Every imported question, contribution and motion, with its classification. Unflagged, uncertain and not-yet-analysed records are all included so the analysis can be checked independently.
This is a defining moment for the future of the Stormont institutions. The Secretary of State, the Chief Constable and the Justice Minister have one simple question to answer: is it the rule of law or mob rule that prevails in Northern Ireland? I commend the Portadown district on how it has conducted itself at every…
FlaggedSectarianism, hate crime and community relationsCriteria met: Identity framing, Cultural grievance politics, Dog-whistle messaging, Controversy escalation.
The Parades Commission made a lawful determination, permitting 35 members of Portadown District LOL No 1 to return peacefully and silently from their church parade, via the Garvaghy Road, after 28 years. That ruling was upheld by the courts, and it must be respected. For 28 years, Sinn Féin and others told Portadown…
FlaggedSectarianism, hate crime and community relationsCriteria met: Dog-whistle messaging.
I extend my condolences to the family, friends and party colleagues of Paul Butler, a republican who was held in high regard not only by his colleagues but by other organisations and across the political spectrum of republicanism and more broadly. I knew of Paul when he was an MLA for Lagan Valley. I read a lot of his…
If ever there was an item in an Order Paper that exposed the depravity of this system of government, it is condolences to Paul Butler — it sums this place up. I rise to remember not Butler but his innocent victim, John Rodgers. Mr Rodgers was a 50-year-old police reservist. That is the man whom Butler shot in…
FlaggedDecided on a second assessment.Legacy of the Troubles, victims and paramilitarismCriteria met: Identity framing, Dog-whistle messaging, Controversy escalation.
Chuir mé aithne ar Phól anseo sa Thionól. Dar ndóigh, is iomaí comhrá a bhí againn tríd an Tionól. In amanna, níor aontaigh muid le chéile, ach sin an pholaitíocht agat. Gach aon chomhrá a bhí againn le chéile, bhí sé measúil, cairdiúil, caithfidh mé a rá. Ag an phointe seo, bás tobann a fuair sé, agus is dócha go…
I did not know Paul Butler, but I know that he was a friend and colleague to people with whom we work in the Assembly and that he served as a councillor and an MLA. I am minded of when Anna Lo passed away and of how much it meant to me when people stood up and shared their sympathies. On behalf of the Alliance Party,…
On 26 January 1974, John Rodgers was on duty in Glengormley. He was 50 years old. A foreman mechanic, a husband and a father of four, he gave of his spare time to serve as a Reserve constable to keep his neighbours safe. He was walking past a bar with a colleague when a single shot was fired. It killed him. Paul…
I pay tribute to an old friend and comrade Paul Butler — Pól de Buitléir — who died suddenly last week at the age of 70. I first met Paul many years ago — probably in the 1980s — in prison. In many ways, we followed a similar path: when released, we became involved in politics and in helping our communities. Paul…
Mr Brooks asked the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for his assessment of the nature and scale of the threat to the local community posed by fires at the Clearway site such as the one that was discussed earlier.
Ms Mulholland asked the Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for an update on the progress to introduce Lucy's law in Northern Ireland.
Mrs Dodds asked the Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to outline the conversations that he has had with the agri-food sector, including primary producers and manufacturing businesses, which work very hard to provide food for our nation in the context of rising fuel prices, the soaring costs of…
Ms Finnegan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to outline any engagement that he has had with the new British Prime Minister regarding the provision of an increased financial support package for farmers, the environment and rural communities.
Mr Frew asked the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs why he has not heard the farming community and resigned, given that that community has been very clear that it has lost all confidence in him.
Mr McCrossan asked the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for an update on the external review of the Fivemiletown cattle cull and when the House can expect the review's conclusions and findings.
Mr Carroll asked the Minister of Justice, after noting that, having been proud to stand with the residents of Garvaghy Road at the weekend, he did not think that the Minister's insulting comparison of their protest to far right protests was fair or accurate, whether it would be a good use of court time for thousands…
Mr T Buchanan asked the Minister of Justice to clarify whether the First Minister was in breach of her ministerial code and the rule of law and order when she took part in the illegal protest blocking the Garvaghy Road at the weekend.
Mr McGlone asked the Minister of Justice to elaborate on the costs associated with policing the attempt by the Orange Order to resume parading down the Garvaghy Road and to clarify whether the details that she has already provided include costs for the 200 police officers who were brought in to support the occasion.
Drumcree Parade To ask the Minister of Justice, following the High Court ruling that Portadown District LOL No 1 should be permitted to proceed with their traditional parade via the Garvaghy Road, to outline the support she is providing to the Police Service of Northern Ireland to ensure the rule of law is upheld.
Minister for the Economy - Pledge of Office To ask the Minister for the Economy, following her promotion of the unlawful protest on the Garvaghy Road in Portadown on 27 September 2026, to outline how her actions contribute to building good relations in keeping with her Pledge of Office.
FlaggedSectarianism, hate crime and community relationsCriteria met: Cultural grievance politics, Controversy escalation.
First Minister - Pledge of Office To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister, following the First Minister’s participation in the unlawful protest on the Garvaghy Road in Portadown on 27 September 2026, how her actions are consistent with the Pledge of Office.
Minister for Infrastructure - Pledge of Office To ask the Minister for Infrastructure, following her promotion of the unlawful protest on the Garvaghy Road in Portadown on 27 September 2026, to outline how her actions contribute to building good relations in keeping with her Pledge of Office.
FlaggedSectarianism, hate crime and community relationsCriteria met: Cultural grievance politics, Controversy escalation.
Minister of Finance - Pledge of Office To ask the Minister of Finance, following his participation in the unlawful protest on the Garvaghy Road in Portadown on 27 September 2026, to outline how his actions contribute to building good relations in keeping with his Pledge of Office.
Parade on Garvaghy Road To ask the Minister of Justice for her assessment of the damage to community relations as a result of the Orange Order application for an unwanted march on the Garvaghy Road.
FlaggedDecided on a second assessment.Parades, bonfires and commemorationsCriteria met: Identity framing, Cultural grievance politics.