Paul Givan I wish to update the House on support arrangements for controlled schools. The controlled schools sector is the largest such sector in Northern Ireland, comprising 49% of all schools. It is a...

Robbie Butler I beg to move That the Direct Payments to Farmers (Cross-Compliance) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2024 [SR 2024/211] be annulled.

Sinéad McLaughlin I beg to move That this Assembly expresses horror at the epidemic of violence against women and girls in Northern Ireland; expresses regret that several recommendations made in the Gillen review...

John Blair The Speaker has received notice from the Minister for Communities that he wishes to make a statement.

Carál Ní Chuilín I have received notice from the Minister of Education that he wishes to make a statement. Before I call the Minister, I remind Members that they must be concise in asking questions. Also, I take...

Connie Egan Ms Egan asked the Minister of Education to detail how his decision to reject the development plans of Bangor Academy and Sixth Form College and Rathmore Primary School, to transform to integrated...

Edwin Poots I have received notice from the Executive Office that the First Minister and deputy First Minister wish to make a statement. Before they do, I express my personal gratitude to all of those...

Michelle McIlveen I beg to move That this Assembly expresses concern that proposals to address disposable nappies and other absorbent hygiene products were not included in the recent Department of Agriculture,...

Doug Beattie I beg to move That this Assembly commits to providing continuous support for the LGBTQ+ and other minority communities throughout Northern Ireland, while ensuring there is no diminution of...

Colin McGrath On a point of order, Madam Principal Deputy Speaker. Given that the motion calls on the First Minister and deputy First Minister, is it in order that no Minister is in the Chamber? What level of...

Nuala McAllister I beg to move That this Assembly notes the resolution of 30 June 2020 that Members’ salaries and pensions should be determined by an independent body and that Members’ allowances...

Colin McGrath I beg to move: That this Assembly regrets that, since the restoration of the Assembly, challenges facing our health service have worsened, with extensive waiting times, an escalating mental...

Cara Hunter I beg to move That this Assembly affirms the importance of relationships and sexuality education (RSE) in fostering healthy young adult relationships and mitigating violence against women and...

Debate resumed on amendment to motion: That this Assembly commits to providing continuous support for the LGBTQ+ and other minority communities throughout Northern Ireland, while ensuring there...

Steve Aiken I have received notice from the Minister for Communities that he wishes to make a statement. Before I call the Minister, I remind Members that they must be concise in asking their questions. This...

Philip McGuigan I beg to move That this Assembly welcomes the publication of the all-party group (APG) on reducing harm related to gambling's report, 'Public Health Approaches to Tackling Gambling Related...

Gerry Carroll I beg to move That this Assembly recognises the invaluable contribution of unpaid carers to society, including parents caring for children with additional needs; notes with regret that carers...

Debate resumed on motion: That this Assembly acknowledges concerns about inheritance tax changes impacting on family farms; recognises the financial pressures on farming families due to...

Steve Aiken The next item of business is a motion on protecting front-line services from the increase in employers' National Insurance.

Debate resumed on amendment to motion: That this Assembly recognises the fundamental importance of education in enabling our children and young people to reach their full potential, develop their...