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I will start by addressing some mistruths, the first of which was from Matthew O'Toole. I contend that Mary McAleese is a County Down woman, as opposed to a North Belfast woman.
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Election of the President of Ireland: Voting Rights Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Election of the President of Ireland: Voting Rights
I sense that quite a bit of emotion and history is tied up in the issue. I acknowledge that, because, as we know, in this little place that I call home, Northern Ireland, identity matters, and people across these islands feel connected in many different ways. We have to be clear at the start of the debate that…
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I speak in strong support of the motion and welcome the fact that Sinn Féin Members have tabled it. It is an extremely important subject, on which it is entirely legitimate that the Assembly gets a chance to make its voice heard. While we disagree with Sinn Féin on some things, I strongly agree with the motion, and I…
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I support the motion. First, it is worth noting that the Belfast Agreement recognises that a person from Northern Ireland has the right to identify as British, Irish or both. That refers to national identity, but subsequent legal tests have affirmed that it also applies to citizenship. As such, a person from Northern…
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There has been talk of a democratic deficit. Does the Member agree that, if voting rights were extended to the Irish diaspora worldwide, which numbers tens if not hundreds of millions, the democratic deficit would fall on the people of the Irish Republic, who would be outnumbered by those living internationally?
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Will the Member give way?
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The House will be aware of the saying that impersonation is the greatest form of flattery. I am sure that the leader of Aontú in the Irish Republic will be impressed by Sinn Féin and the SDLP's having spent today trying to impersonate him. I am sure that Mr Tóibín is smirking and smiling as he sends both parties into…
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I beg to move Go raibh maith agat, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle. Tá mé breá sásta an rún seo a mholadh, ar ábhar atá ríthábhachtach agus fíorshuntasach do shaoránaigh Éireannacha anseo sna Sé Chontae. Sinn Féin urges all Assembly Members, regardless of their political perspective, to support the motion, which calls on the…
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Thank you, Madam Principal Deputy Speaker. I may not use the 10 minutes. I will take the opportunity to thank each and every Member who spoke in the debate. We are definitely a nation of dog lovers. That was evident from those who spoke in this very important debate. They spoke with humanity and compassion that,…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Review of Local Councils’ Animal Welfare Policies Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Review of Local Councils’ Animal Welfare Policies
Thank you, Principal Deputy Speaker, and thank you, Minister. I am in broad agreement with the sentiments that have been expressed about dogs and other animals and the companionship that they give. Apart from the differences between the motion and the amendment, the main difference between Mr Martin's views and mine…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Review of Local Councils’ Animal Welfare Policies Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Review of Local Councils’ Animal Welfare Policies
Minister, will you confirm that yours is the sponsoring Department for the legislation that governs council enforcement, and so, if that enforcement is not working, you have the opportunity, potentially, to review or change the legislation?
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Will the Minister give way?
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Thank you very much, Madam Principal Deputy Speaker. At the outset, I want to put on record that I am fully supportive of any actions that we can take to advance the welfare of animals. Indeed, when I took up the post, I made it clear from day 1 that animal welfare was one of my priorities. I was therefore pleased…
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I support the motion, and I appreciate the Ulster Unionist Party's tabling it. The current approach to dog welfare in some council areas is simply not good enough. The system is inconsistent and under strain and, in some cases, results in healthy dogs being put down after just five days. That raises serious concerns…
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I was not planning to speak on this matter; however, if our cockapoo, Max, sees this and realises that I did not speak, I suspect that he would never forgive me. I speak as a very recent dog owner. I have always been very passionate about the protection of animals, but, with owning a dog in particular, you see that…
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I support the motion and thank the Members from the Ulster Unionist Party who tabled it. I concur with most, if not all, of the comments that have been made. With that in mind, we should ensure that animal welfare is important and is protected as much as the welfare of anyone. I echo the sentiments of the Dogs Trust…
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I thank the Member for giving way. Does he agree that it is totally immoral to euthanise dogs that are healthy and rehomable within five days and that we should move forward in seeing a no-euthanasia agenda? Does he also agree that we should thank animal charities and communities for the impeccable work that they do?
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I also support the motion and thank the Members for tabling it. As an SDLP MLA for Mid Ulster, I am proud to support the motion and to stand up for the highest standards of animal welfare in Northern Ireland. With regard to the amendment, I look forward to the Minister placing some substance on the words: "work to…
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I support the motion. A dog is known as a man's best friend, and, therefore, the welfare of such lies close to the heart of many. Dogs are not just pets; for many, they are members of the family. Therefore, there is a collective responsibility on all of us in the House to ensure that they are treated properly and…
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I support the motion and affirm my commitment to the highest standards of animal welfare across the North. The way that we treat animals reflects our values as a society. I commend the vital work of Dogs Trust and other rehoming organisations and charities. Their dedication, often in the face of limited resources, is…
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Thank you, Madam Principal Deputy Speaker. I would like to start by expressing my gratitude to the Ulster Unionist Party Members to my right for bringing this crucial issue to the Chamber today. The motion rightly highlights the invaluable contributions of organisations such as Dogs Trust and numerous rehoming…
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I beg to move the following amendment:
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I beg to move Thank you, Principal Deputy Speaker. I propose this important motion on behalf of the Ulster Unionist Party. It is a crucial and compassionate motion, which advocates for those who cannot speak for themselves: our loyal companions. The motion is not merely about animal welfare. It is about who we are as…
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On a point of order, Mr Speaker. I apologise for missing my question slot by a few seconds. I was not in my place, so I apologise for that.
Assessment details for Debate contribution: TB Eradication Targets Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: TB Eradication Targets
I am not kicking any can down the road. I am abiding by process and taking into account the outcome of the previous judicial review. It is very important that we do that. One thing that I will do as Minister is be honest with people about things. I will not lead people up the garden path and make them feel as if…
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