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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.
This issue has to be approached with compassion, understanding and dignity. We await the guidance of the Equality Commission in light of its consideration, which will come out later this month. Regardless of how they define themselves, every person deserves the same love, equality, respect and compassion that we claim…
I do not think that any of us is under any illusions: the Executive are working within incredibly tight financial constraints. Our communities and public services feel that pressure every day, but that does not mean that we should sit back and do nothing; if anything, it makes the need for joined-up, collective action…
Next February, the Programme for Government will have been in place for a year. As I said, we will publish an annual report on it. The Programme for Government needs to be reviewed yearly. That will give us the opportunity to make updates in line with, for example, budget decisions. It will be monitored more regularly…
Gabhaim buíochas leis an Chomhalta as a ceist. I agree with that. The Programme for Government reflects the shared ambitions of the Executive. It has been designed to make things better for people in areas such as health and tackling waiting lists; our environment; growing a globally competitive economy; providing…
We have set realistic targets and timelines for delivery against all nine priorities in the Programme for Government. We have already seen real progress. From March 2025, over 15,000 children were registered for the childcare subsidy scheme. When that is combined with tax-free childcare, it is estimated that those…
Gabhaim buíochas le hÓrlaithí as an díospóireacht seo a chur osár gcomhair inniu. While it might seem small to some, this is a huge issue. Poor or next to no phone signal is affecting far too many people in West Belfast. Time and time again, I have experienced daily blackout spots, calls dropping out, or no signal at…
An tSeachtain um Fheasacht Meabhairshláinte atá ann an tseachtain seo, rud a thugann deis dúinn aird a dhíriú ar an ghníomh phráinneach atá de dhíth lena chinntiú go gcuirtear a ndotháin acmhainní ar fáil dár seirbhísí meabhairshláinte, agus do na seirbhísí tacaíochta a chuidíonn leo, le freastal ar an éileamh. Tá…
Go raibh míle maith agat, a Phríomh-Leas-Cheann Comhairle. I welcome the opportunity to speak to the motion on behalf of Minister Archibald and thank Members for bringing the issue to the Floor. As the proposer of the motion stated, people should be free to study anywhere on the island. To support that, we need to…
I thank the Member for his question. I echo his welcome to the school. As we come to the end of phase 1 of the Urban Villages initiative, it is worth reflecting on the fact that the project has supported a range of community-led, cross-cutting and capital projects that have made a real difference to improving good…
We know the significant and positive impact that the current Urban Villages programme has had on communities, working through successful delivery of the remaining capital projects, which will increase access to shared-space facilities and continue to promote integration across the five Urban Villages areas and beyond.…
Agus muid ag tabhairt aghaidh ar Lá Idirnáisiúnta na mBan, ba mhaith liom labhairt ar chúpla ábhar a bhaineann leis na mná go ginearálta. Fiú sa bhliain 2025, tá bearna ann idir pá na mban agus pá na bhfear. Níl sin inghlactha. Tá fáthanna difriúla leis sin: tá i bhfad níos mó ban ná fear ag obair go páirtaimseartha;…
Go raibh maith agat, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle. Tá áthas orm a bheith ábalta labhairt thar ceann an Aire ar an ábhar tábhachtach seo. The motion references the benefits of dual market access. Minister Archibald sends her apologies as she is in Berlin, in part to raise awareness among companies in Germany and the EU more…
Let me start by reiterating that racism and hate have absolutely no place in our society. I mentioned the disgraceful behaviour during the summer and the behaviour that comes with that. It was absolutely disgraceful to see racist graffiti in south Belfast, but we will call that out at every opportunity. Work is being…
Yes. I am delighted to say that the First Minister and the deputy First Minister have approved a refugee integration strategy and associated delivery framework that will be brought to the Executive next month for agreement.
Thank you for your supplementary question. I think that we all agree that having a diverse society only enriches the cultural and economic life of absolutely everybody who calls here "home" and that we want a society in which people are protected and treated equally. Our officials have already started to engage with…
We are committed to updating and strengthening racial equality law so that everyone can benefit from a fair and inclusive society. Following an extensive 12-week consultation on the review of the Race Relations Order, a report on the responses that included more than 50 potential changes was published last August. We…
I am not sure what the exact question is, but, of course, there should absolutely be full transparency. I have visited many Urban Villages projects, and it is clear that they have achieved a transformative impact or that such transformation is under way. I look at the Colin area of my constituency in West Belfast. It…
The T:BUC review is under way, and a number of good relations projects sit under that. I do not have a time frame in front of me, but, if the Member writes to me, I can provide that for her.
I thank the Member for her question. In general terms, the Urban Villages initiative has supported a range of community-led, cross-cutting and capital projects to improve good relations outcomes and to develop thriving places where there has been a history of deprivation and community tension. As of 31 January 2025,…
Thank you for that question. We know the significant impact that the Urban Villages programme has on communities. Successful delivery of the remaining capital projects will increase access to shared-space facilities and continue to promote integration across the five Urban Village areas and beyond. The strategic…
Last week, we announced a £9 million extension to the Urban Villages capital plan. That will allow the development of four fantastic new projects in Belfast and Derry, providing much-needed physical regeneration, creating safer communities, and making a positive difference to people's lives. The updated capital plan…
I very much welcome the opportunity to respond to the motion. I agree with the wording of the Member's motion: our ageing population presents "challenges and opportunities". Addressing those is a key priority. Often, we talk about our young people and future generations and rightly so, but we cannot forget the here…
International Women’s Day 2025 That this Assembly welcomes the theme of Accelerate Action for International Women’s Day 2025; recognises that focusing on the need to accelerate action emphasises the importance of taking swift and decisive steps to achieve gender equality; and supports increased momentum and urgency in…
The weekend was nothing short of monumental for local artists, and, once again, West Belfast was at the very heart of it all. I begin by offering my congratulations to two exceptional actors, Lola Petticrew and Anto Boyle, both of whom won prestigious awards at the Irish Film and Television Academy (IFTA) awards last…