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  6. Debate contribution: Fiscal Devolution

    Eóin laid out our position on finance, but I will speak on the economy. The DUP has told us about capability and capacity. That was repeated, and I appreciate that, but it is a bit rich for the people who lobbied for and brought us Brexit, which caused the UK economy to drop, to talk about the risk of punishing…

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  7. Debate contribution: Fiscal Devolution

    I thank the Member for giving way. He quotes figures that relate to people in Northern Ireland paying proportionately less in terms of the revenue raised. Does the Member concede that there is an issue around taxable capacity? Disposable incomes and property prices are comparatively lower in Northern Ireland. In some…

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  8. Debate contribution: Fiscal Devolution

    I am standing in for our finance spokesperson, Steve Aiken, who is happily going through a bit of post-surgery recovery at the moment. I am sure that he would be slightly more colourful on the subject than I am likely to be. The Fiscal Commission and the Fiscal Council have made suggestions about closing the funding…

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  11. Debate contribution: Fiscal Devolution

    The Opposition are definitely right to say that the motion is concise, but there is no detail in it. It states: "funding arrangements for public services in Northern Ireland are not fit for purpose". I do not think that anyone here would disagree with that; in fact, our party, the DUP, has campaigned for a long time…

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  12. Debate contribution: Fiscal Devolution

    I welcome the opportunity to speak in support of increasing fiscal devolution, which would give us more opportunities to make spending decisions that prioritise the interests of workers, families and communities in the North. Around 90% of the funding that is currently available for our public services comes from the…

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  13. Debate contribution: Fiscal Devolution

    As other Members have said, this motion comes at a time when our finances are in a precarious position, following 14 years of Tory austerity that has now turned into Labour austerity, which carries grave consequences for the Executive and for households and businesses in Northern Ireland. I am a supporter of increased…

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  14. Debate contribution: Fiscal Devolution

    The DUP does not support the devolution of additional fiscal powers to Northern Ireland at this time. We do not believe that the capacity exists in Departments or in the Northern Ireland Civil Service to manage further complex and fundamental elements of the tax system, such as income tax or VAT. We fully support the…

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  16. Debate contribution: Fiscal Devolution

    I beg to move I am pleased to open another Opposition day of business here in the Northern Ireland Assembly. We made a deliberate choice when we drafted today's motions to be pointed, concise and specific. You will have noticed that, Mr Speaker, when the motions came to you and your Clerks advised you on the contents…

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  17. Member's statement: Houses in Multiple Occupation

    An issue that is affecting many of our towns and communities across Northern Ireland is the ever-increasing number of houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) and the urgent need for tougher, smarter regulations from councils, which are tasked with dealing with applications for such houses. On Friday afternoon, I shared…

    Flagged Immigration, asylum, race, ethnicity and Travellers Criteria met: Identity framing, Sectarian or communal antagonism, Dog-whistle messaging.

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  18. Member's statement: Supreme Court Ruling: Legal Definition of a Woman

    As was discussed in the House yesterday, the UK Supreme Court ruled last week that the legal definition of a woman is based on biological sex. That decision has been a lightning rod for people who want to kick the trans community, and, unfortunately, we heard a lot of that in the House yesterday. Huge fear and anxiety…

    Flagged Decided on a second assessment. Gender, sexuality, abortion and related social issues Criteria met: Identity framing.

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  19. Member's statement: March of Life: Liberation of Bergen-Belsen Concentration Camp

    This month marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp in Germany by British troops on 15 April 1945. Originally established as a prisoner of war camp, it became a concentration camp for Jewish people and others who did not conform to Nazi ideology. It is estimated that over…

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  20. Member's statement: Grand Central Station: Bilingual Signage

    Before the House rose for Easter, I placed a petition in the Business Office. It was a simple petition to refer the Infrastructure Minister's decision to impose Irish-language signage at Grand Central station to the Executive for a cross-community vote. I regret to say that not a single Member of the Assembly added…

    Flagged Irish language, Ulster-Scots and language policy Criteria met: Identity framing, Cultural grievance politics, Dog-whistle messaging, Controversy escalation.

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  21. Member's statement: William Heenan Murder: 40th Anniversary

    This weekend marks the 40th anniversary of the brutal, devastating and evil murder of William Heenan by the Provisional IRA in my constituency of South Down. On 3 May 1985 at 7.10 am, William Heenan went out to feed his small number of hens at his home near Castlewellan before work. As he approached the top yard, a…

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  22. Member's statement: International Workers' Day

    This Thursday marks International Workers' Day. May Day is the iconic date on which we celebrate the historical and more recent struggles and achievements of workers and organised labour in Ireland and internationally. It is an occasion for us all to recommit ourselves to the achievement of strong workers' rights and…

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  23. Member's statement: Sport in Lagan Valley

    I have mentioned sport many times in here. I am passionate about it and about how it brings our community together. There were some outstanding moments over recess in Lagan Valley that I want to highlight. Lisburn Rangers Football Club recently won its league, which is a fantastic achievement. I have really enjoyed…

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  24. Member's statement: Sean Kelly

    During the Easter recess, news emerged that the unrepentant sectarian mass murderer Sean Kelly had been convicted of yet another terrorist-related offence. Following an IRA parade in December 2022, Mr Kelly was convicted at Belfast High Court of a breach of section 13 of the Terrorism Act 2000. As Members will be…

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  25. Member's statement: Corin Murray: Irish Dancing World Champion

    I am delighted to celebrate the phenomenal success of a truly outstanding young man: Corin Murray from Ballynahinch, the new minor world champion in Irish dancing. At just nine years of age, Corin has achieved what many spend a lifetime chasing. From his first competition win in Larne in May 2024 to now lifting the…

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