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Thank you very much, Mr Speaker. Last month, the results of a LucidTalk poll, which were published in the 'Belfast Telegraph', revealed that 72% of Northern Ireland's population supported the Supreme Court ruling that affirmed that the term "woman" refers to a biological woman. That overwhelming majority transcends…
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In politics come priorities, and, in light of tomorrow's comprehensive spending review announcement, many examples of priorities have been cited in this place. We can all smell the burning rubber as the Chancellor makes a handbrake turn on many of the taxes that she imposed on the people of the United Kingdom last…
Last week marked the end of a remarkable and very successful season for Strabane Athletic Football Club. The club has done the Strabane community extremely proud in a year that will live long in the memory of players, supporters and the community. The club has won three major honours, which is an extraordinary…
Across Northern Ireland, we have individuals and families not knowing where they are going to sleep tonight. We have children who are unable to attend school due to having been moved to temporary accommodation that is far too far away from a local school to which they can travel. We have individuals and families…
I raise my deep concern at the rise in sectarian hate crimes aimed at the community of lower North Belfast. This weekend, my young teenage constituent Cooper Mason was set upon by a group of two dozen masked individuals armed with sticks and a knife. Cooper spent the weekend in hospital with a fractured jaw and broken…
Is tosaíocht ag cách an tsláinte agus seirbhís mhaith sláinte. Dá bhrí sin, má bhíonn cúram sláinte uile-oileáin ann, is amhlaidh is fearr a bheas na torthaí d’othair. Luíonn seirbhís sláinte uile-oileáin le ciall. Níor thug Rialtas na hÉireann ná Rialtas na Breataine tús áite riamh dár seirbhísí sláinte poiblí. Tá an…
Cancer is a disease that does not wait. It does not care where you live, how old you are or how much money you have in your bank account, but, in Northern Ireland, how fast you get seen and whether your cancer is caught early can depend on those things. A recent audit report on imaging services lays that out in black…
Last year, we all got a nasty shock when one of the first things that the new Labour Government did on taking up power was to cut the winter fuel payment to pensioners across the United Kingdom. They cited the financial black hole and the need for cuts, but why the winter fuel payment? It cut deep to the heart of our…
Beidh Lá Domhanda na nDeontóirí Fola ann Dé hAoine. Beifear ag ceiliúradh ar fud an domhain an lá sin, a Cheann Comhairle, ag moladh na milliún daoine a thugann a gcuid fola go deonach gach bliain le beo daoine eile a shábháil, daoine nach gcasfar go deo orthu, is dócha. Lá atá ann le buíochas a ghlacadh leis na…
I have a deep sense of duty and an even deeper sense of moral obligation to speak on behalf of the family, friends and neighbours of the late Sean Brown. Sean Brown was a good man: a husband, a father, a Gael and a proud member of the Bellaghy community. On the night of 12 May 1998, just weeks after the signing of the…
I welcome the fact that it is Carers' Week. The theme for this year is Caring About Equality. It is not only a celebration of the invaluable contributions of unpaid carers but a call to address the profound inequalities that they face every day. Across the UK, around 5·7 million people provide unpaid care to family…
Wednesday 28 May 2025 marked a truly important and historic event as the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service's new state-of-the-art learning and development college at Desertcreat, just outside Cookstown, was officially opened. The event was more than the unveiling of a new facility; it represented a bold and…
Antrim and Ulster Gaels have waited patiently for the delivery of the promised modernised, fit-for-purpose sports stadium at Casement Park. We call on the British Government to honour their commitment to ensure that Casement Park, as Ulster GAA's provincial stadium and home to Antrim GAA, is built for the next…
I join Members in condemning the actions of last night. This time yesterday, we were all aware of one family who were suffering the consequences of what happened in Ballymena. They had a protest last night and were right to do so, as many Members have recognised today, but, as the night unfolded, there were more…
Last night, I attended a peaceful demonstration in support of a young girl who was the victim of a serious sexual assault. My party has been in contact with the family, and we were acutely aware of their concern in advance of the protest that violence must not overshadow the legitimate outrage and heartbreak that the…
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First, it is important to remember, as others have done, that, at the centre of this, there is a young girl who has suffered a traumatic and appalling assault. There is also a police investigation and a justice process that must be followed: that is the absolute core of a civilised society and a democracy based on the…
Like many in the House, I attended the peaceful protest in Harryville last night to show my support for and solidarity not only with the young girl who was sexually assaulted at the weekend but with other young girls and women from previous weeks. My thoughts and prayers are first and foremost with all victims. I…
I condemn the violence that took place in my home town of Ballymena last night. I feared that it was going to happen. I have been warning that there has been a lot of tension in Ballymena over the past number of weeks and months. Alas, those warnings have come true. It is with a heavy heart that I say that we know…
The first thing that I want to do is appeal for calm in Ballymena. The scenes of violence last night were disgraceful and do not reflect the vast majority of the people who live in Ballymena town. The violence needs to be condemned by everyone. Political leaders must use measured language and avoid stoking tensions.…
I rise with an extremely heavy heart following the disturbing scenes that unfolded in Ballymena last night. First, I pay tribute to the family and the young girl who are at the heart of this. My heart goes out to her. What began as a protest — a peaceful protest — with hundreds and hundreds of people lining the…
Ms Forsythe asked the Minister for the Economy, having reviewed the recently published business plan and year-end progress report for the Department for 2024-25 and noted that the Department for the Economy's business plan contains a commitment, number 33, to: "Work with Conradh na Gaeilge, NDPBs and Independent…
Mr McHugh asked the Minister for the Economy, given that connectivity is a key economic driver for the north-west, to provide an update on discussions to support flights between Dublin and Derry.
Mr Kingston asked the Minister for the Economy, in light of the recent Adjournment debate on poor mobile phone coverage in West Belfast and recent media coverage that stated that there had been at least 13 attacks on mobile phone masts in West Belfast since 2023, which is impacting on local businesses, as well as…
Mr McReynolds asked the Minister for the Economy to outline what she and her Department are doing to secure future and long-term work for Spirit AeroSystems, which is in his constituency of East Belfast, given that it plays a crucial role as an employer.
Miss McIlveen asked the Minister for the Economy to provide an update on a Northern Ireland biomethane strategy, given that supporting the biomethane industry will pay dividends for our economy in jobs and investment, reduce emissions and support the agriculture sector.