Reacting to the confirmation from the IICD that the INLA have decommissioned, Alliance Justice Spokesperson Stephen Farry said: “This is a welcome but obviously very belated move by the INLA. “Clearly the looming decommissioning deadline has had a sobering effect on residual paramilitary groups holding weapons. Taking weapons out of circulation is in the interests […]
Lagan Valley Alliance MLA Trevor Lunn has welcomed the fact that the Minister Edwin Poots has stated that the Maze Prison is keeping its listed building status. He also called for the urgent redevelopment of the Maze site. Trevor Lunn MLA said: “The reasons for the original listing are as valid today as they were […]
Reacting to news that the INLA has decommissioned its weapons, Alliance Leader David Ford said: “This move is long overdue. The days of hatred and violence have to be over forever. “Northern Ireland has move a great distance forward but we must never be complacent. We must build a genuinely shared society to rid this […]
Lagan Valley Alliance MLA Trevor Lunn has asked the SDLP to choose whether they like or hate Alliance, given the ridiculously mixed messages coming from them in recent weeks. Alasdair McDonnell said he wanted to see Alliance, SDLP and the UUP working together, then Margaret Ritchie said she would leave the Stormont Executive if Alliance […]
Lagan Valley Alliance MLA Trevor Lunn has commented on the post-primary transfer chaos ahead of the release of unregulated transfer test results. Trevor Lunn MLA said: “As the day approaches for the release of the transfer test results we can only hope that when the dust settles and our children hear their fate, most of […]
Alliance Leader David Ford has welcomed the Hillsborough justice deal but said progress is needed on the new community relations strategy and justice policies. David Ford said: “This deal is a very significant breakthrough for the two parties; however, we require real progress on the new community relations strategy and on the policies for the […]
Reacting to news that the DUP Assembly Group has unanimously backed the justice devolution deal, Alliance Leader David Ford said: “I strongly welcome the fact that the justice deal has been unanimously backed by the DUP Assembly team. “This is what the people of Northern Ireland have waited so long to hear and it means […]
Alliance Leader David Ford has welcomed the prospect of justice powers potentially being devolved as early as April if a deal is agreed. David Ford said: “It would be very positive if justice powers could be devolved as early as April, because the sooner powers are transferred, the sooner real stability can be created within […]
Lagan Valley Alliance MLA Trevor Lunn has welcomed the approval of plans for the £25million redevelopment the Dairy Farm Shopping Centre on the Stewartstown Road. Trevor Lunn MLA said: “This is a very significant announcement for the local area. It will, in the short-term, create 200 of construction jobs and in the long-term provide 300 […]
Alliance Leader David Ford has said that those who do not want a justice deal at this time must realise that a deal is essential to cement the peace process. David Ford said: “People have to realise that an agreed deal is absolutely vital to protect peace in Northern Ireland and to ensure the political […]