Alliance East Antrim MLA Stewart Dickson has condemned those responsible for a security alert in the village of Glynn, near Larne. A suspicious vehicle was left outside a church on the village’s main road. A number of homes have been evacuated. Stewart Dickson MLA said: “Members of the public are fed up with security alerts […]
Alliance Leader David Ford MLA has expressed his sadness at the death of former Irish Taoiseach Garret FitzGerald. David Ford MLA said: “I was extremely saddened to hear of the death of one of the true gentlemen of Irish politics. “He led the process to improve relations between our two countries and I would like […]
East Belfast Alliance MLA Chris Lyttle today spoke at the Workers’ Educational Association event in the Long Gallery at Stormont and emphasised the importance of lifelong learning and access to learning for all. The event celebrated the achievements of people involved in the Learning Age Project. Chris Lyttle MLA said: “I was absolutely delighted to […]
Foyle Alliance Representative Keith McGrellis has condemned a petrol bomb attack on a car belonging to the father of a man serving in the PSNI. The attack happened in the Brandywell area of Londonderry at about 9.30pm last night. Keith McGrellis said: “I am absolutely disgusted at news of this incident. “Northern Ireland has made […]
Alliance Foyle representative Keith McGrellis has expressed his shock at the hijacking and burning of a bus in Derry on Monday night on the Glengalliagh Road in Derry. Three men, one armed with a gun hijacked the bus, ordered people off before setting it on fire. Keith McGrellis said: “This was a shocking incident which […]
East Belfast Alliance MLAs Chris Lyttle and Judith Cochrane have taken part in an event at Stormont today to mark the launch of Community Relations Week and said it is very important that segregation in our society is tackled to deliver a shared future. Chris Lyttle MLA said: “I am very pleased to be able […]
East Antrim Alliance MLA Stewart Dickson has condemned those who sent a bullet in the post to East Antrim Sinn Fein MLA Oliver McMullan. Stewart Dickson MLA said: “I am very concerned at this news. It is appalling that someone would do something like this. “Elected representatives should be able to go about their daily […]
East Belfast Alliance MLA Chris Lyttle has said he is pleased that smaller savers with the Presbyterian Mutual Society are getting all their savings back but said he wants to hear a guarantee that everyone should be able to get their full savings back. Chris Lyttle MLA said: “This is positive news however I would […]
Alliance Deputy Leader Naomi Long MP has said she is confident that having two Alliance Ministers, David Ford and Stephen Farry now in government will help deliver even more change and ensure a constructive approach in the Executive. Naomi Long MP said: “I am very confident that David and Stephen will develop and build on […]
Naomi Long MP, Judith Cochrane MLA and Chris Lyttle MLA today visited Dundonald High School to see their ‘Crime Day’ event run in collaboration with Northern Ireland Prison Service. Speaking after the event Naomi Long said: “This is a great initiative to educate young people about how to make positive choices in life and avoid […]