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Broadway unrest shows urgency of improved Good Relations plans, says Bradshaw
Alliance Executive Office Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw warns that unrest near Broadway in South Belfast, seen just after the Twelfth, shows more urgency is needed to review earlier community relations schemes and produce a stronger strategy.
Community relations and legacy Original release: Broadway unrest shows urgency of improved Good Relations plans, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance representatives welcome pledge to repeal Legacy Act
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: Alliance representatives welcome pledge to repeal Legacy Act (opens in a new tab)
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Unacceptable 120 pupils with SEN have no confirmed place for new school year, says Nicholl
Alliance spokesperson Kate Nicholl MLA says it is unacceptable that 120 children with SEN statements lack a confirmed September school place, after an EA briefing could not guarantee placements. She calls on the Education Minister to prioritise SEN reform and investment.
Education Disability and equality Original release: Unacceptable 120 pupils with SEN have no confirmed place for new school year, says Nicholl (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance Councillor Roofe calls for the removal of dangerous and offensive items from Tyrone bonfire
Alliance Councillor Eddie Roofe calls for managers of a Moygashel bonfire in County Tyrone to immediately remove a vehicle made to look like a police cruiser and other offensive items. He says the display is intimidating, sectarian and a health and safety risk.
Community relations and legacy Original release: Alliance Councillor Roofe calls for the removal of dangerous and offensive items from Tyrone bonfire (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance welcomes Professor Bengoa return for Autumn Conference on Health Transformation
Alliance health spokesperson Nuala McAllister MLA welcomes the announced return of Professor Rafael Bengoa to Northern Ireland in the autumn for a conference on health reform. She urges faster implementation of the Bengoa Report recommendations and asks for the Health Minister's three-year…
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No place for hatred or intolerance in Antrim, says Blair, after sectarian attack on homes.
Alliance South Antrim MLA John Blair condemns the sectarian attack on two homes in the Reford Grove development in Antrim in the early hours of 30 June, saying hatred and intolerance have no place in the town.
Community relations and legacy Original release: No place for hatred or intolerance in Antrim, says Blair, after sectarian attack on homes. (opens in a new tab)
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People Before Profit Contests Westminster Election
People Before Profit announces three Westminster candidates for the 4 July election: Shaun Harkin in Foyle, Gerry Carroll MLA in West Belfast and Fiona Ferguson in North Belfast. It says Labour would keep most Tory policies and calls for Palestine to be a key election issue.
International affairs Housing Issue: 2024 Westminster election Original release: People Before Profit Contests Westminster Election (opens in a new tab)
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We won't be deterred from positive campaign we're running, says Guy, responding to offensive banners in Ards and Comber.
Alliance's Strangford Westminster candidate Michelle Guy says she will not be deterred from her positive campaign after offensive banners were erected in Newtownards and Comber, which falsely link the party to a proscribed terrorist organisation.
Community relations and legacy Original release: We won't be deterred from positive campaign we're running, says Guy, responding to offensive banners in Ards and Comber. (opens in a new tab)
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Bradshaw submits Private Member's Bill to tackle unwanted flags and banners on public property
Alliance Executive Office spokesperson Paula Bradshaw says she has submitted a Private Member's Bill to put into effect the Commission on Flags, Identity, Culture and Tradition's recommendations, aiming to curb unwanted flags and banners on public property, especially those linked to proscribed para
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: Bradshaw submits Private Member's Bill to tackle unwanted flags and banners on public property (opens in a new tab)
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Important milestone reached on Mother and Baby institutions, Magdalene Laundries and Workhouses, but long road still ahead, says Bradshaw
Alliance spokesperson Paula Bradshaw welcomes the First Minister's Assembly statement on a public inquiry and an initial redress scheme for Mother and Baby institutions, Magdalene Laundries and Workhouses, but says full truth recovery and recognition for survivors remain a long way off.
Community relations and legacy Original release: Important milestone reached on Mother and Baby institutions, Magdalene Laundries and Workhouses, but long road still ahead, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Ms Mulholland welcomes introduction of hybrid working for Council groups
Alliance MLA Sian Mulholland welcomes Assembly approval of remote meetings regulations for councils, saying they give councillors with disabilities, caring duties or rural constituencies more flexible participation. She voices concern that each council will set its own hybrid working rules, which…
Local government Disability and equality Original release: Ms Mulholland welcomes introduction of hybrid working for Council groups (opens in a new tab)
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To actually tackle mental health crisis we must invest in services, says Honeyford
Alliance Economy spokesperson David Honeyford MLA calls for increased investment in mental health services after the Public Accounts Committee report on mental health services, saying only £10m was allocated to the Department of Health's strategy in its first three years, £24m below the estimated…
Health Public finance and taxation Original release: To actually tackle mental health crisis we must invest in services, says Honeyford (opens in a new tab)
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Crucial mother and baby institutions inquiry includes unmarked grave records, says Egan
Alliance Executive Office spokesperson Connie Egan MLA says any upcoming investigation of mother and baby institutions must safeguard the burial records of unmarked graves.
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Justice for victims and families too-long fought for, says Guy, marking Loughinisland anniversary
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: Justice for victims and families too-long fought for, says Guy, marking Loughinisland anniversary (opens in a new tab)
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Executive Office must move much faster on race relations, says Bradshaw, marking Refugee Week.
Alliance Executive Office spokesperson Paula Bradshaw calls for the Executive Office to accelerate the development and rollout of a new Race Relations Strategy that incorporates refugee integration, marking the start of Refugee Week.
Disability and equality Immigration Original release: Executive Office must move much faster on race relations, says Bradshaw, marking Refugee Week. (opens in a new tab)
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Bradshaw calls for public's views on gaps in equality legislation
Alliance Executive Office Spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA calls for public views via a survey for an Assembly Executive Office Committee inquiry comparing Northern Ireland's equality law with neighbouring jurisdictions, citing gaps after Brexit.
Disability and equality Original release: Bradshaw calls for public's views on gaps in equality legislation (opens in a new tab)
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Kurtis Dickson installed as new Mayor of Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council
Alliance Downshire East Councillor Kurtis Dickson was sworn in as Mayor of Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council, becoming the council’s youngest and first openly LGBTQIA+ mayor. He says he will boost youth involvement, promote mental‑well‑being and champion environmental issues.
Local government Disability and equality Original release: Kurtis Dickson installed as new Mayor of Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council (opens in a new tab)
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Lee-Surginor becomes Deputy Chairperson of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, and first civic dignitary from a Chinese ethnic background
Alliance Councillor David Lee-Surginor says he is honoured to be installed as Deputy Chairperson of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, and pledges to prioritise tourism, support flood-affected businesses and voluntary groups facing funding cuts, and promote equality.
Local government Disability and equality Original release: Lee-Surginor becomes Deputy Chairperson of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, and first civic dignitary from a Chinese ethnic background (opens in a new tab)
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Waiting times for children’s mental health services illustrates a further crisis in children’s health, says McAllister
Alliance Health spokesperson Nuala McAllister MLA says rising CAMHS waiting times, with 52% of children waiting over nine weeks for assessment, show a further crisis in children's health. She calls for early intervention, restoration of the axed Healthy Happy Minds pilot and clarity on Mental…
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Bradshaw welcomes commitment to legislation on Mother & Baby Institutions inquiry and redress
Community relations and legacy Original release: Bradshaw welcomes commitment to legislation on Mother & Baby Institutions inquiry and redress (opens in a new tab)