All of Mr Phillip Brett’s imported questions, contributions and motions in this mandate, newest first, including those assessed as not flagged, uncertain or not yet analysed.
I appreciate the Member's giving way. I know that he has a passion for the issue. However, the Utility Regulator and even the Minister have recognised the vital nature of east-west interconnection. That is included in our amendment. It is not included in the motion, and I am not sure why. Can you set out for the House…
Thank you, Madam Principal Deputy Speaker. On the eve of recess, a discussion about energy policy may not interest everyone, but it is a really important issue. I thank Mr Honeyford and Ms Nicholl for the debate. For me and my party, there are three key issues at the heart of the debate: the security of energy supply;…
Minister, 250 years ago, Ulstermen and Ulsterwomen left these shores to write their history in the United States of America. On Thursday, our modern-day Ulstermen will have the opportunity to write their names in the history books as we take another step towards qualifying for the World Cup in the United States of…
On a point of order, Mr Speaker. You have stolen my thunder somewhat, but, with your indulgence, I will take a few moments to recognise a lifetime of service to this institution, to our democracy and to MLAs by our senior usher Mr Billy Mooney. Billy has been here since the inception of the institutions and has…
One of the greatest and most enduring scandals in Northern Ireland is the disgraceful treatment of innocent victims by successive British and Irish Governments. For decades, those who suffered most have often been pushed aside, ignored and, at times, treated as a political inconvenience. They watched as, under the…
Delivering the Belfast City Airport Master Plan That this Assembly welcomes the Belfast City Airport Master Plan 2040, which aims to accommodate seven million passengers, double the airport workforce and provide a £1.7 billion boost to the Northern Ireland economy by 2040; supports plans to expand terminal and…
To ask the Minister of Justice to detail any discussions she has had with the PSNI to undertake a targeted campaign to seize e-scooters being used on the road network.
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure, pursuant to AQW 42664/22-27, to detail the number of years Carollhill Road, Newtownabbey has been listed within her Department's three-year resurfacing programme, prior to her Department's forthcoming 2026-27 Annual Report.
If we are to take the Minister at her word that it was she who personally secured the inclusion of Northern Ireland in the scheme, which will mean a total of £81 million of support, was she as surprised as I was that her Department's permanent secretary and director of finance knew nothing about it?
One school that has been at pre-tender stage for a considerable time is Seaview Primary School in my constituency of North Belfast. The Minister is aware of my insistent and ongoing requests for him to move that along. Will the Minister provide an update and state his commitment to ensuring that that school gets the…
Thank you, Madam Principal Deputy Speaker. On Thursday, Northern Ireland — our national football team — once again stands on the brink of history, and of writing yet another chapter in our proud history. It faces a giant of the game — Italy — in our World Cup play-off semi-final. Anyone in the Chamber who knows…
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail a breakdown of the spend of the additional funding awarded by the Executive to her Department for roads maintenance, in the 2025-26 financial year, broken down by constituency.
Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “Renewables to Enhance Northern Ireland’s Energy Security”
Renewables to Enhance Northern Ireland’s Energy Security - Amendment 1 Leave out all after ‘internationally-driven price spikes;’ and insert: ‘agrees that an appropriate energy mix, combining greater renewable energy generation with ongoing and essential supplies of fossil fuels, offers the clearest, most realistic…
To ask the Minister of Health for an update on work to ensure the outcomes of the Infected Blood Inquiry are implemented in Northern Ireland, including the payment of compensation.
To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail any assessment made of how the BBC became aware of her proposals to the Executive to distribute the £81 million of UK Government funding for energy support, before Members of the Northern Ireland Assembly.
To ask the Minister of Justice to detail any further consideration she has given to Harper's Law, following the introduction of her Criminal Justice (Sentencing etc) Bill (NIA 26/22-27).
To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail any evidence that substantiates her claim at the meeting of the Committee for the Economy, held on 16 March 2026, that the DUP were blocking the Renewable Electricity Price Guarantee scheme at the Executive.