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The person will have to formally accept, and they have a period in which to do so. In addition, once they accept, we have to, understandably, go through a number of checks, including statutory checks. That process normally takes about 10 days after the acceptance, so we hope to be in a position to make that name…
I thank the deputy First Minister for her answer. The appointment has taken a staggeringly long time, given that we have known about the vacancy since the restoration of the institutions. Can the deputy First Minister give us any sense of a date for an appointment? I know that, in Committees, including the Education…
We are pleased to report that the competition to appoint a Commissioner for Public Appointments for Northern Ireland is well progressed. A commissioner will be appointed as soon as possible following the conclusion of that appointment process. The First Minister and I have agreed the person. They have to go through a…
As I open my remarks, I will say that it is notable that, although the Opposition talk a good game about paying close attention and holding Ministers to account, not one member of the Opposition, official or unofficial, is in the Chamber to scrutinise crucial Budget legislation. Perhaps the Opposition will reflect on…
We are all well versed in the Budget circumstances here. We know that we face pressures in delivering public services and that Northern Ireland has long been underfunded. The DUP leader, Gavin Robinson MP, has led the campaign for an improved funding package for Northern Ireland for some time, and we remain committed…
I am happy to have given way for the intervention and that the Minister has clarified that. I was paraphrasing. I do not have his precise words in front of me. He said that we should acknowledge the fact that there were 1,000 homes that families would be in. That is true, of course, but our job is not to simply say,…
I beg to move Go raibh maith agat, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle. The Second Stage debate today follows the Assembly's approval on Tuesday 3 June of the Supply resolution for the expenditure plans of Departments and other public bodies as detailed in the Main Estimates 2025-26. Accelerated passage of the Budget (No. 2) Bill…
On a point of order, Madam Principal Deputy Speaker. The Minister made a statement, but I did not get an opportunity to ask a question. It is revealing that his Executive colleagues from the main party of government have refused to support a public inquiry into the biggest environmental crime that the island has ever…
I also condemn the death threats against you, Minister, and offer my solidarity and best wishes. Mobuoy was one of the biggest illegal dumps in Europe. I welcome the action taken against those implicated. I commend all the activists in Derry and the north-west. It would be remiss of me not to mention my former MLA…
Thank you, Minister, for your welcome statement today. Will the Minister ensure that the systemic issues that were exploited by the criminals to make millions and millions of pounds have been addressed, as recommended in the Mills review? BBC Radio 4 journalists investigated the issue and suggested that something on…
I welcome the fact that criminal assets may be seized from those responsible. Will the Minister assure the House that every effort will be made to pursue those responsible and seize assets?
I also thank the Minister for his statement this morning. I very much welcome the upcoming consultation on the next steps for the Mobuoy site, and I urge everyone to take part in that. There has been significant concern ongoing over many years, particularly among local representative organisations such as River…
Minister, I condemn the death threat against you. In this day and age, whether it is 2025, 1995 or 1975, there is no place for such despicable behaviour. Given the public health risks associated with the site, is the Minister aware of any other sites across the Province that may pose similar risks? What action is he…
Minister, as you know, I have asked you a number of questions about tougher sentencing to prevent such instances from happening again. The major concern for people in Derry today is about potential water pollution and how that can be avoided. I appreciate that you have gone through a lot of the steps, but the House…
I thank the Minister for his statement, and I share the concerns that have been expressed. I want to look at it from a roads point of view. Roads infrastructure is really important in opening up the north-west, and I note the delay of phase 2 of the A6 project. What detailed discussions is the Minister having with the…
I thank the Minister for his statement. We have heard mention, certainly from television reports, of vast quantities of money being involved. At some stage, will the Department consider those as proceeds of crime?
Along with my Alliance colleagues, I share the concerns that have been raised by other Members. I thank the Minister for his statement. Is the situation at Mobuoy holding up the delivery of the A6 road upgrade?
Minister, your statement focuses a lot on a 16-week consultation on a remediation strategy and the possible delivery of that, depending on finances and all that type of thing. Are you in a position to inform the House as to whether any works will take place on-site in the remainder of this Assembly term?
Go raibh maith agat, a Phríomh-Leas-Cheann Comhairle. I thank the Minister for his statement. We will support his efforts to ensure remediation of the Mobuoy site and the removal of the risk that it poses to the environment and to human health, as well as to the block that it has put on the completion of the A6. While…