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Mr Jonathan Buckley: Assembly records
All of Mr Jonathan Buckley’s imported questions, contributions and motions in this mandate, newest first, including those assessed as not flagged, uncertain or not yet analysed.
I beg to move At the outset, it is important to note that this is the first time that the Northern Ireland Assembly will vote on whether a new EU law should apply in Northern Ireland. That, in itself, Members, is a significant moment. Regardless of individual views that will be expressed in the debate, it is still…
I will talk about an issue that is close to many hearts in Northern Ireland, Mr Speaker, including yours: the farmer. The farmer has been the staple blood of Northern Ireland's society since its inception. I doubt that there is a single Member who, if they trace their roots back far enough, will not find some form of…
Applicability Motion - Regulation (EU) 2023/2411 That Regulation (EU) 2023/2411 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 October 2023 on the protection of geographical indications for craft and industrial products and amending Regulations (EU) 2017/1001 and (EU) 2019/1753 should be added to the Windsor…
Setting Ambitious Targets for Job Creation That this Assembly supports an innovative and inclusive economy which provides opportunities for all; highlights the need to create more and better jobs across the skills spectrum; supports, in particular, growing key sectors such as digital, agri-tech, advanced…
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether his Department has any plans to remove the requirement for drivers, who passed their driving test after 01 January 1997, to sit an additional test to tow a trailer or caravan weighing up to 3,500 kg, similar to that of the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency.
I thank the Minister for giving way. Will he recognise that, if we look at those areas and communities in particular, often when an industry takes root, business continues to grow, and, indeed, wealth is generated? Those apprenticeships also grow our employment and skills base in those areas, which are great examples.
I welcome the motion. It is a timely opportunity for the House to recognise and celebrate the key contribution that apprentices have played in the Northern Ireland economy. We can all relate to experiences where we have interacted with apprentices and seen the key contributions that they have made in a number of…
I apologise to the Minister for not being here for the start of his statement. He will be aware that the majority of domestic animals have the potential to be dangerous if they get into the hands of the wrong owners. What efforts can the Department make to ensure that we do not gaslight particular breeds but, rather,…
The Opposition will be glad to hear that I intend to be brief. There is no point in going over significant ground that was covered in the earlier Opposition debate. The party's position on the issues that have faced the Assembly over the past 25-odd years has been made clear. At the heart of it — all Members who spoke…
I thank the Minister for his answer. I am thankful for the manner in which the Department has stepped in thus far. The Minister will agree that this is an alarming, recurring situation, particularly with one of the practices. Is the Minister aware of any other practices across Northern Ireland that are in a similar…
Happy Opposition day to all Members across the House. Given the immediate media attention that there has been on the topic, we should define what the Opposition is: it is the party that lost the election. The SDLP has a significant record in that regard: it has gone from being the largest nationalist party in this…
Mr Buckley asked the Minister of Health what assurances about continuity of care provision he can give to the almost 10,000 patients of the Annagh and Waterside medical practices at Portadown health centre, given their notice to withdraw and to hand back GP contracts, which has caused much concern.
To ask the Minister for the Economy what steps his Department will take to encourage and incentivise more businesses into commercial premises in town centres in Upper Bann.
Thank you, Minister, for your answer. You will be aware of the huge concern in manufacturing regarding the non-domestic rates measures, particularly that of industrial derating. Many in our manufacturing sector have suffered greatly due to rising energy and staff costs and, indeed, post-Brexit trading conditions. Is…
To ask the Minister of Justice for her assessment of the effectiveness of legislation in protecting against sexual offenders (i) online; and (ii) offline.
To ask the Minister of Justice what legislative or policy measures she is taking to address an increase in instances of sexual grooming of children and young people.