Alliance Leader David Ford has questioned the ability of the Executive to function properly following today’s farcical scenes following the announcement on the 11-plus. Opposition Leader David Ford said: “Every time a big decision is made, there is always the threat of legal action. How can any government operate effectively under these circumstances? “This Executive […]
Alliance Education Spokesperson Trevor Lunn has backed today’s decision by Education Minster Caitríona Ruane to scrap the 11-plus. He did however say that the plans are lacking in substance and that the timeframe may put massive pressure on local schools. The Minister announced in the Assembly today that the transfer test will be done away […]
Alliance Education Spokesperson Trevor Lunn has said that there is total confusion surrounding the future of the 11 plus. He called on the Education Minister Caitríona Ruane to make a decision on the issue to end the damaging vacuum that currently exists in the education system. The Lagan Valley MLA stated: “At the moment all […]
Alliance East Londonderry Representative, Barney Fitzpatrick, has expressed concern about the high level of fatalities on our roads this weekend. Cllr Barney Fitzpatrick said: “Six deaths due to road accidents. Once again, the lives of the families of those killed in such tragic circumstances on our roads, whatever the causation factor, have been ruined. “Last […]
Alliance Leader David Ford has backed the First and Deputy First Leader on their week-long investment mission to the US. Opposition Leader David Ford said: “I hope the Ministers will be successful in their mission to attract high value jobs to Northern Ireland. Despite the difficult start internally, it is clear that the Executive has […]
Coleraine Alliance Councillor Barney Fitzpatrick has condemned those involved in a gun attack on a house in the town on Sunday evening. The incident took place in the Ashdale area of Harpur’s Hill. Cllr Barney Fitzpatrick said: “I strongly condemn this despicable attack. Those involved in this incident showed total disregard for the safety of […]