alliance Youth Chair Stephen Martin has said that the introduction of variable fees could be devastating for students. Stephen Martin said: “Under devolution, young people have the opportunity to directly lobby our own politicians who now have the ability to prevent yet another potential devastating change in our student […]
South Antrim MLA David Ford has congratulated Antrim Grammar for coming top in Northern Ireland according to Sunday Times yesterday. David Ford MLA said: “This is great news for the school and the area. Antrim Grammar is the youngest grammar school in Northern Ireland having been founded in 1974. It has clearly caught up with […]
Alliance Leader David Ford is today giving blood at a Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion event at Stormont in a bid to promote blood donation and encourage others to get involved. David Ford said “Today’s event highlights how important giving blood is. It is a real life saver and I would strongly encourage anyone that can […]
Alliance Health Spokesperson Kieran McCarthy MLA has said that the war of words between Finance Minister Peter Robinson and Health Minister Michael McGimpsey underlines the turmoil within the Executive and shows how unstable it is. He also expressed massive concerns that the recent budget could be to the real detriment of the health service. Kieran […]
New Chair of Alliance Youth Stephen Martin has defeated the DUP candidate and others, and has been elected to the Queens University Senate. He said his victory underlines the strength of Young Alliance and the whole party and as a force in the future. Stephen was elected to the University’s Senate by the Students Union […]
Castlereagh Alliance Councillor Michael Long has expressed his anger at a 6 month delay in Castlereagh Borough Council providing him with information regarding Councillors’ allowances and expenses for the financial year 2006/07 under a Freedom of Information request. The request was originally sent to the Council on 9th May 2007 and should have been processed […]
Alliance East Belfast MLA Naomi Long has blasted those who robbed several pensioners around East Belfast yesterday evening. The robberies took place at Gilnahirk Road and Orangefield Lane. She appealed to older people to be vigilant and called on anyone with information to talk to police to protect other people from such incidents. Naomi Long […]
Alliance East Belfast MLA Naomi Long has welcomed today’s announcement of £23.5 million pounds of funding for the East Belfast Connswater Community Greenway project. The project which won the funding in the Lottery’s Living Landmarks competition will see new green spaces and much regeneration across East Belfast. Naomi Long MLA said: “Its great news that […]
The Assembly has debated the new build campus for Priory Integrated College in Holywood. This debate occurred through an adjournment motion tabled by North Down Alliance MLA, Stephen Farry. All six North Down MLAs participated, with the Education Minister, Catrionia Ruane responding. The South Eastern Education and Library Board have come to the firm conclusion […]