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Mr Colm Gildernew: Assembly records
All of Mr Colm Gildernew’s imported questions, contributions and motions in this mandate, newest first, including those assessed as not qualifying, uncertain or not yet analysed.
I welcome the opportunity to take part in another debate on our shared constituency of Fermanagh and South Tyrone. I do not want to talk at length, but I agree with all that Members have said about how Lough Erne is a jewel in the crown and a very important part of the economy and the environment in our constituency.…
Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire as ucht a ráitis. I also thank the Minister for coming to the Chamber. Minister, will you outline the steps that you are taking to address the vacancies in Foras na Gaeilge and the Ulster-Scots Agency?
I want to make a Member's statement on the deplorable and unacceptable announcement on the city deals that was made late last week — Friday night, actually. For context and because not all Members will know, the Mid South West region is a collaboration between Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council,…
I beg to move The motion is about highlighting the need for fairness and transparency for the consumer and the music artist when it comes to the practice of dynamic pricing, which, depending on demand, adjusts the market value of tickets and products. While prices can go down as well as up, I have been contacted…
I thank the Minister for her statement. I share the dismay of the Minister and every other Member at the manner and content of the announcement. The Mid South West deal impacts on my whole constituency. Over the weekend, people from Dungannon and south Tyrone who have been working diligently on plans and improvements…
Thank you for that, Minister. Given the number of rural properties that have been identified with that crossover, will you outline the steps that you can take or are considering taking to mitigate the effect on rural homes that may not have access to gas or other forms of heating?
I thank Áine for securing the debate. As Deborah stated, the issue affects all of Fermanagh and South Tyrone, with several surgeries lost in the Dungannon area alone. It is a contracts issue, and I know from my time on the Health Committee that it has many factors. At rock bottom, however, the key problem is the lack…
Go raibh míle maith agat, a Phríomh-LeasCheann Comhairle. I request Members' support to extend the Committee Stage of the Child Support Enforcement Bill to 13 December 2024. I recognise that it is a short Bill. Nevertheless, it demands the same level of scrutiny as any other Bill, due to the changes that it will bring…
I thank the Minister for his statement. I also agree that this is a wrong decision. The recent announcement by the British Government on the winter fuel payment cut will impact on people who do not qualify for pension credit but may, nonetheless, struggle to pay their fuel bills. You mentioned amelioration: have you…
Dynamic Pricing That this Assembly notes the extortionate prices charged for concert tickets as a direct result of dynamic pricing; recognises the lack of transparency around dynamic pricing and the fact that consumers may be unaware that the price of tickets can be increased by 100 per cent of the original purchase…
I beg to move A chairde the folly of Brexit is playing out across all our communities in the North. The loss of funding, such as the European social fund (ESF) and the European regional development fund (ERDF), is impacting vital services across the community and voluntary sector, causing uncertainty in services that…
I thank the First Minister and deputy First Minister for their statement, particularly for the emphasis on collaborative working and the community playing an active part. In light of that, do they agree that it is essential that all voices provide input into shaping and informing the consultation process?
To ask the Minister for Communities for his assessment of the impact that the British Government's decision to means test Winter Fuel Payments will have on fuel poverty.
Replacement of EU Funding for Community and Voluntary Sector (Revised Wording) That this Assembly acknowledges the positive impact that the European Regional Development Fund and the European Social Fund have had on our society; notes British Government failure to deliver on the commitment to fully replace EU funding…
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…
Minister, thank you for your statement and for the additional allocations that you have announced. Can you outline the resource and capital funding that is being provided to the Department for Communities, le do thoil ?
I wish the Minister well in his new role. Minister, you will be aware of the desperately sad plight of people here who need to use paediatric pathology services. The lack of such services in the North means that families have to travel to England in the worst of circumstances. Did you have an opportunity to discuss…
Extension of Committee Stage: Child Support Enforcement Bill (NIA Bill 05/22-27) That, in accordance with Standing Order 33(4), the period referred to in Standing Order 33(2) be extended to 13 December 2024, in relation to the Committee Stage of the Child Support Enforcement Bill.
I thank the First Minister for her statement, which is important for the victims, survivors and campaigners of so many years. Will social security benefits be disregarded for the purpose of payments?
Gabhaim buíochas leis an Chéad-Aire. I particularly welcome the commitment to build on the common ground that we all share to realise the potential of the Long Kesh site for the benefit of all. As such, First Minister, can you outline the next steps in moving forward with that?
I request that Members support the extension of the Committee Stage of the Pensions (Extension of Automatic Enrolment) Bill to 8 November 2024. I recognise that it is a short Bill, but, nevertheless, it demands the same scrutiny as any other Bill, owing to the impact that its proposals may have, particularly on young…
Extension of Committee Stage: Pensions (Extension of Automatic Enrolment) Bill (NIA Bill 04/22-27) That, in accordance with Standing Order 33(4), the period referred to in Standing Order 33(2) be extended to 8 November 2024, in relation to the Committee Stage of the Pensions (Extension of Automatic Enrolment) Bill.
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister for their assessment of the social, economic and reconciliation potential of a regenerated Maze/Long Kesh site.