in Northern Ireland. I want to pay tribute to all those who, during the darkest days of the Troubles, worked hard from the centre ground to bring this society forward towards a peaceful and shared future." References 1946 births Living people People educated at St Malachy's College Alumni of Queen's University Belfast Alumni of Ulster University Leaders of the Alliance Party of Northern Ireland Mayors of places in Northern Ireland Northern Ireland MPAs 1982–1986 Members of the Northern Ireland Forum Alliance Party of Northern Ireland MLAs Northern Ireland MLAs 1998–2003 Northern Ireland MLAs 2003–2007 Northern Ireland MLAs 2007–2011 Alliance Party of Northern Ireland councillors