Tuesday, 15 June 2021
The Assembly met at 10:30 am (Speaker [Mr Maskey] in the Chair). Members observed two minutes' silence.
Members, I have received notice from the Minister for Infrastructure that she wishes to make a statement. Before I call the Minister, I remind Members in the Chamber that, in light of social...
We have received short notice from the Health Minister that he wishes to make a statement.
The next item of business is motions to approve three statutory rules (SRs), all of which relate to health protection regulations. There will be a single debate on all three motions. The Minister...
I beg to move That the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2021 (Amendment No. 5) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2021 be approved.
I beg to move That the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Wearing of Face Coverings) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2021 be approved.
1. Ms Sheerin asked the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on addressing the driving test backlog. (AQO 2214/17-22)
2. Mr G Kelly asked the Minister for Infrastructure whether her Department will begin to record the number of unadopted alleyways in North Belfast. (AQO 2215/17-22)
3. Mr Allister asked the Minister for Infrastructure what progress has been achieved in improving inter-UK transport links. (AQO 2216/17-22)
4. Ms Kimmins asked the Minister for Infrastructure what steps her Department is taking to resolve the traffic issues emanating from the Damolly Retail Park site on to the Armagh Road. (AQO...
5. Mr Sheehan asked the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on the Casement Park planning application. (AQO 2218/17-22)
6. Mr O'Dowd asked the Minister for Infrastructure how much she intends to invest in the roads recovery fund in this financial year. (AQO 2219/17-22)
T1. Miss Woods asked the Minister for Infrastructure, who will be aware of the many large infrastructure projects that are under way or intended to be within the planning system, whether her...
T2. Ms P Bradley asked the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on the success of the 20 mph zones at schools. (AQT 1432/17-22)
T3. Ms S Bradley asked the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on the Narrow Water bridge project. (AQT 1433/17-22)
T4. Mr Gildernew asked the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on her work on planning policy and how it relates to the impact on the countryside. (AQT 1434/17-22)
T5. Mr Catney asked the Minister for Infrastructure how much of the £20 million announced today for the blue-green fund will be allocated to Active Travel projects across Northern Ireland,...
T6. Ms Flynn asked the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on traffic-calming measures at the McDonald’s restaurant on the McKinstry Road. (AQT 1436/17-22)
Before we begin, I wish to clarify for the record that Mr Keith Buchanan's appointment as Deputy Chairperson of the Committee for Finance does not take effect until 3.30 pm this afternoon, which...
1. Mr Clarke asked the Assembly Commission, given that the hospitality and tourism sectors have now reopened, when it plans to open Parliament Buildings to the public. (AQO 2226/17-22)
2. Mr Muir asked the Assembly Commission to outline the support and induction arrangements in place for new MLAs. (AQO 2227/17-22)
3. Ms Sheerin asked the Assembly Commission what progress has been made in ensuring that the artefacts and emblems in and around Parliament Buildings reflect all the people the institution...
4. Mr Chambers asked the Assembly Commission to outline the latest advice to Members on whether their constituency offices can open fully to the public without an appointment. (AQO 2229/17-22)
9. Ms Ennis asked the Assembly Commission to outline the measures that it has taken to reduce Parliament Buildings' carbon footprint. (AQO 2234/17-22)
10. Mr Boylan asked the Assembly Commission to outline any environmental schemes that it is involved in to promote wildlife around Parliament Buildings. (AQO 2235/17-22)
I beg to move That this Assembly acknowledges the invaluable role unpaid carers have within society; further acknowledges that Carers' Week was from 7 to 13 June 2021; notes that many unpaid...
Molaim an rún. I beg to move Leave out Standing Order 110(1) and insert "(1) Unless the Assembly previously resolves, Standing Orders 110-116 ('the temporary provisions') apply in the...
Molaim an rún. I beg to move That this Assembly notes the provision in paragraph 5.21.2 of 'New Decade, New Approach', to allow any person to conduct their business before the Assembly or an...