Alliance Justice spokesperson Stewart Dickson MLA has said he is deeply disturbed by a parade which saw masked republicans take to the streets in Lurgan. The parade, which took place yesterday (Saturday) from the Kilwilkie estate to St Colman’s Cemetery in the town, saw participants dressed in paramilitary uniforms and carrying republican flags. “It is […]
Alliance Regional Development spokesperson Chris Lyttle MLA has called for the removal of a flag erected outside a church in Armagh. East Belfast MLA Mr Lyttle added while it was welcome to hear Danny Kennedy echo his call for the removal of the Irish tricolour on a lamppost outside a Presbyterian church in Keady, the […]
Alliance Leader David Ford has said although the Good Friday Agreement (GFA) will soon reach its 18th anniversary, much more needs to be done to deliver on its promise. Speaking on Good Friday, Mr Ford said although the actual anniversary was still a few weeks away, it was important to recognise other parties needed to […]
Alliance Councillor Nuala McAllister has said the erection of Irish flags at North Belfast’s Felden Estate directly contravenes its nature as a shared space. Speaking after a number of flags appeared at the front of the housing area, the North Belfast Assembly candidate said work was on-going to ensure the area maintained its shared potential. […]
Alliance MLA Stewart Dickson has given a “cautious welcome” to news guidelines on abortion are to be published but added a change in the law may be needed to see reform here. East Antrim MLA Mr Dickson was speaking after the Executive announced an agreement on the move, as well as the working group being […]
Alliance Councillor Paula Bradshaw has said the Health Minister’s move to abolish the Health and Social Care Board is a “power grab” that will not address problems affecting the health service. South Belfast Councillor Ms Bradshaw was speaking after Simon Hamilton said powers would be transferred to the Department of Health, while another group will […]
Alliance Employment and Learning Minister Stephen Farry has introduced new tuition fee loans for taught postgraduate students. The move, which follows a public consultation, will see a non-means tested tuition fee loan of up to £5,500 for postgraduate students from Northern Ireland from the 2017/18 academic year. It will allow them to extend the balance […]
New builds for two local integrated schools have moved a step closer, Alliance representatives have said, as they hailed recognition for integrated education in North Down. With plans for both Priory Integrated College and Bangor Central Primary School earmarked for further support, under a fresh round of funding announced on Tuesday, Stephen Farry MLA and […]
Alliance Employment and Learning Minister Stephen Farry has launched a new strategy to help people with disabilities achieve their full employment and career potential. The ‘Employment Strategy for People with Disabilities’ focuses on helping and supporting people with disabilities overcome a wide range of barriers through their journey towards and into employment. He said the […]
The DUP should reconsider its position on Brexit after a major report showed Northern Ireland was more vulnerable than other parts of the UK to potentially negative impacts of an EU withdrawal, Alliance MLA Stewart Dickson has said. The East Antrim MLA was speaking after the release of the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment […]