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All of Mr Gordon Lyons’s imported questions, contributions and motions in this mandate, newest first, including those assessed as not qualifying, uncertain or not yet analysed.
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First, the Member is an absolute disgrace.
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Social Housing: Victims of Domestic Violence Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Social Housing: Victims of Domestic Violence
Absolutely. I know whose side I am on in that. If there is a perpetrator and a victim, I will always be on the victim's side, as we all should be. I have set out the work that the Housing Executive continues to do, but we will also look at the additional supports that can be made available that may already be in place…
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Social Housing: Victims of Domestic Violence Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Social Housing: Victims of Domestic Violence
I have been proactive in taking decisions to improve support for victims of domestic abuse. I removed intimidation points from the housing selection scheme and ended the overriding priority that intimidation had over other forms of violence or abuse. That has ensured that all victims of violence, or people who are at…
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Social Housing: Victims of Domestic Violence Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Social Housing: Victims of Domestic Violence
I am happy to tell the Member that the project is progressing well, with procurement to appoint a contractor at an advanced stage. Subject to the completion of that process, it is anticipated that a contract will be awarded over the summer, with work expected to commence on-site in the autumn. As with all capital…
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Newtownards Library Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Newtownards Library
I have been clear that Newtownards library is a priority project for me, and the approval of the outline business case demonstrates greater progress than has been made in many years. I hope that that is of some comfort to the people of Newtownards. Governance arrangements are being finalised, and design work is…
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Newtownards Library Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Newtownards Library
The redevelopment of Newtownards library will deliver modern, accessible library services for the local community and form part of a wider cultural hub for the area. It is a key priority for Libraries NI, and its partnership with Ards and North Down Borough Council, which is leading the project, is important. I can…
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Newtownards Library Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Newtownards Library
Absolutely. I have made tackling that fraud a priority since I came into office, which, I know, has been a source of frustration for other parties, including Sinn Féin. The issues are connected, because the fewer social homes that there are, the longer that the waiting list is. If people are committing fraud, I make…
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Social Housing Fraud Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Social Housing Fraud
Of course we need to make sure that housing fraud cases are accurate, and of course appeals processes should be in place. We will certainly make sure that people have the opportunity to give a true representation of their circumstances. Mistakes can happen, but it is important that we crack down on fraud, because, as…
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Social Housing Fraud Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Social Housing Fraud
My Department undertook two exercises — in 2015 and 2016 — to establish a baseline. Those were reported on at the time. Those exercises did not successfully identify a level of undetected fraud. We have been collecting data from social landlords on tenancy fraud and misuse since then, but I want to see improvements to…
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Social Housing Fraud Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Social Housing Fraud
I have made it a priority to protect our social homes as valuable public assets, because every house matters. In 2024, my Department initiated a review of tenancy fraud policies and practices and established a collaborative forum, namely the tenancy fraud oversight group. That group works closely with the Housing…
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Social Housing Fraud Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Social Housing Fraud
Across Northern Ireland, you will see examples of how the Department has invested in urban regeneration schemes. I will be in Strabane later this week. Work has been done in north Belfast, in Glengormley, and we have seen schemes in other parts of Belfast. We have seen a number of smaller grant schemes to help improve…
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Sunday Trading Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Sunday Trading
My goodness, Gerry Carroll and I are on the same page for once. Can we all take a note of the date and time? Yes, there are times when we will find ourselves in agreement, and this is one of those times. He is right to stand up for the views of retail workers not just in the city but across Northern Ireland. I, for…
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Sunday Trading Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Sunday Trading
The consultation that was carried out by Belfast City Council related to proposals to extend Sunday opening hours throughout the city during the summer months. The consultees were not asked whether they supported the extension on a permanent basis or whether it should apply beyond Belfast City Council boundaries, so…
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Sunday Trading Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Sunday Trading
The measures that have public support can go through. The Members opposite have been really passionate about some of the measures that have huge and widespread support across the Chamber. Therefore, in the meantime, why not proceed with the measures on which there is agreement? That could be done quickly by urgent…
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Sunday Trading Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Sunday Trading
If the Member wants to listen, she will hear that we have a way forward here. We can split the Bill. Those measures that have wide public support —
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Sunday Trading Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Sunday Trading
If she is in favour of bringing forward some of the measures that will, she thinks, help and that have support across the Chamber, Sinn Féin should bring to the Executive a proposal to split the Bill. Those measures that —.
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Sunday Trading Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Sunday Trading
That was one consultation in one area, and the Member has rightly highlighted the fact that retail workers were evenly split on it. It is important that we recognise the concerns that many people have. Often, those who were opposed were the most passionate about their view, because they would be more impacted on than…
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Sunday Trading Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Sunday Trading
My Department has responsibility for the legislation that governs Sunday shop opening hours. Any change to the hours set out in the Shops (Sunday Trading &c.) (Northern Ireland) Order 1997 would require primary legislation. I have no plans to review the hours prescribed in legislation and can confirm that no work is…
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Sunday Trading Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Sunday Trading
Work on that is going on as a result of the draft strategy, and the Member will know that issues around transport feature heavily in it. Many people are concerned about how they can get to work. The specific issue that he referenced is one for the Department for Infrastructure to consider and take forward. His views…
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Right to Try Scheme Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Right to Try Scheme
First of all, we have the disability and work strategy, which is cross-departmental and has been endorsed by the Executive. It is important that that is in place, because this is not something that I can sort out in one Department. The issues are multilayered, and we need to make sure that we work together to address…
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Right to Try Scheme Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Right to Try Scheme
I am grateful to the Member for that question. As I am sure she knows by now, that is a key area of concern for me. Our economic inactivity rate is simply too high. We have too many people on welfare, and that burden is being carried by everyone else. Many individuals who are economically inactive face multiple and…
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Right to Try Scheme Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Right to Try Scheme
It is important ongoing work. We need to ensure that we have in place the support that allows people to break free from the benefits system. We know how difficult that can be, as one of the barriers is that people are concerned about the loss of support. That is why the disability and work strategy is in place. That…
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Right to Try Scheme Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Right to Try Scheme
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) legislation was subject to scrutiny by the Social Security Advisory Committee (SSAC), which found that the amendments did not give claimants the clarity or assurance needed to remove the fear of reassessment. The scrutiny highlighted the fact that, although work itself would…
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Right to Try Scheme Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Right to Try Scheme
I beg to introduce the Charities (Amendment) Bill [NIA 36/22-27], which is a Bill to amend the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 in various respects.
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Charities (Amendment) Bill: First Stage Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Charities (Amendment) Bill: First Stage
The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2026 That the Social Security Benefits Up-rating Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2026 be approved.
Assessment details for Motion or amendment: The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2026 Official Assembly record for Motion or amendment: The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2026
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