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.
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I thank the Minister for his welcome statement about being fair to all victims of violence. How can he ensure, as part of the ongoing review, that the primary social needs criteria and points are appropriate and fair to all?
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Intimidation Points: Housing Selection Scheme Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Intimidation Points: Housing Selection Scheme
I am glad to hear from the deputy First Minister that the important topic of reform of our public services was raised at the summit meeting. What commitment can the deputy First Minister give that reform and transformation remain key priorities for our Executive?
Assessment details for Debate contribution: British-Irish Council: 42nd Summit Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: British-Irish Council: 42nd Summit
Thank you, Mr Deputy Speaker. I thank the Alliance Party for tabling the motion on this important matter, and I hope that the Assembly will accept our amendment, which captures current progress on the updated anti-poverty strategy. The Democratic Unionist Party continues to stand by families across Northern Ireland,…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Emergency Food Parcels for Children Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Emergency Food Parcels for Children
I beg to move the following amendment:
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Emergency Food Parcels for Children Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Emergency Food Parcels for Children
I join in the recognition that today is Holocaust Memorial Day and the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the concentration and extermination camp Auschwitz, where Nazis murdered Jewish people and others who did not conform to their twisted vision. We know that our king will be among those attending the…
Assessment details for Member's statement: Holocaust Memorial Day Official Assembly record for Member's statement: Holocaust Memorial Day
Emergency Food Parcels for Children - Amendment 1 Leave out all after ‘developmental needs;’ and insert: ‘welcomes the commitment of the Minister for Communities to delivering a new anti-poverty strategy; calls on the Minister to urgently bring that draft strategy to the Executive for consideration, with view to…
Assessment details for Motion or amendment: Emergency Food Parcels for Children - Amendment 1 Official Assembly record for Motion or amendment: Emergency Food Parcels for Children - Amendment 1
To ask the Minister of Justice what action her Department is taking to curb the recent interface clashes between youths at Carlisle Circus, Townsend Street, North Howard Street and Northumberland Street, Belfast.
Assessment details for Oral question AQO 1479/22-27 Official Assembly record for Oral question AQO 1479/22-27
I thank the Minister for his answer and for that detail. I do not doubt that efficiency savings are a priority in each budget-setting process. Perhaps now, with the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the EA approaching, this would be a timely opportunity to review what further efficiency savings and reductions…
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Education Authority: Efficiency Savings Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Education Authority: Efficiency Savings
Can the Minister advise whether teachers' terms and conditions in England are the same as those in Northern Ireland?
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Teachers: 2024-25 Pay Award and Threat of Industrial Action Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Teachers: 2024-25 Pay Award and Threat of Industrial Action
Mr Kingston asked the Minister of Education what assessment has been made of efficiency savings since the five education and library boards were replaced with a single Education Authority in 2015.
Assessment details for Topical question AQT 923/22-27 Official Assembly record for Topical question AQT 923/22-27
I will push the First Minister more on that. She talks about taking a victim-centred approach and showing sensitivity to those who have suffered. Does she not recognise that, when individuals who engaged in terrorism are individually lauded and honoured by those in political leadership, it causes only hurt to the…
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Good Relations: Leadership Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Good Relations: Leadership
Mr Kingston asked the First Minister and deputy First Minister whether, in pursuance of good relations — an issue on which the First Minister has answered questions today — they agree on the importance of showing democratic leadership and not promoting the glorification of terrorism.
Assessment details for Topical question AQT 907/22-27 Official Assembly record for Topical question AQT 907/22-27
Last week, Connie Egan MLA wrote in 'The Irish News': "almost 80% of parents from Bangor Academy and over 82% of parents from Rathmore wanted to see the change." Will the Minister confirm that it was not in fact 80% of all parents, as was implied in her article, and that, in the case of Bangor Academy, the true figure…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Integrated Education: North Down Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Integrated Education: North Down
I thank the Minister for her answer. I understand that it is the responsibility of the Chief Constable, but I am also aware that sometimes in the past there has been a long delay and a waiting list for officers appointed through a recruitment exercise. Has the Minister had some communication with the Chief Constable…
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: PSNI Recruitment Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: PSNI Recruitment
Mr Kingston asked the Minister of Justice, given that the 2025 PSNI officer recruitment campaign will open for applications later this month, whether she is confident that funding is in place to enable student officers to be appointed in the very near future at the conclusion of that recruitment exercise.
Assessment details for Topical question AQT 873/22-27 Official Assembly record for Topical question AQT 873/22-27
To ask the Minister for the Economy to outline which sectors offer the greatest growth potential for the Northern Ireland economy in 2025.
Assessment details for Oral question AQO 1385/22-27 Official Assembly record for Oral question AQO 1385/22-27
I just want to mention that I have had experience of that with a family member. What fundamental change — more physical space, staff or beds — is required to address that inefficiency and increase capacity in A&E departments?
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Health and Social Care: Three-year Plan Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Health and Social Care: Three-year Plan
I thank the Minister for his statement and answers so far. His statement commenced by referencing the pressures that are on our health system and the likely difficulty over the winter period. That pressure will be felt particularly in accident and emergency departments, yet I see only a single sentence mentioning the…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Health and Social Care: Three-year Plan Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Health and Social Care: Three-year Plan
I commend the work of Westland Community Group in North Belfast and wish, in particular, to celebrate the allocation of Urban Villages funding for a new Westland Community Centre, which was confirmed by junior Minister Reilly in the Chamber yesterday in response to questions for oral answer from Phillip Brett and me.…
Assessment details for Member's statement: Westland Community Centre: Urban Villages Funding Official Assembly record for Member's statement: Westland Community Centre: Urban Villages Funding
The Minister will recall that, at a previous Question Time, I asked him about the Grosvenor Road left-hand turn. At that stage, I was not sure whether that was a temporary or permanent measure, and I do not think that the Minister was sure either. As he is now aware, once people are on Great Victoria Street, they…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Traffic Congestion: Belfast City Centre Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Traffic Congestion: Belfast City Centre
This is wonderful news that has been long awaited by the Westland community. Along with my colleague Mr Brett, I pay tribute to Westland Community Group and all who have supported it. I want to mention, in particular, councillors Fred Cobain and Jordan Doran. It is an active community group that is worthy of support.…
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Westland Community Centre, North Belfast Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Westland Community Centre, North Belfast
As a member of the Committee for Communities, I join other Members in very much welcoming the publication of the housing supply strategy. I commend the Minister for publishing the strategy and welcome the fact that he has touched on various matters that are relevant to it. He will be aware of our manifesto commitment…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Housing Supply Strategy Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Housing Supply Strategy
Would the Member like me to respond, or will he take a point? I suggest that he might want to watch a bit more Michael Portillo when he is off over Christmas.
Assessment details for Debate contribution: All-island Rail Fares Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: All-island Rail Fares
— throughout the world.
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: All-island Rail Fares Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: All-island Rail Fares
I thank the Member for giving way. One heard during the debate various Members lamenting the once much greater rail network across the island of Ireland. Does the Member agree that, historically, across the world, the development of the railways was a strong and positive feature of British rule and influence —
Assessment details for Debate contribution: All-island Rail Fares Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: All-island Rail Fares
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