Alliance Leader David Ford has said he is pleased that Prime Minister David Cameron, in his speech to the Assembly today, emphasised the need for a shared future and an end to segregation. David Ford said: “I am very glad the Prime Minister focused on issues like a shared future and tackling division. The Alliance […]

Alliance Education Spokesperson Trevor Lunn MLA has expressed concern at news that errors were found in two CCEA exam papers over the last two weeks. Trevor Lunn MLA said: “This is worrying revelation. Given the time they have to prepare these papers and the assumption that they are carefully checked, one would wonder how this […]

Following the OFMDFM Committee visit to the Maze site, East Belfast Alliance MLA Chris Lyttle has called on the Culture, Arts and Leisure Minister to consider the site for the creation of a new multi-sports shared stadium. Chris Lyttle MLA said: “The Maze site has so much potential and it would be very sad if […]

East Antrim Alliance MLA Stewart Dickson has welcomed news from Translink that two new early Goldline services from Larne to Belfast between Monday and Friday are being introduced. Stewart Dickson MLA said: “This is a real boost for people that use this route in the morning and I am very pleased that Translink are providing […]

Speaking after a Westminster Hall debate this morning, East Belfast Alliance MP, Naomi Long, renewed her call for a ban on the use of wild animals in circuses. Naomi Long, who previously supported a ban on circuses incorporating wild animal acts using property owned by Belfast City Council, said: “I firmly believe that a ban […]

Alliance Culture, Arts and Leisure Spokesperson Anna Lo MLA has expressed disappointment that so far none of the nations competing in the London 2012 Olympics have said they are coming to Northern Ireland for their training camp. Anna Lo MLA said: “This is extremely disappointing news. Northern Ireland has so much to offer in terms […]

East Antrim Alliance MLA Stewart Dickson has pressed Minister Danny Kennedy about whether he intends to reverse the decision not to progress with the A2 upgrade. The road runs between Carrickfergus and Belfast and Mr Dickson asked him about the issue in an Assembly Question. Stewart Dickson MLA said: “The upgrade is vital not only […]

East Antrim Alliance MLA Stewart Dickson has asked Regional Development Minister Danny Kennedy about the possibility of providing salt boxes for Loughview Village in Carrickfergus. He asked the Minister in an Assembly Question. Stewart Dickson MLA said: “I asked the Minister about the possibility of the provision of salt boxes for Loughview Village. I believe […]

East Belfast Alliance MLA Judith Cochrane has, in her maiden speech to the Assembly, pressed the Minister for Education about the need for more pre-school provision in Northern Ireland. Judith Cochrane MLA said: “The lack of adequate pre-school provision has been a real issue across Northern Ireland and particularly in East Belfast. “Children who have […]

Alliance MLA Trevor Lunn has expressed annoyance that two petitions of concern, one against the motion and another against the amendment to the motion on the A5 road, which were debated at the Assembly today. He branded the petitions of concern political injunctions which prevent a clear message from coming from the Assembly on this […]