Llun, 13 Mai 2024
The Assembly met at 12 noon (Speaker [Mr Poots] in the Chair). Members observed two minutes' silence.
I advise Members that I have received correspondence from Deirdre Hargey to advise of her resignation as Deputy Chair of the Committee for Justice, effective 9 May 2024. I further advise that the...
I hope that the Minister of Health's officials are listening today and that the strike action being taken by social workers across the North will be brought to the Minister's attention. The...
I put on record my huge congratulations to Kilkeel Hockey Club on its incredible success at the weekend. Kilkeel Hockey Club made history on Saturday when its ladies' and men's first teams played...
I acknowledge International Nurses' Day, which was celebrated yesterday, 12 May. It is a great opportunity to highlight the invaluable work of our nursing workforce across Northern Ireland....
I put on record my commiserations to the Hillen family. I was at the 40th anniversary service for Mr Ivan Hillen yesterday. Ivan was murdered 40 years ago to the day yesterday, just outside...
Members may have seen or heard in the news today the heartbreaking but depressingly familiar story of a family being passed from pillar to post, living out of suitcases, on an emergency housing...
Today marks the start of Dementia Action Week 2024. As chair of the newly formed all-party group on dementia, I know that dementia is one of the biggest health and social care challenges of our...
I offer my heartfelt thanks and congratulations and those of the people of north Belfast to Mr Stephen Baxter BEM, as he marks his retirement as manager of Crusaders Football Club, bringing to an...
I rise to recognise the recent anniversary of the EU treaty that led to the enlargement of the EU on 1 May 2004, when what were referred to then as the "A8 countries" joined and changed things...
I thank Development Trusts NI, which briefed our MLAs last week on community asset transfer, particularly in the context of housing need not only in my constituency of Foyle but across society in...
Today is a very exciting day as we mark 20 years of the Polish community's coming to Northern Ireland to make this beautiful part of the world their home. We say, "Thank you" to many of those...
Nora, a mother of one, wrote this on the Melted Parents NI social media site: "I have had to take a temporary withdrawal from my nursing degree as I cannot afford the childcare to finish my last...
This year's North West 200 showcased the very best of Northern Ireland. Glorious weather meant that thousands flocked to the north coast to enjoy some fantastic road racing. Local rider, Glenn...
I take the opportunity to welcome the Alzheimer's Society and Dementia NI to Parliament Buildings. I had the pleasure of visiting the dementia bus at the front of the Building, a fascinating...
I beg to move That this Assembly notes that the devolved institutions have now been restored for 100 days; recognises the challenging financial situation facing the Executive; acknowledges the...
1. Mr Dickson asked the First Minister and deputy First Minister to outline any steps they have taken to implement the recommendations and proposals of the Commission on Flags, Identity, Culture...
2. Mr O'Toole asked the First Minister and deputy First Minister to outline when a Programme for Government will be presented to the Assembly. (AQO 396/22-27)
3. Mr Mathison asked the First Minister and deputy First Minister for an update on their Department’s engagement with the THRiVE project in Newtownabbey. (AQO 397/22-27)
4. Mr Elliott asked the First Minister and deputy First Minister to outline any discussions that their representatives in Brussels have had with EU officials in relation to the provisions in the...
5. Ms Ferguson asked the First Minister and deputy First Minister to outline the contribution of the Communities in Transition (CIT) project in tackling paramilitarism, criminality and organised...
6. Miss McIlveen asked the First Minister and deputy First Minister to outline what engagement they or their officials have had with stakeholders in relation to the strategic framework to ending...
7. Mr McAleer asked the First Minister and deputy First Minister for an update on their plans to maximise the potential of the Maze/Long Kesh site. (AQO 401/22-27)
T1. Mr O'Toole asked the First Minister and deputy First Minister when an Irish Language Commissioner will be appointed, given that the theme of the Opposition day is delivery. (AQT 261/22-27)
T2. Mr Tennyson asked the First Minister and deputy First Minister for an update on the Troubles permanent disablement payment scheme. (AQT 262/22-27)
T3. Mr Kelly asked the First Minister and deputy First Minister whether the deputy First Minister agrees that it is Tory austerity and sustained underinvestment over the past decade or more that...
T4. Ms Forsythe asked the First Minister and deputy First Minister to outline how the draft Programme for Government will capture and acknowledge the value of the voluntary and community sector,...
T5. Mr Robinson asked the First Minister and deputy First Minister for the deputy First Minister’s assessment of the North West 200 and to state whether she agrees that it really is a...
T6. Mr Honeyford asked the First Minister and deputy First Minister for an update on how Together: Building a United Community (T:BUC) is using sport to help to develop positive community...
T7. Mr Brooks asked the First Minister and deputy First Minister to outline the consideration that the Executive are giving to ensuring that all Departments are properly prepared and resourced to...
1. Mr Beattie asked the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, further to the article ‘Farming — On Life Support’, published on 1 May 2024, to outline what...
2. Mr Stewart asked the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for an update on the risk of avian flu. (AQO 411/22-27)
3. Mr Frew asked the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs whether he intends to visit agricultural shows in Ballymoney and Ballymena. (AQO 412/22-27)
4. Mr Gildernew asked the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs whether the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) is resourced to address environmental complaints, within...
6. Ms Kimmins asked the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for an update on the consultation on reducing the compensation rate under the bovine tuberculosis programme. (AQO...
8. Mr McGrath asked the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for an update on the delivery of a deposit return scheme (DRS). (AQO 417/22-27)
10. Mr Irwin asked the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to outline his plans to reduce the amount of household waste going to landfill. (AQO 419/22-27)
11. Mr Blair asked the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to outline his plans for animal welfare policy in the 2022-27 mandate. (AQO 420/22-27)
12. Mr Allister asked the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs whether documentary checks will be affected by the Windsor Framework (Implementation) Regulations 2024. (AQO 421/22-27)
T1. Mr McGlone asked the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs whether he is aware of the emergence of green algae on Lough Neagh, including at about 1 foot beneath the surface...
T2. Ms Bradshaw asked the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, further to his recent meeting with the Earl of Shaftesbury, for an update on the future management and ownership...
T3. Mr Allister asked the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, in reference to oral question 12, to state who is directing whom in respect of documentary checks, given that...
T4. Mr Dunne asked the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for an update on when the rural micro capital grant scheme will open for applications (AQT 274/22-27)
T5. Mr Kingston asked the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to state the efforts that he and his officials are making to contribute to the resolution of the matter referred...
T6. Mr Frew asked the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to outline the work that he and his officials have conducted to assuage the concerns of the USPCA and the NSPCA about...
T7. Mrs Dodds asked the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, after associating herself with the remarks about the sad and shocking passing of Jennifer Fulton, for an update on...
T8. Ms Sugden asked the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs whether he has considered legislation to extend the powers given to local councils to improve animal welfare, given...
Debate resumed on amendment to motion: That this Assembly notes that the devolved institutions have now been restored for 100 days; recognises the challenging financial situation facing the...
The next item in the Order Paper is an Opposition motion on an independent environmental protection agency.
As the business in the Order Paper is not expected to be disposed of by 6.00 pm, in accordance with Standing Order 10(3), I will allow business to continue up to 7.00 pm or until the business is...
I beg to move That this Assembly recognises the pressures facing hospitality and tourism businesses across Northern Ireland; notes the impact of additional rates bills on top of energy and other...
