Alliance East Belfast MLA, Chris Lyttle, has called for better enforcement of animal cruelty laws during a debate in the Assembly. Chris Lyttle MLA said: “The Assembly must have a zero tolerance on animal cruelty. While the Assembly has passed a number of laws on animal welfare, they are of little value without effective enforcement. […]
Alliance Justice spokesperson, Stewart Dickson MLA, has voiced his opposition to an IRA display that took place in Whiterock leisure centre on Saturday. Stewart Dickson MLA: “I am opposed to any event that would seek to glorify terrorism, but I am particularly concerned that this event took place in a Council leisure centre. “It is […]
Alliance Employment and Learning spokesperson, Chris Lyttle MLA, has welcomed the announcement on the review of careers guidance by the Employment and Learning Minister, Stephen Farry MLA. The review is based on recommendations of an inquiry by the Employment and Learning Committee into Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance in Northern Ireland. Chris made a […]
Alliance East Antrim MLA, Stewart Dickson, has led the Assembly debate which condemned the violence which took place in Larne on Sunday night. Stewart Dickson MLA said: “This was clearly an organised and co-ordinated attack, and the Assistant Chief Constable has laid the blame firmly with the South East Antrim UDA. This raises serious questions […]
Alliance East Antrim MLA, Stewart Dickson, has condemned those responsible for violence which occurred in Larne on Sunday night. It is believed that between 50 and 100 people were involved. One Police officer was injured during the trouble. Stewart Dickson MLA said: “I am appalled at this violence this has taken place in Larne. There […]
Alliance East Antrim MLA, Stewart Dickson, has condemned those responsible for a paint bomb attack on a Police vehicle at 2:30am on Saturday. The attack took place in the Glassillan Grove area of Greenisland. Stewart Dickson MLA said: “This attack has served no purpose except to divert vital Police resources away from serving the community. […]
Alliance Lagan Valley MLA, Trevor Lunn, has expressed his condolences to the family of the six year old boy who died in hospital two days after he was struck by a car in Lisburn. Another boy was also injured in the accident on Railway Street but he is in a stable condition. Trevor Lunn MLA […]
Alliance Councillors Michael Long and Vasundhara Kamble have hit out at Unionists in Castlereagh who failed to support their motion calling for the Council’s main committee meetings to be held in public. Debated last night, the motion aimed to increase openness and transparency for local ratepayers by bringing the bulk of Council decisions out from […]
Alliance Health spokesperson, Kieran McCarthy MLA, has expressed his concern after the deaths of 11 patients at the Northern Health Trust are under investigation, five of which were babies. They are among 20 cases where the Trust’s response was said to be below standard. Kieran McCarthy MLA said: “I am deeply concerned that the deaths […]
Alliance Chair of the Assembly Group on SMEs, Judith Cochrane MLA, has highlighted the need to develop our Small and Medium sized Enterprises during a speech to the Castlereagh Business Awards which took place at the La Mon Hotel on Wednesday night. Judith Cochrane MLA said: “The last six years have been immensely challenging for […]