Alliance Justice spokesperson Trevor Lunn MLA has condemned the organisers of a republican parade held in Belfast on Sunday. Trevor Lunn said: “It is time we moved away from the situation where people on both sides of our community think they have the need to put on a paramilitary show of strength. Whether that display […]
The Health Minister must produce a detailed action plan for implementation of proposed reforms to the health service, Alliance MLA Paula Bradshaw has said. Party health spokesperson Ms Bradshaw was speaking during an Assembly debate on the Executive response to the recent Bengoa Report, which made a series of recommendations for health here. An Alliance […]
Alliance policing spokesperson Stephen Farry has condemned a paramilitary display at a funeral in Belfast on Saturday. Stephen Farry said: “There is no place in our society for paramilitary displays, no matter what organisation or cause they claim to support. These displays can cause fear, through actual or perceived intimidation. I will be asking the […]
Alliance East Belfast MLA Chris Lyttle has condemned a group of youths who attacked Councillor John Kyle when he confronted them at the memorial to David Ervine. Mr Kyle has said one of the youths was defecating on the memorial while the others filmed it. Chris Lyttle said: “This incident must be condemned by all. […]
Alliance Brexit spokesperson Stephen Farry has said that given the uncertainty following the election of Donald Trump, there is a greater need for strong relations amongst European nations. Stephen Farry said: “We have just witnessed one of the most divisive US election campaigns, with greater uncertainty than at any time since the end of World […]
Alliance Strangford MLA Kellie Armstrong has launched a Private Member’s Bill to promote and support the development of integrated education. Kellie Armstrong said: “The Department of Education has a statutory duty to encourage and facilitate integrated education, but this current legislative framework is insufficient for delivering the significant increase I and others would like to […]
East Antrim Alliance MLA, Stewart Dickson, met with local training provider PeoplePlus NI to discuss the opportunities available for local communities through the Building Employment through Education Project (BEE), funded by the Social Investment Fund (SIF). Mr Dickson said: “So far the programme has delivered over 700 employability assessment days, 5000 free breakfasts across six […]
Alliance Councillor Andrew Muir has welcomed the announcement of £24,000 funding for 3 greenways projects in the Ards and North Down Council area after previously securing a number of improvements along the North Down Coastal Path and lobbying for further enhancements. Councillor Muir said: “Greenways are a valuable resource for people who want to be […]
Alliance MLA Chris Lyttle has criticised the Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Minister for not bringing a full ban on the use of snares. The East Belfast MLA was speaking ahead of an Environment Committee meeting in which officials from DAERA were due to confirm Minister Michelle McIlveen had no plan to fully ban […]
Alliance North Down MLA Dr Stephen Farry has highlighted the need for improvements to be made to the A2 road, to reduce the number of accidents and ease congestion. Dr Farry, who was speaking during an Assembly debate said: “The status quo for the A2 is simply not sustainable for one of the most used […]