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Mr Pat Sheehan: Assembly records
All of Mr Pat Sheehan’s imported questions, contributions and motions in this mandate, newest first, including those assessed as not qualifying, uncertain or not yet analysed.
Revised Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Framework That this Assembly notes the significant intervention, by way of an open letter published by the Children’s Law Centre on 22 April 2026 and endorsed by a broad coalition of trade unions and children’s charities and organisations, which calls for the…
Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “Cancellation of Summer Schemes in Special Schools”
Cancellation of Summer Schemes in Special Schools - Amendment 1 Leave out all after “That this Assembly” and insert: ‘notes the decision to reinstate summer schemes in special schools in 2026 following their initial cancellation by the Education Authority; recognises that these schemes provide a lifeline for many…
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…
Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “Tackling Waste and Inefficiency in Government”
Tackling Waste and Inefficiency in Government - Amendment 1 Leave out all after ‘value for money;’ and insert: ‘further notes the progress that is being made to reduce the number of agency staff by bringing outsourced aspects of recruitment back into the public sector from March 2027; notes the prioritisation of…
Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “Equalising the First Minister and deputy First Minister Titles”
Equalising the First Minister and deputy First Minister Titles - Amendment 1 Leave out all after ‘responsibility;’ and insert: ‘believes that altering the titles alone does not address the deeper structural issues within our institutions requiring reform; notes that public confidence in devolved government depends on…
Illegal US and Israeli Attacks on Iran That this Assembly stands firmly behind international law and condemns the illegal US and Israeli attacks on Iran as a violation of the United Nations Charter and international law; further condemns the human rights violations, lack of democracy and breaches of the Universal…
Ending Academic Selection That this Assembly notes with concern the continued use of academic selection and transfer tests as a means of determining post-primary school transfer within our education system; recognises the extensive body of evidence from educational experts, including the United Nations Committee on…
Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “Institutional Reform following the UK Covid-19 Inquiry Findings”
Institutional Reform following the UK Covid-19 Inquiry Findings - Amendment 2 Leave out all after ‘to ransom;’ and insert: ‘and agrees to refer these issues to the Assembly and Executive Review Committee.’
Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “Holding Ministers to Account”
Holding Ministers to Account - Amendment 1 Leave out all after ‘broken the law;’ and insert: ‘refers to the Assembly and Executive Review Committee for consideration, the matter of reforms which uphold the principles and protections of the Good Friday Agreement, and ensure the stability of the political institutions…
Exclusion of Minister from Office under Section 30 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 That this Assembly, under section 30(1)(b) of the Northern Ireland Act 1998, resolves that, further to his recent visit to Israel, the Minister of Education no longer enjoys the confidence of the Assembly, because of his failure to…
Delivery of a Childcare Strategy That this Assembly recognises that the commitment to delivering more affordable, accessible, high-quality early learning and childcare is an immediate priority within the Executive’s Programme for Government and that the Executive has provided £80 million towards childcare support…
End the Forced Starvation in Gaza That this Assembly notes with deep concern the declaration of famine in Gaza by the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) with half a million people, a quarter of Palestinians in Gaza, suffering from famine; further notes the IPC's assessment that this situation is…
Promoting Cross-Border Education That this Assembly notes the positive work between universities and government departments on the island of Ireland to facilitate closer equivalence in A-Level and Leaving Certificate grades and the positive potential this has for increasing student mobility; recognises that barriers…
End Israeli Impunity in Gaza That this Assembly condemns the ongoing genocide in Gaza that has killed over 50,000, according to figures published by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, and left many thousands suffering from physical, psychological and emotional wounds; further…
Voting Rights for the Election of the President of Ireland That this Assembly notes that the 1998 Belfast/Good Friday Agreement recognises the birth right of all the people of Northern Ireland to identify themselves and be accepted as Irish or British, or both; recalls that, in November 2013, the Fifth Report of the…
Reducing Barriers to all-Ireland Student Mobility That this Assembly welcomes the progress made in providing equivalence in A-Level and Leaving Certificate admissions processes ahead of the 2025/26 academic year; recognises that the previous disparities in admissions created unfair obstacles for students here seeking…
Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “Funding for Childcare”
Funding for Childcare - Amendment 3 Leave out all after ‘Scheme (NICSS)’ and insert: ‘expresses regret that in many instances, rising costs have outweighed the potential savings for parents provided by the NICSS; and calls on the Minister for Education to bring forward the early learning and childcare strategy which…
Improving Procurement Practices for Schools That this Assembly acknowledges the vital importance of ensuring schools have access to high-quality goods and services that meet their particular needs; notes that public procurement policy does not prohibit schools from directly procuring low cost goods and services in a…
Supporting Learning Pathways for our Young People That this Assembly recognises the fundamental importance of education in enabling our children and young people to reach their full potential, develop their skills, and prepare them for life; further recognises that the education system must support and accommodate the…