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Mr Declan Kearney: Assembly records
All of Mr Declan Kearney’s imported questions, contributions and motions in this mandate, newest first, including those assessed as not qualifying, uncertain or not yet analysed.
Mr Kearney asked the First Minister and deputy First Minister, given that tomorrow marks the 10th anniversary of the Brexit referendum, whether they agree that Brexit has been a catastrophic failure for all parts of our economy and all sections of our community.
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to detail any victims support programme funding allocations, including (i) groups awarded support; and (ii) approved funding.
Minister, do you agree that the discrimination in employment and the political vetting that have been practised in this state for so long, and actively supported by some Members, have no place in today's society, and that appointment to government boards should be open to all sections of society, including such…
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister for an update on discussions with the British Government to secure a fair and adequate budget to deliver public services and support families and businesses through the current cost-of-living crisis.
I thank the Minister for that response. It is an area of road safety, including rural road safety, that is within our control and in which improvements can be delivered in a very tangible way at low cost. Minister, when will that very important legislation be introduced to the Assembly so that we can expedite its…
Minister, you will be aware that the reopening of the Knockmore to Antrim line is effectively a cross-party priority, supported by all elected representatives in the constituency. It also commands a significant interest from an economic, commercial, business and community standpoint in South Antrim. Your news today is…
Mr Kearney asked the Minister for Infrastructure, given that she is aware of the priority that he attaches to road safety and to rural road safety in particular, for an update on the safer journeys to school initiative, which he strongly welcomes, following the conclusion of the consultation.
To ask the Minister of Health to detail any engagement that has taken place with Community Pharmacy NI in relation to the strategic profiling of the recently-announced investment in e-pharmacy services.
Geo-blocking of RTÉ That this Assembly expresses concern at the continued geo-blocking of Raidió Teilifís Éireann (RTÉ) content for audiences here; recognises the frustration caused to viewers who are denied equal access to public service broadcasting, cultural programming and major sporting events; notes the growing…
To ask the Minister of Justice, pursuant to AQW 45882/22-27, to detail how prison administration in Maghaberry ensures proper oversight and delivery of the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust's responsibility for the physical and mental health of prisoners with additional needs, consistent with prison policy…
Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire as ucht a fhreagra. Minister, that is fantastic news for the east Derry, north Derry and north Antrim region. Can you give us some sense of whether the growth deal has set out projections in relation to employment generation, overall regeneration and the benefits that will accrue to the…
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether works to complete the continuous footway on Staffordstown Road, Randalstown, from Cranfield Corner to Creggan Primary School, will commence in 2026.
It is welcome to hear about your proactivity with the British and Irish Governments to try to redress the anomaly. You will be aware that Sinn Féin introduced a Bill in Dáil Éireann to address geoblocking: will you give us an assessment of that Bill?
Rinne Palaistínigh ar fud an domhain an Nakba a chomóradh Dé Aoine seo a chuaigh thart. Is "Nakba" an focal Araibise ar "thubaiste". Is mar sin a chuireann na Palaistínigh síos ar an ghlanadh eitneach a rinneadh orthu óna dtír féin sa bhliain 1948. Sa tréimhse sin cuireadh níos mó ná 750,000 duine as seilbh agus…
The recent election results in England, Scotland and Wales represent really significant political change in the landscape of those countries. The surge in electoral support for progressive politics and self-determination, as well as support for extreme right-wing populism, should be a wake-up call for the British…
Impact of BrexitTen Years On That this Assembly acknowledges that 23 June 2026 marks ten years since the Brexit referendum; notes that the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Act 2020 was enacted, despite 56 per cent of voters in this jurisdiction having voted to remain in the EU; further acknowledges that Brexit…
Some 10 years after the spectacular DUP mismanagement of and arrogance about the RHI scheme, which led directly to the collapse of these political institutions, that scheme is finally set to close. The RHI scheme should have been a positive and constructive green energy initiative that contributed to decarbonisation…
Gabhaim buíochas leis an leasChéad-Aire as ucht a freagra. Minister, I fully endorse what you said about the achievement of the fund in getting £30 million of investment into communities, benefiting 950 projects. Can you be more specific and give us a precise time frame within which we will know which projects'…
In the 10 miles or so between Antrim town and Moneyglass, there are five Gaelic Athletic Association clubs, and all have won county titles. South-west Antrim is central to GAA life in County Antrim, and one of its beating hearts is Kickhams GAC. The club was founded 102 years ago. Since then, it has gone from strength…