Cochrane underlines need for more pre-school provision

East Belfast Alliance MLA Judith Cochrane has, in her maiden speech to the Assembly, pressed the Minister for Education about the need for more pre-school provision in Northern Ireland. Judith Cochrane MLA said: “The lack of adequate pre-school provision has been a real issue across Northern Ireland and particularly in East Belfast. “Children who have […]

Frustration at ‘political injunctions’ blocking A5 debate

Alliance MLA Trevor Lunn has expressed annoyance that two petitions of concern, one against the motion and another against the amendment to the motion on the A5 road, which were debated at the Assembly today. He branded the petitions of concern political injunctions which prevent a clear message from coming from the Assembly on this […]

Assembly’s tribal designation system should be removed

In his speech on a UUP motion on the reform of government structures, East Antrim Alliance MLA Stewart Dickson has said it is vital that the Assembly’s tribal designation system is removed. He said that to build a shared society it is essential that institutionalised division is removed at the Assembly. Stewart Dickson MLA said: […]

Dickson concerned about impact of air passenger duty on Northern Ireland

Alliance MLA Stewart Dickson has said action from the Westminster government on air passenger duty is vital to ensure Northern Ireland can continue to complete in relation to air travel. Stewart Dickson MLA said: “It is vital that the Westminster government acts to ensure there is a level playing field for Northern Ireland in terms […]