Monday, 22 November 2021
The Assembly met at 12 noon (Speaker [Mr Maskey] in the Chair). Members observed two minutes' silence.
If Members wish to be called to make a statement, they should indicate that by continually rising in their place. Members who are called will have up to three minutes in which to make their...
Ba mhaith liom cúpla focal a rá. I would like to say a few words. A Monaghan-Middletown greenway would be a positive boon for the local area. It would be important for health, tourism...
I will speak not only as a Member of the House but as chair of the all-party group on lung health. Last Wednesday was World COPD Day. This afternoon, I raise the issue of the need for better...
Over one third of the four billion tons of food produced each year is wasted. That chilling statistic has a huge impact economically, socially and environmentally. The cost of food waste to the...
Today, the Prime Minister is announcing that he is bringing in legislation in England that will make it the law to install electric vehicle (EV) charging points at all new buildings, new-build...
In Northern Ireland, we have a very vibrant and successful fishing industry. It employs some 1,200 people in processing and fishing. We land approximately £40 million of fish a year. At the...
I offer my full solidarity to the lecturers, researchers, PGCE students and all workers who are members of the University and College Union (UCU) and who will take strike action next month to...
I want to inform the House of a serious incident that happened at Grey Point Fort in Helen's Bay, which is a Northern Ireland Environment Agency site. Anyone who knows the history of that site...
It is recognised across the board that the concessionary fares scheme has a key role to play in improving connectivity and helping people to access transport services. Belfast black taxis are a...
Friday 19 November 2021 marked the centenary of the opening and dedication of the Ulster Tower in the northern fields of France, close to Thiepval Wood. Standing 70 feet tall, the Ulster Tower is...
I rise to give voice in the Chamber to a young constituent of mine. I do so with the full permission of his mum, Ciara. Members, especially those from West Tyrone and Foyle, will have seen in...
I wish to take the opportunity to highlight once more the difficulty for drivers in getting their cars an MOT. I declare an interest because, like most drivers in Northern Ireland, my car is...
I will address the lack of driving theory test centres in County Fermanagh. Fermanagh is the only county in the Province that does not have a theory test centre. Many of my constituents have to...
I have received notice from the Minister of Justice that she wishes to make a statement. Before I call the Minister, I remind Members in the Chamber that, in light of the social distancing being...
The next items of business are motions to approve two statutory rules (SRs), both of which relate to health protection regulations. There will be a single debate on both motions. I will call the...
Questions 2 and 7 have been withdrawn.
1. Mr McGlone asked the Minister of Health for an update on the £500 health and social care (HSC) staff recognition payment to independent healthcare staff. (AQO 2753/17-22)
3. Mr Easton asked the Minister of Health when the minor injuries unit in Bangor will reopen. (AQO 2755/17-22)
4. Mr O'Toole asked the Minister of Health for an update on cancer operation waiting lists. (AQO 2756/17-22)
5. Ms Bunting asked the Minister of Health what measures he is taking to ensure people have access to NHS dental services. (AQO 2757/17-22)
T1. Ms Bradshaw asked the Minister of Health, in the light of his recent response to a question for written answer that asked for a breakdown of the £12 million for the social care sector...
T2. Mr Catney asked the Minister of Health to provide an update to the hospitality sector on the practical implications of the COVID certification scheme, particularly the operation of lateral...
T3. Mr Clarke asked the Minister of Health to state the number of people who are waiting on domiciliary care packages or other arrangements to allow them to leave hospital, albeit we are all...
T4. Mr Dickson asked the Minister of Health to outline the resource that his Department is putting into the technology behind the COVID passport applications, given that he will be aware of the...
T5. Miss Woods asked the Minister of Health for an update on the commissioning of abortion services in Northern Ireland. (AQT 1805/17-22)
1. Mr M Bradley asked the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on the review of the Roads (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act (Northern Ireland) 2010. (AQO 2767/17-22)
2. Ms Kimmins asked the Minister for Infrastructure whether she will meet local businesses regarding on-street parking rules in Newry city centre. (AQO 2768/17-22)
4. Mr Humphrey asked the Minister for Infrastructure what progress is being made to address the difficulties experienced by residents as a result of poor maintenance of unadopted alleyways in...
5. Mr Buckley asked the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on the number of legal challenges affecting road resurfacing contracts. (AQO 2771/17-22)
T1. Mr Allen asked the Minister for Infrastructure, after welcoming the Department's Think Before You Park awareness campaign in relation to pavement parking and stating that another issue...
T2. Mr Muir asked the Minister for Infrastructure what she is doing to address the funding crisis in Northern Ireland Water, given that the soaring energy costs are hitting households, businesses...
T3. Ms Bunting asked the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on the review of residents’ parking schemes. (AQT 1813/17-22)
T4. Ms Ferguson asked the Minister for Infrastructure to state whether the north-west transport hub will include an active travel hub as previously suggested. (AQT 1814/17-22)
T6. Ms Brogan asked the Minister for Infrastructure how much funding Omagh has lost this year as a result of ongoing road resurfacing delays. (AQT 1816/17-22)
T7. Mr Blair asked the Minister for Infrastructure, given that she will be aware of growing public demand in the Glengormley, Mallusk and Carnmoney areas of his South Antrim constituency for the...
Debate resumed on motion: That the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2021 (Amendment No. 18) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2021 be approved. The...
The second motion on the health protection regulations has already been debated.
I beg to move That the Second Stage of the Hospital Parking Charges Bill [NIA 40/17-22] be agreed.