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Ms Emma Sheerin: Assembly records
All of Ms Emma Sheerin’s imported questions, contributions and motions in this mandate, newest first, including those assessed as not flagged, uncertain or not yet analysed.
I will speak to the motion as our party's justice spokesperson and, I have to confess at the outset, as a rural representative for Mid Ulster. When I was first presented with the motion, I had to ask what exactly e-scooters and scramblers are and what the difference between the two is, because, thankfully, we are not…
It is important that we are having a conversation about an issue that is affecting all our constituents and every community across the North. As others have outlined, however, it is regrettable that the motion takes the approach that it does, mixing up the problem with the solution. Like others, I was confused by the…
I thank the Member for giving way. At the outset, you referred to "bickering", and then you went on to talk about the DUP and Sinn Féin, while correctly articulating that the Communities Minister made an inaccurate claim about a Sinn Féin Minister and had to backtrack. Do you accept that that framing and that…
I pay tribute to the newest champion of Ireland, Cahir McMaster from Ballinascreen, who was crowned all-Ireland champion after his boxing match at the weekend at the National Stadium in Dublin. I am delighted to speak about his success this morning. Cahir is one of my constituents, and I know him well. Indeed, he, his…
I rise this afternoon to speak about something that troubled me all weekend: the CNN investigation into the so-called rape academy, which is an international rape ring and online forum where men shared tips and tricks on how to drug and abuse their wives and partners whilst they were most vulnerable and were sleeping,…
Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “Response to the Cost-of-living Crisis”
Response to the Cost-of-living Crisis - Amendment 4 Leave out all after ‘has been insufficient;’ and insert: ‘acknowledges that the relevant taxation and fiscal powers lie with the British Government; recognises that the scale of the fuel crisis and cost of living crisis means that to make a meaningful impact in…
Minister, I thank you for that answer and commend you for the work that you have done on this. It is another tangible example of your delivery since you have come into office. I welcome your update that the legislation will hopefully be in place before the end of the mandate. Do you have more detail on the educational…
I welcome the strong condemnation of all hate crime and prejudicial language. Does the Minister agree that it is important that all Members across the Chamber strongly condemn hate crime and any sort of sectarian or racist abuse and that we all bear that in mind when talking in the Chamber by using language that…
Today, as we return from the Easter break, the frustration and anxiety across our community is palpable. People are worrying about how they will pay their bills, how they will put fuel in their cars and how they will feed their families. They are worrying and struggling again because of war; a political choice. They…
Ms Sheerin asked the Minister for Infrastructure, after welcoming her recent launch of the consultation on road safety, which has been well received in her area following the tragic death of Caitlin-Rose McMullan, and knowing how hard she has worked with Stella and everybody following that tragedy, when she plans to…
To ask the Minister of Justice whether she will introduce legislation, similar to Jade's Law, which would automatically suspend parental responsibility for parents who murder their partner or ex-partner.
To ask the Minister of Justice to detail the circumstances required for her Department to expand the Domestic Homicide Review scheme, to include death by suicide.
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…
To ask the Minister of Justice to detail (i) a timeframe for a consultation on hate crime legislation; and (ii) whether the consultation will include proposals to tackle misogyny and sectarianism.
To ask the Minister of Justice for an update on her Department's work to develop data metrics to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of special measures for victims and witnesses of crime.
To ask the Minister of Justice to detail any work being undertaken by her Department to implement an enhanced needs assessment service, within the Victim and Witness Care Unit.
To ask the Minister of Justice to detail any jurisdictions that were considered by her officials during the drafting of the Criminal Justice (Sentencing etc.) Bill (26/22-27) provisions, for assaults on public workers.
To ask the Minister of Health (i) whether any assessment has been made of the Criminal Justice Inspection NI Report of an Unannounced Inspection of Magilligan Prison 9-26 September 2025; and, (ii) to detail the rationale as to why the 2021 recommendations relating to access to GP appointments, psychological services,…
To ask the Minister of Justice whether she will undertake a review to consider the creation of a new criminal offence of femicide, in order to to reflect the prevalence of misogyny in homicides.
Minister, you referred to the fact that you support the use of body-worn cameras, and I welcome their introduction in Antrim Area Hospital and then in the Ulster Hospital. What plans do you have to roll them out regionally across all trusts? You referred to the legislative element. The Justice Minister has spoken…