Alliance Finance spokesperson Judith Cochrane MLA has welcomed the commitment from the Finance Minister Sammy Wilson to tackle the cost of division; he made these comments during a Finance debate in the Assembly on Monday. But she stated that other Departments must do more to tackle this problem and promote a shared future. Judith Cochrane […]
Here are excerpts from a speech in the Assembly today by Alliance Finance Spokesperson Judith Cochrane on the supply resolution at the Assembly today, in which she emphasised the need to tackle the cost of division to deliver greater efficiency. Excerpts of speech from Judith Cochrane MLA (subject to change on delivery): In respect of […]
Alliance Education Spokesperson Trevor Lunn MLA has commented following the publication of the report by CCMS on post-primary reform, saying it is crucial that all sectors work together in relation to reviews of the schools system. Trevor Lunn MLA said: “I welcome the long overdue report on post-primary provision in the Catholic Maintained Sector. Inevitably […]
Alliance Justice Spokesperson Stewart Dickson MLA has said that getting people in prison to take part in education programmes is key to helping prevent reoffending. His comments come as a report was published claiming progress in education and training in prisons has been negligible. Stewart Dickson MLA said: “It is absolutely crucial that an adequate […]
Alliance Antrim Councillor Neil Kelly has condemned the men responsible for threatening an ambulance crew in the Fountain Hill area of Antrim on Saturday. The ambulance crew were forced to return to their vehicle after two men approached them with steel bars during an emergency call out. Cllr Neil Kelly said: “This ambulance crew were […]
Foyle Alliance Party Representative Keith McGrellis has expressed revulsion at the murder of a man from Derry who was shot in Buncrana yesterday evening. He also expressed disgust at a shooting incident in two bookmakers in Londonderry yesterday. Keith McGrellis said: “I am disgusted at the actions of those behind this brutal and callous murder. […]
Alliance Party Oldpark Representative James McClure has welcomed the news that the Department of the Environment has secured £400,000 towards the upkeep of Carlisle Memorial Methodist Church at Carlisle Circus in North Belfast. James McClure said: “It is very good news that the Environment Minister has secured this funding for what is a very important […]
During a week when an AA survey revealed that Northern Ireland has the highest diesel prices in Europe and petrol prices in these islands, East Belfast Alliance Councillor Michael Long has expressed his growing concern at the high levels of petrol prices in East Belfast compared with neighbouring areas such as Newtownards and Bangor. He […]
Alliance Councillor Sara Duncan has welcomed the news that Carlisle Memorial Church in Belfast will receive £400,000 from the Department of the Environment towards to its upkeep. Cllr Sara Duncan said: “I wholeheartedly welcome this funding. This iconic building is the only church left of three which were originally at Carlisle Circus. “It is such […]
Newcastle Alliance Councillor Patrick Clarke has welcomed the agreement by Down District Council to agree to a below inflation rise in rates of 1.99%. Cllr Patrick Clarke said: “At a special Council meeting Down District Councillors united together to agree the rate of 1.99% to meet the cost of services it will provide in the […]