Alliance Education spokesperson Chris Lyttle MLA has welcomed the publication of a Children and Young People’s strategy but said it is long overdue. The strategy sets out a framework to outline how all Departments, agencies and those proving children’s services can work together to deliver better for children and young people. “The publication of this […]
Alliance Education spokesperson Chris Lyttle MLA has said there is an urgent need for the rationalisation of the education system here. Mr Lyttle was speaking after the release of a report entitled Isolated Together, which states mergers between controlled and maintained primary schools would benefit pupils, as well as saving money. It focuses on 32 […]
Alliance MLA Chris Lyttle has hosted an event recognising the important contribution of the veterinary and agrifood community in Northern Ireland. Mr Lyttle hosted the British Veterinary Association (BVA) NI dinner at Parliament Buildings, where he used the occasion to welcome the BVA manifesto for animals, vets and public health. “It is imperative the evidence-based […]
Alliance MLA Chris Lyttle has said nurses here voting to take strike action should shock the DUP and Sinn Féin into returning to the talks process immediately. Mr Lyttle was speaking after the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) announced nurses had voted overwhelmingly to strike over staffing numbers and pay disputes in a ballot which […]
Alliance MLA for East Belfast Chris Lyttle has welcomed news that Bombardier’s Northern Ireland operations have been sold. Chris Lyttle said: “The announcement that Bombardier’s operations have been sold to the US firm Spirit AeroSystems is good news, as it should provide job security for the 3600 staff currently employed. “Spirit AeroSystems is already a […]
Alliance MLA Chris Lyttle has called for the Department of Education to carry out a review of the Education Authority provision for children with special educational needs. Chris Lyttle said: “As Chair of the All Party Assembly Group on Learning Disability I have been aware of unacceptable difficulties faced by children with special educational needs. […]
Alliance Education spokesperson Chris Lyttle MLA has welcomed a challenge by a UN committee for the UK Government to close the childcare gap in Northern Ireland. The UN’s Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) recently stated childcare costs here ‘remain excessive,’ which ‘constitutes an obstacle for women to enter and progress in […]
A local Alliance Party delegation this week met with the Permanent Secretary of the Department of Education, Derek Baker, and senior officials to discuss preparations for the post-primary transfer in North Down this year and a range of other education issues. The delegation comprised Stephen Farry MLA, Kellie Armstrong MLA, Chris Lyttle MLA, Cllr Karen […]
Alliance Education spokesperson Chris Lyttle MLA has said the financial crisis facing our education system is at breaking point. Mr Lyttle was speaking after hosting the National Association of Head Teachers Northern Ireland’s Education Crisis Session at Parliament Buildings. He said every child was entitled to a high quality education. “One of my last acts […]
Alliance East Belfast MLA Chris Lyttle has encouraged people to participate in a process designed to decide on environmental improvements at Bloomfield Walkway. Work is due to start on the stretch of walkway, which runs from the Beersbridge Road onto the Upper Newtownards Road at Holywood Arches, at the end of March. Plans include new […]