Monday, 23 September 2024
The Assembly met at 12 noon (Speaker [Mr Poots] in the Chair). Members observed two minutes' silence.
The usual rules apply.
I would like to highlight the amazing work of the Donaghadee Heritage Preservation Company in conserving and then building on the legacy of the Donaghadee lifeboat, Sir Samuel Kelly. In 1953, the...
I am not sure if Members tuned in to the boxing fights that took place on Saturday night, but I am so proud to stand in the Chamber today to congratulate the boxing world champion, Anthony...
I rise to speak about the vandalism that was visited on the carriages and property of the Downpatrick and County Down Railway museum. On Friday afternoon, a group of individuals broke into the...
The vile, endemic nature of anti-Semitism has been further demonstrated across the island in the past week. While the public support for terrorist groups such as Hezbollah on bridges in Dublin is...
Saturday past marked International Day of Peace, and, while we are mindful of the conflicts happening around the world today, it is an opportunity for us to reflect on our conflict and journey...
During the past weeks, we have heard much about culture. This week, 21 to 28 September, marks Orange Heritage Week. The timing of Orange Heritage Week has historical and cultural relevance,...
Éirím inniu a labhairt ar an ghéarchéim leanúnach sa chóras cúraim práinne agus éigeandála. Táthar ag cur crua ar an fhoireann, agus tá...
[Translation: I rise today to speak about the ongoing crisis within our urgent and emergency care system. In Altnagelvin hospital, staff are stretched beyond their capacity, and the safety of...
As vice chair of the all-party group on childcare and early education, I am delighted to say that almost 12,000 children in Northern Ireland are now registered with, and their families benefiting...
I rise to talk about an issue that has impacted over 185,000 people in Northern Ireland to date: the five-week wait for the initial universal credit (UC) payment. As I have highlighted before in...
In the Climate Change Act, which came into effect on 6 June 2022, there is, among other targets, a requirement that at least 70% of waste is to be recycled. The recycling rate between January and...
I echo the frustrations felt by the many disabled people, including my colleague Andy Allen MLA, who bravely continue to speak out against the inequalities that persist in our society. It is...
I am delighted to congratulate Midland Boxing Club in my constituency, which marked the 50th anniversary of its operation this year. Midland Boxing Club will be known to many right across Belfast...
In the past year, sickness leave in the Northern Ireland Civil Service (NICS) has cost £44 million in direct salary costs. That is an increase of £5 million on the previous year, 2023,...
The Business Committee agreed that the motion should be treated as a business motion with no debate. I remind Members that the motion requires cross-community support. Resolved (with...
I beg to move That the Final Stage of the Budget (No. 2) Bill [NIA Bill 06/22-27] do now pass.
I beg to move That the Occupational Pension Schemes (Funding and Investment Strategy and Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2024 be approved.
2. Ms Kimmins asked the First Minister and deputy First Minister when the delivery plans in relation to the ending violence against women and girls strategic framework will commence. (AQO 811/22-27)
3. Lord Elliott asked the First Minister and deputy First Minister to outline their future plans for the development of the former prison buildings at the Maze/Long Kesh site. (AQO 812/22-27)
4. Mr McAleer asked the First Minister and deputy First Minister to outline their plans to consult on the draft Programme for Government 2024-27. (AQO 813/22-27)
5. Mr Durkan asked the First Minister and deputy First Minister to outline the findings from the independent review into the Department’s approach to the Peacemakers Museum, Foyle. (AQO...
6. Mr McGuigan asked the First Minister and deputy First Minister for an update on the public competition to recruit a new Victims Commissioner. (AQO 815/22-27)
7. Ms Nicholl asked the First Minister and deputy First Minister for an assessment of how their Department has managed the functions of the Northern Ireland Strategic Migration Partnership...
T1. Ms McLaughlin asked the First Minister and deputy First Minister whether, after the DUP leader's media interview this morning, in which he gave a commitment that his party will not collapse...
T2. Ms Forsythe asked the First Minister and deputy First Minister whether they will attend the major international investment summit in London next month to advance opportunities for investment...
T3. Mrs Guy asked the First Minister and deputy First Minister to confirm whether the latest business plan developed by the Maze/Long Kesh Development Corporation has been approved and will be...
T4. Mr Kearney asked the First Minister and deputy First Minister, having noted the remarks by the British Prime Minister last week about Casement Park, to outline whether they agree that...
T5. Mr Clarke asked the First Minister and deputy First Minister, having noted the reference in the King's speech to the council of the nations and regions, to outline whether there has been any...
T6. Mr McAleer asked the First Minister and deputy First Minister whether they agree that the pay settlement reached for education support staff is a welcome development. (AQT 546/22-27)
T7. Mr Kingston asked the First Minister and deputy First Minister, after stating that youths from Ardoyne have been causing sectarian nuisance over the past four days at Hillview Retail Park and...
T8. Ms Ferguson asked the First Minister and deputy First Minister whether the First Minister agrees that the growth deal for Derry and Strabane, which was signed off on a great day last...
1. Mr Stewart asked the Minister for the Economy what engagement he has had with Enterprise Northern Ireland and the local enterprise agency network. (AQO 825/22-27)
2. Ms Brownlee asked the Minister for the Economy what his Department is doing to create sustainable job opportunities and support skills development to assist workers in deprived areas to adapt...
5. Mr Mathison asked the Minister for the Economy for an update on his Department's work to support students with special educational needs (SEN) who are transitioning from school to further...
6. Ms Egan asked the Minister for the Economy for an update on his Department’s consultation on the proposed good jobs employment rights Bill. (AQO 830/22-27)
7. Mrs Guy asked the Minister for the Economy what action he is taking to promote investment to and from the European Union and the European Economic Area to maximise any benefits from dual...
8. Mr Donnelly asked the Minister for the Economy for an update on the InterTradeIreland budget. (AQO 832/22-27)
T1. Ms McLaughlin asked the Minister for the Economy, in light of the Northern Ireland Audit Office report that was published last week, which was critical of his Department's performance in...
T2. Ms Ferguson asked the Minister for the Economy, having welcomed his and his colleagues' leadership and regular attendance in the city of Derry to support, enable and work towards addressing...
T3. Mrs Mason asked the Minister for the Economy for an update on his recent Chicago and Toronto trade mission. (AQT 553/22-27)
T4. Mr Dickson asked the Minister for the Economy, given his recent involvement in the publication of the Programme for Government, how he intends to meet, by the end of the mandate, its target...
T5. Mr Mathison asked the Minister for the Economy, given that the Northern Ireland Audit Office (NIAO) report 'Developing the Skills for Northern Ireland's Future' estimated that 35% of...
T6. Mrs Erskine asked the Minister for the Economy, given that almost 11,500 children have been registered for the childcare subsidy scheme that the Department of Education delivers, to detail...
The next item of business is a motion to approve a statutory rule.
