Lunn – Those behind Derry bomb have nothing to offer NI

Alliance Policing Board member Trevor Lunn MLA has condemned those behind a bomb that was discovered in the Currynierin estate in Londonderry. Trevor Lunn MLA said: “Those behind this bomb have nothing to offer our society. They do not care who is injured or killed by their activities. “The vast majority of people are opposed […]

McAllister holds meeting with PSNI following illegal rave in North Belfast

Alliance Councillor Nuala McAllister held an urgent meeting with senior police officers in North Belfast today, following growing concerns social media acted as a catalyst for an illegal rave held in Cavehill Country Park on Saturday. Around 300 youths were discovered drinking in the Country Park late on Saturday night, with the incident the latest […]

Alliance supports fair and efficient prescription charge to improve access to specialist drugs

Alliance East Belfast MLA, Chris Lyttle, has responded to the announcement from the Health Minister that he will reintroduce prescription charges in order to fund greater access to specialist treatments and drugs not currently available in Northern Ireland. Chris Lyttle MLA said: “I welcome the overdue action on this issue from the Health Minister and […]

Armitage calls for calm after church was daubed with sectarian graffiti

Alliance East Belfast Councillor David Armitage has condemned those responsible for sectarian graffiti which was daubed on the front door of St Anthony’s Catholic Church in Willowfield. The graffiti appeared after a memorial on the Newtownards Road to two men who were killed by the IRA was vandalised. Cllr David Armitage said: “There can never […]

Muir delivers greater transparency for planning decisions

North Down Alliance Councillor Andrew Muir has delivered key changes in how planning applications will be dealt with when powers are transferred to the new Council from the Environment Department in April. The local Council put an end to anonymous voting on planning issues, with Councillors unanimously agreeing to record decisions on all planning decisions. […]

Lo – Executive decision on teacher training is not in the interests of the economy

Alliance Employment and Learning spokesperson, Anna Lo MLA, has said that the decision of the Executive to reinstate the premia payments to Stranmillis and St Mary’s has undermined their commitment to the economy. She raised the issue during Topical Questions to the Finance Minister in the Assembly on Monday. Anna Lo MLA said: “By reinstating […]

Armitage condemns attack on East Belfast memorial

Alliance Belfast Councillor David Armitage has condemned an attack on a memorial in East Belfast dedicated to two people killed by the IRA. He said: “This act of unwanted vandalism is extremely disappointing and I condemn those who carried out this thuggish act. “This disrespectful attack will undoubtedly cause hurt to the family and friends […]

Dickson praises PSNI after Carrick arrests

East Antrim Alliance MLA Stewart Dickson has praised police in Carrickfergus after arrests were made following the discovery of suspected firearms in the town. The men – later charged with assault and disorderly behaviour – were arrested following an altercation in Minorca Place. Stewart Dickson MLA said: “The PSNI officers in Carrickfergus acted quickly to […]