Welcome to the web site of David Ford

Working for Antrim and Newtownabbey since 1998

As well as my role representing South Antrim, I was elected Minister of Justice by the Northern Ireland Assembly on 12 April 2010.

Since 1998 I have been Alliance's member of the Northern Ireland Assembly for South Antrim, representing the diverse communities of Antrim, Ballyclare, Ballyeaston, Ballynure, Ballyrobert, Carnmoney, Crumlin, Doagh, Glengormley, Mallusk, Muckamore, Parkgate, Randalstown, Templepatrick and Toome. From the next election to the Assembly in 2011, most of central Glengormley will transfer to North Belfast and Glenavy will transfer to South Antrim from Lagan Valley. I was also a member of Antrim Borough Council, where I served from 1993 to 2001 and was elected again in 2005, serving until I was elected Minister of Justice in 2010.

Further information can be found at the main Alliance website -

[Alliance Website]

You can read details of my election as Justice Minister at

[Assembly Hansard]

On 7 June 2010, I set out my key priorities as Minister of Justice in a speech at Castle Buildings, the Department's Headquarters and where the Agreement was reached on Good Friday, 1998. The text is at

[DOJ website]

Justice Minister visits Farset International Tue 17th Aug 2010 The Minister heard the views and experiences of staff from the Farset Respect Project who are involved in community engagement in one of the most difficult interface areas.
[Read "Justice Minister visits Farset International" in full (213 words)]

Ford condemns Antrim pipe bombs Fri 13th Aug 2010 Alliance Leader David Ford MLA has condemned the spate of pipe bombs attacks in Antrim.
[Read "Ford condemns Antrim pipe bombs" in full (155 words)]

Justice Minister appeals for calm in the run up to the Apprentice Boys parades Fri 13th Aug 2010 Justice Minister David Ford has appealed for calm this weekend when Apprentice Boys parades will be taking place across Northern Ireland.
[Read "Justice Minister appeals for calm in the run up to the Apprentice Boys parades" in full (234 words)]

Ford welcomes breakthrough on prison protest Thu 12th Aug 2010 Justice Minister David Ford has welcomed the ending of a protest by separated Republican prisoners at Maghaberry Prison.
[Read "Ford welcomes breakthrough on prison protest" in full (161 words)]

Ford condemns bomb blast in Derry Tue 3rd Aug 2010 Justice Minister David Ford has condemned last night's car bomb attack on Strand Road Police Station.
[Read "Ford condemns bomb blast in Derry" in full (149 words)]

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