Lyttle welcomes Haass’ commitment to include segregated education and housing in cross party talks

Alliance East Belfast MLA Chris Lyttle has welcomed recognition by Richard Haass that segregation in education and housing must also be discussed in the upcoming cross party talks. Chris Lyttle MLA said: “I am pleased that Dr Haass has acknowledged the importance of also addressing segregation in education and housing in the upcoming cross party […]

Lyttle – Haass talks can be successful if there is commitment from all sides

Alliance East Belfast MLA Chris Lyttle has said the cross party talks to be led by Dr Richard Haass on flags, parades and the past, can be successful if there is genuine commitment from all sides. Chris Lyttle MLA said: “These cross party talks provides a unique opportunity for us to find a resolution to […]

Dickson – Omagh families deserve the truth

Alliance Justice spokesperson Stewart Dickson MLA has said that the Omagh families deserve the truth. His comments were made after the Secretary of State announced that there would not be a public inquiry into the Omagh bomb which killed 29 people, including a woman pregnant with twins, on 15th August 1998. Stewart Dickson MLA said: […]

Cochrane highlights importance for business women to build up their networks

Alliance Finance spokesperson Judith Cochrane MLA has highlighted the importance for business women to build up their networks. She was speaking after she attended ‘Networking for Growth’, an event run by Women In Business at Hillsborough Castle. Cathriona Hallahan, the Managing Director for Microsoft Ireland, was the guest speaker. Judith Cochrane MLA said: “A key […]

Lyttle: DUP and Sinn Fein must prove commitment to rule of law

Alliance MLA Chris Lyttle has challenged the commitment of the DUP and Sinn Fein when it comes to finding lasting solutions to end violence on the streets. The MLA for east Belfast was speaking during an Assembly debate aimed at finding long-term solutions to on-going tensions on the streets, and said the tit-for-tat whataboutery among […]

Dickson welcomes Justice Minister’s review of compensation policy

Alliance Justice spokesperson Stewart Dickson MLA has welcomed the review of the criminal injuries compensation policy initiated by the Justice Minister David Ford. His comments were made during a debate in the Assembly on a motion calling on the Minister to review the current policy in light of the recent awarding of compensation to the […]

Lyttle welcomes start of topical questions at Stormont

Alliance OFMDFM spokesperson Chris Lyttle MLA has said that the First and deputy First Minister, Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness, must demonstrate some leadership on their first public event since their argument over the redevelopment of the Maze site. They will carry out a series of engagements in New York with potential investors as well […]

Lyttle –Robinson and McGuinness must begin to show the leadership that was lacking during summer

Alliance OFMDFM spokesperson Chris Lyttle MLA has said that the First and deputy First Minister, Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness, must demonstrate some leadership on their first public event since their argument over the redevelopment of the Maze site. They will carry out a series of engagements in New York with potential investors as well […]