Alliance Strangford candidate and integrated education advocate Kellie Armstrong has welcomed the Department of Education approval to increase student admission and enrolment numbers at Strangford Integrated College. Welcoming the Minister’s comments that the proposal was in line with his duty to encourage and facilitate the development of Integrated Education. Councillor Kellie Armstrong said: “I am […]

Alliance East Antrim representative Danny Donnelly has said there is an overwhelming desire from the public to see more integrated education, after a major report said such a system had the backing of the majority of people here. The poll by the Integrated Education Fund showed strong views that the current segregated system is divisive […]

Alliance Councillor Nuala McAllister has said she’s ‘surprised’ at the actions of UUP Councillors, who have again tried to overturn plans to audio record all Belfast planning meetings. Speaking after the latest Strategic, Policy and Resources meeting, the North Belfast representative questioned why the UUP was so intent on over-turning the Council decision. Councillor Nuala […]

Alliance Councillor Paula Bradshaw has said she’s ‘delighted’ the Alliance Party has secured another victory for openness and transparency, with all declarations of interest now due to be published online. With the decision confirmed at the latest Belfast City Council Strategic, Policy and Resources Committee meeting, the South Belfast representative said only Alliance was leading […]

Alliance Leader David Ford has said the world must stand with Brussels following terrorist attacks in the city today. Speaking in the wake of the bomb blasts, which struck an airport and metro station, Mr Ford said the emerging reports of many dead were shocking, with those behind them being condemned in the strongest possible […]

Alliance Justice spokesperson Stewart Dickson has said those behind the shooting of a man outside a primary school need taken off the streets immediately. Mr Dickson was speaking after the incident at St Brendan’s Primary School in Craigavon just after 3pm. It’s believed shots were fired from a car and the man sustained a number […]

A number of Council buildings across Northern Ireland will light up to mark World Down’s Syndrome Day tonight, thanks to the proactive measures of the Alliance Party. Belfast City Council, Ards and North Down and Lisburn and Castlereagh will all light up blue and yellow, marking the 11th anniversary of World Down Syndrome Day, a […]

Alliance MLA Stewart Dickson has condemned the flying of IRA flags in Belfast. The flags, which are of D Company of the Belfast IRA’s 2nd Battalion, were erected in the Millfield area of Belfast over the weekend. Mr Dickson said the flags should be removed immediately. “Paramilitary flags are a scourge in Northern Ireland and […]

Alliance Councillor Emmet McDonough Brown has said the death of another homeless person in Belfast City Centre highlights the lack of a joined-up approach in dealing with the issue. The fifth person to die on the streets in recent weeks, the South Belfast representative said that while services on the ground were working effectively, they […]

Alliance Councillor Nuala McAllister has condemned those behind a pipe bomb which exploded outside a house in North Belfast. A number of homes were evacuated after the device was thrown at a property in the New Lodge area. Councillor Nuala McAllister said: “Those behind this terrifying attack don’t speak for the whole community. I’ve spoken […]