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.
We are shocked and deeply saddened for both the victim of the horrific incident in north Belfast and the people who have been impacted on by the disorder that we have witnessed since. There is absolutely no justification for racism, violence or intimidation. Entire communities have been left frightened and shaken, and…
The potential successor to PEACE PLUS was discussed because, obviously, at the summit that was held between Dublin and London back in March, they agreed in principle to a new phase of the PEACE PLUS programme from 2028 onwards. We discussed that because it is important that we shape it right for the society in which…
Obviously, we are all deeply shocked and disturbed by what we saw on our streets last week, whether it was the horrific incident in north Belfast or, indeed, what happened afterwards. I agree that what we witnessed on our streets was reminiscent of the pogroms of previous decades. None of us wants to see that violence…
Go raibh maith agat, a Cheann Comhairle. In compliance with section 52C of the Northern Ireland Act 1998, I wish to make the following statement on the fifteenth institutional meeting of the North/South Ministerial Council (NSMC) and the thirty-first plenary meeting of the North/South Ministerial Council, both of…
Suspension of Standing Order 39(2) That Standing Order 39(2) be suspended in respect of the passage of the Inquiry (Mother and Baby Institutions, Magdalene Laundries and Workhouses) and Redress Scheme Bill.
Like others, I unequivocally condemn the violent and brutal attack that took place in north Belfast yesterday evening. It was an appalling and horrifying attack that has deeply shocked our entire community. There is no place for violence of any kind in our communities, and my thoughts are very much with the victim and…
The factual position is still that it was the Member's Minister who brought forward the legislation. There is no disputing that fact. There is a difference between the approach of those of us who want to be pragmatic and reasonable and do our best to protect our environment while allowing investment in our public…
Yes. It is important for the Bill to move to the next stage so that people can see for themselves what is in the text, what will come in and when it will come in. For example, as I said, the right of access for trade unions will be underpinned by a statutory code. That will very much be developed in a co-designed way.…
I do. Trade unions play an enormously important part in a modern and progressive economy. We have seen how the decline in trade union membership has coincided with the growth of inequality and the rise of low-paid and insecure work, so we want to get to a place where trade unions and employers work together. It is not…
Yes. I agree with what you said, because many women do jobs that rely on tips, and the Bill will ensure that workers receive their tips in full. It is unbelievable that, in this day and age, that does not happen, but that is something that we can change. It can make a real, positive difference to a worker's life to go…
The Bill will have tremendous benefits to all workers, as I said to Cathy, but there are measures in it that will really benefit women in particular. I commend our colleague Caoimhe Archibald, the Economy Minister, for already introducing paid miscarriage leave. People have stopped me on the street to welcome that…
Yes, I agree. I appeal to all parties to get behind the Bill and move it to the next stage so that we can have a fulsome debate on what it means for workers, and so that people can understand exactly what it means for them as individual workers. I genuinely believe that those laws will be transformative for wider…
Thank you for that. You are right. The Economy Minister, Caoimhe Archibald, is bringing forward a new package of workers' rights, which will be the most significant in a generation. At a time when the cost of living is continuing to have an impact on workers and families here, the 'good jobs' Bill is a significant…
I have said it in the House, and I said it in answer to your original question: I abhor racism, and I say no to racism, sectarianism and every form of discrimination in our community. Mary Lou McDonald is a political leader, not a commentator, so I think that she can stand over her own expression. However, when it…
Yes. Who in their right mind would not agree? I say no to racism, sectarianism and every form of discrimination in our society regardless of whose mouth it comes out of.
We will be saying a lot more about that tomorrow because we said that the dashboard would be one way in which people can see how lives are being improved. Tomorrow, when we launch our Programme for Government plan, we will talk about the key achievements, the indicators that show where things have stayed the same,…
— let us ignore the reality. Let us ignore the facts. I have said from day 1 that I want to see the A5 built. It is a priority for all of us in the Executive. Too many lives have been lost on that stretch of road. The project has, however, been marred by legal challenge after legal challenge, going back well over a…
I agree. The second phase of the transformation fund, which the Finance Minister launched today, is another important step towards improving public services and delivering reforms. We have said that we need to come at the issue from a number of different avenues. We need proper, fair funding for our citizens here. We…
The Executive remain committed to the delivery of the Programme for Government (PFG). We have made significant progress across a range of key priorities. Substantial investment has supported thousands of people to upskill and reskill. Hundreds of thousands of additional patients have been treated, thus reducing our…