Mawrth, 11 Mehefin 2024
The Assembly met at 10:30 am (Speaker [Mr Poots] in the Chair). Members observed two minutes' silence.
The first item in the Order Paper is Members' statements, and the usual rules apply.
Last week, seemingly without consultation or notice, BBC Northern Ireland announced that it was immediately withdrawing the provision of sign language from its televised lunchtime bulletins. I...
I have just come from an event upstairs marking International Day of Play. We are often accused of not playing fairly or well with one another in the Chamber, but, in truth, this is a really...
I congratulate Carnlough Controlled Integrated Primary School, which, last Friday, was awarded the excellence in integrated education award (EIEA). That small rural school on the east Antrim...
Last Thursday, the Windsor Framework Democratic Scrutiny Committee considered, and its Alliance Party and Sinn Féin members approved, a report on regulation (EU) 2024/1157 and associated...
Over the past few weeks, I have been contacted by hundreds of my constituents in East Derry regarding the vile and horrifying treatment of dogs in the Ballykelly area. The abuse was videotaped,...
On Saturday, I will join others from all over the island at a major event in the SSE Arena in Belfast organised by Ireland's Future. The event is a significant and important opportunity to engage...
Next month — July — marks 17 years since the Northern Ireland Executive confirmed their acceptance of the A5 western transport corridor proposals to be taken forward: 17 years. In...
Rinneadh Lá Domhanda na nAigéan a cheiliúradh Dé Sathairn. Bíonn an lá sin ann gach bliain lena chur i gcuimhne do gach duine an tábhacht a bhaineann leis na...
[Translation: World Oceans Day was celebrated on Saturday. This day is celebrated every year to remind everyone of the importance of our oceans. Oceans are the lungs of the world. More than 50%...
I have received notice from the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs that he wishes to make a statement. Before I call the Minister, I remind Members that they should keep their...
I beg to move That this Assembly notes the Executive's legislation programme as presented by the First Minister and deputy First Minister in their statement of 23 May 2024.
I call the Minister for Communities, Mr Gordon Lyons, to move the Consideration Stage of the Defective Premises Bill. Moved. — [Mr Lyons (The Minister for Communities).]
We will start with listed questions. Questions 3 and 11 have been withdrawn.
1. Mr Dunne asked the Minister for Infrastructure whether he will restore the pothole intervention level depth from 50 mm to 20 mm. (AQO 570/22-27)
2. Mr Kingston asked the Minister for Infrastructure to outline what measures he and his officials are taking, with other statutory agencies, to address the non-cleaning of unadopted alleyways in...
4. Mr Irwin asked the Minister for Infrastructure to outline what resources he will allocate to grass verge cutting to improve visibility when exiting junctions. (AQO 573/22-27)
5. Mrs Mason asked the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on the ongoing review of the 2023 floods in Downpatrick. (AQO 574/22-27)
6. Mr Harvey asked the Minister for Infrastructure to outline his Department’s plans to complete the upgrade of the A7 Crossgar Road, Saintfield. (AQO 575/22-27)
7. Mr McCrossan asked the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on when he plans to publish the report following the public inquiry on the A5 western transport corridor. (AQO 576/22-27)
8. Mr Sheehan asked the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on his Department's efforts to improve road safety. (AQO 577/22-27)
T1. Mr Durkan asked the Minister for Infrastructure for his assessment of the suitability and effectiveness of existing taxi legislation and to state whether he has any plans to review it. (AQT...
T2. Mr Bradley asked the Minister for Infrastructure what discussions his Department has had with NI Water to address the sewerage capacity issues across East Londonderry. (AQT 382/22-27)
T3. Ms Nicholl asked the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on the north to south Glider route. (AQT 383/22-27)
T4. Mr Blair asked the Minister for Infrastructure, having discovered in his work on water pollution a historical document, dated 2007, by the Utility Regulator, entitled 'Regulation of the...
T5. Ms Sheerin asked the Minister for Infrastructure to give a commitment that funding for community transport will not be cut in light of the 2024-25 Budget? (AQT 385/22-27)
T8. Mr McReynolds asked the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on the steps that he is taking to address delays in the planning process. (AQT 388/22-27)
T10. Mr Irwin asked the Minister for Infrastructure, given the massive backlogs in the past year, for an update on his Department's efforts to address MOT delays. (AQT 390/22-27)
Debate resumed on the following amendment: After clause 1 insert - "Defective materials, products and design features etc. 1A. In the Defective Premises (Northern Ireland)...
I beg to move That this Assembly recognises the cost-of-living crisis is exacerbated by the cost of energy; further recognises that this constitutes the direct cost of a reliance on fossil fuels...
In conjunction with the Business Committee, I have given leave to Cheryl Brownlee to raise the matter of hospitality and tourism in East Antrim. I call Cheryl Brownlee, who has up to 15 minutes.
