All of Ms Aoife Finnegan’s imported questions, contributions and motions in this mandate, newest first, including those assessed as not flagged, uncertain or not yet analysed.
Let me begin by saying that I am not a British citizen. I never have been, and I never will be. The proposal for a so-called BritCard is not just unnecessary but deeply offensive to the principles of the Good Friday Agreement, which guarantees the right of the people in the North to be Irish, British and, indeed,…
How will the independent EPA work collaboratively through cross-border mechanisms to address pollution and environmental challenges, given that pollution recognises no borders?
Sinn Féin supports the motion and the amendment. We have consistently and publicly called for the creation of an independent environmental protection agency. It is a commitment that has been at the heart of our approach for many years. The simple truth is this: without strong, independent environmental governance,…
I thank the Minister for his statement. We absolutely support the creation of an independent environmental protection agency. Minister, the review recommends developing memorandums of understanding and formal collaboration on North/South and east-west bases to improve coherence and share best practice. What…
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…
I begin by echoing the thanks already expressed to those who tabled the motion and, most importantly, to the Ladies with Letters campaigners. Their persistence and dignity have forced the system to face uncomfortable truths, and we owe them a huge debt of gratitude for that. As my colleagues have outlined, Sinn Féin…
Opposition to the British Government’s Mandatory Digital ID Scheme That this Assembly is united in its opposition to the proposal from the British Government to introduce a mandatory digital ID for people here; expresses concern that this flawed proposal could result in the squandering of millions of pounds of public…
I thank the Minister for his answer. Understandably, there is worry amongst local beekeepers. With that in mind, what specific engagement has DAERA had with local beekeepers to raise awareness and ensure that sightings are reported promptly?
I thank the Minister for her answer. How has the Department progressed the other recommendations of the 2022 community wealth-building report, which comes under DFE's remit?
Is geal liom deis bheith agam labhairt ar son an Dara Céim den Bhille. I commend the Minister for her clear and determined leadership in bringing the legislation before the Assembly. The Minister has rightly focused on fairness, value for money and the need to protect public finances, but, from an environmental…
Asian Hornets To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to outline the steps his Department is taking to assess and address the presence of Asian hornets, given our delicate biodiversity system.
I thank the Member for securing the Adjournment debate on an important topic that has caused real worry and distress for families in the Southern Trust area and that speaks to a wider failure in how we support people with additional needs and their carers. Just last week, an 80-year-old mother contacted me in…
I want to take a moment to highlight the incredible work that is being done by Youth Club for All in south Armagh — a small, community-led group with a huge heart and an even greater impact. The group was born out of the determination of parents who simply refused to accept that their children with additional needs…
Minister, do you acknowledge the real risk that the sheep sector, which already faces challenges, could be further disadvantaged and left vulnerable by competing departmental priorities and a policy process that appears to be increasingly disconnected from the realities on the ground?
I thank the Minister for his answer. Minister, given the report's finding that animal health diseases such as bovine TB and sheep scab not only harm productivity but drive up greenhouse gas emissions, and given that climate change and the environment are your top two priorities, how can your Department justify the…
Ms Finnegan asked the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, having noted the ongoing delay with the sheep-focused co-design process, whether he can give concrete assurances to the sheep sector, which is the backbone of upland and marginal farming, that it will not be treated as an afterthought in the…