Mawrth, 10 Medi 2024
The Assembly met at 10:30 am (Speaker [Mr Poots] in the Chair). Members observed two minutes' silence.
Members wishing to make a statement should indicate that by rising in their place. The usual rules apply.
I rise to pay tribute to the life and work of Jackie Hewitt MBE, who made a massive contribution to community development in the greater Shankill area and beyond. When I commenced work for the...
Last Saturday, the Ulster GAA For All tournament took place at Kickhams GAC Creggan in south Antrim. It was an absolutely brilliant event. GAA For All sums up everything that is best about Cumann...
I rise to speak about the dire state of our waste water infrastructure. Over the past few weeks, we have seen a number of reports on the devastating impact that our inadequate waste water...
On Saturday, we had a glorious day in Ormeau park. The sun was so strong, and it was so balmy. As one of those people who normally have to shelter under the awning of the beautiful oak and elm...
For a number of months, residents served by the Newtownards sorting office have been suffering lengthy delays of several weeks in receiving their mail. There are residents who are missing...
I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the Friends of Ward 15 on celebrating its 50th anniversary last weekend and a special thank you to Jim Mageean and Colum Polly and all the volunteers who...
I rise today to speak on a topic that I have raised several times in the Chamber, and that is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder — ADHD — and the colossal gap in services that...
This week, in South Down, we are honoured and excited to welcome the Irish Open golf tournament to Newcastle. The Royal County Down Golf Club in Newcastle has the honour of hosting the Irish...
The Federation of Small Businesses was established 50 years ago next month at a time when the UK economy was on its knees. The Government tried to plug the gaping hole in their finances by hiking...
Today, we mark World Suicide Prevention Day. It is a subject on which we can unite, as it is a tragic reality that strikes many of our communities. There will be few inside or outside the Chamber...
I also stand to mark World Suicide Prevention Day and to express solidarity with all the families and communities scarred by the scourge of suicide. It has been 13 years — it is hard to...
This month is, obviously, September, but it is also Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, which is an international campaign to support and raise awareness of children and young people who live with...
I have received notice from the Minister for Communities that he wishes to make a statement.
I beg to move That, in accordance with Standing Order 33(4), the period referred to in Standing Order 33(2) be extended to 13 December 2024, in relation to the Committee Stage of the Child...
I beg to move That this Assembly expresses its grave concern at the significant budgetary pressures facing the Executive; recognises the severe impact of these pressures on the delivery of, and...
Question 8 has been withdrawn.
1. Ms Sheerin asked the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for an update on the renewed ammonia strategy. (AQO 751/22-27)
2. Mr Chambers asked the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs whether his Department has considered introducing a ban on the ownership of XL bully dogs, following the ban...
3. Mrs Erskine asked the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to outline how his Department will address illegal puppy farming and breeding. (AQO 753/22-27)
4. Mr Sheehan asked the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for an update on the implementation of the Lough Neagh report and action plan. (AQO 754/22-27)
5. Mr Kelly asked the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs when the single-use plastics directive will be transposed into domestic law. (AQO 755/22-27)
6. Mr Delargy asked the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for an update on the Mobuoy remediation project. (AQO 756/22-27)
7. Mr Brooks asked the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs whether he will commission a review of the Welfare of Animals Act (Northern Ireland) 2011. (AQO 757/22-27)
T1. Mr McGlone asked the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for an update on the Department's just transition policy development. (AQT 501/22-27)
T2. Ms Á Murphy asked the Minister whether, although he may have not seen a new EU report that notes that a temporary just transition fund should be established outside the common...
T3. Mr Donnelly asked the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, given that today is World Suicide Prevention Day and evidence suggests that people living in rural areas have...
T4. Dr Aiken asked the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs when he proposes to publish the Strategic Investment Board's report into the TB Strategic Partnership Group, which...
T5. Mr Buckley asked the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for his Department's assessment of the impact of slurry run-off into our waterways, rivers and Lough Neagh,...
T7. Mr Brooks asked the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs whether, in view of recent statistics that show that the number of dairy farmers is in decline across the UK, as he...
Debate resumed on amendment to motion: That this Assembly expresses its grave concern at the significant budgetary pressures facing the Executive; recognises the severe impact of these pressures...
I beg to move That this Assembly believes that businesses and traders who supply goods and services to the public sector should be paid on time and in full; recognises that late payments can...
In conjunction with the Business Committee, I have given leave to Áine Murphy to raise the matter of access to rural GP services in Fermanagh. I ask Members to either vacate the Chamber or...
