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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 want to highlight an issue that needs urgent attention, particularly from the Housing Executive and the Department for Communities: the failure to properly support women and children who are fleeing from domestic violence and need suitable accommodation. I am working with a young woman from my constituency, West…
A consultation on a racial equality Bill began in March 2023 and formally closed in June 2023. A report on the responses to and feedback about the consultation was published in August 2024. We aim to bring updated race relations legislation before the Assembly through the legislative programme in the 2025-26 session.…
Is féidir, cinnte, agus ba mhaith liom aitheantas a thabhairt don obair a rinne an Comhalta sa réimse seo le linn a thréimhse sa Roinn. Is féidir liom a dhearbhú don Chomhalta go bhfuil Airí tiomanta lena chinntiú go bhfuil an Straitéis nua um Chomhionannas Ciníoch oiriúnach don fheidhm agus go léireofar inti taithí…
Beidh an freagra seo as Gaeilge, más maith leis na Comhaltaí na cluasáin a chur orthu. Chuaigh oifigigh i gcomhairle le hearnáil na mionlach eitneach cheana féin le tacú le forbairt na straitéise nua comhionannais chiníoch ó 2025 amach. Ghlac muid na torthaí ó chláir eile ina bpléitear le saincheisteanna sochaí agus…
When you look at the ongoing good relations strategies that we have in the Executive Office, you see that T:BUC, for example, has had a clear impact on the lives of people here through the development of and investment in headline actions and wider commitments by removing interface barriers and bringing people…
I thank the Member for his question. My focus in this role is on supporting the work of the First Minister and the deputy First Minister, along with junior Minister Cameron, to build a future that is defined by inclusion, equality and respect. Many across the Chamber are also committed to working to deliver that…
When it comes to good relations, we all have a part to play. People from different political, ethnic and religious backgrounds, whether they live in a city or in a rural community, all need to be committed to improving community relations. Just last week, junior Minister Cameron and I met the Clonard-Fitzroy…
We have made a good lot of progress on building good relations through the Together: Building a United Community (T:BUC) strategy, particularly across key areas such as shared housing; engagement of young people through the T:BUC camps and wider, on-the-ground delivery; the Urban Villages initiative; and the removal…
Go raibh maith agat, a Phríomh-Leas-Cheann Comhairle. I am responding to the debate on behalf of the Minister of Justice, and I wish her well. I know that she will be back in the Chamber as soon as she can. The Minister is grateful to the leader of the Opposition for tabling the important motion that is before the…
For those who wish to avail themselves of the translation service, I say that I will make my remarks in Irish. Is cúis mhór bhróin domh a fhógairt gur imigh Ted Howell ar shlí na fírinne. D’imir Ted ról lárnach sna cainteanna síochána agus i gComhaontú Aoine an Chéasta. Nuair a labhraíonn daoine faoin chineál fir a…
Yes. I recognise and commend the work that you have done, with other Members, over the past few months. You stood on the streets with residents to reject the hate and racism that we witnessed and to support our minority ethnic communities, as you always have done and, I am sure, will continue to do. I had the great…
Our Department does not have statutory responsibility for providing education to refugee and asylum-seeking children, but we are aware that the Education Authority will not start school enrolment for an initial four-week period for children who are living in contingency asylum accommodation or Housing Executive…
We welcome the fact that those seeking refuge are no longer being left waiting for lengthy periods for a decision on their asylum cases. The increasingly high number of people moving on as the Home Office deals with the backlog has, unfortunately, necessitated the Housing Executive to place some people in temporary…
I thank the Member for her question and acknowledge her interest in the work of the Urban Villages programme and the promotion of good relations that she does more generally. As the Member knows, work on the ground continues, with local communities playing a vital role in shaping the projects and benefiting from their…
Absolutely. I also commend everyone whom you mentioned, because, as I said, working collaboratively and collectively with all the people on the ground is most important. We are happy to chase up for you where the letter of offer is.
Yes, absolutely. Our team will work with Westland Community Group to ensure that collaborative approach, because that is really important. We engage with community groups on the ground, because they are best placed and know exactly what that community needs. I also want to mention that the Urban Villages team will…
With your permission, Mr Speaker, I will answer questions 2 and 15 together. We are pleased to confirm that funding of £1·6 million has been allocated for Westland Community Centre in North Belfast. That new facility will provide services that will allow the community to access adult counselling, health and well-being…
Bhí olltoghchán sna Sé Chontae is Fiche an tseachtain seo caite. Ba mhaith liom buíochas ó chroí a ghabháil le gach duine a sheas mar iarrthóir do Shinn Féin sa toghchán. Tuigimid sa tSeomra seo, mar ionadaithe tofa, na dúshláin a bhaineann le toghcháin: ag gabháil faoi agallaimh, ag canbhasáil, agus ag stocaireacht…
Go raibh maith agat, a Phríomh-Leas-Cheann Comhairle. I welcome the opportunity to speak to the motion on behalf of the Minister for the Economy, and I thank Members for bringing forward this important issue for discussion today. The fabric of community life and its economic vibrancy are significantly woven through…
All forms of violence, hate and discrimination have to be tackled head-on and called out. There is no place for racism in our society. We need to support inclusion. We must challenge and confront any form of prejudice and ensure values of respect and equality for all. Our collective goal is to build a society where…
A consultation on a review of the Race Relations Order started in March 2023 and formally closed in June 2023. A report on the responses and feedback from the consultation was published in August 2024. We aim to bring updated race relations legislation to the Assembly, through the legislative programme, in the 2025-26…
The minority ethnic development fund continues to be a key element of policy for racial equality and good race relations. It is intended to align with and support our racial equality strategy 2015-2025, and it is a vehicle for delivering aspects of the vision and shared aims. In line with a review of the fund, a…
One of our key priorities is building a society where racial equality and diversity are supported, valued and respected. Work is continuing to deliver the commitments in the racial equality strategy. Beyond 2025, it is important that there is a clear mechanism and overarching framework for achieving racial equality…
I have outlined the good work that Urban Villages has done throughout the North. It has had a wide reach, and it has been impactful for people of all ages. We are focused on investing in securing the sustainability of remaining capital projects. As I said, we will keep Members up to date.