All of Mr Robbie Butler’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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According to my clock, however, I was in the Chamber at 1.59 pm. May I ask for confirmation of the timing of Question Time? I know that the Speaker has the ability to call it, but, according to Standing Order 20, it starts at 2.00 pm, and I believe that I was in the Chamber at 2.00 pm. Thank you.
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Assembly Business Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Assembly Business
On a point of order, Madam Principal Deputy Speaker. I apologise for not being in my place today —.
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Assembly Business Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Assembly Business
I thank the Member for giving way. I do not disagree with him, but, when we talk about fiscal appropriation, it is really important to note that we have campaigned collectively to say that Northern Ireland has been funded under need. That has been pretty new terminology for most of us in the past three or four years;…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Tackling the Financial and Societal Impacts of Division Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Tackling the Financial and Societal Impacts of Division
I thank the Minister for her answer. The Minister referred to the period since the building became defunct. Will she outline at what point security was put on the building? It is my understanding that, certainly from December until March of this year, there was no security and that previous access may well have…
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Dundonald House: Break-in Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Dundonald House: Break-in
Multiple reports have highlighted pressures on planning and, indeed, on our climate. I will, however, raise another issue, which is that of the growing number of cold-water dippers, who bathe in cold water in our rivers, lakes, reservoirs and coastal waters. What steps can the Department take in the short and long…
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Sewage Treatment Projects Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Sewage Treatment Projects
There is a wee bit of a feeling of déjà vu this week, because, last Tuesday, I stood up and congratulated a couple of Lagan Valley sporting greats — Lucy Best and Wallace High School — and, this week, I will do the very same. I want to heap praise, which is rightly deserved, on Dromore Rugby Football Club. On…
Assessment details for Member's statement: Dromore Rugby Football Club Official Assembly record for Member's statement: Dromore Rugby Football Club
Mr Butler asked the Minister of Justice what guarantee she can provide that there have been no GDPR breaches following the break-in at Dundonald House, of which she will be aware, with video footage being widely circulated on social media, given that serving and retired prison officers are increasingly worried about…
Assessment details for Topical question AQT 1162/22-27 Official Assembly record for Topical question AQT 1162/22-27
Mr Butler asked the Minister for Infrastructure to provide an assessment of the environmental impact that there is likely to be in the next number of years as a result of the Department for Infrastructure's decision at the start of the month to defer eight major sewage treatment projects.
Assessment details for Topical question AQT 1152/22-27 Official Assembly record for Topical question AQT 1152/22-27
To ask the Minister for Communities, further to the UK Government's announcement on changes to the benefits system, to outline his discussions with the UK Government in relation to mitigating the financial impact on benefit claimants.
Assessment details for Oral question AQO 1804/22-27 Official Assembly record for Oral question AQO 1804/22-27
Thank you, Mr Deputy Speaker. I propose what I believe to be a straightforward, fair and, above all, inclusive amendment. This is not about taking anything away from the Irish language or questioning its significance in our society; instead, it is about ensuring that, when we talk about language strategies, we…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Irish Language Strategy Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Irish Language Strategy
I beg to move the following amendment:
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Irish Language Strategy Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Irish Language Strategy
Today, we celebrate not just one or two but three outstanding sporting successes. Mr Speaker, I am sure that you will join me in saying that Lagan Valley and beyond can take a bow because we are officially a powerhouse of sporting greatness. First up is the unstoppable Lucy Best, with two gold medals and a bronze at…
Assessment details for Member's statement: Lagan Valley: Sporting Success Official Assembly record for Member's statement: Lagan Valley: Sporting Success
Delivering an Irish Language Strategy (revised wording) - Amendment 1 Leave out all after ‘social importance of’ and insert: ‘Irish and Ulster Scots languages in Northern Ireland; recognises the vibrancy and growth of both in music, education and film; commends all those who have participated in another Seachtain na…
Assessment details for Motion or amendment: Delivering an Irish Language Strategy (revised wording) - Amendment 1 Official Assembly record for Motion or amendment: Delivering an Irish Language Strategy (revised wording) - Amendment 1
Thank you, Mr Deputy Speaker. This is the final debate of the day. It is serious, and it is incumbent on all of us to remember those whom we are here to represent and speak on behalf of. I am a bit nervous: to be fair to those who have spoken thus far, the debate has been respectful. I hope that those who are watching…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: The Troubles: Irish State Role Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: The Troubles: Irish State Role
Many times, when we talk in the Chamber about agriculture, we recognise that farming is the backbone of our rural economy. Farming is absolutely massive and so important, yet half of the population who live rurally face systemic and cultural barriers to entering it and thriving in it. Women are significantly…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Women in Agriculture Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Women in Agriculture
I thank the Chair of the Committee for Communities for that update. It was a very worthy and worthwhile update, and I welcome just about everything that he shared. I particularly like the way that he set out in detail how the Committee will consult the deaf community and the way in which deaf people will be included…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Sign Language Bill: Extension of Committee Stage Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Sign Language Bill: Extension of Committee Stage
I thank the Minister for her detailed statement. Will she elaborate on the types of victims and witnesses who are "particularly vulnerable"? I think that they are mentioned on page 7 of the statement. Also, is the Department in a position to offer any assistance to those people while they wait for legal redress?
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Enabling Access to Justice Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Enabling Access to Justice
Thank you, Mr Deputy Speaker. Before I reach into the motion, it is really important that we listen to what each of us says, because we have been living here all our lives and have all experienced the Troubles in a different way. Some of us have served and put our lives at risk daily, some of us have taken other…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Paramilitary Groups: Transition from Violence and Crime Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Paramilitary Groups: Transition from Violence and Crime
I thank the Minister for his answer. I know that he is absolutely honourable in his commitment to the matter. However, we have only two years left of the mandate. Will he outline what he believes is achievable in the mandate, and given that this is how I would proceed, does he agree that the Department of Education…
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Caleb's Cause Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Caleb's Cause
Mr Butler asked the Minister of Education, having been delighted to hear him mention life opportunities and recognising that he has not been afraid to speak into that space, for an update on the inter-ministerial talks on Caleb's cause and post-19 provision for SEN children.
Assessment details for Topical question AQT 1113/22-27 Official Assembly record for Topical question AQT 1113/22-27
Paramilitary Groups Transition from Violence and Crime - Amendment 1 Leave out all after ‘Assembly’, and insert: ‘notes the UK and Irish Governments’ plans to appoint an independent expert to scope out a new process to bring about paramilitary group transition to disbandment; agrees that, more than 25 years after the…
Assessment details for Motion or amendment: Paramilitary Groups Transition from Violence and Crime - Amendment 1 Official Assembly record for Motion or amendment: Paramilitary Groups Transition from Violence and Crime - Amendment 1
I welcome a survey that has been launched by Minister Muir, who has taken the time to seek the opinions and attitudes of farmers, who will be most directly affected by future net zero proposals in agriculture. It is vital that policy is shaped, I am sure that we all agree, by those who work the land to produce our…
Assessment details for Member's statement: DAERA Net Zero Survey Official Assembly record for Member's statement: DAERA Net Zero Survey
I thank the Minister for his answer. He will certainly recognise that that has been an Ulster Unionist commitment for many years. I am sure that the Minister will also agree that housing supply and increasing energy efficiency will contribute to the overall well-being of our citizens. Will the Minister therefore…
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Northern Ireland Housing Executive: Borrowing Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Northern Ireland Housing Executive: Borrowing
I thank the First Minister for her answer. TEO has, indeed, held the reins of the MLK site for over a decade. The board has proffered examples during its tenure. However, Lisburn council has a development plan. Under the current Sinn Féin/DUP First Minister and deputy First Minister, will we see tangible change and…
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Maze/Long Kesh Development Corporation: Board Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Maze/Long Kesh Development Corporation: Board
Mr Butler asked the Minister for Communities to provide an update or clarity on the Programme for Government commitment to seek Treasury agreement on appropriate treatment of borrowing to enable the Northern Ireland Housing Executive to increase investment in homes, improve energy efficiency and contribute to new home…
Assessment details for Topical question AQT 1093/22-27 Official Assembly record for Topical question AQT 1093/22-27
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