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  2. Debate contribution: Local Businesses: Support

    The final two do not really fall to me. The Finance Minister has responsibility for rates. I have responsibility for businesses, and I will certainly engage with the Member on any proposals that he brings forward. Obviously, I am aware of the programme of review, because I put it in place when I was Finance Minister.…

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  3. Debate contribution: Post-19 SEN Provision

    The Health Minister is sitting across the Chamber from me. He will confirm that we have engaged on the matter. My officials also have regular contact with the Department of Health on the review and on our proposals, as well as on the development of the joint bid to the transformation fund. In June, I announced my…

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  4. Debate contribution: Post-19 SEN Provision

    I thank the Minister for her answer. Some parents are still very concerned that their young people will not be included and will therefore not be able to access post-19 SEN provision. Will you outline what conversations you are having with the Minister of Health specifically to ensure that young people can access…

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  5. Debate contribution: Post-19 SEN Provision

    In June, following a comprehensive review, I outlined my proposals for a programme of reforms for school-leavers with special educational needs. Subject to appropriate investment, the changes will enhance the pathways and supports for school-leavers who want to access the Department's education, skills and training…

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  6. Debate contribution: Offshore Renewable Energy Plan

    I thank the Member for her question. On Friday, we published the final scheme design for a renewable electricity price guarantee, which will be a significant lever for meeting the 80% target by 2030. It will encourage investment in renewables, which has very much dropped off since 2016, when the previous scheme ended.…

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  7. Debate contribution: Offshore Renewable Energy Plan

    Minister, we have a target in the Climate Change Act to achieve 80% of electricity from renewable sources by 2030. How important is offshore energy to our meeting that target? How likely is it that your Department will achieve it?

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  8. Debate contribution: Offshore Renewable Energy Plan

    I thank the Member for her question. Renewable energy consumption statistics have shown a slight reduction over the past year. The fluctuations that we see in our renewable energy consumption are for a variety of reasons, including the current constraint in our system, and do not necessarily reflect a reduction in…

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  12. Debate contribution: North/South Interconnector

    Minister, I am not sure that you can disaggregate your party's position from your position as Minister. You claim that it is Sinn Féin's position that the pylons be undergrounded. How is that consistent with the position of your colleague the Infrastructure Minister who is fending off legal challenges from those who…

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  13. Debate contribution: North/South Interconnector

    I thank the Member for his question. I have been fairly clear on the matter previously. The North/South interconnector is critical infrastructure for our renewable targets and ambitions and, most importantly, for cutting costs for consumers. I have been very clear about my party's position on the North/South…

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  14. Debate contribution: Wrightbus

    I thank the Member for his question. If you write to me, we will absolutely endeavour to fit that into the diary. I have no difficulty in engaging with the Secretary of State. As an Executive, we are united on some of the decisions that the British Government have taken since they have been in office and the impact…

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  15. Debate contribution: Wrightbus

    • Mr Paul Frew DUP
    • Oral Answers to Questions

    I thank the Minister for her answer. Wrightbus is the largest employer in my constituency and is in the top 10 employers in Northern Ireland. It is ahead of its field in research and development by some margin. Will the Minister commit to applying pressure on the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland to make sure…

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  16. Debate contribution: Wrightbus

    I have not seen the CEO's comments, so I am not entirely sure what the Member is referring to, but I understand the gist of it. The Executive have made representations to the British Government about their decisions on the likes of employers' National Insurance contributions, and the Finance Minister continues to make…

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  17. Debate contribution: Invest NI: Regional Balance

    As somebody who is from the north-west, I have a vested interest in making sure that it is invested in and that we absolutely deliver for the people whom we represent there. I know that the Member shares that. I am disappointed that Kieran felt that he had to take that decision. I understand his reasons for that,…

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  18. Debate contribution: Invest NI: Regional Balance

    Thank you, Minister. The investment that you mentioned was made predominantly by the private sector. That was not good enough for Kieran Kennedy, a man who has dedicated himself to seeing economic fairness delivered for the north-west region. How do you expect that to be good enough for the people of Derry? Is it good…

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  19. Debate contribution: Invest NI: Regional Balance

    I thank the Member for her question. I regret that Kieran has resigned over an operational decision. My commitment to the north-west and to regional balance is evident. Announcements have been made recently about investment in the City of Derry Airport and the expansion of Magee College. Also, working alongside Invest…

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  20. Debate contribution: Cruise Liners: Economic Value

    I thank the Member for his question. We all recognise that we are in a challenging budgetary environment, and all Departments have faced difficult decisions in the past couple of years. In our approach to our budget this year, in order to take forward the Department's priorities, we had to look across the rest of the…

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  21. Debate contribution: Cruise Liners: Economic Value

    I will give the Minister time to get a glass of water. Those figures are encouraging. I remember the excitement when the first cruise ship came to Belfast in 1996, and we now see about 150 ships every year, so it is part of the success story of Belfast. Given the importance of the tourism sector to our economy,…

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  22. Debate contribution: Cruise Liners: Economic Value

    Belfast Harbour recently commenced the construction of a new £90 million deepwater berth at the D3 site. That facility will initially provide dedicated cruise passenger facilities to replace the current cruise location at D1, which is expected to be required to handle offshore wind farm projects later in the decade.…

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  24. Debate contribution: Cruise Liners: Economic Value

    I thank the Member for his question. That is an important area to look at. In the summer, we experienced the Open representing a shop window, for want of a better term, to everything that we have to offer, and there is similar opportunity in that area. The work of Tourism NI and Tourism Ireland on marketing what we…

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  25. Debate contribution: Cruise Liners: Economic Value

    Those figures undoubtedly prove that attracting cruise liners to Belfast has been a huge success story. Minister, the added value is in cruise passengers planning a return visit to explore more of what Northern Ireland has to offer. Has there been any research into the potential for that, and are we actively…

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