Tuesday, 25 March 2025
The Assembly met at 10:30 am (Speaker [Mr Poots] in the Chair). Members observed two minutes' silence.
Cuirim fáilte roimh an fhógra gur ghlac an Coiste Feidhmiúcháin an cinneadh stairiúil le coimisinéir Gaeilge agus coimisinéir Ultaise a cheapadh. Gabhaim...
I pay tribute to the pupils and staff of Springfield Primary School in west Belfast. The school made a positive impression on all who attended the Northern Ireland match at Windsor Park on Friday...
First, I will make a declaration of interest as chair of the all-party groups on STEM and aerospace. Last Friday, I had the enjoyable opportunity to attend the Northern Ireland schools rocketry...
I pay tribute to well-respected and popular flute bands in my constituency that, this year, celebrate significant milestones in their long history. Ballyquin flute band was formed in 1925 and,...
I congratulate Skye-Leigh Haighton from Evolution Boxing Club in Carrickfergus for her tremendous achievement at being named junior sportsperson of the year at the Mid and East Antrim Borough...
I rise acknowledging that many of us are not in politics for very long, so it is important to use our platform to speak up on what is right. I wish to use my platform to endorse the importance of...
The Mourne Mountains are one of the most spectacular attractions in Northern Ireland. They are our highest and most dramatic mountain range and are in an area of outstanding natural beauty...
Yesterday in the House, I asked the Minister for Infrastructure for an assurance that she would commit to undertaking a consultation and equality screening exercise before taking any decision on...
I raise again the issue of the lack of services for patients with facial palsy in Northern Ireland. I am privileged to sponsor an event today in the Long Gallery that has been organised by...
I suspect that every Member has experienced the grief of losing a loved one. They may have experienced holding the hand of a parent, child or friend in their dying moments. They will have had the...
I have received notice from the Infrastructure Minister, Liz Kimmins, that she wishes to make a statement. Before we move to the statement, I note that it was received at 10.31 am. Ministerial...
On a point of order, Mr Speaker. During Members' statements, Timothy Gaston raised an issue in relation to my announcement yesterday on Irish language signage for Grand Central station and...
I beg to introduce the Deaths, Still-Births and Baby Loss Bill [NIA 13/22-27], which is a Bill to amend the law relating to the manner of notification of deaths, still-births and births and the...
Mrs Mason (The Deputy Chairperson of the Ad Hoc Committee on the Assembly Members: I beg to move That, in accordance with Standing Order 33(4), the period referred to in Standing Order 33(2) be...
I beg to move That this Assembly recognises that Northern Ireland is fast emerging as an innovator in green hydrogen technology; believes there is a need to seize opportunities flowing from the...
I beg to move That this Assembly expresses grave concern at the cost of division in Northern Ireland, resulting in duplication of public services, additional policing and justice costs and...
Question 2 has been withdrawn. Robbie Butler is not in his place, so I will move to question 3.
3. Mr Gaston asked the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to outline whether the Northern Ireland protocol requires divergence between the UK Government and his Department in...
4. Mr Brooks asked the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to outline any support that he is providing to councils to ensure that they are taking proactive enforcement on...
5. Mr McMurray asked the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to outline any actions that he is taking to embed within his Department the importance of science and research....
6. Mr Beattie asked the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to outline how many halal meat slaughterhouses are located in Northern Ireland. (AQO 1770/22-27)
7. Mr Donnelly asked the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to outline how he is working with his counterparts in the rest of the UK and Ireland to address the climate crisis....
8. Ms Egan asked the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for an update on the introduction of Lucy’s law. (AQO 1772/22-27)
9. Miss McAllister asked the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for an update on nature recovery projects at Divis and the Black Mountain. (AQO 1773/22-27)
10. Ms Bradshaw asked the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for an update on any actions to address waste crime. (AQO 1774/22-27)
11. Ms D Armstrong asked the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for his assessment of whether his Department has sufficient resources to ensure that all movements of animals...
T1. Mr McGlone asked the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs whether he has sought clarity from the UK Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on his recent...
T2. Dr Aiken asked the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, having said to him that the House should not get into a debate on a united Ireland, despite what Members on the...
T3. Mr McHugh asked the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, in light of the death of John Logue, who died tragically as a result of a farm accident, and to whose family the...
T4. Mr Donnelly asked the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for his assessment of the recent Climate Change Committee (CCC) advice on the benefits of renewable electricity....
T5. Ms Egan asked the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs when Cairn Wood, which is a fantastic asset for the local community in the Craigantlet hills that has, unfortunately,...
T6. Mr Crawford asked the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, given the ongoing volatility in milk prices and input costs, what specific measures his Department is taking to...
T7. Mrs Guy asked the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to summarise the key aspects of his new corporate plan. (AQT 1177/22-27)
T8. Mr Middleton asked the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, after stating that the upgrade to the Drumahoe to Caw section of the A6 depends on the remediation strategy for...
On a point of order, Madam Principal Deputy Speaker. Last week, I inadvertently missed my opportunity to ask a question at Question Time due to other business in the Assembly. I apologise to you,...
Debate resumed on amendments to motion: That this Assembly expresses grave concern at the cost of division in Northern Ireland, resulting in duplication of public services, additional policing...
In conjunction with the Business Committee, the Speaker has given leave to Doug Beattie to raise the topic of concerns about the road infrastructure leading to Craigavon Area Hospital. Doug, you...
