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Lyttle concerned at lack of detail in Social Investment Fund plans
Article: May 18, 2012
Alliance OFMDFM spokesperson Chris Lyttle MLA has expressed his concern at the lack of details in the Social Investment Fund plans that have been unveiled. There will be nine areas, four in Belfast then one in Derry, Western, Southern, South East and Northern.
Chris Lyttle MLA said: "I welcome any proposals that will help us tackle deprivation, unemployment and social issues, however, it is clear that OFMDFM have been anything but clear and transparent about their plans. From the information just released, there is very little detail as to how the groups for the nine areas will be run.
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Lyttle receives petition from Victims and Survivors at Stormont
Article: May 17, 2012
Alliance OFMDFM spokesperson Chris Lyttle MLA has received a petition from Victims and Survivors at Stormont today over a shortfall in support for them. The petition was organised by the WAVE Trauma centre.
Chris Lyttle MLA said: "It was a challenging and humbling experience to receive the petitions and to listen to the stories they have to tell. We must never forget those who were injured or bereaved during the Troubles.
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Lo calls for publication of Sexual Orientation Strategy
Article: May 17, 2012
Alliance MLA Anna Lo has called on the Office of the First Minister and deputy First Minister to publish the long promised sexual orientation Strategy. Her comments come on the International Day Against Homophobia on Thursday 17th May. It is also the 30th anniversary of the decriminalisation of homosexuality in Northern Ireland.
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Lo and Curran delighted with Northern Visions/NvTv Interim Funding
Article: May 16, 2012
Alliance South Belfast MLA Anna Lo and Laganbank Cllr Cathy Curran have welcomed the news that NvTv had secured interim funding after talks facilitated by Belfast City Council with DCAL and the Arts Council.
Anna Lo said: "I raised this issue with the Culture Minister in April and I am delighted that NvTv has secured interim funding. NvTv makes an invaluable contribution to the arts community and creative industry of Belfast and Northern Ireland, providing jobs, developing specialised skills and bolstering the local community. I had grave concerns that the loss of NvTv would create a significant cultural deficit at a time when we need to prioritise growing our cultural product."
Cllr Cathy Curran said: "I am relieved that NvTv have secured interim funding and sincerely hope that a solution for their funding can be secured in the long term. At a time when we are celebrating the success of events like Titanic Belfast and MTV Europe Music Awards, it is vital that we continue to support our local arts community and the development of a vibrant arts and creative sector. Both Anna and I will be monitoring this funding situation with great interest and wish NvTv all the best for the future." -
Lo launches first Intercultural Arts Strategy
Article: May 16, 2012
Alliance MLA Anna Lo has launched the first ever Intercultural Arts Strategy that was put together by the Arts Council. She launched the report this morning in the Crescent Arts Centre in South Belfast. The Arts Council strategy recognises the changing face of society in Northern Ireland and its increasing cultural diversity. It flags up the need to promote cultural pluralism, develop good relations and tackle racism within and between communities and their cultures. The Arts Council also announced today that it plans to introduce a new funding programme this Autumn which will concentrate on strengthening the minority ethnic arts infrastructure across Northern Ireland.
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McCarthy says report on experiences of mental health patients raises concerns for Health Service
Article: May 16, 2012
Alliance Health spokesperson Kieran McCarthy MLA has said that the report by the Belfast Mental Health Rights Group into the experiences of the Health Service by those in a mental health crisis has raised issues for the Health Department to address. The report highlights problems such as long waiting times and those in a mental health crisis not being given details of their follow appointments when they are discharged.
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Lo Launches Assembly Group on Human Trafficking
Article: May 15, 2012
Alliance MLA Anna Lo has launched the Assembly All Party on Human Trafficking at Stormont this afternoon.
Anna Lo MLA, who is Chair of the All Party Group on Human Trafficking said: "I am absolutely delighted by the huge support from all the political parties in Stormont and the voluntary and community sector for the establishment of the group, in fact, I know that today this launch was heavily oversubscribed and there was a waiting-list for those wanting to attend.
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Cochrane to launch "Go Berserk" computing science book at Stormont
Article: May 15, 2012
Alliance MLA Judith Cochrane is launching an educational book entitled "Go Berserk: Making websites with HTML and CSS" that has been written by East Belfast teacher Ian Simons with Gareth McAleese. The book aims to teach children as young as 8 years old how to use computer code to write computer programmes. The event will be taking place at 15:30 on Wednesday 16th May in the Long Gallery in Stormont.
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McCarthy disappointed that Health shared services is going ahead
Article: May 14, 2012
Alliance Health spokesperson Kieran McCarthy MLA has expressed his disappointment that the Health Minister's proposals for shared services will be going ahead.
Kieran McCarthy MLA said: "I am deeply disappointed that Minister intends to press ahead with this project which will lead to the loss of 100 jobs in Newtownards and Downpatrick.
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Lo and Muir welcome Retail Planning Policy announcement
Article: May 14, 2012
Alliance Party Environment Spokesperson Anna Lo MLA and North Down Alliance Councillor Andrew Muir have welcomed the announcement from the Environment Minister Alex Attwood that he intends to introduce a new Retail and Town Centre Planning Policy. The Alliance representatives have however urged immediate action to ensure edge and out of town retail developments aren't allowed to gradually transform to become much larger developments than originally intended.
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Posted by Naomi Long MP
Olympic torch will be @ Prince of Wales Avenue gates at 8.44am on 3 June & arrive at Parliament Buildings 10mins later. Relay free to public
May 21, 2012 2:52 PM
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gerard taylor thanks for taking part
May 17, 2012 7:45 PM
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Lo calls for publication of Sexual Orientation Strategy bit.ly/L2A5NM
May 17, 2012 12:33 PM
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David Ford - a shared future doc would set out how we increase shared and integrated education
May 16, 2012 10:53 PM