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Mr Cathal Boylan: Assembly records
All of Mr Cathal Boylan’s imported questions, contributions and motions in this mandate, newest first, including those assessed as not qualifying, uncertain or not yet analysed.
Cancellation of Summer Schemes in Special Schools That this Assembly expresses grave concern that the Education Authority has announced the cancellation of summer schemes in special schools in 2026 due to concerns about healthcare provision for participating children; recognises that these schemes provide a lifeline…
Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “Tackling the Rise in Dangerous Potholes on our Roads”
Tackling the Rise in Dangerous Potholes on our Roads - Amendment 1 Leave out all after ‘including 97,897 potholes;’ and insert: ‘welcomes the Minister for Infrastructure’s new draft Road Maintenance Strategy which sets out a clear vision for how roads will be managed and maintained over the coming years with increased…
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…
Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “A5 Western Transport Corridor Scheme”
A5 Western Transport Corridor Scheme - Amendment 1 Leave out all after ‘Assembly’ and insert: ‘acknowledges that the Minister for Infrastructure and Executive colleagues worked together to address the recommendations following the Planning Appeals Commission A5 Inquiry; welcomes the Department for Infrastructure…
Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “Opposing Plans for the Nutrients Action Programme 2026-2029”
Opposing Plans for the Nutrients Action Programme 2026-2029 - Amendment 4 At end insert: ‘; and further calls on the Minister to ensure that any future measures are proportionate, evidence-based, in line with Just Transition principles, developed through meaningful engagement with farmers and underpinned by…
Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “Improving Safety at School Bus Stops”
Improving Safety at School Bus Stops - Amendment 2 Leave out all after ‘increase risk;’ and insert: ‘acknowledges the Minister for Infrastructure’s commitment to improving road safety around buses through the launch of an advertising campaign on school buses and at bus stops, to warn and remind drivers of the dangers…
Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “NI Water Funding and Governance”
NI Water Funding and Governance - Amendment 2 Leave out all after ‘network;’ and insert: ‘opposes the introduction of water charges on already hard-pressed workers and families; acknowledges the need to ensure that NI Water is responsible in its management of public funds; welcomes the Minister for Infrastructure’s…
Additional Funding for North South Bodies That this Assembly recognises the significant strain placed on public finances as a result of 14 years of austerity cuts by the British Government; expresses deep concern that the current British Government is continuing their predecessor's austerity agenda, as evidenced by…
Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “Establishment of an Infrastructure Commission”
Establishment of an Infrastructure Commission - Amendment 1 Leave out all after ‘Committee’ and insert: ‘recognises the impact that legal challenges and inflation have had in delaying infrastructure projects; and calls on the Executive to explore the benefits of an Infrastructure Commission alongside prioritising the…
Specialist Autism Mental Health Services That this Assembly notes with great concern the lack of capacity within mental health services to meet the needs of those with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD); further notes the lack of specialist interventions available for autistic individuals; affirms that mental health…
Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “High-quality Mobile Coverage in Rural Areas”
High-quality Mobile Coverage in Rural Areas - Amendment 1 Leave out all after ‘consequence;’ and insert: ‘acknowledges the work of the Department for the Economy in leading the Barrier Busting Taskforce and its planning subgroup, including the involvement of the Department for Infrastructure, local councils, and…
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…
Reduce insurance costs for workers, families and businesses That this Assembly notes the unprecedented increases in insurance premiums for home, business, and car insurance, which are crippling workers, families, and small businesses, many of whom are already struggling with the cost-of-living crisis; acknowledges…
Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “Ramming of Police Vehicles in South Armagh”
Ramming of Police Vehicles in South Armagh - Amendment 1 Leave out: ‘highlights that the spate of such attacks in South Armagh has coincided with far-reaching and politically-motivated policing reforms in the area;’
Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “Addressing NI Water Challenges”
Addressing NI Water Challenges - Amendment 3 Leave out all after ‘demand;’, and insert ‘further recognises that while this infrastructure is vital for housing, businesses, the economy and the environment, it has been severely underfunded due to years of British government budget cuts and austerity; reiterates its…
Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “Backlog in MOT Testing”
Backlog in MOT Testing - Amendment 2 Leave out all after ‘Mallusk and Hydebank;’ and insert: ‘commends MOT staff who despite years of underfunding and insufficient resources have conducted 1.15 million MOTs in the last financial year, the most ever carried out in a single year; further notes with concern the 50,000…
International Women’s Day 2024 That this Assembly recognises that International Women’s Day is a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women; believes that this day both serves as a powerful reminder of the progress made towards gender equality and highlights the work that…
Public Sector Pay Settlements That this Assembly endorses the demand for fair pay settlements for public sector workers; urges the DUP to respect the democratic outcome of the May 2022 Assembly election; and emphasises the pressing need to urgently reinstate the Executive to tackle the unprecedented challenges…
Commencement of section 1 of the Organ and Tissue Donation (Deemed Consent) Act (Northern Ireland) 2022 That this Assembly calls for the commencement of section 1 of the Organ and Tissue Donation (Deemed Consent) Act (Northern Ireland) 2022.
£600 Energy Payment That this Assembly expresses deep concern that struggling families and households have not received the £600 payment that many are desperately relying on; calls on the DUP to end its boycott of this Assembly; and supports the immediate appointment of an Executive to provide urgent help for those…
Appointment of Executive That this Assembly expresses deep concern at the deepening cost of living crisis; is further concerned that the ongoing instability at Westminster has compounded these financial pressures; and supports the urgent convening of an Executive to support our public services and provide urgent help…
Cost of Living Crisis That this Assembly recognises the immense hardship facing people and families across Northern Ireland caused by rising energy, fuel and food bills; expresses concern at the latest information from the Office for National Statistics which places inflation at 9.4 per cent and suggests that real…
Appointment of Executive Ministers and the Formation of an Executive That this Assembly supports the urgent appointment of Executive Ministers; calls for the formation of an Executive without further delay to ensure the democratic outcome of the election is respected; and further calls for immediate action to be taken…