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Mr Brian Kingston: Assembly records
All of Mr Brian Kingston’s imported questions, contributions and motions in this mandate, newest first, including those assessed as not flagged, uncertain or not yet analysed.
I thank the Minister for his answers so far. Further to the previous question, I refer you, Minister, to an evaluation by Public Health Scotland in 2023, which found "no consistent evidence" of any impact from MUP on: "ambulance callouts, emergency department attendances and prescribing of medication for alcohol…
No, let me make some headway. I thank those who have contributed to a debate that Diane Forsythe, Harry Harvey and I brought as DUP members of the Finance Committee. We want every pound spent on public services in Northern Ireland to be well spent, and we will continue to challenge where that is not the case. At the…
Thank you, Mr Deputy Speaker. Whilst plenty of Members have tried to distract with party political attacks during the debate, there is, perhaps, to put a positive spin on things, some agreement on the need to prioritise efficiency savings. I remind Sinn Féin Members that their Minister John O'Dowd said that he was in…
To ask the Minister of Justice, following legislative changes made elsewhere in the United Kingdom, whether she has any plans to review the use of Non-Disclosure Agreements and Non-Disparagement Agreements in Northern Ireland.
I rise as a DUP member of the Finance Committee in support of the extension of the Back in Business scheme through the Rates (Temporary Rebate) (Amendment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026. It encourages the bringing back into use of commercial premises that have been vacant for 12 months or more in order to tackle…
When the Minister saw the increases coming through for hospitality — for hotels and pubs — did he consider any mitigation scheme, as was introduced in England, to reduce the sharpness of the increase in valuations?
I rise to speak on this matter as a DUP member of the Finance Committee. As others have said, we have an important and fundamental legislative role in setting the regional rate. Those of us who previously sat on councils were responsible for setting the district rate and, likewise, legislating to set a tax on…
The Minister will be aware that the 64% cut in funding for third-sector economic inactivity support projects will result in 400 redundancies in two weeks' time and that the number of beneficiaries of those projects — 1,100 — will be cut in half. Is the Minister's Department in a position to plug the gap created by the…
Tackling Waste and Inefficiency in Government That this Assembly recognises the need to drive efficiency and tackle wasteful spending across the public sector; notes with concern recent Northern Ireland Audit Office reports which found that delivery of major capital projects and reform of the Northern Ireland Civil…
FlaggedGender, sexuality, abortion and related social issuesCriteria met: Dog-whistle messaging.
I join others in welcoming the prompt statement on this matter from the Minister. He set out some of the many demands that there will be for that funding. I note that the majority of the resource funding is being provided in the forthcoming financial year. As the Minister is aware, in the same year, there is a…
The Minister provided no clarity on extending the north Belfast Glider route to Glengormley. It sounds as though it will not happen. The Shore Road was not selected, despite its having the width and access to Newtownabbey, so what is the Minister doing to improve public transport links, especially for people in…
Will the deputy First Minister say a bit more about what the delivery unit is, for the benefit of Members but particularly for the benefit of some from the SDLP who, going by some of their recent Assembly questions, do not seem to have a clear understanding of what it is?
Last Friday, a number of masked individuals carried out a paint attack on the statue of Queen Victoria at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast. Those responsible claim that the attack was about events that occurred over 125 years ago during the reign of Queen Victoria, but, in truth, they are just pathetic…
FlaggedSectarianism, hate crime and community relationsCriteria met: Identity framing, Sectarian or communal antagonism, Cultural grievance politics, Dog-whistle messaging, Controversy escalation.
To ask the Assembly Commission to outline any steps being taken to increase car parking for people attending events at Parliament Buildings on sitting days, particularly for people with disabilities.
To ask the Minister of Justice for an update on any additional powers or legislation the PSNI has proposed in relation to her intention to repeal relevant provisions in the Vagrancy Act 1824.
The Member has plenty of time. Does he agree that it is also important that we do what we can to grow our economy and to play up the strengths of Northern Ireland and what it offers so that we secure foreign direct investment?
Can the Member explain what role Sinn Féin MPs, who do not even take their seats at Westminster, played in getting the £400 million reserve claim? Were they just sitting at home?
I rise as a DUP member of the Finance Committee. We were once again in the position of having to grant the Budget Bill accelerated passage in order for it to pass. Whilst that is generally the position for this process, I repeat what the Finance Committee Chair said: Members should not imagine that it was a formality.…
On Saturday, the Sinn Féin leader, Mary Lou McDonald, posted on social media to mark the 1st anniversary of the death of senior IRA figure Brendan "Bik" McFarlane, stating that his life was "a life well lived". I have no particular desire to speak ill of the dead, but, in the interests of the victims of the violence…
Minister, this is about the fundamental principle that those who make the laws should keep the law. Have we made any progress? Do you now accept that there was an illegal Sinn Féin billboard at the Egyptian Arch? If so, when did it cease to be a Sinn Féin billboard?
Minister, in the Cass review, the children who presented to gender identity services were described as having a history of trauma, bullying and systemic challenges, and many were known to ASD services. Why, Minister, did you see fit to include such vulnerable children in that experimental trial and to argue for their…