Danny Kennedy: I thank the Minister for giving way. I have listened intently to what he has said and understand completely that it is not a devolved matter as such. Nevertheless, are there any ways in which we can improve that situation, even by making representations to, and getting acceptance from, the Westminster Government on the greater devolution of powers over such issues, particularly broadband...
Danny Kennedy: Madam Principal Deputy Speaker, I thank you and the Business Committee for affording me the opportunity to debate the issue of broadband provision directly relating to my constituency of Newry and Armagh. I also place on record my good wishes to you as you leave the House, and I wish you well for the future. I sincerely hope that this is not the last time that I address the Chamber, but, as...
Danny Kennedy: I thank the Minister for his statement. Would he accept Sir Patrick Coghlin's recommendations in respect of the two panel members and endorse and confirm his choices?
Danny Kennedy: Ms Nichola Mallon 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 in their place. The Member who tabled the question will be called automatically to ask a supplementary.
Danny Kennedy: That concludes that item of business. I ask the House to take its ease before we move on to the next business. (Mr Speaker [Mr Newton] in the Chair)
Danny Kennedy: That completes listed questions. We now move to topical questions.
Danny Kennedy: There are a number of questions for the Minister.
Danny Kennedy: I remind the Minister about the two-minute rule.
Danny Kennedy: I can well remember those days, too. [Laughter.]
Danny Kennedy: I think that we have the question.
Danny Kennedy: Unfortunately, there is no further time for a supplementary. There will be a rush to the local press, I think. Time is up.
Danny Kennedy: Unfortunately, Ms Bradley, the Minister has talked you out of a supplementary question. I can see disappointment etched all over your face. We now move to topical questions. Mr McCrossan is not in his place.
Danny Kennedy: I call Rosemary Barton. The Member wishes us to move on.
Danny Kennedy: I think we have the question. Can we have the answer?
Danny Kennedy: I have counted at least four questions, and the Minister is entitled to answer only one.
Danny Kennedy: Mr Gerry Mullan is not in his place. I call Mr McNulty.
Danny Kennedy: I will take the unusual step, on behalf of the entire House, of acknowledging the presence and the dignity of those in the Public Gallery who have listened to the debate.
Danny Kennedy: I wish to inform the Assembly, as required by Standing Order 79(4), that Mr Ross Hussey has given notice of his resignation as a member of the Assembly Commission with immediate effect. Adjourned at 11.16 pm.
Danny Kennedy: I ask the Member to conclude his remarks.
Danny Kennedy: I ask the Member to conclude his remarks.