Mawrth, 7 Mai 2024
The Assembly met at 10:30 am (Speaker [Mr Poots] in the Chair). Members observed two minutes' silence.
Before we commence today's business, I inform the House that I am writing to all Members today to publish the arrangements for Members' Bills for this mandate. The focus of the arrangements is on...
The usual rules apply.
Sadly, addiction continues to plague our communities and destroy lives. Drug and alcohol addiction does not discriminate, and children and young people are getting involved with substances at a...
I want to record the wonderful success of Abbey Villa Football Club (FC) from Millisle in winning the league title this season. Abbey Villa secured the division 1A title on Saturday in the...
I rise to condemn the barbaric and horrific attack in Bushmills, in my constituency, on Saturday night/Sunday morning. There is simply no justification for that type of behaviour in 2024. We are...
In February, I raised and highlighted the need for an Irish passport office to be located in the North. I was disappointed to hear last week, in response to questions from my colleague and TD...
I condemn the assault in Bushmills at the weekend, when a man was nailed to a wooden fence with a nail through each hand. Two vehicles were set alight, bringing further risk to the general...
I make a plea to the Minister and the Department for Communities to allocate their budget wisely to ensure that some of the most vulnerable people in Northern Ireland are prioritised. I...
I congratulate Kieran McKenna and his Ipswich Town football team on reaching the English Premiership. It is a great achievement for Kieran, a Fermanagh man. He came through the ranks of...
I want to talk today about a subject that, in one sense, we never stop talking about, but, when we talk about it, we should be careful with our language: the border on the island of Ireland. That...
I take the opportunity on my behalf, that of South Antrim and of the people across Northern Ireland to pay tribute to Mark Allen — Antrim's snooker superstar — on achieving the world...
I wish to highlight the incredible achievement of my constituent Hope Macaulay following her inclusion on the world-renowned 'Forbes' "30 under 30" list for retail and commerce. The list includes...
The harsh reality is that young people and families across South Down and the North are being locked out of having a home of their own. The prospect of, one day, owning or living in a home in the...
This day last week, the First Minister and deputy First Minister presented a report to the House on the North/South Ministerial Council meeting. During the deliberations on that report, I, along...
I rise to talk about a very important issue in my constituency of North Down. Last Thursday, Bright Sparks Preschool in Crawfordsburn received the devastating news that the preschool building's...
I, too, want to raise the issue of Bright Sparks Preschool, which is a feeder preschool for Crawfordsburn Primary School. Last Wednesday, the Education Minister visited Bright Sparks to hear...
I have received notice from the First Minister and deputy First Minister that they wish to make a statement. Before I call the deputy First Minister, I remind Members that they must be concise in...
I beg to move That the Final Stage of the Hospital Parking Charges Bill [NIA Bill 02/22-27] do now pass.
I beg to move That this Assembly, having considered a report of the Committee on Standards and Privileges from the last Assembly (NIA 208/17-22), notes its conclusion that this Committee on...
The following motion stood in the Order Paper: That this Assembly recognises the importance of tourism to our economy; acknowledges that tourism is one of six areas of cooperation on the island...
Question 11 has been withdrawn.
1. Mr Irwin asked the Minister of Finance to outline any discussions she has had with the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs on a financial assistance scheme for farmers...
2. Mr Dunne asked the Minister of Finance for an update on the introduction of baby loss certificates. (AQO 382/22-27)
3. Mr Gildernew asked the Minister of Finance to provide an update on her discussions with the Treasury on a fiscal framework. (AQO 383/22-27)
5. Mr Blair asked the Minister of Finance to outline how Budget allocations reflect the Executive’s priority to protect and better manage Lough Neagh. (AQO 385/22-27)
7. Mr McGuigan asked the Minister of Finance to outline her Department’s responsibilities in relation to meeting climate change targets. (AQO 387/22-27)
8. Mr McAleer asked the Minister of Finance to provide an update on the implementation of city and growth deals. (AQO 388/22-27)
9. Mrs Erskine asked the Minister of Finance for her assessment of the method used for collecting rates from businesses on high streets in towns and villages. (AQO 389/22-27)
T1. Mr O'Toole asked the Minister of Finance whether, following its publication of a progress report on recommendations from the renewable heat incentive (RHI) inquiry, her Department should...
T2. Mr McHugh asked the Minister of Finance to detail how her Department is supporting the manufacturing sector during the current difficult economic crisis. (AQT 252/22-27)
T3. Mr McReynolds asked the Minister of Finance, with strike action looking set to continue, to outline the engagement that she has had with the Minister of Health about junior doctors’...
T4. Mrs Mason asked the Minister of Finance to outline how the 2024-25 Budget will support the improved provision of quality, affordable and accessible childcare. (AQT 254/22-27)
T5. Mr Elliott asked the Minister of Finance, in the recent Budget exercise, to outline how much each Department bid for and how much was allocated to them for climate change initiatives. (AQT...
T6. Ms Á Murphy asked the Minister of Finance to outline the impact of social value in the public procurement process. (AQT 256/22-27)
T7. Mr Blair asked the Minister of Finance to state how the remaining allocation of financial transactions capital (FTC) will be used, given that under half of it is yet to be allocated for...
T8. Ms Sheerin asked the Minister of Finance to outline what her Department is doing to bring local businesses back to our towns and high streets. (AQT 258/22-27)
I beg to move That this Assembly condemns the ongoing genocide in Gaza that has left more than 35,000 people dead, most of them women and children; further condemns the actions of Hamas on...
In conjunction with the Business Committee, the Speaker has given leave to Cara Hunter to raise the matter of the housing crisis on the north coast. I call Cara Hunter, who has up to 15 minutes...
