Tuesday, 17 September 2024
The Assembly met at 10:30 am (Speaker [Mr Poots] in the Chair). Members observed two minutes' silence.
On a point of order, Mr Speaker. At yesterday's sitting, during the Matter of the Day on Casement Park, Mr Phillip Brett said: "It was not a DUP Culture, Arts and Leisure Minister who was forced...
The usual rules apply.
I congratulate St Ergnat's GAC Moneyglass on the opening of its new pitch and facilities at Loughbeg Road on Sunday. Céim stairiúil chun tosaigh a bhí ann. [Translation: It was a...
I am frustrated to, once again in the Chamber, bring attention to the state of the roads in South Down. The matter is raised with me every day. We are not proud in any way to have some of the...
Today, on International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, I want to address the desperate lack of an anti-poverty strategy in Northern Ireland. Despite the urgent need, we still have no clear...
I want to make a Member's statement on the deplorable and unacceptable announcement on the city deals that was made late last week — Friday night, actually. For context and because not all...
I rise today to highlight the important issue of road safety and the tragedies unfolding on our roads all too often. A total of 71 people lost their lives on our roads last year — the...
Last week, I paid tribute to a wonderful community event in South Belfast, and I am delighted to say that I am able to do so again. This past weekend, on Sunday, there was an event on Botanic...
I will speak about the sad loss of a friend and former council colleague, Gerry McLaughlin, who was laid to rest on Friday. The nature of this place and the short time available in which to...
I rise today with a concern, which is that the Minister for Infrastructure and the Department for Infrastructure have announced that the Strangford ferry crossing will cease for five weeks from...
The first 1,000 days of life from conception to the age of two are a critical phase. That has been widely recognised by clinicians, psychologists and researchers. During that period, crucial...
As a proud son of north Belfast, a Manchester United fan and a Northern Ireland fan, it gives me great pleasure to pay tribute to our retiring captain, Jonny Evans. Unfortunately for me, that is...
I congratulate Ravara Pipe Band on its success at the World Pipe Band Championships in Scotland last month. The band returned home from Glasgow as the 2024 grade 2 world champions. Ravara Pipe...
I commend the recent work of pro-Palestine activists across the country who have taken action to say that we should not normalise apartheid and genocide. In recent days, that action was targeted...
I have received notice from the Minister for Communities that he wishes to make a statement. Before I call the Minister, I remind Members that questions should be concise. This is not an...
I beg to introduce the Justice Bill [NIA 07/22-27], which is a Bill to amend the law about the retention and destruction of fingerprints and DNA profiles under Part 6 of the Police and Criminal...
I beg to move After Standing Order 30(2) insert: "(2A) No private Member’s Bill shall be introduced in the Assembly after the final sitting day in June of any relevant year. (2B) In this...
I beg to move That this Assembly acknowledges the deepening crisis engulfing the health service; believes current hospital waiting times are unacceptable and must be urgently and sustainably...
1. Mr McAleer asked the Minister of Education for an update on his Department's plans for capital investment at Dean Maguirc College, Carrickmore. (AQO 795/22-27)
2. Mrs Dodds asked the Minister of Education whether he will work with the Minister for the Economy and the Minister of Health to ensure that young people with a statement of special educational...
3. Mr Brett asked the Minister of Education to outline his ongoing work to tackle educational underachievement among working-class Protestant boys. (AQO 797/22-27)
4. Ms McLaughlin asked the Minister of Education to outline the steps he will take to ensure there is support for pupils to develop healthy and respectful relationships. (AQO 798/22-27)
5. Mr Durkan asked the Minister of Education whether he has met the Education Authority to ascertain why there are children awaiting a school placement for this academic year. (AQO 799/22-27)
T1. Mr O'Toole asked the Minister of Education, while welcoming the fact that he is looking at the issue of phones in schools, and notwithstanding some of the commentary on magnetic pouches, how...
T2. Mr Bradley asked the Minister of Education what he is doing to improve support for controlled schools. (AQT 532/22-27)
T3. Mrs Guy asked the Minister of Education to provide his assessment of nursing provision in special schools across Northern Ireland. (AQT 533/22-27)
T4. Mr Dunne asked the Minister of Education to set out the latest position with his Department's capital budget. (AQT 534/22-27)
T5. Ms Brownlee asked the Minister of Education to detail some of the implications of the Government's plan to introduce VAT on fees that are paid to private schools in Northern Ireland. (AQT...
T6. Lord Elliott asked the Minister of Education for an update on the proposals for the new build for Enniskillen Royal Grammar School. (AQT 536/22-27)
David Brooks has given notice of a question for urgent oral answer to the Minister for the Economy. As the Economy Minister is not available today, the Minister for Infrastructure will respond on...
Debate resumed on amendment to motion: That this Assembly acknowledges the deepening crisis engulfing the health service; believes current hospital waiting times are unacceptable and must be...
Order, please, ladies and gentlemen. Let us settle down.
In conjunction with the Business Committee, I have given leave to Deborah Erskine to raise the matter of pollution in Lough Erne. Before I call the Member to introduce her topic, I advise Members...
