Tuesday, 24 September 2024
The Assembly met at 10:30 am (Speaker [Mr Poots] in the Chair). Members observed two minutes' silence.
The usual rules apply.
Irish-medium early years education provides a unique and vibrant educational experience. Many across the Chamber will be aware of the challenges that come with immersive education, but, with the...
Last Thursday, I went along to the pharmacy across the road from my office, Hughes Pharmacy, which is on Belmore Street in Enniskillen. It was staging a day of action for the Save our Pharmacies...
I will highlight the issue of respite services in Northern Ireland. Tonight, a 'Spotlight' documentary titled 'I Am Not Okay' will air on BBC1 NI. The documentary is available on iPlayer, so I...
I bring to Members' attention the issue of the telecommunications mast that is right at the top of Dungannon town on the historic Hill of The O'Neill site. The site was originally the seat of the...
I rise to, first of all, thank the Assembly for the progress that it has made over the past number of years on legislation to deal with and counter domestic and sexual violence. I have amended...
Many times, when we come to the Chamber, we talk about negative stories, negative impacts on people's lives and the difficulties that pertain for most people in even accessing services, but there...
Bhí an Lá Idirnáisiúnta um Pá Comhionann ann Dé Céadaoin seo caite. Is fada muid ag streachailt le pá comhionann as obair chomhionann a bhaint amach. Mar...
[Translation: Last Wednesday was International Equal Pay Day. We have long struggled to achieve equal pay for equal work. Even so, women still receive less remuneration than men in all regions of...
I congratulate Kilkeel man Stanley Tomkins on winning the Northern Ireland Pride of Britain award on Friday night past. The Pride of Britain Awards have been honouring our nation's unsung heroes...
The Belfast Health and Social Care Trust was awarded the prestigious Trust of Sanctuary award in recognition of its commitment to providing a safe and welcoming environment for everyone,...
I pay tribute to the 13 individuals living with dementia who recently joined local members of Rock Choir to record and release a poignant rendition of 'The Climb' by Miley Cyrus as a fundraising...
North Antrim is blessed with many manufacturers who are leaders in their markets. Last week, I had the pleasure of visiting Wrightbus, and I single it out for praise and make known its importance...
The public health Bill consultation that the Department of Health is carrying out has, rightly, caused concern and confusion across our community. During the COVID pandemic, the public listened...
The motion is necessary to allow business to continue at 2.00 pm in the absence of questions to the Department of Health. I received a letter from the Minister of Health last night indicating...
I beg to move That this Assembly notes the motion agreed by the Assembly in November 2012 calling on the British Government to introduce legislation to change the voting age to 16; regrets that...
Before I call Deborah Erskine to move the motion, I remind Members of our rule on being quorate in the Assembly Chamber. Please carefully take note of the numbers that we have in here. I do not...
Debate resumed on amendment to motion: That this Assembly recognises the need for high-quality mobile coverage in rural communities across Northern Ireland; supports the roll-out of the Shared...
In conjunction with the Business Committee, the Speaker has given leave to Nuala McAllister to raise the topic of child poverty in North Belfast. You have up to 15 minutes, Nuala.
