Monday, 5 December 2016
The Assembly met at 12 noon (Speaker [Mr Newton] in the Chair). Members observed two minutes' silence.
Members, I wish to inform the House that I have received the resignation of Ms Linda Dillon as Chairperson of the Committee for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs. I have also received...
As with similar motions, this will be treated as a business motion, and there will be no debate. Resolved: That Mr Steven Agnew be appointed as a member of the Business Committee. — [Mr Swann.]
I beg to move That the draft Water Meters Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 be approved. The regulations that I am bringing forward today remove the requirement on NI Water to install water...
I beg to move That the Pensions (2015 Act) (Consequential Amendments) Order (Northern Ireland) 2016 be approved. I should start by making it clear that the amendments are, essentially, technical...
The Business Committee has agreed to allow up to one hour and 30 minutes for the debate. As two amendments have been selected and are published on the Marshalled List, an additional 15 minutes...
We will start with listed questions. I call Ms Sinead Bradley. Ms Bradley is not in the Chamber.
2. Mr Boylan asked the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to outline any plans her Department has regarding the implementation of a zero-waste strategy. (AQO 817/16-21)
4. Mrs Cameron asked the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for her assessment of the Partnership for Action Against Wildlife Crime's 'Bird of Prey Persecution and Poisoning...
5. Mr Dunne asked the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for her assessment of the time taken by the Northern Ireland Environment Agency in responding to councils’...
6. Mr Stalford asked the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to outline her plans to address air pollution in South Belfast. (AQO 821/16-21)
7. Lord Morrow asked the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to outline the current ownership of both Lough Foyle and Carlingford lough. (AQO 822/16-21)
8. Mr Lyttle asked the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs whether she will introduce a climate change Bill. (AQO 823/16-21)
T1. Mr Aiken asked the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs what discussions she has had with Arc21 about residual waste treatment. (AQT 596/16-21)
T2. Mr Beggs asked the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, in the light of her earlier comments about greenhouse gas emissions, what assessment has been made by her Department...
T3. Mr Butler asked the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for an update on the rural mobile health check clinics. (AQT 598/16-21)
T4. Mrs Overend asked the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, given that we all know that the First Minister is in China this week, to confirm that Chinese veterinary...
T5. Mrs Barton asked the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs whether taxpayers’ money has been spent wisely through her Department paying £600,000 for half an acre...
T6. Ms Bailey asked the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to state her plans to raise public awareness on the serious and immediate danger to life from the alarming issue of...
T7. Mr Dunne asked the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for some information in relation to the basic payment scheme, better known as the single farm payment scheme, and,...
T8. Mr Frew asked the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for an update on the progress being made with CAP payments. (AQT 603/16-21)
1. Ms Boyle asked the Minister for Communities for his assessment of the tripartite arrangement for the funding of Women's Aid. (AQO 831/16-21)
2. Mr Boylan asked the Minister for Communities for an update on the gender equality strategy. (AQO 832/16-21)
4. Mr Humphrey asked the Minister for Communities for an update on the response to his recent announcement of the community halls programme. (AQO 834/16-21)
5. Mr McKee asked the Minister for Communities when he plans to bring the draft social strategy to the Executive. (AQO 835/16-21)
6. Mr McMullan asked the Minister for Communities for his assessment of the Supporting People programme. (AQO 836/16-21)
T1. Mr McCrossan asked the Minister for Communities for an update on the future of the jobs and benefits office and its staff in Omagh. (AQT 606/16-21)
T3. Mrs Palmer asked the Minister for Communities what consultation he had with the Northern Ireland Local Government Association (NILGA) before he announced that he would not be devolving...
T4. Mrs Little Pengelly asked the Minister for Communities for his assessment of the effectiveness of the houses in multiple occupation (HMO) legislation in dealing with the ongoing challenges in...
Before I ask my question, on behalf of the Alliance Party, I wish to extend our thoughts and prayers to the family of Austin Hunter as this very difficult time.
T7. Mr Lyttle asked the Minister for Communities to outline the key reasons why he disagrees with the Belfast city growth strategy, which says that it is essential that regeneration powers that...
T8. Mrs Cameron asked the Minister for Communities whether he is concerned by the perceived lack of recognition by the BBC in its Sports Personality of the Year shortlisting. (AQT 613/16-21)
Debate resumed on amendments to motion: That this Assembly acknowledges international Human Rights Day; notes the United Nations' comments that more should be done to raise awareness of human...
The following motion stood in the Order Paper: That this Assembly notes the draft Programme for Government’s commitment to a strong, competitive, regionally balanced economy; recognises the...
