Monday, 7 October 2024
The Assembly met at 12 noon (Speaker [Mr Poots] in the Chair). Members observed two minutes' silence.
On a point of order, Mr Speaker.
I draw attention to and praise St Ciaran's College in Ballygawley for its role in campaigning for the A5 road upgrade. The school originally launched a campaign to try to improve safety measures...
I rise to speak about recent developments in Health in Northern Ireland. Last week, the Minister published his thoughts on how hospitals should be restructured. Unfortunately, those amounted to...
I rise to raise the issue of placements for children with special educational needs. I have received information in response to a question that I submitted to the Education Minister last week. It...
Participation in any form of sport makes a major contribution to the mental and physical health of those taking part. It is open to all, and the opportunity to take part in organised sport is...
I want to reflect on the past year. On October 7 2023, Hamas launched an attack in Israel. It was a violent attack that has to be consistently condemned. It was unjustified and unjustifiable. I...
I welcome the news that the A5 road upgrade has been approved by the Executive, following Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd's proposals to proceed with the project. Work on the A5 is due to...
Representing a largely rural constituency, I make no apology for highlighting the need to ensure that adequate funding is available to community groups and organisations from a rural background....
My statement addresses recent and recurring flooding in Antrim town, particularly in the Riverside and Massereene Street areas. It has affected residents considerably. Those Antrim town streets,...
Ba mhaith liom aird a tharraingt ar Lá Domhanda na Múinteoirí a bhí ann ag deireadh na seachtaine. Imríonn ár múinteoirí ról thar a bheith...
[Translation: I want to draw attention to World Teachers’ Day, which occurred at the weekend. Our teachers play a vital role in the lives of our children and young people. Therefore, we, as...
I rise today to remember the events of that terrible day, 7 October, in the state of Israel against the Israeli people. It was a day that changed the world for every single Israeli citizen and...
Today marks the first anniversary of the horrific and barbaric terrorist attack on Israel. The horror of that extreme example of racist and sectarian hate goes well beyond the statistics of 1,191...
Today is the United Nation's World Habitat Day. There will be various activities around the world organised to examine the problems of rapid urbanisation and its impact on the environment and...
I rise to express my sincere condolences and pay tribute to Gina Murray, who sadly passed away on Thursday after a period of illness. Gina's daughter, Leanne, was cruelly murdered by the IRA in a...
Resolved: That Mr Colin Crawford replace Mr Robbie Butler as a member of the Committee for Education; that Ms Diana Armstrong replace Mr Colin Crawford as a member of the Committee for the...
I have received notice that the Minister for Communities wishes to make a statement. Before I call the Minister, I remind Members that they must be concise in asking their questions. This is not...
The Speaker has received notice from the Minister for Infrastructure that he wishes to make a statement. Before I call the Minister, I remind Members that questions must be concise. Long...
I beg to move That this Assembly recognises the absence of clear and measurable objectives in the draft Programme for Government; and calls on the First Minister and deputy First Minister to work...
Questions 9 and 15 have been withdrawn.
1. Mr Butler asked the First Minister and deputy First Minister whether they have undertaken an assessment of the impact that having no Programme for Government since 2016 has had on the...
2. Mr Carroll asked the First Minister and deputy First Minister for their assessment of how their Department’s work has reduced racism within communities. (AQO 900/22-27)
3. Mr Buckley asked the First Minister and deputy First Minister for an update on actions taken in relation to the implementation of the findings of the high street task force ‘Delivering a...
4. Mr McGlone asked the First Minister and deputy First Minister, in light of their statutory obligation to represent the interests of victims, to outline any engagement they have had with the...
5. Mr McHugh asked the First Minister and deputy First Minister for an update on the development of the draft investment strategy for Northern Ireland (ISNI). (AQO 903/22-27)
6. Mr Gaston asked the First Minister and deputy First Minister to outline what engagement they have had with victims of republican violence regarding the future use of prison buildings at the...
T1. Mr O'Toole asked the First Minister and deputy First Minister, given that the deputy First Minister just mentioned sensitivity in relation to victims and earlier acknowledged the deep hurt...
T2. Mr Chambers asked the First Minister and deputy First Minister, given that public confidence in this place has been somewhat eroded by the events over recent years, whether the deputy First...
T3. Mr Martin asked the First Minister and deputy First Minister whether, in light of the case of the former Sinn Féin press officer Michael McMonagle, who recently admitted child sex...
T4. Miss McIlveen asked the First Minister and deputy First Minister how aware their office is of the challenges faced by the agri-food sector in accessing workers, particularly in the mushroom...
T6. Mr McHugh asked the First Minister and deputy First Minister whether they agree that the recently signed city deal for the Derry City and Strabane District Council area will be key to helping...
T7. Mr McReynolds asked the First Minister and deputy First Minister to provide an update on work to end violence against women and girls, given its prominent place in the draft Programme for...
We start with listed questions. Question 12 has been withdrawn.
1. Mr Crawford asked the Minister for Communities to provide an update on the competition to award funding to deliver the intermediate rent housing scheme. (AQO 914/22-27)
2. Mr Gildernew asked the Minister for Communities to outline what action he is taking to ensure the urgent publication and implementation of the housing supply strategy. (AQO 915/22-27)
3. Mrs Dillon asked the Minister for Communities whether he has plans to update the criteria for awarding intimidation points, through the Housing Executive, to victims of domestic abuse and...
4. Mr Brooks asked the Minister for Communities, further to the completion in North Belfast of the first Housing Executive scheme in 25 years, whether the Minister intends to enable the Housing...
5. Ms McLaughlin asked the Minister for Communities when he plans to bring a draft anti-poverty strategy to the Executive for agreement. (AQO 918/22-27)
6. Miss McIlveen asked the Minister for Communities to outline what capital projects will be progressed by Libraries NI in the 2024-25 financial year. (AQO 919/22-27)
T1. Mr Durkan asked the Minister for Communities whether he is aware of the reasons behind the delay in the handover to Arbour Housing of 98 brilliant-looking and completed new social homes at...
T2. Mr Delargy asked the Minister for Communities to provide an update on any energy efficiency schemes that may be available through his Department. (AQT 612/22-27)
T3. Mr Carroll asked the Minister for Communities, while reminding him that there is some form of rent control in the Netherlands, Germany, Sweden, France and many US cities and that it is...
T4. Mr McMurray asked the Minister for Communities for an update on publication of the youth homelessness action plan. (AQT 614/22-27)
T5. Mr Blair asked the Minister for Communities to provide the House with an update on the steps being taken to address claimants' concerns regarding the receipt of letters indicating that they...
T6. Mrs Dodds asked the Minister for Communities to provide the House with an update on the Northern Ireland Football Fund. (AQT 616/22-27)
T7. Mr Dickson asked the Minister for Communities to indicate to the House what actions he has been taking, together with the Minister of Finance and the Minister for Infrastructure, to deal with...
T8. Mr T Buchanan asked the Minister for Communities for an update on the independent review of charity regulation. (AQT 618/22-27)
Dianne Dodds has given notice of a question for urgent oral answer to the Executive Office. I remind Members that if they wish to ask a supplementary question, they should rise continually in...
Nuala McAllister 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...
Debate resumed on amendment to motion: That this Assembly recognises the absence of clear and measurable objectives in the draft Programme for Government; and calls on the First Minister and...
I have received notification from members of the Business Committee of a motion to extend the sitting past 7.00 pm under Standing Order 10(3A). Resolved: That, in accordance with Standing Order...
I beg to move That this Assembly recognises the significant investment in rural communities and businesses, and the wider economy, derived from the single farm payment under the EU common...
