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All of Ms Michelle O'Neill’s imported questions, contributions and motions in this mandate, newest first, including those assessed as not flagged, uncertain or not yet analysed.
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Of course. As the junior Minister said, there are so many excellent projects out there that really improve community relations. No doubt the museum plays its part in that. That goes without saying.
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Peacemakers Museum, Derry Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Peacemakers Museum, Derry
Yes. I talked earlier about growing our economy and its benefits and selling points. The fact that we are focused very much on regional balance and ensuring that we have a fair economy is a strong point to make. I welcome the fact that the Economy Minister has put forward proposals to ensure that there is regional…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: North-west Development Fund Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: North-west Development Fund
We are working our way through that. It comes to an end in the early part of next year. We are keen to get to the juncture where we work with the Irish Government, because, obviously, they are a major funder. We want to build on the good progress that has been made to this point. Nobody can dispute that the north-west…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: North-west Development Fund Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: North-west Development Fund
First, the Education Minister will need to contact me to raise any concerns that he has. We can see where it goes from there. Having not been over the policy remit, I cannot comment in more detail.
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Private Schools: VAT Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Private Schools: VAT
That is a policy responsibility for the Department of Education, so the Education Minister will be best placed to answer that question. He has not, I believe, asked for support on it, but I would need to double-check to be sure. Obviously, the policy responsibility falls to the Education Minister.
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Private Schools: VAT Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Private Schools: VAT
We have already demonstrated that that is what we are absolutely committed to doing, when you look at what we have been able to do. Our draft Programme for Government is out for consultation. We have had the first-year legislative programme. We have made advances in childcare. We have made advances across a raft of…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: First Minister and Deputy First Minister Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: First Minister and Deputy First Minister
I assure the Member that there will be plenty of disagreements between me and the deputy First Minister: that is the cut and thrust of politics. There may be a different policy emphasis at different times, but we are working our way through those issues. There are times when we have differences in approach, but, given…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: First Minister and Deputy First Minister Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: First Minister and Deputy First Minister
Again, we are on the public record as having said that the party received legal advice that naming the individual would not have been appropriate, given that no criminal charges were brought against him. However, we also stated clearly that he was dealing with a severe mental health crisis and was deemed to be…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Niall Ó Donnghaile Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Niall Ó Donnghaile
There is a danger of just repeating and repeating. We have answered this question very clearly. All child protection protocols were followed. All child protection protocols were followed, with the immediate referral to the PSNI and social services. The protection of the young person was our primary concern, as it…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Niall Ó Donnghaile Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Niall Ó Donnghaile
Since the Executive were restored, I and other Ministers have used every opportunity to urge the British Government to fairly fund the Executive so that we can, in turn, support our local economy and our public services. We know that, prior to the election, we were dealing with 14 years of cuts and chaos under the…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Agriculture: Basic Payment Scheme Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Agriculture: Basic Payment Scheme
Yes. Absolutely. I thank the Member for his question and for being vocal on the issue, as are other Members of the House. Farmers were told that the funding would be replaced pound for pound, and they are still not sure where they stand. The cut to farm support, particularly for small family farms, will have a…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Agriculture: Basic Payment Scheme Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Agriculture: Basic Payment Scheme
There are mechanisms in place — this is one of them — for Members to ask me questions. I am being as open and transparent as I can be, and we have answered the questions that have been posed by Members here and in the Assembly Committee and, likewise, in the Dáil. I take the opportunity to make a plea to all political…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Sinn Féin: Safeguarding, Whistle-blowing and Child Protection Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Sinn Féin: Safeguarding, Whistle-blowing and Child Protection
As I said when I answered questions in the House, I want to be open and transparent and answer the questions that are posed to me, and I have endeavoured to do so. It is important that I repeat my assurances that safeguarding is of the utmost importance to me, and I have said that in the Chamber over the last number…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Sinn Féin: Safeguarding, Whistle-blowing and Child Protection Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Sinn Féin: Safeguarding, Whistle-blowing and Child Protection
We are moving at pace, and, hopefully, it will be by the end of the year.
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Climate Commissioner: Appointment Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Climate Commissioner: Appointment
There has perhaps been a bit of confusion about what was presented by officials in terms of the first 100 days, but it was not a work programme set out by me and the deputy First Minister. Suffice to say that, when the legislation was brought forward, Ministers were not in place, so a lot of work was happening in…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Climate Commissioner: Appointment Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Climate Commissioner: Appointment
Establishing the office of climate commissioner here is a key requirement of the Climate Change Act 2022 that falls to this Department. When established, it will be an important element of our support to transition to net zero. Prior to February 2024, officials took forward significant development work on the options…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Climate Commissioner: Appointment Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Climate Commissioner: Appointment
I believe that I was asked that question at the Committee and that my answer was yes. There is no stepping away from that. I have answered the question before and am happy to do so again for you.
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Institutional Abuse: Statutory Inquiry and Financial Redress Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Institutional Abuse: Statutory Inquiry and Financial Redress
I intend to go before the Committee, but the matter of timing is one that I need to work out with the Committee. It has invited me to come back this Wednesday, but I am acutely aware that it has asked for legal advice. Let us get that, but I am more than happy to answer questions from the Committee.
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Institutional Abuse: Statutory Inquiry and Financial Redress Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Institutional Abuse: Statutory Inquiry and Financial Redress
Yes. I accept that. We want to move it on as quickly as possible. Given the enormity of the policy decisions and their emotive nature, we need to work our way through them as quickly as possible. We will continue to engage with victims and survivors throughout, which is also very important. As we have said, by the end…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Institutional Abuse: Statutory Inquiry and Financial Redress Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Institutional Abuse: Statutory Inquiry and Financial Redress
The public consultation on the proposals for a public inquiry and a redress scheme closed on 19 September. We thank all those who responded and attended one of the 16 public events. In total, 269 responses were received, and we are committed to publishing an analysis of them in the coming weeks. Whilst we need time to…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Institutional Abuse: Statutory Inquiry and Financial Redress Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Institutional Abuse: Statutory Inquiry and Financial Redress
With your permission again, Mr Speaker, junior Minister Reilly will answer that question.
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Racial Equality Strategy Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Racial Equality Strategy
With your permission, Mr Speaker, junior Minister Reilly will answer that question.
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Urban Villages: North Belfast Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Urban Villages: North Belfast
Yes, while we were in Edinburgh, the deputy First Minister and I had the opportunity to meet Keir Starmer privately in advance of the meeting with the First Ministers of Scotland and Wales. We raised the issue of funding for city deals. We absolutely underlined and stressed the importance of urgently securing the…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Council of the Nations and Regions Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Council of the Nations and Regions
We are happy to report, as I have just done by answering the question. However, this falls outside the normal structures of reporting to the Assembly. We need to take advice with regard to that. However, we are very happy to inform the House that we saw it as a good opportunity to engage and discuss investment, shared…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Council of the Nations and Regions Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Council of the Nations and Regions
We attended the inaugural meeting of the Council of Nations and Regions in Edinburgh on Friday 11 October 2024. The council has been established to bring together Governments and authorities with devolved responsibilities to determine actions for tackling some of the biggest and most cross-cutting challenges that we…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Council of the Nations and Regions Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Council of the Nations and Regions
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