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Mr John O'Dowd: Assembly records

All of Mr John O'Dowd’s imported questions, contributions and motions in this mandate, newest first, including those assessed as not qualifying, uncertain or not yet analysed.

1,452 records match.

  1. Debate contribution: Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill: Legislative Consent Motion

    • Executive Committee Business
    • As a minister

    I beg to move Members will be aware of the growing cybersecurity risk that accompanies an increasingly digital and interconnected world. Technological change brings significant opportunities but also creates new and evolving risks. It is those risks that the Bill engages. Cybersecurity is critical to the continued…

    Awaiting analysis

    Assessment details Official Assembly record

  2. Debate contribution: Exclusion of the First Minister from Office under Section 30 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998

    • Assembly Business

    On a point of order, Mr Speaker. It appears that Dr Aiken is holding a trial — he is putting me and my Executive colleagues on trial — and not only that but he has come to a verdict. What impact does that have on my right and that of my Executive colleagues to a fair trial?

    Awaiting analysis

    Assessment details Official Assembly record

  6. Debate contribution: Exclusion of the First Minister from Office under Section 30 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998

    • Assembly Business

    Does that mean "Fenians"? You mean, "Do not stoop to the Fenians' level".

    Not analysed

    Assessment details Official Assembly record

  8. Debate contribution: Exclusion of the First Minister from Office under Section 30 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998

    • Assembly Business

    On a point of order, Mr Speaker. I have no appointment with any judge.

    Not analysed

    Assessment details Official Assembly record

  10. Debate contribution: Exclusion of the First Minister from Office under Section 30 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998

    • Assembly Business

    On a point of order, Mr Speaker. Neither I nor any of my colleagues have been found guilty of breaking the law.

    Awaiting analysis

    Assessment details Official Assembly record

  12. Debate contribution: Exclusion of the First Minister from Office under Section 30 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998

    • Assembly Business
    • As a minister

    I did not hear the start of Mr Gaston's speech, but I heard the end of it. The end of it told us what this is all about. Mr Gaston and his party are completely opposed to power-sharing in any of its forms; they are completely opposed to the Good Friday Agreement; and they want to bring this place down. Did events of a…

    Awaiting analysis

    Assessment details Official Assembly record

  13. Debate contribution: Business Growth Accelerator and Non-domestic Vacant Rating Consultation

    • Oral Answers to Questions

    There is opportunity, but it is up to the Executive. My previous reports and recommendations on rates have been blocked at the Executive by the DUP. If there is a will, there is a way, however.

    Awaiting analysis

    Assessment details Official Assembly record

  15. Debate contribution: Reval2026: Hospitality Sector

    • Oral Answers to Questions

    I commit to continued dialogue with the sector and look forward to its bringing proposals to me. I do not have the figure for how many hotels requested a valuation, but I am sure that the Member will agree that if a hotel, or any other premises or property, has been extended or had significant works carried out on it,…

    Awaiting analysis

    Assessment details Official Assembly record

  16. Debate contribution: Reval2026: Hospitality Sector

    • Oral Answers to Questions

    That is not the case. Pausing the revaluation does not mean that the current valuation list should no longer be maintained. The list must be updated as properties are created, altered, demolished, divided or amalgamated. Where a new property is created or an existing property undergoes physical changes such as an…

    Awaiting analysis

    Assessment details Official Assembly record

  17. Debate contribution: Procurement: Social Value

    • Oral Answers to Questions

    Cash flow is always a challenge for businesses, particularly those in the SME sector. Paying suppliers on time remains a key priority for the Department. I recognise the important contribution that local businesses make. The Executive's prompt payment policy encourages Departments to aim to pay 90% of valid,…

    Awaiting analysis

    Assessment details Official Assembly record

  18. Debate contribution: Procurement: Social Value

    • Oral Answers to Questions

    Social value and ensuring that we use government spending power to promote it has been a key factor of the procurement policy throughout my time and that of a number of my predecessors. Since February 2025, the revised social value in procurement policy has provided a stronger framework for monitoring and reporting…

    Awaiting analysis

    Assessment details Official Assembly record

  19. Debate contribution: Back in Business Scheme: Update

    • Oral Answers to Questions

    My Department recently completed a consultation on the proposals for a business growth accelerator scheme and changes to non-domestic vacant rating. The proposals arose from work that was undertaken last year with business representatives through the strategic review work. My officials are reviewing the responses to…

    Awaiting analysis

    Assessment details Official Assembly record

  20. Debate contribution: Back in Business Scheme: Update

    • Oral Answers to Questions

    I recently visited a business — a cafe — in the Harbour estate that opened as a result of the Back in Business scheme. The enthusiasm of the owners in taking on the huge challenges of opening their business was infectious. They were clear that the Back in Business scheme gave them a bit of breathing space to open,…

    Awaiting analysis

    Assessment details Official Assembly record

  21. Debate contribution: Jade's Law

    • Oral Answers to Questions

    I hope to be in a position to publish a consultation on it shortly. I will bring more information to the House about that, given the seriousness of the issue and Members' interest in the process. While much of the public discussion is focused on cases in which one parent murdered the other parent, my Department's…

    Awaiting analysis

    Assessment details Official Assembly record

  22. Debate contribution: Jade's Law

    • Oral Answers to Questions

    On 30 April, I announced my intention to bring forward proposals to reform aspects of family law, including parental responsibility, to ensure that our legal framework continues to protect children and reflects public expectations. Since that announcement, officials have been progressing work on a range of policy…

    Awaiting analysis

    Assessment details Official Assembly record

  23. Debate contribution: Court of Appeal: Impact of A5 Decision

    • Oral Answers to Questions

    I understand that the Minister for Infrastructure is involved in that matter and will report back to the House or the farmers involved as soon as possible. It is a matter for the Minister for Infrastructure. The valuations are carried out through Land and Property Services, independent of interference from any…

    Awaiting analysis

    Assessment details Official Assembly record

  24. Debate contribution: Court of Appeal: Impact of A5 Decision

    • Oral Answers to Questions

    I do not have those figures in front of me. Each Department is working to its indicative budget, as set out by the permanent secretary, but the A5 is a flagship project, and, therefore, the funding for it is ring-fenced.

    Awaiting analysis

    Assessment details Official Assembly record

  25. Debate contribution: Jade's Law

    • Oral Answers to Questions

    I agree that further legal protections need to be put in place, particularly for the children and the bereaved families concerned. Although Jade's law is on the statute books in England, it has not yet been enacted. It is well-intentioned legislation, but it is such a complex area that it has not been implemented. I…

    Awaiting analysis

    Assessment details Official Assembly record

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