Llun, 24 Mehefin 2024
The Assembly met at 12 noon (Speaker [Mr Poots] in the Chair). Members observed two minutes' silence.
The Ceann Comhairle of the Dáil, Seán Ó Fearghaíl, has joined us in the Gallery today. You are very welcome, a Ceann Comhairle. I was very well received on a visit to Dublin...
The usual rules apply.
I also welcome the Ceann Comhairle of the Dáil here this afternoon. As Sinn Féin spokesperson on the environment, I acknowledge and welcome the recent comments that were made by Nicolas...
I want to raise awareness of an issue that has shamed the Assembly since September of last year. The vaccine injured and bereaved community has been trying to hold an awareness event in the Long...
Over the past year, I have become increasingly worried about some homeowners in my constituency who bought their flats through the Housing Executive right-to-buy scheme. They are not landlords...
I associate myself with Mr Dickson's comments. That situation is shameful, and something needs to be done. I highlight and pay tribute to everyone who organised and took part in the Armed Forces...
Since the return of the Assembly in February, I have been continually raising issues and concerns about staffing, recruitment and retention in the Department for Communities. I have raised issues...
Cuirim fáilte roimh Cheann Comhairle Dháil Éireann go Stormont inniu. [Translation: I welcome the Speaker of Dáil Éireann to Stormont today.] I want to raise a critical...
I rise to pay tribute to the many carers in our community. Whether they are domiciliary carers, family carers or volunteers, they add so much to our society that they are almost unpayable. Many...
In just 100 days, on 1 October, we will see not a loosening, as some have claimed, but a tightening of the EU border noose when the green lane customs border comes into effect. On 1 February,...
I pay tribute to a primary school in my constituency: Ballynahinch Primary School. I give it credit for the fantastic road safety campaign that the P6 class ran with its teacher, Mrs Kirkland....
I welcome two outstanding results for people in my constituency and the wider Antrim area. First, I congratulate Fairview Primary School in Ballyclare for being awarded for its work on promoting...
It has been reported that today will potentially be the warmest day of the year. As we move into the summer and our summer holidays, I want to raise public awareness of wildfires across Northern...
I beg to move That the draft Fisheries Act 2020 (Scheme for Financial Assistance) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2024 be approved.
I beg to move That the draft Local Government (Remote Meetings) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2024 be approved.
I beg to move That, in accordance with Standing Order 33(4), the period referred to in Standing Order 33(2) be extended to 8 November 2024, in relation to the Committee Stage of the Pensions...
I ask Members to take their ease until we get the Minister to catch up with us, because we are well ahead of schedule. I will update Members when the Minister is before us. The next person to...
We will start with listed questions. Questions 3 and 4 have been withdrawn.
1. Mr McGlone asked the First Minister and deputy First Minister when the junior Ministers will give evidence to the Committee for the Executive Office. (AQO 626/22-27)
2. Mr McCrossan asked the First Minister and deputy First Minister when the housing supply strategy will be published. (AQO 627/22-27)
5. Mr Durkan asked the First Minister and deputy First Minister whether they discussed funding for Casement Park at the inaugural meeting of the East-West Council in March 2024. (AQO 630/22-27)
6. Mr Gildernew asked the First Minister and deputy First Minister for their assessment of the social, economic and reconciliation potential of a regenerated Maze/Long Kesh site. (AQO 631/22-27)
7. Mrs Dillon asked the First Minister and deputy First Minister for an update on their work to progress the public consultation on policy proposals arising from the report on mother and baby...
8. Ms Bradshaw asked the First Minister and deputy First Minister how the work plan for the commissioners appointed under the Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Act 2022 will be agreed....
9. Ms Á Murphy asked the First Minister and deputy First Minister for an update on the Together: Building a United Community (T: BUC) review. (AQO 634/22-27)
10. Ms McLaughlin asked the First Minister and deputy First Minister whether they will reinstate funding to support the school transport provision for Fountain Primary School, Foyle. (AQO 635/22-27)
12. Mr Robinson asked the First Minister and deputy First Minister what action their Department is taking to address the exploitation of children by paramilitaries. (AQO 637/22-27)
T1. Mr O'Toole asked the First Minister and deputy First Minister, after saying that he can be robust in opposition while sincerely respecting the fact that they are trying hard to put the best...
T2. Mr Bradley asked the First Minister and deputy First Minister whether they are aware that this year's SuperCupNI takes place between 21 July and 26 July and whether they agree that it is a...
T3. Ms Bunting asked the First Minister and deputy First Minister whether, given that the media are reporting the potential sale of Spirit AeroSystems, they agree with group chairman, Sir Michael...
T4. Ms Brownlee asked the First Minister and deputy First Minister, after stating that 75% of the democratic world is heading to the polls this year, which means that the world is changing and so...
T5. Ms Mulholland asked the First Minister and deputy First Minister, given that we go to the polls next week, for an assessment of votes at 16 and where they think that that would make a...
T6. Dr Aiken asked the First Minister and deputy First Minister when, given that £370 million will supposedly be available, the June monitoring round will be released and tabled with the...
T7. Mr Honeyford asked the First Minister and deputy First Minister, in light of the recent release of economic data, to outline the role of the Executive Office in setting economic policy. (AQT...
T8. Mr Chambers asked the First Minister and deputy First Minister for an update on the number of applications received to date by the Troubles permanent disablement payment scheme and the number...
1. Ms Eastwood asked the Minister for the Economy what action his Department is taking to improve special educational needs provision in education, employment and training for people with...
2. Mr Tennyson asked the Minister for the Economy how he will deliver his Department's commitments in 'New Decade, New Approach' on workers' rights. (AQO 641/22-27)
3. Mr Kelly asked the Minister for the Economy what action his Department is taking to promote employee ownership. (AQO 642/22-27)
4. Ms Kimmins asked the Minister for the Economy for an update on closing the non-domestic renewable heat incentive (RHI) scheme. (AQO 643/22-27)
5. Mr Robinson asked the Minister for the Economy for his assessment of how the Stendhal Festival, Limavady has contributed to the economy since its inception. (AQO 644/22-27)
6. Ms Bradshaw asked the Minister for the Economy to outline how his Department plans to engage with the newly appointed Belfast city centre night czar. (AQO 645/22-27)
7. Ms Egan asked the Minister for the Economy whether he will include paid carer's leave in the proposed employment bill. (AQO 646/22-27)
9. Mr Dunne asked the Minister for the Economy whether he plans to increase the number of higher-level apprenticeships available in North Down. (AQO 648/22-27)
T1. Ms McLaughlin asked the Minister for the Economy exactly how many student places will be created in September as a result of the Budget allocation of £4·1 million to the expansion...
T2. Mrs Dodds asked the Minister for the Economy, aware that he met her party colleague Gavin Robinson on Spirit AeroSystems, what specific representation he had made to the company to try to...
T3. Mr McReynolds asked the Minister for the Economy whether he can provide any update on the proposed closure of Belfast Metropolitan College's Castlereagh campus. (AQT 433/22-27)
T4. Ms Nicholl asked the Minister for the Economy for an update on the review of higher education funding, specifically an update on student financing. (AQT 434/22-27)
T5. Ms Kimmins asked the Minister for the Economy for an update on flood payments, particularly to people in Newry and Armagh. (AQT 435/22-27)
T6. Ms Eastwood asked the Minister for the Economy, acknowledging his awareness that hospitality businesses such as Clenaghan's in Aghalee, Lagan Valley, an otherwise viable business that had to...
Debate resumed on amendment to motion: That this Assembly, while noting the educational and professional development opportunities for students studying away from home, regrets the large number...
