David Ford MLA has called on the First and deputy First Minister to publicly announce the Executive response to a major panel report on paramilitarism. The Alliance Leader has written to Arlene Foster and Martin McGuinness to determine when the Executive reaction to the ‘Fresh Start Panel report on the Disbandment of Paramilitary Groups’ will […]
Alliance Councillor David Armitage has spoken of his frustration after Belfast City Council and other agencies reneged on agreed protocol, meaning a planned bonfire close to the Comber Greenway has again been allowed to grow out of control. Last year homes in the Chobham Street had to be boarded up, while the Council has already […]
Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong has called for the establishment of a Multiculturalism Day in Northern Ireland to celebrate the diversity of our society. Strangford MLA Ms Armstrong said this week’s Multiculturalism Day in Canada was a good example of how the event would work, advocating the strength it can bring to a country. “No matter […]
Alliance Leader David Ford has said we must never forget the sacrifice of those who died at the Battle of the Somme, as commemorations take place to mark the 100th anniversary of the event. Mr Ford was speaking after a ceremony he attended in Ballynure, in his South Antrim constituency, to remember the battle, where […]
Alliance Councillor Kate Nicholl has said the First and deputy First Minister must put the interests of Northern Ireland first, in the wake of last week’s vote to leave the EU. Speaking as it was revealed Belfast City Council was set to debate the issue at a special Council meeting on Monday night – a […]
Alliance Executive Office spokesperson Stewart Dickson MLA has hit out at the First Minister after she suggested only nationalists were opposed to the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union. When questioned about those who voted against Brexit last week on BBC’s Good Morning Ulster programme today, Arlene Foster said “We are seeing some party politics […]
Alliance Councillor Andrew Muir has said the DUP has proved how out of touch it is with the people of North Down, after failing to support a motion calling on the Executive to show leadership in the wake of Brexit. The Holywood representative was speaking after all DUP representatives either voted against or abstained on […]
The Alliance Party in South Belfast has said that while there’s been confirmation the Brexit vote hasn’t led to an official increase in hate crimes locally, the situation must be monitored, with South Belfast’s unique diversity continuing to flourish. Paula Bradshaw MLA, Councillor Emmet McDonough Brown and Councillor Kate Nicholl commented after the local PSNI […]
There is no place for so-called punishment attacks in society, Alliance East Antrim MLA Stewart Dickson has said, after a man was shot in both legs in Carrickfergus. The paramilitary-style incident happened around 5.30pm today (Wednesday) in Dunluskin Gardens. The victim has been taken to hospital for treatment for his injuries. “I condemn this act […]
Alliance Education spokesperson Chris Lyttle has said a controversial scheme to replace early retiring teachers is the wrong approach to reform of the teaching system here. Education Minister Peter Weir today announced the start of a scheme for academic year 2016/17 which will see teachers aged over 55 retire early and be replaced by those […]