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Mr John Blair: Assembly records

All of Mr John Blair’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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  1. Motion or amendment: Banning the Use of Aversive Training Tools for Domestic Animals (Revised Wording) - Amendment 1

    • Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “Banning the Use of Aversive Training Tools for Domestic Animals (Revised Wording)”

    Banning the Use of Aversive Training Tools for Domestic Animals (Revised Wording) - Amendment 1 Leave out all after ‘; calls on the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs’ and insert: ‘to introduce a ban on the sale, use and ownership of aversive training tools for domestic animals as part of his…

    Awaiting analysis

    Assessment details Official Assembly record

  2. Motion or amendment: Banning the Use of Aversive Training Tools for Domestic Animals - Amendment 1

    • Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “Banning the Use of Aversive Training Tools for Domestic Animals”

    Banning the Use of Aversive Training Tools for Domestic Animals - Amendment 1 Leave out: ‘with appropriate exemptions for veterinarians, animal rescuers and dog wardens to use necessary tools when required for safe handling and in cases of emergencies’

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  4. Motion or amendment: Cancellation of Summer Schemes in Special Schools

    • Motion · Private Members' Motion

    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…

    Awaiting analysis

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  5. Motion or amendment: Blocking of an Independent Environmental Protection Agency

    • Motion · Private Members' Motion

    Blocking of an Independent Environmental Protection Agency That this Assembly strongly condemns the blocking of the establishment of an Independent Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) by the Democratic Unionist Party; further condemns the hypocrisy of those who express concern over the Lough Neagh crisis, the…

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  6. Motion or amendment: Reducing Household Energy Costs (Revised Wording)

    • Motion · Private Members' Motion

    Reducing Household Energy Costs (Revised Wording) That this Assembly acknowledges the role that poorly insulated and energy-inefficient social housing plays in driving up energy costs, thus contributing to fuel poverty; notes the benefits of reducing carbon emissions from the housing sector; recognises the value of…

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  7. Motion or amendment: Improving Sentencing Practices in Northern Ireland - Amendment 2

    • Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “Improving Sentencing Practices in Northern Ireland”

    Improving Sentencing Practices in Northern Ireland - Amendment 2 Leave out all after ‘repeat offenders,’ and insert: ‘highlighting the importance of cross-government working to reduce reoffending, including in the areas of rehabilitation, employment and financial security, physical and mental health, and housing;…

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  8. Motion or amendment: Review of Local Councils’ Animal Welfare Policies - Amendment 1

    • Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “Review of Local Councils’ Animal Welfare Policies”

    Review of Local Councils’ Animal Welfare Policies - Amendment 1 Leave out all after ‘charities;’ and insert: ‘welcomes the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affair’s work to actively examine the case for inspecting and licensing rescue and rehoming organisations and bring forward relevant legislation…

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  9. Motion or amendment: NI Water Funding and Governance - Amendment 1

    • Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “NI Water Funding and Governance”

    NI Water Funding and Governance - Amendment 1 After ‘network;’ insert: ‘notes that chronic underinvestment in our wastewater infrastructure is a major driver of waterway pollution and biodiversity loss, as well as blocking housebuilding and stifling economic growth; is concerned that NI Water’s current funding model…

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  10. Motion or amendment: Women in Agriculture - Amendment 1

    • Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “Women in Agriculture”

    Women in Agriculture - Amendment 1 Leave out all after ‘report;' and insert: ‘notes the January 2025 Diversity and Inclusion Review report by the National Farmers’ Union of Scotland; and calls on the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to encourage a partnership approach between his Department, the…

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  11. Motion or amendment: Collection and Recycling Scheme for Disposable Nappies - Amendment 1

    • Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “Collection and Recycling Scheme for Disposable Nappies”

    Collection and Recycling Scheme for Disposable Nappies - Amendment 1 Leave out all after ‘concern’ and insert: ‘that disposable nappies and other absorbent hygiene products make up around 4 per cent of residual waste; welcomes the proposed new guidance for councils on expanding opportunities to recycle more materials,…

    Awaiting analysis

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  12. Motion or amendment: Ending Violence Against Women and Girls - Amendment 2

    • Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “Ending Violence Against Women and Girls”

    Ending Violence Against Women and Girls - Amendment 2 Leave out all after ‘implemented;’ and insert: ‘further regrets that repeated periods of Assembly collapse have prevented more rapid progress being made on the remaining recommendations of the Gillen Review, particularly with respect to those proposals that require…

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  13. Motion or amendment: Future EU Relationship - Amendment 1

    • Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “Future EU Relationship”

    Future EU Relationship - Amendment 1 After 'under EU law,' insert: 'urgent delivery of a comprehensive and ambitious UK-EU veterinary and sanitary and phytosanitary agreement, an electronic travel authorisation tourist exemption for international visitors coming to Northern Ireland from Ireland,’

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  14. Motion or amendment: Protecting Farming Families Following the Autumn Budget 2024 - Amendment 2

    • Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “Protecting Farming Families Following the Autumn Budget 2024”

    Protecting Farming Families Following the Autumn Budget 2024 - Amendment 2 Leave out all after ‘inflation;’ and insert: ‘welcomes the launch of the Farming for the Generations pilot scheme to support farm succession planning; calls on the UK Government to reconsider the proposed changes to Agricultural Property Relief…

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  15. Motion or amendment: Failure to Produce a River Basin Management Plan - Amendment 2

    • Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “Failure to Produce a River Basin Management Plan”

    Failure to Produce a River Basin Management Plan - Amendment 2 Leave out all after ‘highlighted’ and insert: ‘the importance of cross-departmental and cross-agency efforts to address water quality issues, the deterioration of river and lake ecosystems, and pollution; recognises that actions to achieve sustainable…

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  16. Motion or amendment: Tackling Paramilitarism - Amendment 2

    • Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “Tackling Paramilitarism”

    Tackling Paramilitarism - Amendment 2 Leave out all after ‘structures;’ and insert: ‘welcomes the Executive’s decision to extend funding for the Programme for Tackling Paramilitary Activity and Organised Crime until 2027; further welcomes its commitment to identify a sustainable delivery model, beyond programmatic…

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  17. Motion or amendment: Removing the Barriers to Green Growth

    • Motion · Private Members' Motion

    Removing the Barriers to Green Growth That this Assembly recognises that fair and just growth in the green economy is vital for securing Northern Ireland’s economic future and delivering on our Net Zero commitments; welcomes work from the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to bring forward a Green…

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  18. Motion or amendment: Replacement of EU Funding for Community and Voluntary Sector (Revised Wording) - Amendment 2

    • Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “Replacement of EU Funding for Community and Voluntary Sector (Revised Wording)”

    Replacement of EU Funding for Community and Voluntary Sector (Revised Wording) - Amendment 2 Leave out all after ‘Development Fund’ and insert: ‘, the European Social Fund and the EU funded NI Rural Development Programme have had on our society; notes British Government failure to deliver on the commitment to fully…

    Awaiting analysis

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  19. Motion or amendment: Committee Membership - Revised Wording

    • Motion · Private Members' Motion

    Committee Membership - Revised Wording That Mrs Michelle Guy replace Ms Kate Nicholl as a member of the Committee for Education and as a member of the Assembly and Executive Review Committee; that Ms Kate Nicholl replace Ms Connie Egan as a member of the Windsor Framework Democratic Scrutiny Committee; and that Ms…

    Awaiting analysis

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  20. Motion or amendment: Budgetary Pressures

    • Motion · Private Members' Motion

    Budgetary Pressures That this Assembly expresses its grave concern at the significant budgetary pressures facing the Executive; recognises the severe impact of these pressures on the delivery of, and investment in, public services, including policing and justice, health and social care, education, housing,…

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  21. Motion or amendment: Opposition to Racism

    • Motion · Private Members' Motion

    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…

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  22. Motion or amendment: Environmental Improvement Plan

    • Motion · Private Members' Motion

    Environmental Improvement Plan That this Assembly agrees the importance of urgently adopting an Environmental Improvement Plan, as Northern Ireland's first Environment Strategy, to complement the implementation of a comprehensive, overarching and cross-departmental approach to tackle the water quality issues at Lough…

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  23. Motion or amendment: Promoting On Farm Investment - Amendment 1

    • Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “Promoting On Farm Investment”

    Promoting On Farm Investment - Amendment 1 Leave out all after the first ‘Northern Ireland’ and insert: ‘notes that the Office of Environmental Protection commenced an investigation into Ammonia Standing Advice on 23 May 2023 and subsequently issued a judicial review pre-action letter to the Department of Agriculture,…

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  24. Motion or amendment: Independent Inquiry into the Alleged Use of Wiretapping of Northern Ireland Journalists - Amendment 1

    • Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “Independent Inquiry into the Alleged Use of Wiretapping of Northern Ireland Journalists”

    Independent Inquiry into the Alleged Use of Wiretapping of Northern Ireland Journalists - Amendment 1 Leave out all after ‘unwarranted or unjustified surveillance;’ and insert: ‘notes that the Investigatory Powers Tribunal hearings are ongoing; recognises, as per the Report of The Independent Commission on Policing…

    Awaiting analysis

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  25. Motion or amendment: Veterinary Medicines - Amendment 2

    • Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “Veterinary Medicines”

    Veterinary Medicines - Amendment 2 Leave out all after ‘calls on’ insert: ‘the UK Government and the European Union to urgently arrive at a UK-EU veterinary medicines agreement.’

    Awaiting analysis

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