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Alliance calls for progress in making Fleadh more accessible
Alliance Belfast Councillor Michael Long welcomes Belfast City Council's endorsement of an Alliance proposal to have council officers meet the Inclusive Mobility and Transport Advisory Committee before next year's Fleadh. The move follows disability groups' concerns about this year's event.
Disability and equality Local government Issue: Fleadh 2026 accessibility concerns and proposals Original release: Alliance calls for progress in making Fleadh more accessible (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Planning system continues to hold back economic growth, says McReynolds
Alliance Infrastructure spokesperson Peter McReynolds MLA says the planning system is holding back growth, citing provisional statistics for April to June 2026 showing over 30% of live applications open for more than a year. He calls for a comprehensive reform programme, including mandatory…
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Issue: Planning system statistics and business concerns Original release: Planning system continues to hold back economic growth, says McReynolds (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan welcomes landmark A5 decision
SDLP West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan welcomes the Court of Appeal ruling on the A5 road and urges the Department and Executive to start construction immediately. He cites more than fifty road deaths since 2006 as the reason for urgency and pays tribute to campaigners.
Infrastructure and transport Original release: McCrossan welcomes landmark A5 decision (opens in a new tab)
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Access to Public Transport Threatened if Attacks in Derry Don't Stop
People Before Profit councillor Shaun Harkin condemns a weekend attack on a Foyle Metro bus in Derry, which he says endangered children, passengers and the driver. He sends solidarity to those affected, says he has spoken to trade unions and backs the driver and workforce, and warns that attacks…
Infrastructure and transport Original release: Access to Public Transport Threatened if Attacks in Derry Don't Stop (opens in a new tab)
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Carroll: Extern Offices Part of the Solution, Not the Problem
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll, after meeting Extern in Belfast, defends the charity's planned move of its Homeless Support Service office to King Street. He says the work is outreach-based, criticises misinformation about the move, and calls for services to stay in the city centre.
Housing Original release: Carroll: Extern Offices Part of the Solution, Not the Problem (opens in a new tab)
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Binning Derry Air Dome Sports Facility is Premature and Reckless
People Before Profit Cllr Shaun Harkin calls the scrapping of the Ulster University Air Dome sports facility in Derry premature and reckless. He urges Economy Minister intervention and Executive support to deliver Magee expansion projects, and calls for accountability from the university and…
Education Economy and employment Original release: Binning Derry Air Dome Sports Facility is Premature and Reckless (opens in a new tab)
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McMurray shocked at fatal accident in Markethill
Alliance MLA Andrew McMurray expresses shock and sympathy after a fatal crash between a motorcycle and a lorry on Coolmillish Road in Markethill, County Armagh, and urges all road users to take extra precautions.
Infrastructure and transport Original release: McMurray shocked at fatal accident in Markethill (opens in a new tab)
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Statement on Belfast Pogroms
People Before Profit condemns racist pogroms in Belfast and attacks on homes, blaming establishment politicians, far-right agitators and wealthy figures for stoking hatred. It rejects calls for calm and urges people to join anti-racism rallies in Belfast, Derry and Dublin.
Community relations and legacy Housing Original release: Statement on Belfast Pogroms (opens in a new tab)
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Fuel Protests In The North
People Before Profit says today's fuel protests across the North have a right core demand for urgent action on fuel prices, blaming the Executive for years of rising costs and calling for price caps, windfall taxes on energy firms and a £500 energy credit for households.
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Original release: Fuel Protests In The North (opens in a new tab)
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Mulholland welcomes purchase of NI buses by Greater Manchester Mayor
Alliance MLA Sian Mulholland welcomes Greater Manchester's order of 55 more electric buses from Ballymena manufacturer Wrightbus, part of a £66 million investment, and calls it a vote of confidence in North Antrim's manufacturing workforce.
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Original release: Mulholland welcomes purchase of NI buses by Greater Manchester Mayor (opens in a new tab)
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Mathison expresses disappointment to PAC appeal on Tullynagardy Wood Development
Alliance MLA Nick Mathison says he is disappointed that the developer of five proposed houses in Tullynagardy Wood, Newtownards, has appealed to the Planning Appeals Commission after the council's committee unanimously moved to reject the plan. He calls on the council to defend its position firmly…
Environment and climate Local government Original release: Mathison expresses disappointment to PAC appeal on Tullynagardy Wood Development (opens in a new tab)
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We need more EV charging infrastructure in Belfast, says Long, welcoming progress
Alliance Belfast City Council Group Leader Councillor Michael Long welcomes the council's decision to progress 42 electric vehicle charging stations on council land across Belfast, while calling for more EV charging infrastructure in the city.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Original release: We need more EV charging infrastructure in Belfast, says Long, welcoming progress (opens in a new tab)
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Armstrong welcomes progress by Courts to help prevent homelessness
Alliance housing spokesperson Kellie Armstrong MLA welcomes changes in court practice, including at bail hearings, that allow more time for support to be arranged before people leave prison. She credits Justice Minister Naomi Long for expanding prison-based advice on benefits and housing.
Housing Justice and policing Original release: Armstrong welcomes progress by Courts to help prevent homelessness (opens in a new tab)
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We need to get real about the housing crisis, says Armstrong
Alliance housing spokesperson Kellie Armstrong MLA says the housing crisis needs a realistic response, following publication of the Northern Ireland Housing Bulletin on 21 August.
Housing Original release: We need to get real about the housing crisis, says Armstrong (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance representatives welcome decision to protect Tullynagardy Wood
Alliance MLA Nick Mathison and Councillor Vicky Moore welcome Ards and North Down Council's Planning Committee decision to refuse permission for five houses in Tullynagardy Wood, Newtownards, despite officer recommendations to approve. Mathison hopes the site's protection is confirmed at the next…
Environment and climate Local government Original release: Alliance representatives welcome decision to protect Tullynagardy Wood (opens in a new tab)
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McMurray expresses disappointment following announcement on Tollymore National Outdoor Centre
Alliance South Down MLA Andrew McMurray says people across Northern Ireland deserve well-funded outdoor sports facilities that take full advantage of the region's natural environment, responding to the announcement on Tollymore National Outdoor Centre.
Infrastructure and transport Original release: McMurray expresses disappointment following announcement on Tollymore National Outdoor Centre (opens in a new tab)
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Councillor Truesdale welcomes decision by DAERA Minister to reject gondola proposal due to environmental concerns
Alliance Mournes Councillor Jill Truesdale welcomes DAERA's rejection of a proposal to site a gondola in Kilbroney Forest Park, Rostrevor, saying it would threaten wildlife and the surrounding landscape. She says Alliance and local residents have long opposed the project over economic and…
Environment and climate Infrastructure and transport Original release: Councillor Truesdale welcomes decision by DAERA Minister to reject gondola proposal due to environmental concerns (opens in a new tab)
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We cannot risk bonfire damaging substation powering nearby hospitals, says Maghie, following new NIE information
Alliance Belfast councillor Jenna Maghie says new Northern Ireland Electricity information shows a bonfire near a South Belfast substation, close to hospitals, must not be allowed to cause damage. She welcomes the passing of an Alliance motion asking the council to explore hiring firms to remove…
Community relations and legacy Local government Original release: We cannot risk bonfire damaging substation powering nearby hospitals, says Maghie, following new NIE information (opens in a new tab)
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Needless road deaths a tragedy, say Armstrong and Egan, following deadly collisions in Ards and North Down
Alliance MLAs Kellie Armstrong and Connie Egan describe the overnight deaths of two young pedestrians, aged 12 and 16, in Portaferry and Bangor as senseless tragedies. Armstrong says she will keep engaging with police and urges witnesses to come forward.
Infrastructure and transport Justice and policing Original release: Needless road deaths a tragedy, say Armstrong and Egan, following deadly collisions in Ards and North Down (opens in a new tab)
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McReynolds and Donnelly express solidarity with campaigners after A5 ruling
Alliance MLA Peter McReynolds and Omagh Councillor Stephen Donnelly express solidarity with A5 campaigners after a High Court ruling against the road project. McReynolds urges the Department for Infrastructure to study the judgement and set out next steps, citing inadequate information.
Infrastructure and transport Original release: McReynolds and Donnelly express solidarity with campaigners after A5 ruling (opens in a new tab)