Tuesday, 2 November 2021
The Assembly met at 10:30 am (Speaker [Mr Maskey] in the Chair). Members observed two minutes' silence.
The next items of business are 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. I will...
I beg to move That the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2021 (Amendment No. 17) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2021 be approved.
I beg to move That the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Wearing of Face Coverings) (Amendment No. 6) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2021 be approved.
I beg to move That this Assembly recognises the rising cost of energy; expresses concern at the effect these rising costs are having on those on low incomes; acknowledges that the increased cost...
Question 13 has been withdrawn.
1. Mr Nesbitt asked the Minister of Justice what discussions she has had with the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) regarding staff numbers and resources within the Public Prosecution Service...
2. Mr Durkan asked the Minister of Justice whether she has had discussions with the Minister of Education since 14 June 2021 to discuss collaborative plans to improve the provision of...
3. Mr Allister asked the Minister of Justice what steps she has taken to promote confidence in the PSNI within unionist and loyalist communities. (AQO 2652/17-22)
4. Mr O'Toole asked the Minister of Justice what measures are being considered to raise public awareness of the signs that people are being trafficked by organised criminals. (AQO 2653/17-22)
T1. Ms Ní Chuilín asked the Minister of Justice whether she believes that the laws that cover drink spiking are adequate and, if not, to encourage a review of those laws, given that...
T2. Mr Newton asked the Minister of Justice to confirm the planned number of full-time PSNI officers, the number of part-time officers and the shortfall. (AQT 1732/17-22)
T4. Ms Armstrong asked the Minister of Justice whether she agrees that it has never been so important for all of us to do what we can to end violence against women in Northern Ireland because, to...
T6. Mr Durkan asked the Minister of Justice to state whether the experience of a prisoner from his constituency is common practice or COVID-related and whether she agrees that it does not sound...
Mrs Pam Cameron 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 continually...
I beg to move That this Assembly recognises the severe impact that the housing crisis, which has made housing unaffordable for many and placed home ownership out of reach for a generation of...
I have received notice from the Minister for the Economy that he wishes to make a statement. Before I call the Minister, I remind Members that, in light of the social distancing being observed by...
In conjunction with the Business Committee, I have given leave to Mr Andrew Muir to raise this matter. Before I invite Mr Muir to introduce his topic, I advise Members that I have received...
The current Northern Ireland Assembly was established in 1998 as part of the Belfast Agreement.
As of 2023, the Assembly has sitting MLAs, but has been unable to reach the cross-community agreement required to elect a speaker. As such, there will be no debates in the Assembly until a speaker is elected.
