Monday, 21 September 2020
The Assembly met at 12 noon (Speaker [Mr Maskey] in the Chair). Members observed two minutes' silence.
Before we move to the first item of business on the Order Paper, I would like to make a couple of remarks. First, and in particular, I want to wish Christopher Stalford well. As many Members will...
Mrs Naomi Long has been given leave to make a statement on the death of Mr David Cook, which fulfils the criteria that are set out in Standing Order 24. If further Members wish to be called, they...
Members, the next item of business is a motion regarding Committee membership. As with similar motions, it will be treated as a business motion, and there will be no debate. Resolved: That Mr...
The Speaker has received notice from the First Minister and the deputy First Minister that the deputy First Minister wishes to make a statement. Before I call the Minister, I remind Members that,...
Order. Members should resume their seats when they have finished tidying.
I beg to move That this Assembly acknowledges that the majority of citizens voted to reject Brexit; recognises that the departure from the EU gives rise to substantial political and economic...
1. Ms Dolan asked the Minister of Health whether he is considering measures to assist parents at test centres that require help in administering COVID-19 tests to children under five. (AQO 679/17-22)
2. Mr McHugh asked the Minister of Health what actions he has taken to improve pillar 2 COVID-19 testing. (AQO 680/17-22)
3. Mr McGrath asked the Minister of Health for an update on the development of a COVID-19 track and trace app for under-18s. (AQO 681/17-22)
4. Mr Carroll asked the Minister of Health whether he has any plans to reconsider the car-parking charges healthcare staff pay currently in hospital settings. (AQO 682/17-22)
5. Mr O'Toole asked the Minister of Health for an update, including timescales, on the implementation of 'Reshaping Stroke Care'. (AQO 683/17-22)
T1. Ms Bailey asked the Minister of Health whether the Holylands working group has visited the area or, indeed, whether the group plans, at any stage, to be on the ground to see at first-hand the...
T2. Mr K Buchanan asked the Minister of Health, in the light of the scenes witnessed yesterday in Omagh at the Tyrone County GAA final and in video clips that came out overnight and this morning,...
T3. Mr Lyttle asked the Minister of Health for an update on the restrictions on birth partners attending antenatal hospital appointments and spending time with mother and baby during and after...
T4. Ms Armstrong asked the Minister of Health what steps he is taking to assist the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service, particularly within the South Eastern Trust, to stop ambulances having to...
T5. Mr Beggs asked the Minister of Health whether he will, as soon as it is safe to do so, visit some GP surgeries in East Antrim, given that although Ms Armstrong highlighted the pressures on...
T7. Ms Mullan asked the Minister of Health for an assurance that the people of Derry will not lose access to the community crisis intervention service given that there was considerable...
1. Miss Woods asked the Minister for Infrastructure what road resurfacing projects are planned for north Down during this financial year. (AQO 694/17-22)
2. Mr Allister asked the Minister for Infrastructure, as a consequence of repair projects having been delayed by COVID-19, for her assessment of how well situated the road network is to deal with...
3. Miss McIlveen asked the Minister for Infrastructure to outline her Department's work in addressing coastal erosion since the publication of the 'Baseline Study and Gap Analysis of Coastal...
4. Mr Blair asked the Minister for Infrastructure what plans she has to implement a scheme offering bicycle repair vouchers, similar to the Fix your Bike scheme in England. (AQO 697/17-22)
5. Ms C Kelly asked the Minister for Infrastructure what engagement she has had with the Irish Government to ensure the original commitment for the A5 project is honoured. (AQO 698/17-22)
6. Mr Harvey asked the Minister for Infrastructure when she will bring legislation to the Assembly to implement MOT exemptions for vehicles of historic interest. (AQO 699/17-22)
7. Ms Dolan asked the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on action she has taken regarding the sewerage issues at Galliagh Shore, Enniskillen. (AQO 700/17-22)
T1. Ms Bailey asked the Minister for Infrastructure, albeit that she welcomed her announcement last week about the North/South interconnector, which is a good first step forward for our long...
T2. Mr Sheehan asked the Minister for Infrastructure, having listened with interest to Mr Muir’s question about the difficulty that people are having in trying to get through on the DVA...
T3. Mr McGlone asked the Minister for Infrastructure for details of any flood mitigation measures that will be introduced along the course of the River Moyola, given that she will be aware of...
T4. Ms Armstrong asked the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on Translink’s financial position and whether it will have the reserves that it will need to operate legally in this...
T5. Mrs D Kelly asked the Minister for Infrastructure whether she has made an assessment of the impact of the worrying spike in COVID-19 cases on service delivery and recovery in her Department....
T6. Ms Bradshaw asked the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on the availability of free public transport for people who are fleeing domestic abuse, as announced in July. (AQT 396/17-22)
T7. Mr Blair asked the Minister for Infrastructure, with one car-parking space representing enough space for approximately 12 bicycles, whether she will commit to incorporating cycle parking in...
Debate resumed on motion: That this Assembly acknowledges that the majority of citizens voted to reject Brexit; recognises that the departure from the EU gives rise to substantial political and...
I beg to move That this Assembly recognises the need to prioritise and enhance the health and well-being of every person living with dementia, and that of their carers, in Northern Ireland;...
Mr Justin McNulty has given notice of a question for urgent oral answer to the Minister of Health. I remind Members that, if they wish to ask a supplementary question, they should rise...
Mr Beattie asked the Minister of Justice what action she has taken to prevent breaches of COVID-19 regulations in the Holylands area of Belfast.
The current Northern Ireland Assembly was established in 1998 as part of the Belfast Agreement. It was suspended on the 14th of October 2002, and remained suspended until 8th May 2007.
Between 8 May 2006 and 22 November 2006 the Assembly established under the Northern Ireland Act 2006, and between November 2006 and January 2007 the Transitional Assembly created by the Northern Ireland (St Andrews Agreement) Act 2006, met in order to prepare for the restoration of devolved government.