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Dr Caoimhe Archibald: Assembly records

All of Dr Caoimhe Archibald’s imported questions, contributions and motions in this mandate, newest first, including those assessed as not qualifying, uncertain or not yet analysed.

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  1. Debate contribution: Utility Regulator (Support for Decarbonisation Preparation) Bill: Second Stage

    • Executive Committee Business
    • As a minister

    Go raibh maith agat, a Phríomh-LeasCheann Comhairle. First, I thank Members for their consideration. I am encouraged by the support that has been expressed for the Bill in the Chamber today. I acknowledge the other comments that were made, and I will come on to those in a little bit. That reflects the importance of…

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  2. Debate contribution: Utility Regulator (Support for Decarbonisation Preparation) Bill: Second Stage

    • Executive Committee Business
    • As a minister

    I beg to move Go raibh maith agat, a Phríomh-Leas-Cheann Comhairle. In 2022, the House agreed that we should work together to address the climate crisis. The Climate Change Act (NI) 2022 includes requirements on my Department to develop sectoral action plans for the energy sector and industrial processes. It also set…

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  4. Debate contribution: Petroleum Exploration and Licensing (Repeal) Bill: Second Stage

    • Executive Committee Business
    • As a minister

    I thank the Member for his contribution. I know that he will play a full part in scrutinising the Bill once it gets to Committee Stage, which, going by the comments around the Chamber, seems likely. My response to his question is that it sits in the same context of sending a strong signal about being a region that…

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  5. Debate contribution: Petroleum Exploration and Licensing (Repeal) Bill: Second Stage

    • Executive Committee Business
    • As a minister

    I thank Members for their contributions. I am encouraged by the support from around the Chamber. I anticipate that, when the Bill goes to the Economy Committee, it will be fully scrutinised. I thank the members of the Economy Committee for their contributions to the debate. As I set out in my opening remarks, the Bill…

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  6. Debate contribution: Petroleum Exploration and Licensing (Repeal) Bill: Second Stage

    • Executive Committee Business
    • As a minister

    I beg to move Go raibh maith agat, a Phríomh-Leas-Cheann Comhairle. The Petroleum Exploration and Licensing (Repeal) Bill has a very clear objective, which is to bring a permanent end to onshore oil and gas exploration and production in the North of Ireland. The House previously agreed to the direction that we are…

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  7. Debate contribution: Update of Health and Safety Legislation: Dangerous Weather Conditions

    • Oral Answers to Questions
    • As a minister

    I thank the Member for her question. Mr Carroll asked a similar one earlier. I have also engaged with the unions around the issue. We are undertaking a programme of work, alongside the Health and Safety Executive and the unions, to address the issues that they have highlighted, look at what is required, be it…

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  8. Debate contribution: Public Appointments: Conflicts of Interest

    • Oral Answers to Questions
    • As a minister

    I thank the Member for his question. It was a ministerial appointment, so I would not recuse myself from that. During my time in the Department of Finance and the Department for the Economy, I have made many appointments. I can assure the Member that the political allegiances or background of any candidate play no…

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  9. Debate contribution: Public Appointments: Conflicts of Interest

    • Oral Answers to Questions
    • As a minister

    I thank the Member for his question. The Member will be aware that all public appointments go through a rigorous process that is set out by the Commissioner for Public Appointments for NI. That has been the case for any appointments that I have made since I have been in post, both in my current Department and in my…

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  10. Debate contribution: Cultural Tourism Events: Support

    • Oral Answers to Questions
    • As a minister

    I thank the Member for her question. I encourage her to raise that issue when she meets with Tourism NI. We are working through the implementation of the tourism vision and action plan. Supporting community tourism and cultural tourism is part of that. I certainly encourage her to take up any opportunities that she…

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  11. Debate contribution: Cultural Tourism Events: Support

    • Oral Answers to Questions
    • As a minister

    I thank the Member for her question. The main lever for engaging with communities around promoting cultural events and events across the board is through Tourism NI, so I encourage anyone who is engaged in organising events to do that. There will be opportunities to access support via Tourism NI. The organisers of the…

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  12. Debate contribution: North City Business Centre

    • Oral Answers to Questions
    • As a minister

    I thank the Member for his question. I understand that the new properties will be used collectively to enhance economic opportunities in the area and provide space for entrepreneurs and businesses to help them develop, network and grow, through both office accommodation and meeting rooms. I understand that there is…

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  13. Debate contribution: North City Business Centre

    • Oral Answers to Questions
    • As a minister

    The North City Business Centre is a registered charity, as the Member will be well aware, that was established to provide advice, support and accommodation for small businesses in north Belfast. It seeks to address enterprise creation and development, support skills for employment and act as a catalyst for economic…

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  14. Debate contribution: Department for the Economy: Irish Language Policy

    • Oral Answers to Questions
    • As a minister

    I thank the Member for his question. The forthcoming Irish language policy will cover a wide range of areas, reflecting the Department's commitment to cultural and linguistic diversity. The key areas include support for Irish language education; resources and training for staff; increased visibility of the language in…

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  15. Debate contribution: Department for the Economy: Irish Language Policy

    • Oral Answers to Questions
    • As a minister

    I thank the Member for his question. My Department will shortly consult on a new Irish language policy. This marks a significant step forward in our commitment to support and promote the Irish language across the region. We are aiming for a full roll-out of the Irish language policy from September and will ensure that…

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  16. Debate contribution: Ulster University: Redundancies

    • Oral Answers to Questions
    • As a minister

    Again, I thank the Member for her question. It is fair to reflect on the fact that the further and higher education sector in the North is no different from that in Britain. The common factor is the lack of investment coming from the British Government. That is why, with a united voice, the Executive, and all parties…

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  17. Debate contribution: Ulster University: Redundancies

    • Oral Answers to Questions
    • As a minister

    I thank the Member for her question. Clearly, I am aware of the announcement that was made by Ulster University last week. It will be a worrying time for staff, and my thoughts are with them and their families as they face that uncertainty. That is why I am working to secure a budget settlement that can deliver a…

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  18. Debate contribution: Housing: Low-carbon Heating

    • Oral Answers to Questions
    • As a minister

    I thank the Member. As he will know, the RHI (Closure of Non-Domestic Scheme) Bill passed its Further Consideration Stage just yesterday. The Department has completed consultation on the policy proposals for the closure regulations, and a report on the outcome of the consultation has been published. We are finalising…

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  19. Debate contribution: Housing: Low-carbon Heating

    • Oral Answers to Questions
    • As a minister

    I thank the Member for his question. I reflect the fact that it is important that we get support schemes right. Working through the detail and ensuring that what is put in place both works and is value for money are really important. That is something that this place has certainly learned over recent years. I accept…

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  20. Debate contribution: Housing: Low-carbon Heating

    • Oral Answers to Questions
    • As a minister

    My Department published the Government response to the consultation on support for low-carbon heating in residential buildings on 26 January. The responses to the consultation are being used to inform policy decisions on the design of and rules and guidance for such support. In tandem with the consultation process,…

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  21. Debate contribution: Energy Costs: Support

    • Oral Answers to Questions
    • As a minister

    I do not agree with the Member on that at all. I think that most people out there recognise where the levers sit in relation to the measures that can be taken and recognise that the real levers that will be effective in providing meaningful support to people are with the British Government. I made the point to Mr…

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  22. Debate contribution: Energy Costs: Support

    • Oral Answers to Questions
    • As a minister

    I thank the Member for her question. Over recent weeks, since the current crisis began, I have met representatives of the heating oil and natural gas sectors, National Energy Action (NEA) and business organisations more widely so that I might understand at first hand what the cost pressures are and what impact they…

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  23. Debate contribution: Energy Costs: Support

    • Oral Answers to Questions
    • As a minister

    I thank the Member for his question. He will recognise that, when it comes to providing financial support, the Executive do not have the firepower to put in place support schemes to the degree that is required. We have been making the case to the British Government for them to step in in a way similar to what they did…

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  24. Debate contribution: Energy Costs: Support

    • Oral Answers to Questions
    • As a minister

    The British Chancellor has made it clear that any further support will be targeted at households that need it most. At present, as the Member knows, only £17 million has been earmarked for support here following the significant rise in heating oil costs. That is insufficient. However, work has been undertaken by the…

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  25. Debate contribution: Employment Rights Bill

    • Oral Answers to Questions
    • As a minister

    I thank the Member for his question. I cannot give assurances on his first point, because, once the Bill is introduced, it is up to the Assembly, and Members will table amendments. I am completely behind the measures that I will bring forward, as is my party, but others will take their own view. It is really important…

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