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Miss Deirdre Hargey: Assembly records
All of Miss Deirdre Hargey’s imported questions, contributions and motions in this mandate, newest first, including those assessed as not flagged, uncertain or not yet analysed.
Thank you to those who have spoken. Emma highlighted that we will oppose the motion. I had not intended to speak, but I have been listening intently to all the contributions. As Matthew touched on, we are a society that is emerging from decades or, going back, centuries of conflict. As a result, although people have…
Thank you, Minister, for coming to the Chamber. That is a serious case in which a family was impacted on and failed by the agencies that were there to protect them, as the coroner set out. They were failed again 13 times in the pre-release testing. I welcome the apology and the fact that you will meet the family. That…
As you touched on, it is good that there is an indication that somebody is interested in the building, but, if that sale does not go ahead, do you foresee difficulties with its sale because of the listing?
I thank the Minister for this legislation, and I welcome the fact that the Bill is now at Consideration Stage. The Committee has taken a good approach so far. We all see the importance of progressing the legislation and, importantly, putting it on a firm footing. This compassionate legislation has been broadly…
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…
To ask the Minister of Justice to outline any steps she is taking to address the recommendation from the Criminal Justice Inspection Northern Ireland on the need for a nurse-led healthcare model in all custody suites.
Thank you to Kate for bringing the Adjournment debate. Castlereagh South sits within the Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council area at the south-east side of Belfast. It is a growing community, particularly in Carryduff, Four Winds and Newtownbreda, with an increased demand for housing and the associated amenities. You…
I thank the proposer of the motion, which raises important issues. Sinn Féin fully recognises that rates are a vital source of public revenue. They are the only form of taxation that is available to us here, and that means that we have to look at this critically. We have to get the system right and ensure that rates…
I thank the Minister for his statement. HMOs have presented issues for well over a decade, particularly in areas such as the Holylands in South Belfast and in other inner-city communities. However, I am concerned with the Minister's framing of the question. He looks at one small area that is not reflective of the…
Thanks very much for your answer, First Minister. The PSNI's Chief Constable and, as you said, the domestic courts have also called for an inquiry into Sean Brown's murder. Do you therefore believe that the needs of victims should be at the core of the wider process?
Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “Reducing the Level of Unpaid Rates”
Reducing the Level of Unpaid Rates - Amendment 1 Leave out all after 'August 2025;' and insert: ‘notes that the majority of rates are paid on time; further notes the work being carried out by Land and Property Services to provide flexibility to those who are struggling to pay their rates by offering flexible payment…
To ask the Minister of Justice to detail the (i) flexibility; and (ii) operational guidance there will be within the Justice Bill, to ensure that children who reach their 18th birthday while under a youth custody and supervision order, do not have to do so in Hydebank Wood College, given the short length of their…
To ask the Minister of Justice whether she will introduce legislation to require court approval for all legal cases involving a (i) settlement; or (ii) award of damages to minors.
To ask the Minister of Justice whether there will be specialised training and guidance offered to ensure that the provisions of her Justice Bill, relating to the bail and remand of children, adhere to international human rights standards.
To ask the Minister of Justice whether she will introduce legislation to protect children from abuse of trust in all environments and extra-curricular activities.
I thank the Minister for bringing the motion to the House. As other Members have said, it is progressive legislation that was brought in during COVID, and its functions will be made permanent because of the moves that the Minister has made. It is just that the moves have taken place during Baby Loss Awareness Week.…
I also welcome the opportunity to speak on the motion. Sinn Féin believes in a justice system that works for all in a timely manner and that is human rights-compliant and, importantly, victim-centred. We also believe in effective rehabilitation in order to build healthy and safe communities, where reoffending and…
Thank you for that comprehensive list. The Programme for Government also outlines the need for an Irish language strategy, including promotion and greater visibility across the public sector. Will the deputy First Minister join me in acknowledging and recognising the vibrancy of the language and in unequivocally…