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Ms Aisling Reilly: Assembly records
All of Ms Aisling Reilly’s imported questions, contributions and motions in this mandate, newest first, including those assessed as not qualifying, uncertain or not yet analysed.
I associate myself with your comments on that. The recent revelations, alongside those of a historical nature that the research on clerical abuse speaks to, are a stark reminder of the need for a consistent and sustained focus on safeguarding. No longer can there be situations where warning signs are missed,…
My thoughts are with every person who has lived through clerical child abuse. What they faced was horrific. The impact of that does not just disappear; it is with them every day. They should never have been put into that position or have faced that horrific abuse. As I said, I have had the chance to sit down with some…
Clerical child abuse has had a devastating impact. I express our deepest sympathies to and solidarity with all victims and survivors of that terrible abuse. Throughout the process, previous junior Minister Cameron and I have engaged with victims and survivors to hear their stories and their views on what is needed.…
Exclusion of Minister from Office under Section 30 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 That this Assembly, under section 30(1)(b) of the Northern Ireland Act 1998, resolves that, further to his recent visit to Israel, the Minister of Education no longer enjoys the confidence of the Assembly, because of his failure to…
A comhghairdeas mór to everyone at Naomh Eoin Cumann Lúthchleas Gael on bringing the Antrim Senior Hurling Championship title back to the Whiterock Road in west Belfast after a 52-year wait; an incredible achievement for the players, management and every single person who is connected to the club. Of course, we know…
Go raibh maith agat, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle. I thank Members for their important contributions to the debate. I thank the proposer of the motion for giving us the opportunity to highlight the work that is under way across the Executive and local government to prepare for, respond to and recover from severe weather…
Níl cúis ar bith le moill ar bith ar na ceapacháin sa phróiseas seo. Tá súil agam, mar a dúirt mé, an fógra oifigiúil sin a dhéanamh go han-luath. Tá an ról a imreoidh na coimisinéirí seo ríthábhachtach lena chinntiú go ndéanfaidh ár n-iarracht chomhroinnte meas a chosaint agus go gcuirfear sin ar aghaidh go dtí na…
Absolutely. My stance, as someone who was born and reared with the Irish language, will shock nobody. I know, see and have learned the incredible importance of an Gaeilge, but, of course, it is so important that best practice standards in the use of an Gaeilge are promoted across public services and, indeed, across…
Tá mé sásta a chur in iúl go bhfuil an próiseas earcaíochta maidir leis an stiúrthóir agus na baill eile den Oifig um Fhéiniúlacht agus Léiriú Cultúrtha, maidir leis an Choimisinéir Teanga don Ghaeilge agus maidir leis an Choimisinéir um Thraidisiún na nAlbanach Uladh agus na mBriotanach Uladh ag teacht chun críche…
D’aontaigh Comhairle Cathrach Bhéal Feirste beartas nua Gaeilge an tseachtain seo caite. Is é is aidhm don bheartas cearta Gaeilgeoirí a neartú agus infheictheacht na teanga a mhéadú ar fud na cathrach. Tá Ghaeilge agam ón chliabhán. D’fhreastail mé ar scoil lánGhaeilge. D’oibrigh mé in earnáil na Gaeilge, agus…
Tá an Ghaeilge faoi bhláth. Tá líon na bhfoghlaimeoirí ag fás, tá earnáil na Gaelscolaíochta ag borradh léi, agus tá coimisinéir teanga le ceapadh gan mhoill. Is léir go bhfuil an Ghaeilge ag dul ó neart go neart. Tá sé ríthábhachtach go dtacaímidne uile anseo sa tSeomra seo leis an fhás sin. In ainneoin an dul chun…
Thanks for that question. We completely understand the concerns that have been raised about the time that it is taking to process applications. Each application to the scheme is unique and comes with its own complexities, and the progress of applications can require additional or supporting information from external…
As of last week, 11,853 applications have been submitted to the victims' payments scheme. Payments totalling almost £108 million have been made to eligible applicants, offering meaningful recognition of the harm that they have suffered. The Victims' Payments Board is progressing applications as efficiently as possible…
I thank the Member for that question. The vast majority of people celebrate their culture safely and respectfully and work really closely with our communities to make sure that bonfires are family-friendly and are enjoyed by all. However, a small number of unregulated and illegal bonfires raise concerns about safety…
I will refer that to the First Minister and deputy First Minister for a response. The land that you referred to in your question is in private ownership, and that has been a significant factor. We understand that, to mitigate the risk of asbestos-fibre release from the pile and protect members of the public, NIEA…
Gabhaim buíochas leis an Chomhalta as a fhreagra. The starting point for addressing illegal, unregulated and dangerous bonfires lies in the Chamber, and it demands political leadership. We need to be honest and say that the lack of regulation of bonfires just does not work. As political representatives, we cannot stay…
The issues around cultural expression are some of the most challenging that we as a society face here. The Commission on Flags, Identity, Culture and Tradition (FICT) considered those issues and made a number of recommendations relating to bonfires. They have been considered as part of the review of the Together:…
I thank Members for their important contributions to the debate. I hope to touch on all the points that have been raised, but, first, I want to recognise the victims and survivors and their families who were affected by what went on in a shameful part of our past. Before we came back into the Chamber this afternoon,…
Go raibh maith agat, a Phríomh-Leas-Cheann Comhairle. I welcome the opportunity to respond to the motion on behalf of Minister Archibald. The legal framework for mineral prospecting licences is contained in the Mineral Development Act 1969. It is important to note and to be clear that the Act does not cover precious…
Casement Park to me, as a young sportsperson and Gael growing up in west Belfast, was more than bricks and mortar, as it was for all Gaels: it was a symbol of identity, pride and belonging for Gaels across Antrim, Ulster and beyond. As an Executive flagship project, its delivery is not optional; it is a promise that…
Go raibh maith agat, a Phríomh-Leas-Cheann Comhairle. I welcome the opportunity to respond on behalf of my colleague Minister O'Dowd. I begin by saying that it is important for our local businesses to thrive and create good jobs. That is central to our Programme for Government priority to grow a globally competitive…
I thank the Member for her question. As I said, we will bring race relations legislation to the Assembly in 2025-26. On a broader point, equality is not just ticking a box but a core principle of how we need to shape policy and build communities. We are absolutely committed to addressing any gaps, and I welcome the…
While we have equality legislation that protects citizens from less favourable treatment, we recognise that there are differences from that of other jurisdictions, and we are committed to addressing any gaps. We will bring race relations legislation before the Assembly in 2025-26 to strengthen protections against…
I am happy to get the details of the groups for you. The groups and organisations on the ground that work with women who are fleeing domestic violence, and work to end violence against women and girls, should be commended. They do stellar work. I am happy to come back to you with a list of those groups and the funding…