Tuesday, 1 June 2010
The Assembly met at 10.30 am (Mr Speaker in the Chair). Members observed two minutes’ silence.
I have been notified by the nominating officer of the SDLP, Ms Margaret Ritchie, that Mr Declan O’Loan has been replaced as Chairperson of the Committee on Standards and Privileges and as...
Mr Raymond McCartney has sought leave to make a statement on a matter that fulfils the criteria set out in Standing Order 24. I will call Mr McCartney to speak for up to three minutes on the...
Mr Alban Maginness has sought leave to make a statement on a matter that fulfils the criteria set out in Standing Order 24. I will call Mr Alban Maginness to speak for up to three minutes on the...
I have received notice from the Minister of the Environment that he wishes to make a statement.
I beg to introduce the Energy Bill [NIA 23/09], which is a Bill to make further provision in connection with the regulation of the gas and electricity industries. Bill passed First Stage and...
I beg to move That the Second Stage of the Licensing and Registration of Clubs (Amendment) Bill [NIA 19/09] be agreed. There are a number of matters on the content of the Bill that I want to...
I advise Members that question 7 has been withdrawn.
1. asked the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development to outline the total sum of agricultural fines imposed in the last three years on farmers for breaches related to various EU support...
2. asked the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development when tranche 2 of the farm modernisation scheme will be launched. 60; ...
3. asked the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development for her assessment of the impact on the agricultural industry of the new A5 from Aughnacloy to Londonderry....
4. asked the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development how many vets are currently employed by her Department. (AQO 1317/10)
5. asked the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development for her assessment of the impact of EC Regulation 1342/2008 on fishermen. &#...
6. asked the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development what financial assistance her Department can give to small food processing businesses. (AQO...
8. asked the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development for an update on the application for protected geographical indication for the Comber potato. (AQO 1321/10)
I inform Members that question 7 has been withdrawn.
1. asked the Minister of Culture, Arts and Leisure for his assessment of the job-creating potential of the creative industries. (AQO 1328/10)
2. asked the Minister of Culture, Arts and Leisure how much his Department has spent on restocking the lakes and rivers under its control in each of the last three years....
3. asked the Minister of Culture, Arts and Leisure if all public bodies under the control of his Department have adopted the Information Commissioner’s model publication scheme, including...
4. asked the Minister of Culture, Arts and Leisure what measures Sport NI is taking to encourage young children and teenagers to participate in sport (i) within school; and (ii) outside...
5. asked the Minister of Culture, Arts and Leisure for his assessment of the benefits for the entire Ulster-Scots population, including in the border regions, of funding provided by his...
6. asked the Minister of Culture, Arts and Leisure for his Department’s assessment of the Foras na Gaeilge review of its core-funded...
8. asked the Minister of Culture, Arts and Leisure for an update on the relocation of the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland to the Titanic Quarter. (AQO 1335/10)
1. asked the Minister of Education when phase one of the convergence delivery plan will be completed. &# 160; (AQO 1342/10)
2. asked the Minister of Education to outline the reasons why a number of boards of governors of schools have not been reconstituted. (AQO 1343/10)
3. asked the Minister of Education whether she intends to increase the number of nursery school places in South Belfast for the academic year 2010-11, given the acute shortage of preschool...
8. asked the Minister of Education what action she is taking to assist children who did not gain a preschool place. ...
4. asked the Minister of Education for an update on the proposed amalgamation of Donegall Road Primary School, Blythefield Primary School and Fane Street Primary School....
5. asked the Minister of Education how many teachers will be made redundant at the end of this school year. (AQO...
6. asked the Minister of Education for an update on the inspection reports on Irish-medium schools. (AQO 1347/10)
Debate resumed on motion: That the Second Stage of the Licensing and Registration of Clubs (Amendment) Bill be agreed. — [The Minister for Social Development (Mr Attwood).]
I beg to move That the draft Census Order (Northern Ireland) 2010 be approved. The draft Order forms part of the legislative process required to enable the 2011 census to be conducted in Northern...
The Business Committee has agreed to allow up to one hour and 30 minutes for the debate. The proposer will have 15 minutes in which to propose the motion and 15 minutes in which to make a...
I remind Members that the proposer of the Adjournment topic will have 15 minutes in which to speak. All other Members will have approximately eight minutes.
