Alliance MLA Stewart Dickson has welcomed the completion of the Final Stage of the Justice Bill, saying the legislation will make a number of positive reforms to make our justice system fit for the 21st Century. Speaking in the Assembly today (Tuesday), the party’s Justice spokesperson also added his praise to Justice Minister David Ford […]
Those parties who voted against today’s Budget Bill effectively voted for cuts to be taken against public services, Alliance MLA Stephen Farry has said. The Alliance MLA was speaking during the debate in the chamber today (Tuesday), which saw The Budget No 2 Bill pass its final stage, with support from Alliance, the DUP and […]
Alliance is to meet with the PSNI after police reversed their decision regarding the erection of flags in an area of South Belfast being considered a breach of the peace. Botanic Councillor Emmet McDonough-Brown sought the meeting following the discovery that police overturned their 2014 policy to treat the placing of flags on lampposts in […]
Alliance Employment and Learning Minister Stephen Farry has said the launch of a major new strategy for youth training has shown how Alliance is delivering for everybody. Announcing the outcome of a Departmental review in the Assembly today (Tuesday), Dr Farry showcased Generating our Success: The Northern Ireland Strategy for Youth Training, which is intended […]
Anna Lo MLA has said the DUP’s use of a petition of concern to block an attempt to censure one of its MLAs is another abuse of power by the party. The DUP’s Sammy Wilson was found guilty of breaking the Assembly’s code of conduct after calling TUV MLA Jim Allister a “thug”. However, a […]
Alliance Education spokesperson Trevor Lunn has said the number of empty places in local schools demonstrates the need for the development of more integrated educational facilities. He was speaking after a Northern Ireland Audit Office report criticised the Department of Education, particularly its efforts to reduce the amount of empty places, as well as the […]
Alliance Councillor Nuala McAllister has criticised attacks on the PSNI and an Orange Hall in North Belfast on Sunday night. Councillor Nuala McAllister said: “This type of sectarian attack has no place in our society and there can be no justification for this attack, with the aim of those behind it to intimidate one section […]
Alliance MLA Stewart Dickson has pressed for further promotion of all tourist spots making up the Causeway Coast, arguing the Minister must promote the area as more than just one spot. The MLA for East Antrim made the comments during Assembly Question time on Monday, when questioning the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment. Stewart […]
Alliance Councillor Nuala McAllister has condemned an attack on three men in North Belfast. The incident took place on Friday night, June 26, when the three victims were attacked by a group of three men, one armed with an iron bar, in the Whitewell Road area. Alliance Councillor Nuala McAllister said: “This was a disturbing […]
Alliance MLA Trevor Lunn has said the discovery of remains during searches related to the Disappeared will hopefully bring comfort to the families affected. Lagan Valley MLA Mr Lunn was speaking after the detection of two bodies, made while looking for Belfast man Joe Lynskey, who went missing in August 1972. Suggestions are the bodies […]