Monday, 23 January 2017
The Assembly met at 12 noon (Speaker [Mr Newton] in the Chair). Members observed two minutes' silence.
Mr Doug Beattie has been given leave to make a statement on the shooting of a police officer in north Belfast. This fulfils the criteria set out in Standing Order 24. If other Members wish to...
I beg to move That Standing Orders 10(2) to 10(4) be suspended for 23 January 2017.
Debate [suspended on 16 January 2017] resumed on motion: That the draft Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2017 be approved. — [Mr Hamilton (The...
I return to a point of order made by Mr Dickson first thing this afternoon. The Executive Office issued a statement on Friday relating to the historical institutional abuse inquiry report, which...
Tá an t-am ann do cheisteanna don Aire Oideachais. Tosnóimid le ceisteanna liostaithe. It is time for questions to the Minister of Education. We will start with listed questions.
1. Mr Aiken asked the Minister of Education to outline the child protection protocols in place for pupils in schools. (AQO 945/16-21)
2. Mr Butler asked the Minister of Education for his assessment of the announcement by National Association of Schoolmasters Union of Women Teachers that nearly 200 schools will be going on...
4. Mr Douglas asked the Minister of Education for his assessment of the importance of community-based initiatives, such as EastSide Learning, in improving education outcomes for children and...
5. Mr Allen asked the Minister of Education to outline the percentage of pupils placed in their first preference preschool, primary and post-primary school in East Belfast. (AQO 949/16-21)
6. Mr McCausland asked the Minister of Education how many youth workers are funded by the Education Authority in Rathcoole, Bawnmore and Glengormley. (AQO 950/16-21)
T1. Mr Chambers asked the Minister of Education for an update on some capital investment programmes. (AQT 676/16-21)
T2. Mr K Buchanan asked the Minister of Education whether he has received any feedback from school principals about the entitlement framework. (AQT 677/16-21)
T4. Mr Easton asked the Minister of Education to clarify the situation with outdoor activity centres and the current consultation. (AQT 679/16-21)
T5. Ms Bradshaw asked the Minister of Education whether he plans to publish the findings of the independent review of integrated education before he ceases to hold office. (AQT 680/16-21)
T6. Mr Allen asked the Minister of Education what his Department and the Education Authority are doing to support those children who are waiting on an autism assessment, many of whom are waiting...
T7. Ms Hanna asked the Minister of Education for an update on the Investing in the Teaching Workforce scheme. (AQT 682/16-21)
Debate resumed on motion: That the draft Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2017 be approved. — [Mr Hamilton.]
I beg to move That the draft Grants to Water and Sewerage Undertakers Order (Northern Ireland) 2017 be approved. The order I am bringing forward extends the power for my Department to pay a grant...
The Business Committee has agreed to allow up to one hour and 30 minutes for the debate. The proposer of the motion will have 10 minutes to propose and 10 minutes to make a winding-up speech....
The Business Committee has agreed to allow up to one hour and 30 minutes for the debate. The proposer of the motion will have 10 minutes in which to propose and 10 minutes in which to make a...
I wish to inform the Assembly, as required by Standing Order 79(4), that Mr Ross Hussey has given notice of his resignation as a member of the Assembly Commission with immediate effect. Adjourned...