Results 1-7 of 7 for speaker:Philip McGuigan

Northern Ireland Assembly: Private Members’ Business: North/South Co-Operation (29 Jan 2007)

Philip McGuigan: I was simply making a point about the politics coming from the other side of the Chamber. On North/South co-operation and other subjects, the inability of unionist politicians —

Northern Ireland Assembly: Private Members’ Business: North/South Co-Operation (29 Jan 2007)

Philip McGuigan: Go raibh maith agat, a Cheann Comhairle.

Northern Ireland Assembly: Private Members’ Business: North/South Co-Operation (29 Jan 2007)

Philip McGuigan: Go raibh maith agat, Francie. My argument relates to the motion, a Cheann Comhairle. Unionists are unable to deal with the politics of the changing situation in Ireland, which will include continuing North/South co-operation. I am not trying to upset Maurice and his colleagues, but I make no apology in the Chamber that my political activities concern bringing about the day when all of us on...

Northern Ireland Assembly: Private Members’ Business: North/South Co-Operation (29 Jan 2007)

Philip McGuigan: In conclusion, Madam Speaker, I fully support all of the sentiments in the motion.

Northern Ireland Assembly: Private Members’ Business: North/South Co-Operation (29 Jan 2007)

Philip McGuigan: Go raibh maith agat, a LeasCheann Comhairle. I wish to speak in favour of the motion. There is no doubt that much good work exists on several issues on an island-wide basis, nor that increased harmonisation and North/South co-operation is the way to ensure increased practical benefits in the future for all who live on this island. Strand two of the Good Friday Agreement details the structures...

Northern Ireland Assembly: Private Members’ Business: Fire And Rescue Service Draft Integrated Risk Management Plan (11 Dec 2006)

Philip McGuigan: I beg to move That this Assembly notes the ‘Draft Integrated Risk Management Plan consultation document 2007/08’ prepared by the Fire and Rescue Service and calls for any conclusions and recommendations to ensure that present standards are maintained and that the safety of our citizens is paramount over any other consideration. A Cheann Comhairle, I have an engagement...

Northern Ireland Assembly: Private Members’ Business: Review of Public Administration (5 Dec 2006)

Philip McGuigan: Go raibh maith agat, a Cheann Comhairle. I declare an interest in that I am a member of Ballymoney Council. I have had the honour of listening to Mr Storey use any given subject for debate to launch a tirade against Sinn Féin and those who vote for and support us. I listened with great interest to all that was said this morning and cannot help but draw the same con-clusions that my party...