Tuesday, 9 February 2016
The Assembly met at 10:30 am (Speaker [Mr Mitchel McLaughlin] in the Chair). Members observed two minutes' silence.
As all the business in yesterday's Order Paper was considered, we will move on.
I beg to move That the Environmental Better Regulation Bill [NIA 55/11-16] do now pass. I am delighted that the Environmental Better Regulation Bill has at last progressed to its Final Stage....
The following motion stood in the Order Paper: That this Assembly endorses the principle of the extension to Northern Ireland of the provisions in the Enterprise Bill dealing with the Small...
We will start with listed questions. I have to tell Members that questions 5 and 13 have been withdrawn.
1. Mr Newton asked the Minister for Employment and Learning for his assessment of the success of the employer-led apprenticeship programme compared to the programme-led apprenticeship scheme....
2. Mr Lunn asked the Minister for Employment and Learning for an update on the local implications of the proposed apprenticeship levy. (AQO 9581/11-16)
3. Mrs D Kelly asked the Minister for Employment and Learning when he will report on the completed consultation exercises for the employment strategy for people with disabilities and the Higher...
4. Mr Diver asked the Minister for Employment and Learning to outline the plans his Department has before 30 March 2016 to expedite the revised business case for the expansion of Magee campus of...
6. Mr Milne asked the Minister for Employment and Learning when he will announce the results of his consultation on the frequency of student support payments. (AQO 9585/11-16)
T1. Mr McKinney asked the Minister for Employment and Learning, returning to the issue of university finance, to outline the extent to which Ulster University and Queen’s will face further...
T2. Mr A Maginness asked the Minister for Employment and Learning to comment on what appears to be a frenzy of planning applications for accommodation for university students in north and south...
T3. Mr Lunn asked the Minister for Employment and Learning for his assessment of the implications for Northern Ireland from the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) higher...
T4. Ms Hanna asked the Minister for Employment and Learning to outline the impact that the loss of the Horizon 2020 fund would have on local universities in the event of the UK withdrawal from...
T5. Mr D McIlveen asked the Minister for Employment and Learning for an update on the reskilling initiatives for people who have either lost their jobs or who will lose their jobs as a result of...
1. Mr McCarthy asked the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment how he will ensure a stable regulatory environment for the local development of renewable energy. (AQO 9595/11-16)
2. Mr Frew asked the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment for an update on the delivery of superfast broadband in North Antrim. (AQO 9596/11-16)
4. Mr Hussey asked the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment for his assessment of gross value added growth in the economy as set out in the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency...
5. Mr Milne asked the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment to outline the action he has taken regarding a targeted job investment programme west of the Bann. (AQO 9599/11-16)
T1. Mrs Cochrane asked the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment whether he acknowledges that the levels of economic inactivity represent a structural problem within our economy that must...
T2. Mr Dickson asked the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment to outline the representations he has received from business and industry about the concerns around the negative impact of...
T3. Mr Lyons asked the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment for his assessment of Northern Ireland’s tourism potential and to state the actions his Department has taken to promote...
T4. Mr Patterson asked the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment when the closure of the renewable heat incentive scheme will take effect, considering that legislation passed on 18...
T5. Mr Ross asked the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment, who will be aware that the Employment Bill is working its way through the House today in order to reform employment law in...
T7. Mr Girvan asked the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment, in light of Belfast International Airport’s recent job announcements, what measures he has taken to ensure that this...
Clause 14 (Protected disclosures: reporting requirements) Debate resumed on amendment No 9, which amendment was: In page 10, line 28, after "Assembly" insert "or to...
I beg to move That the Second Stage of the Budget Bill [NIA 77/11-16] be agreed. Accelerated passage of the Bill through the Assembly is needed in order to ensure Royal Assent before the end of...