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I thank the Member for giving way. I am glad that he brought up the issue of the black box. Billions of pounds were going through the black box rather than through the proper accounting measures, which state that it has to be no more than approximately £1 million, I think, and that, even then, it can be for only a…
I beg to move I welcome the opportunity to move the Second Stage of the Bill. As Members will be aware, financial provisions Bills are required at regular intervals to deal with miscellaneous and routine financial matters that require amendments to governing legislation. It is on that basis that I present the Bill…
I thank Members for their consideration of the Bill and their contributions to the debate. I am pleased to note the support that the Bill has commanded across the Chamber. I am also grateful to members of the Committee for the Economy for their contributions to the debate and for their scrutiny of the Bill so far. It…
I support the Bill, which, although modest in scope, is a necessary and welcome step in modernising insolvency legislation in the North. The Bill will make a series of technical amendments that will align our law more closely with reforms that have already been enacted in England and Wales, but it also takes important…
The Bill introduces key reforms that will give viable businesses the space and flexibility to, potentially, get back on their feet. It also provides clarity and confidence, which is important to creditors and investors. Ultimately, that is vital for a stable and attractive economy. We need a balanced approach to…
On a point of order, Mr Speaker, on the questions that we have just had. To be clear, under Standing Order No 45A, there is an official Opposition, and there is a leader of the Opposition recognised in Standing Orders. They have a job to do. Their job is not simply to compliment and plámás the First Minister. Further…
Can I just say, "Come on, Tyrone"? I am looking forward to going to Croke Park, obviously, to support the county team, but imagine what that could do. If we could get Casement Park delivered — — when we get Casement Park delivered, imagine what it will mean in terms of the sporting spectacular that we have in the…
I am sure that the First Minister is looking forward to the day that the Ulster final will be played in Casement Park. In the next couple of weeks, we will see the semi-finals, albeit it in Croke Park. I just thought that, since we are heading into the recess, she might want to make some comments about the semi-finals…
Yes, absolutely. The £50 million that we secured from the British Government is a new milestone for the redevelopment of Casement Park. It creates momentum for the project. It is time for all partners to work together with funding from the British Government, the Irish Government, the Executive and the GAA. At every…
Yes. Unfortunately, in recent weeks and months, we have seen an increase in that behaviour, particularly in shared housing projects where flags are being erected against the wishes of the local community. That has to be called out for what it is: intimidation. Nobody should regard that behaviour as in any way…
I note the First Minister's response. I am sure that she will agree with me that there is a particular onus and responsibility on elected politicians who represent areas where that sectarian and racist behaviour is occurring to show clear and unequivocal leadership in calling it out.
Yes, of course: I absolutely agree. There is nothing acceptable or normal about that type of display — the burning of flags and political posters at bonfires. It is something that we have come to see every year. The threats and regalia that accompany some of that behaviour are also totally unacceptable. It needs to be…
All options are on the table: the Infrastructure Minister has been very forthcoming in saying so, and I stand by that. All options must be on the table, including appeal, amendments to the legislation and, potentially, new legislation. Let us look at all the options. The Department for Infrastructure has sought advice…
The First Minister has said in the Chamber many times that she, her Ministers and Sinn Féin are taking time to seek legal advice on the court judgement on the A5. One option is to appeal the High Court decision. When I asked the Infrastructure Minister about that in the Infrastructure Committee last week, she…
As I said to the Member and others yesterday, we are all disappointed by the setback for the A5. The project has been far too long in the making and has been mired in legal controversy the whole way through. I want us to get to the end point where the road is built. The Infrastructure Minister has said that she…
No, I do not. It is important that we await the Equality Commission's deliberations on the impact of the ruling on equality legislation here. We are all governed by that legislation, so it will be more prudent to wait for the Equality Commission's guidance in order that we are consistent across the board. Again, I…
I note the First Minister's answer, but I think that a policy of dither and delay does not serve the people of Northern Ireland well. Does the First Minister at least agree that the lack of guidance from the Equality Commission vindicates the actions of the Education Minister and the Communities Minister in issuing…
The Supreme Court ruling on 16 April was that the definition of "man", "woman" and "sex" referred to biological sex in the context of the Equality Act 2010. Obviously, there are considerations as to what that means for individual Departments here. The Equality Commission has set out the view that it needs legal…
In my answers to other Members earlier, I said that I believe that the change fund is making a difference. We can see that in the roll-out of our strategy to end violence against women and girls. I want to continue to learn from that in order to see what works well. If it works across the piece, let us pick it up and…
I thank the First Minister for her response. I concur that we need to do much better on all the issues. When it comes to actions, the Executive Office oversees the local change fund, which supports community networks in playing their part in preventing harm, abuse and violence against women and girls. Is the First…
Yes. Thank you for that. The fact that so many Members are raising that issue shows me that people in the Chamber care about ending violence against women and girls. As many people have said in recent days, Sarah Montgomery had her whole life ahead of her. She was a beautiful 27-year-old woman who had two children and…
— there are no solutions, no credible proposals and no ideas from the funded and resourced Opposition. Let me tell you something else: I am not interested in the blame game. I am more interested in trying to deliver for people and in working with others around the Executive table to try to make a positive difference…
I have heard the Member at this all day. He talks flippantly about an end-of-term report. Well, let me tell you about your end-of-term report. I have heard three things from the now funded and resourced Opposition. I repeat: the funded and resourced Opposition. The three things that I have heard are negativity,…
With respect, First Minister, staged photo ops and platitudes are not enough any more. You are, with respect, an elected leader, not a royal. You are blaming others when your Ministers have failed to do the basics. If the Government in Dublin had the delivery record of the Government that you lead here, your party…