Dickson pays tribute to roles of IMC and IICD

Following the publication of the final reports from the International Monitoring Commission and the Independent International Commission on Decommissioning, Alliance Justice Spokesperson Stewart Dickson MLA has paid tribute to their work. Stewart Dickson MLA said: “In 2002, Alliance suggested using a ceasefire monitor and we played a key role in the creation of the IMC. […]

Ford pays tribute to former Alliance Leader Sir Oliver Napier

Alliance Leader David Ford has paid tribute to Sir Oliver Napier who passed away today. Sir Oliver was a founder of Alliance, Leader of the Party from 1973 to 1984 and an Alliance Minister in the 1974 Stormont powersharing Executive. David Ford said: “This is an extremely sad day for Northern Ireland. On behalf of […]

Alliance seeks meeting with DSD Minister on Red Sky workers

East Belfast Alliance MLA Chris Lyttle has sought an urgent meeting with DSD Minister Nelson McCausland over the suspension of the contract for Red Sky to carry out work on Housing Executive properties. East Belfast Alliance MLA, Chris Lyttle said: “We have written to the Minister for Social Development on a number of occasions and […]

Alliance condemns disorder in East Belfast

East Belfast Alliance MP Naomi Long and MLAs Judith Cochrane and Chris Lyttle have condemned rioting in the Castlereagh Street and Albertbridge Road areas which happened overnight. Six police officers were injured, vehicles were damaged and missles were thrown in the disturbances. Naomi Long MP said: “This is the third night of serious violence in […]

Boyle shocked at bonfire incident which left young boy with severe burns

Local Alliance Coleraine Councillor and social worker Yvonne Boyle has expressed her shock at an incident on Thursday in which a young boy was pushed into a fire near a bonfire in Ballysally. The 7 year old boy suffered severe burns to his back. Cllr Yvonne Boyle: “This was a shocking and deplorable attack on […]

Ford offers condolences following death of David Dunseith

Alliance Leader David Ford MLA has expressed his condolences following the death of Radio Ulster host David Dunseith. David Ford MLA said: “David made Talkback into an institution. He reflected the feelings of the whole community and treated everybody with respect. He played his part in helping make our society open and shared. His professionalism […]