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In compliance with section 52 of the NI Act 1998, I wish to make the following statement to the Assembly in respect of a British-Irish Council (BIC) ministerial meeting of the transport work sector, held on 4 April 2025. To ensure appropriate cross-community representation at the meeting, junior Minister Cameron was…
Thanks, Madam Principal Deputy Speaker. Yesterday, I met a constituent of mine Saira Khan, who I have known for many years and who has lived in West Belfast for around 10 years. Despite that and the contribution that she and her family have made to the community in the west and beyond, her brother and mother face…
Before I come to my remarks, I will respond to Dr Aiken, who earlier, I think, compared a Bill that is being discussed in Dáil Éireann to the Nazis. Dr Aiken is entitled to robust views on Israel, but I genuinely ask him to consider his earlier remarks, because they are remarkably intemperate. Yesterday, in the…
I pay tribute to Manchester United, Northern Ireland and, more important, North Belfast legend Jonny Evans, who this month retired from professional football. As a sometimes heartbroken fan of both Manchester United and Northern Ireland, I have followed Jonny's journey with absolute pride. Jonny made his debut for…
Through a series of questions for written answer, I have established that, in little over a year, Stormont Departments have spent over £470,000 on travel outside the British Isles. That is nearly half a million pounds of public money being spent in just over 12 months on foreign travel. More than £52,000 of that was…
On Friday past, it was a privilege to sponsor the launch in Parliament Buildings of the 'Say Their Name' report by the amazing Cancer Fund for Children. It is an evaluation report on the support offered to children and young people attending residential bereavement group work programmes held at the Cancer Fund for…
I am delighted to raise again the wonderful achievements of a boxing club in East Antrim. This time, I am delighted to announce that Carrick Boxing Academy now has three Antrim champions, following a tough but rewarding weekend at the Antrim senior championships at Crumlin Star Sports and Social Club in Belfast. The…
Casement Park to me, as a young sportsperson and Gael growing up in west Belfast, was more than bricks and mortar, as it was for all Gaels: it was a symbol of identity, pride and belonging for Gaels across Antrim, Ulster and beyond. As an Executive flagship project, its delivery is not optional; it is a promise that…
I understand the need for many of our public bodies and organisations to transform and become more efficient. However, I rise this morning to raise concerns about the Housing Executive's proposal to close four of its offices in my Londonderry constituency: at Collon Terrace, Waterside, Richmond Chambers and Waterloo…
Giving birth should be one of the most fulfilling and joyous times in a woman's life. It marks the beginning of a new journey and a new life, and no mother should be separated from her baby at such a vulnerable and critical stage of development. Recent media reports of mothers being separated from their newborns have…
I wish to express my horror, heartbreak and anger at the worsening humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza. Since 7 October, more than 54,000 Palestinians have been killed, many of them women and children; over 15,000 people have been arrested; entire families have been wiped out; cities have been reduced to rubble; and,…
Over the past few days, two further stark examples of antisemitism occurred. The first was in Boulder, Colorado, when a "Free Palestine" fanatic attempted to incinerate six elderly Jewish people, including a Holocaust survivor, who were walking peacefully, as they did every week, to call for the release of hostages…
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I wish to express my congratulations to Moira Primary School, which, at the Local Women Magazine Education Awards at the weekend, was given an award for best primary school. The judges said of the school, and this is a quote that the school put on its website when announcing its news: "The school impressed us with its…
Over the weekend, the Local Women Magazine Education Awards celebrated the remarkable achievements and tireless efforts of teachers and schools across Northern Ireland. Apparently, all the glitz and glamour made it the educational equivalent of the Oscars. The awards recognised teachers who inspire, lead and change…
Is 15,000 páiste a mharaigh Iosrael in Gaza le 18 mí anuas agus 34,000 atá gortaithe anois. Suas le 50 000 páiste a maraíodh agus a gortaíodh in áit atá níos lú ná Contae Aontroma. Ó bhris Iosrael an sos cogaidh an 18 de mhí an Mhárta, mharaigh siad breis is 1,300 páiste agus ghortaigh beagnach 4,000 eile. Tomorrow…
Mr Dickson asked the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs whether he has concerns about the potential for investigations by the Office for Environmental Protection.
Ms Forsythe asked the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, given that she represents South Down, which has strong farming and fishing industries that face immense pressure, and is disappointed with the Minister's approach to the nutrients action programme consultation and the dismissal of farmers'…
Mr Beattie asked the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, after noting the current situation where somebody who has registered a dog in one council area does not have to re-register it if they move to a different council area, making it nearly impossible to monitor dangerous dogs, dog welfare and…
Mrs Guy asked the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for his assessment of the climate change findings in the most recent Northern Ireland life and times survey.
Mr McGlone asked the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, after condemning the intolerable abuse that has been directed at the Minister and his departmental personnel, whether the Department is engaged in or intends to conduct a review of office accommodation.
Access to the Cancer Drug Creon To ask the Minister of Health what action he has taken to secure supplies of the Drug Creon which is in critical short supply for Cancer Patients in Northern Ireland especially those patients with Pancreatic Cancer.