The Northern Ireland Executive did not cause the current global economic downturn. Even the Alliance Party would concede that. Indeed, many of the solutions lie beyond their reach and scope. However, there are two things that our Executive should be doing. First, they must do everything in their power to mitigate the effects of recession […]
The Alliance Party conference will be at the Dunadry Hotel, Templepatrick this Saturday 21st March, starting at 10:00am. Members and non-members alike are encouraged to come. For further information contact Alliance headquarters on 028 9032 4274
Ahead of the Alliance Party Annual Conference tomorrow, Leader David Ford has said that the unity of purpose in recent weeks following the atrocities in Antrim and Craigavon must be carried through to help deliver an end to segregation in Northern Ireland. The Conference is taking place at the Dunadry Hotel in Templepatrick, and as […]
Alliance Education spokesperson Trevor Lunn MLA has welcomed the proposal from the three main Protestant churches which is broadly the same as the Alliance Party’s plan to avert a crisis on post-primary transfer. The churches announced that they support the use of a temporary transfer test until agreement can be reached on post-primary transfer. Trevor […]
South Belfast Alliance MLA Anna Lo has called on universities to expel any student found guilty of serious offences following trouble on St Patrick’s Day in the Holyland area. Her comments come following news that five students have been charged after the disturbances. Anna Lo MLA said: “Its now time for the universities to show […]
South Belfast Alliance MLA Anna Lo has expressed shock at news that a man was beaten with a bat and shots were fired at his car in the Ormeau Road area of the city. The man was assaulted following a row in a pub and shots were fired at around 11pm last night. Anna Lo […]
Alliance South Belfast MLA Anna Lo has called on students to act responsibly and consider the impact of their actions on residents following today’s events in the Holylands area. Up to 12 people were arrested on Carmel Road in the Holylands area after parties started to spill onto the street. Anna Lo MLA said: “Everybody […]
East Antrim Alliance MLA Seán Neeson has spoken in the Assembly today to outline a number of key reforms needed to help people address the issue of debt. Seán Neeson MLA said: “The most fundamental challenge here is for working families, most likely not entitled to any benefits, who face genuine challenges paying bills for […]
North Down Alliance MLA, Stephen Farry, has welcome the announcement by the Department of Social Development regarding the payment of winter fuel payments, but expressed frustration at delays that are leading to these payments being made in April. Stephen Farry stated: “At long last, there is light at the end of the tunnel on the […]
Alliance Education Spokesperson Trevor Lunn MLA has consulted principals, boards of governors and other stakeholders to try and build consensus to avert a crisis on post-primary transfer. He has talked to a wide range of individuals about the Alliance proposal to continue selection for two years to prevent chaos caused by having an unregulated system. […]