Alliance party MLA for East Antrim, Stewart Dickson, is delighted by the Minister for Education’s announcement that three East Antrim schools are to benefit from the Department’s Major Capital Works Projects. Woodburn Primary School in Carrickfergus is to undergo ‘major works’, as will St.Killian’s College, Carnlough, whilst a new build is proposed for the combined […]
Alliance Employment and Learning spokesperson, Chris Lyttle MLA, has welcomed the work by the Employment and Learning Minister, Stephen Farry MLA, on the new strategy on apprenticeships, ‘Securing our Success’, which was announced by the Minister in a statement to the Assembly. Chris Lyttle MLA said: “This strategy will play a key part as the […]
Alliance MP Naomi Long has welcomed reports that a Sudanese citizen has been freed from her death sentence, which was handed down after she married a Christian. The lawyer for Meriam Yahia Ibrahim Ishag reported today (Monday) that the woman had been released from her sentence of 100 lashes for adultery and death by hanging […]
Alliance Employment and Learning spokesperson, Chris Lyttle MLA, has welcomed the launch by the Employment and Learning Minister, Stephen Farry MLA, of a consultation on the use of zero hours contracts in Northern Ireland. The Minister made the announcement in a statement to the Assembly on Monday. Chris Lyttle MLA said: “The issue of zero […]
Alliance Leader, David Ford MLA, has said that if dates for intensive all-party talks are not agreed this week, Alliance will call on the British Government to convene talks involving the five Executive parties and the two Governments. The leaders agreed on 2nd June that two periods of intensive meetings would be held during June. […]
Alliance East Antrim MLA, Stewart Dickson, has condemned a burglary that took place in Carnlough in which a man and a teenager were tied up. Two men broke into the house on Croft Avenue at midday on Wednesday. They ransacked the house, but did not take anything. Stewart Dickson MLA said: “I am appalled that […]
Alliance Councillor Yvonne Boyle has said she is relieved no-one was hurt after a stolen car crashed close to her home. The local Councillor – who is currently Coleraine’s Deputy Mayor – was speaking after the car crashed into five others in the early hours of this morning. The driver was unharmed. Councillor Yvonne Boyle […]
Alliance OFMDFM spokesperson, Chris Lyttle MLA, has welcomed the publication of a consultation on the Racial Equality Strategy by the First and deputy First Ministers. The consultation will run until 10th October 2014. Chris Lyttle MLA said: “I welcome the publication of the long overdue Racial Equality Strategy. It is now important that the First […]
Alliance Justice spokesperson, Stewart Dickson MLA, has condemned an attack on a 16 year old boy who was shot several times by a pellet gun. The teenager was attacked by a group in the Ballygomartin Road area of Belfast on Wednesday. Stewart Dickson MLA said: “I am shocked and outraged that this teenager was shot […]
Alliance Councillor Stuart Anderson has welcomed news Matthew Bateman (18) has been found safe and well. Originally from Bangor, Matthew – son of well-known Northern Ireland author Colin Bateman – was last seen in the Botanic area last Friday, June 13. Bangor Councillor Stuart Anderson said: “This is a welcome relief and will bring great […]