All of Mrs Sinéad Ennis’s imported questions, contributions and motions in this mandate, newest first, including those assessed as not flagged, uncertain or not yet analysed.
I thank the First Minister for her statement. She will, no doubt, be aware of the figures that have been released by the Department of Foreign Affairs that show that more than 120,000 applications for a new Irish passport were made by people in the North in 2024. Does she agree that the sheer volume of applications…
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to outline their assessment of the significance of the attendance of the First Minister at the Inauguration of President Catherine Connolly on 11 November 2025.
Go raibh maith agat, a Cheann Comhairle. Today marks a moment of renewal and gratitude for the Irish nation. As Uachtarán Catherine Connolly takes her solemn pledge to serve the people of Ireland, we reflect with deep appreciation on the leadership of Uachtarán Michael D Higgins. President Higgins has led Ireland with…
Go raibh maith agat, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle. Today's unedifying display by the Education Minister has given proof, if proof were required, of the need for reform. Earlier today, a majority in the Assembly voted that it had no confidence in the Education Minister. As it stands, the Education Minister has not just lost…
It is evident that the Long Kesh site has immense social and economic potential that will benefit communities not just in Lisburn but beyond Lisburn. Does the deputy First Minister agree that now is the time to finally move forward with the regeneration of Long Kesh?
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…
I thank Members for their contributions — their sensible contributions — to the debate. At the beginning of the debate, my colleague Andy Allen set out the circumstances that bring the matter back to the House and reminded Members of the arrangements for the fair and open recruitment process that was undertaken by the…
Extension of Sitting on Monday 3 November 2025 under Standing Order 10(3A) That in accordance with Standing Order 10(3A), the sitting on Monday 3 November 2025 be extended to no later than 8.30pm.
Assembly Commission Budget for 2026-30 (revised wording) That this Assembly notes that the Assembly Commission presented its budget for 2026-30 to the Audit Committee on 17 September 2025; further notes the report of the Audit Committee on the scrutiny of the Assembly Commission's budget for 2026-30, laid in the…
Appointment of the Northern Ireland Assembly Commissioner for Standards That this Assembly, in accordance with Section 19(1) of the Assembly Members (Independent Financial Review and Standards) Act (Northern Ireland) 2011, appoints Stephen Wright as the Northern Ireland Assembly Commissioner for Standards.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail the number of unnotified inspections the NI Environment Agency carried out at the Re-Gen facilities in Carnbane Industrial Estate, Newry, in the last two years.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail the number of notified inspections the NI Environment Agency carried out at the Re-Gen facilities in Carnbane Industrial Estate, Newry, in the last two years.
I thank the junior Minister for her answer. Does she agree that the Irish Language Commissioner's role will be vital in promoting best practice standards on the use of the Irish language in the provision of our public services and by our public bodies?
Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “Reducing the Level of Unpaid Rates”
Reducing the Level of Unpaid Rates - Amendment 1 Leave out all after 'August 2025;' and insert: ‘notes that the majority of rates are paid on time; further notes the work being carried out by Land and Property Services to provide flexibility to those who are struggling to pay their rates by offering flexible payment…
I utterly condemn the actions that occurred outside the home of Michael and Naomi Long last week. It was a dark week for politics here: as Mr Tennyson and the Speaker have said, there were attacks on my colleagues' constituency office and then the mob outside Naomi Long's home. There is no justification for that. It…
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister for an update on the timeline for the appointment of language Commissioners and Director of the Office of Identity and Cultural Expression, launched on 5 March 2025.
Will the deputy First Minister outline why the ministerial code has not been amended following the passage of the Executive Committee (Functions) Act 2020?
I condemn utterly the disgraceful and cowardly overnight attack on the office of my Sinn Féin colleagues Liz Kimmins and the MP for Newry and Armagh, Dáire Hughes. As the Phríomh-Leas-Cheann Comhairle mentioned, and as the PSNI has confirmed, a viable explosive device was left at their shared office in the heart of…