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There is no talk about strike action in the minutes. For transparency, can the Minister point us to where we can find who asked for, and who supported, strike action? I certainly think that the NAC, true —
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Councillors: Industrial Action Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Councillors: Industrial Action
Yes.
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The NAC has form for being obsessed with money. I think of my time on the NAC, when it refused to give back the £10,000 COVID grant that, I believe, it should not have received. I am looking through the minutes of its meeting on 21 May 2025. Its members said that they wanted to lodge FOI requests because they were…
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It is interesting that it has been confirmed that there is great division in the Alliance Party on the issue. Of course, it is clear, and I am very clear, that at no stage have I ever done anything that would confer a personal benefit on myself. That is very different from what is being proposed by the Alliance Party…
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Does the Minister agree, then, that it would be wrong for Ministers to use their position when they do not get what they want, perhaps by stepping down, resigning, going on strike and not doing their role, as that might also erode public confidence?
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That we do not agree with the strike action. I think that that is pretty clear.
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You have said what?
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Pardon?
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You have said what?
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I am delighted to get up to clarify something. The Minister asked, and I will answer. I have already said so, and my party has been on record to say that. Does the Minister agree with me that, in a ministerial position —.
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Obviously, it is up to the Alliance Party and the SDLP to say whether they support the action that is proposed by their councillors. Perhaps they will intervene and let us know that at some stage. However, in relation to the Member's specific question on the code of conduct, I highlight the fact that councillors are…
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I thank the Minister for his response. Given that NAC NI is not a union and therefore not subject to the protections afforded to unions, does he agree that strikes or other industrial action, as signed off and recommended by council members from the Alliance Party and the SDLP, in order to attain wish-list items such…
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The National Association of Councillors is a representative body. It is not a trade union, as its members are not employees. As councillors are not employees, they cannot go on strike, but they may elect not to perform their duties.
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I had a great opportunity to meet the fleadh organisers, and they were very keen to stress how they want the fleadh to emphasise musical ability and talents from right across Northern Ireland. There has already been engagement with the Ulster-Scots Agency around that, and I hope that it can be a celebration of music…
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Further to the previous question, I welcome the fact that we have so many terrific marching bands from all backgrounds. I hope that the fund is inclusive. Will the Minister make any specific effort to ensure that those bands are encouraged to participate and proactively get involved with the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann,…
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The fund is open to everybody. It is not about anybody's identity or background. It is about music. That is what we are trying to promote.
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Minister, what efforts will you make to ensure that this recognition extends to marching bands across all cultural backgrounds and that it includes GAA bands, traditional Irish bands, republican bands, international bands and LGBT bands that are associated with the pride event?
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Yes, I can. I thank the Member for meeting me about that and sharing some of her concerns about deadlines. As a result of her intervention and that of others, we have looked at this and we will make sure that the fund will be on a rolling basis so that those deadlines do not interrupt the bookings that some bands will…
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The travel fund was welcomed by the marching band sector. Minister, can you assure us that it will be a rolling programme that will allow bands the time to plan for their travels?
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Funding delivered by the Arts Council on behalf of my Department supports musicians through various programmes, with an investment from my Department of £750,000 for 2025-26. The musical instruments programme provides three strands of support for various groups and individuals. With an investment of £100,000 from my…
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Those are not under my remit, but my Department is leading on the shaping sustainable places policy. Consultation on that ended earlier this week. Under the current proposals, all settlements, regardless of population size, will be eligible for investment. We have heard from Members across the House about the lack of…
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The Minister mentioned DAERA's metric: the 5,000 population figure. What investment can he make in smaller rural communities that fall under that population figure?
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Robust procedures are in place to make sure that those buildings are looked after. My big concern is that there is often not the funding, either from the Government or the owners, to make sure that we preserve them. I am keen to emphasise that regeneration does not mean that everything has to be new. Use of existing…
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Minister, you talk about regeneration schemes. What protections will be put in place to ensure that any historical buildings will be looked after in those schemes and not left behind?
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That fund will be open to all community organisations across Northern Ireland that are in need of renovations or improvements. I look forward to updating the House about that soon and announcing the next steps. Certainly, it will be of benefit to rural and urban communities. As to engagement with the Minister of…
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