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Mr Andy Allen MBE: Assembly records
All of Mr Andy Allen MBE’s imported questions, contributions and motions in this mandate, newest first, including those assessed as not flagged, uncertain or not yet analysed.
Mr Allen asked the Minister for Communities, having in previous answers referenced the fuel poverty strategy, to give a definitive date for when that strategy will come forward.
The Minister, like so many others, will no doubt recall the memorable moment when former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak gave his resignation statement with the sound of 'Things Can Only Get Better' blaring in the background. Many held this Government up as being the better option. Clearly, that has not transpired to be…
I welcome the opportunity to celebrate the remarkable achievements of Northern Ireland athletes at the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics. Our athletes have once gain proven that Northern Ireland, although small in size, is mighty in spirit and determination. The relentless dedication, discipline and unwavering commitment…
Opposition to Racism That this Assembly condemns the criminal damage and targeting of businesses in recent days; rejects all forms of Islamophobia, xenophobia and racism; endorses the work of voluntary sector organisations combatting racism and supporting those impacted by it; recognises the work of the Police Service…
I, too, thank the Minister and his officials for the manner in which they have engaged with all Members on this important piece of legislation. The Minister and other Members have outlined the importance of the legislation, so I do not intend to rehearse that. Clearly, as highlighted by the Member opposite, my…
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister what steps are under consideration to improve information management across the Executive Committee.
I thank the Member for giving way. The Member will appreciate, given his former role on the Communities Committee, that we have always worked together constructively. However, as the Minister has asked on several occasions and as I asked in my speech, what difference will the SDLP amendment make? I know that the…
At this point, I do not intend to restate the comments that I made in the accelerated passage debate and at Second Stage. They are on the public record and available for people to read. I turn to the amendment. We believe that, in seeking to specify defective materials, products and design features, the proposed…
Thank you, deputy First Minister, for that answer. I was at an event this morning in Clifton House on hidden homelessness. There is deep concern among housing providers and those involved in housing over the funding that is to be made available to the social housing development programme and the ability of the…
Mr Allen asked the First Minister and deputy First Minister to confirm the Executive's priorities and whether a Programme for Government will robustly measure those priorities.
I welcome the Second Stage of the Pensions (Extension of Automatic Enrolment) Bill, a pivotal piece of legislation aimed at enhancing the financial security of our workforce in Northern Ireland. I thank the Minister and his officials for the work that they have undertaken on this important legislation to date. As has…
I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Defective Premises Bill. Before turning to the legislation, it is important that I acknowledge the swift and collegial way in which the Minister for Communities, the Minister of Finance and the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs worked to progress this…
He talked about there being a vote at the Committee. For clarity, the only vote that took place in Committee was not to object to accelerated passage but to write to the Minister to ask whether he would consider having a short, sharp Committee Stage.
I join with Members in expressing my deepest condolences, and those of my party, to the Committee Chair and his wider family on the tragic passing of his nephew. Today, we stand at an important juncture concerning the defective premises legislation. The path that we tread has been meticulously documented and,…
I thank my constituency colleague for securing this important Adjournment debate. The Castlereagh campus is more than just a building: it is a beacon of education, opportunity and community spirit. It is home to a diverse array of courses that cater for a wide range of interests and career aspirations. The Castlereagh…
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to outline their Department’s policy in relation to the retention of information on Ministerial devices.
I thank the Minister for his update. Minister, I have recently been contacted by a number of individuals who use wheelchairs to get around on a daily basis, and pavement parking is obviously an issue that they are majorly impacted by. Another issue that they have raised with me is their ability to use power-assist…
The Minister, rightly, alluded to the fact that we need to leverage a broad array of options in order to tackle the housing crisis facing Northern Ireland. He also highlighted the fact that we previously underutilised FTC. Will he expand on the amount of FTC that this initiative will draw down and whether his…