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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 qualifying, uncertain or not yet analysed.
Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “Cost of Living Crisis”
Cost of Living Crisis - Amendment 1 Leave out all after ‘supporting households;’ and insert: ‘further recognises that the Executive does not have many of the fiscal powers held by other devolved regions or governments and that greater fiscal powers should be devolved to the Executive; recognises that the British…
Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “Agreement on a Budget”
Agreement on a Budget - Amendment 1 Leave out all after ‘That this Assembly’ and insert: ‘acknowledges that analysis by the Northern Ireland Fiscal Council points to the comparative underfunding of the Executive versus other devolved regions; supports efforts to secure a fair and sustainable funding settlement from…
Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “Failure to Agree a Budget”
Failure to Agree a Budget - Amendment 1 Leave out all after ‘2025-2026 Budget;’ and insert: ‘further notes the recent publication of the Northern Ireland Fiscal Council Sustainability Report 2026 which highlights the scale of the fiscal challenge the Assembly faces and how operating without an agreed Budget is not…
Modernising Divorce Laws That this Assembly acknowledges that divorce can be a difficult process for any individual or family to go through; recognises that the current process can exacerbate conflict and have a profoundly negative impact on the well-being of children; notes that existing law pertaining to divorce…
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…
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…
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…
Assessing Economic Trends on the Island of Ireland That this Assembly recognises the significance of the Economic and Social Research Institute’s December 2025 report, Assessing Economic Trends in Ireland and Northern Ireland; welcomes that this will become an annual economic report produced through the Shared Island…
Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “Policing Resources”
Policing Resources - Amendment 2 After ‘the Executive;’ insert: ‘recognises that whilst resourcing pressures have a significant impact on policing capacity, the way in which the PSNI determines investigative priorities must recognise, prioritise and more effectively tackle violence against women and girls;’
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 “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…
Bonfire Regulation That this Assembly notes that this summer has again seen illegal and unregulated bonfires on contaminated land, placed dangerously close to hospitals, and used as platforms for racist and sectarian displays; further notes that the Commission on Flags, Identity, Culture and Tradition report set out a…
Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “Improving Sentencing Practices in Northern Ireland”
Improving Sentencing Practices in Northern Ireland - Amendment 1 Leave out all after ‘urgent need for’ and insert: ‘a comprehensive rehabilitation and resettlement programme to reduce reoffending and protect the public; believes that sentencing should reflect the seriousness of such crimes and meet the expectations of…
Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “Justice and the Rule of Law”
Justice and the Rule of Law - Amendment 2 Leave out all after ‘Irish Governments’ and insert: ‘to ensure the necessary steps are taken so that the vision can be realised.’
Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “Tackling the Impact of Online Harms on Young People (Revised Wording)”
Tackling the Impact of Online Harms on Young People (Revised Wording) - Amendment 2 Leave out all after ‘cross-departmental working’ and insert: ‘..calls on the Minister of Education to support post-primary schools to develop appropriate and flexible policies that informs parents of both the risks and the potential…
International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia That this Assembly recognises the important and positive contribution LGBTQIA+ people make at all levels of our society and across our communities; further recognises that everyone has a right to live free from violence, persecution, discrimination and…
International Women’s Day 2025 That this Assembly welcomes the theme of Accelerate Action for International Women’s Day 2025; recognises that focusing on the need to accelerate action emphasises the importance of taking swift and decisive steps to achieve gender equality; and supports increased momentum and urgency in…
Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “Protection of Rights and Safety in Custodial Facilities”
Protection of Rights and Safety in Custodial Facilities - Amendment 3 Leave out all after ‘calls on the Minister of Justice’ and insert: ‘to ensure that the safety of everyone within prisons is the priority consideration when managing prison populations, including with regards to the admission of transgender…
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 “Fresh Start Funding for Integrated Education Capital Projects”
Fresh Start Funding for Integrated Education Capital Projects - Amendment 4 Leave out all after ‘Fresh Start funding for new build integrated’ and insert: ‘and shared education projects; further notes the Minister of Education's letter to the Secretary of State requesting funding for Fresh Start projects; calls on the…
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…
Implementation of the Strategic Framework to End Violence against Women and Girls That this Assembly affirms that the Executive Office’s Strategic Framework to End Violence against Women and Girls must recognise that misogyny is a root cause of violence against women and girls; laments that since 2021, we have had the…