No excuse for paramilitary show of strength – Lunn

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 […]

Health Minister must produce detailed action plan on reform, says Bradshaw

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 […]

Farry condemns paramilitary display at funeral

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 […]

Lyttle condemns incident at memorial to David Ervine

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. […]

Trump victory shows greater need for strong European relations – Farry

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 […]

Armstrong launches Private Member’s Bill to support integrated education

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 […]

Dickson encourages constituents to take advantage of PeoplePlus NI training

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 […]

Muir welcomes funding for Greenways

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 […]