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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.
Geo-Blocking of RTÉ and TG4 That this Assembly expresses concern at the continued geo-blocking of Raidió Teilifís Éireann (RTÉ) and Teilifís na Gaeilge (TG4) content for audiences here; recognises the frustration caused to viewers who are denied equal access to public service broadcasting, cultural programming and…
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…
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…
Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “Delivering the Belfast City Airport Master Plan”
Delivering the Belfast City Airport Master Plan - Amendment 1 Leave out all after ‘any airport’ and insert: ‘on the island; believes these steps are essential to strengthen our reputation as a leading destination for tourism; recognises the importance of air connectivity to the island as an economic driver for…
Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “Voluntary and Community Sector Funding”
Voluntary and Community Sector Funding - Amendment 2 Leave out all after ‘Local Growth Fund by the British Government;’ and insert: ‘notes the failure of the British Government to adequately replace lost European Structural and Investment Funds; and calls on the British Government to properly resource the Executive to…
Support for the Good Jobs Bill That this Assembly expresses support and solidarity to workers and trade unions who have long campaigned to strengthen workers’ rights and entitlements; acknowledges the landmark legislation that has been already implemented in this mandate to give workers paid miscarriage leave;…
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 “Renewables to Enhance Northern Ireland’s Energy Security”
Renewables to Enhance Northern Ireland’s Energy Security - Amendment 2 At end insert: ‘; and further calls on the Minister for Communities, as the Minister of the Department responsible for tackling fuel poverty and administering existing fuel support schemes, to urgently bring forward a scheme to ensure the £17…
Continuation of PEACEPLUS Funding beyond 2027 That this Assembly notes the positive impact that PEACEPLUS funding has had on the cross-border economy and grass-roots community organisations; recognises the value of PEACEPLUS with £1 billion worth of funding allocated to 145 projects from the 2021-27 scheme so far;…
Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “The All-Island Economy”
The All-Island Economy - Amendment 1 Leave out all after ‘has not been consistently prioritised’ and insert: ‘by all ministers; acknowledges that barriers to cross-border economic cooperation have had negative impacts across the island of Ireland; calls on all Executive Ministers to work with their Ministerial…
Illegal US and Israeli Attacks on Iran That this Assembly stands firmly behind international law and condemns the illegal US and Israeli attacks on Iran as a violation of the United Nations Charter and international law; further condemns the human rights violations, lack of democracy and breaches of the Universal…
UK-EU Customs Union - Amendment 1 Leave out all after ‘nearest neighbours;’ and insert: ‘encourages ongoing reset negotiations between the British Government and the European Union to ease trade friction; further acknowledges that our best long-term future is through full membership of the EU; further notes the public…
Observer Status in the European Parliament That this Assembly recalls that the majority of people here voted to remain in the European Union; acknowledges that our long-term future would be best served by rejoining the European Union; recognises the democratic deficit as a result of Brexit; supports the request made…
Establishing an EU Office in Belfast That this Assembly notes the advantages dual market access affords to our businesses; further notes that the worst impacts of Brexit disruption have been mitigated by the Windsor Framework agreement; encourages the British Government and the European Union to work together to…
Protection of the European Convention on Human Rights That this Assembly values the rights enshrined within the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) and its protections for citizens on this, the 75th anniversary of its creation; acknowledges that legal expressions of the Good Friday Agreement incorporate the…
Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “Challenging the Harm Posed by the Windsor Framework”
Challenging the Harm Posed by the Windsor Framework - Amendment 2 Leave out all ‘deficit created by’ and insert: ‘Brexit, which the majority of people here opposed in the 2016 EU referendum; believes that our long-term future will be best served by rejoining the EU; notes that EU leaders have guaranteed that Northern…
Winter Preparedness Plan - Amendment After ‘throughout the winter months;’ insert: ‘notes the additional allocation by the Minister of Finance to the Department of Health of £100 million from the Executive’s Budget towards a pay settlement;’
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…
End the Forced Starvation in Gaza That this Assembly notes with deep concern the declaration of famine in Gaza by the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) with half a million people, a quarter of Palestinians in Gaza, suffering from famine; further notes the IPC's assessment that this situation is…
End Israeli Impunity in Gaza That this Assembly condemns the ongoing genocide in Gaza that has killed over 50,000, according to figures published by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, and left many thousands suffering from physical, psychological and emotional wounds; further…
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…
Voting Rights for the Election of the President of Ireland That this Assembly notes that the 1998 Belfast/Good Friday Agreement recognises the birth right of all the people of Northern Ireland to identify themselves and be accepted as Irish or British, or both; recalls that, in November 2013, the Fifth Report of the…
Reinstatement of Development Aid That this Assembly recognises the importance of overseas development aid in providing lifesaving support to those that are displaced, threatened by war or living in famine and absolute poverty; acknowledges the integral role that aid organisations play in supporting efforts to build…
Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “Breaches of the Ministerial Code of Conduct”
Breaches of the Ministerial Code of Conduct - Amendment 2 Leave out all after ‘political means;’ and insert: ‘and calls on all parties to recommit to the Good Friday Agreement and the full implementation of that Agreement including Strand 2 on North South relations and Strand 3 on East West relations.’
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…