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I raise again the desperate situation of many families who need respite services. It must be said that, in many situations, respite is the bare minimum that many of our carers and families get. It allows them a short time to have a break, refresh their batteries and just recharge. However, too often, we see situations…
Assessment details for Member's statement: Respite Services Official Assembly record for Member's statement: Respite Services
I am delighted to congratulate Harmony Hill Primary School in Lisburn on celebrating its 60th anniversary. I pay tribute to the leadership team of Mrs Johnston and Mr Henry for the work that they do and to all the staff in that absolutely wonderful school, which is the heart of its community. I also acknowledge an…
Assessment details for Member's statement: Harmony Hill Primary School: 60th Anniversary Official Assembly record for Member's statement: Harmony Hill Primary School: 60th Anniversary
I stand today to give voice to the growing frustration and disappointment felt by many hard-working families in our community. Those families are being denied preschool places for their children not because they applied too late or did not meet the requirements but because of a system that prioritises certain…
Assessment details for Member's statement: Preschool Places Official Assembly record for Member's statement: Preschool Places
I rise for the third time in the Chamber to raise the issue of the imposition of Irish language signage at Grand Central station. I do so, Ms Hunter, not because of a coloniser mindset, but because I believe that Northern Ireland is big enough to accommodate identities that are not Irish. While the issue was raised…
Decided on a second assessment. Irish language, Ulster-Scots and language policy Criteria met: Cultural grievance politics, Controversy escalation.
Assessment details for Member's statement: Belfast Grand Central Station: Irish Language Signs Official Assembly record for Member's statement: Belfast Grand Central Station: Irish Language Signs
Yesterday evening, I was privileged to join the deputy First Minister, Emma Little-Pengelly, at Bloody Bridge to meet and thank the incredible team that is responding to the fires in the Mournes. We appreciate them so much as they fight the fires to keep us all safe and save nature. The Northern Ireland Fire and…
Assessment details for Member's statement: Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service: Mourne Mountain Fires Official Assembly record for Member's statement: Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service: Mourne Mountain Fires
I rise to highlight the deeply concerning evidence that the Education Committee received last week about the Education Authority's (EA) 14-plus transitions service. The service is tasked to deliver a statutory function to prepare young people with a statement of special educational needs (SEN) for their transition out…
Assessment details for Member's statement: Education Authority: Transitions Service 14-plus Official Assembly record for Member's statement: Education Authority: Transitions Service 14-plus
I praise two championship-winning Belfast teams that raised their league trophy last weekend. By number of league title wins, one team is the most successful team in the United Kingdom in the modern era, and the other is the most successful team in the world, no less. The first champions are the Belfast Giants, who,…
Assessment details for Member's statement: Belfast Giants and Linfield Football Club: League Championships Official Assembly record for Member's statement: Belfast Giants and Linfield Football Club: League Championships
The lack of preschool places is causing great distress to families across Fermanagh. I have been contacted by countless parents who are anxious, frustrated and deeply concerned because they simply cannot secure a place for their child. It is not a case of parents being picky because they did not get their first…
Assessment details for Member's statement: Preschool Places: Fermanagh Official Assembly record for Member's statement: Preschool Places: Fermanagh
I rise to note a recent report from independent academics in London that has laid bare the severe damage that Assembly collapse and stop-start government is causing to communities and public services in Northern Ireland. It reinforces the need to reform the institutions so that they cannot be collapsed on a whim and…
Assessment details for Member's statement: 'Reform of Stormont: Options for Discussion': University College London Report Official Assembly record for Member's statement: 'Reform of Stormont: Options for Discussion': University College London Report
I extend warmest congratulations to the Belfast Giants, who have once again made Northern Ireland proud by winning the Elite Ice Hockey League title for the 2024-25 season, which is the third time in four years. It goes beyond a sporting victory: it is a celebration of excellence, determination, dedication, commitment…
Assessment details for Member's statement: Belfast Giants: Elite Ice Hockey League Champions Official Assembly record for Member's statement: Belfast Giants: Elite Ice Hockey League Champions
Go raibh maith agaibh, a chairde. As we speak, the Mournes are burning. They have been burning for three weeks. Huge tracts of land have been destroyed, and all manner of unique native flora and fauna have been killed. Furthermore, we heard, just this week, that there is an 80% chance of another massive outbreak of…
Assessment details for Member's statement: Climate Change Official Assembly record for Member's statement: Climate Change
Further to my colleague Joanne Bunting's remarks, Alex, you will definitely be missed. As somebody who has lambed a few sheep, I can say that it is a rewarding and valuable profession. Mr Speaker, Alex has been of assistance to you in the Chair, and it would be remiss if we were not to also mention a lady who has been…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Dr Alex McGarel: Retirement Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Dr Alex McGarel: Retirement
Thank you, Alex. On behalf of the Ulster Unionist Party, I wish you all the best for your well-earned retirement. Mr Speaker, the nice thing, when sitting in that Chair beside Alex, is when she looks across and gives that little, quizzical look. It reminds you that you need to keep on your toes. Thank you very much…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Dr Alex McGarel: Retirement Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Dr Alex McGarel: Retirement
On behalf of the Alliance Party MLA group, Alex, I say that you have been a wonderful source of information. As late as 5.30 pm last night, I ran in to ask you about Standing Order 33. We will miss you sorely, and I am sure that your colleagues in the Business Office will as well. Thank you for everything. Have a…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Dr Alex McGarel: Retirement Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Dr Alex McGarel: Retirement
Like Joanne, I was shocked to find out this morning that you were going, Alex. On behalf of Sinn Féin, I wish you all the very best. I was Sinn Féin's Chief Whip twice. As we know, it is not easy, and, as you know, we are not easy. On a personal note, I thank you very much from my time as Whip and in the office of…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Dr Alex McGarel: Retirement Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Dr Alex McGarel: Retirement
This announcement has taken me by shock this morning. Alex will be a significant loss to the Assembly and to the House. I have worked with Alex for many years during my time as a member of staff in the DUP Chief Whip's office and as DUP Chief Whip. She was always there if I needed to understand something, needed…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Dr Alex McGarel: Retirement Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Dr Alex McGarel: Retirement
With your indulgence, Mr Speaker, I would like to be associated with your comments. From being in the Assembly, as a former Chair of the Environment Committee and in various other roles that I have performed, I know that Alex has always been there, bringing a very professional, intellectual and calming influence to…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Dr Alex McGarel: Retirement Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Dr Alex McGarel: Retirement
Ms Flynn asked the Minister of Health to clarify, given the letter that he sent to Health Committee members yesterday on the budget for waiting lists, whether he has considered the cross-border healthcare directive.
Assessment details for Topical question AQT 1235/22-27 Official Assembly record for Topical question AQT 1235/22-27
Mr Mathison asked the Minister of Health to outline what steps are being taken to deliver a facial palsy pathway in Northern Ireland, following a recent event in Parliament Buildings organised by patients with facial palsy and attended by the Minister and many clinicians at which the challenges of delivering services…
Assessment details for Topical question AQT 1234/22-27 Official Assembly record for Topical question AQT 1234/22-27
Mrs Erskine asked the Minister of Health, following on from Ms Armstrong's question on this important issue that will affect everybody in Northern Ireland, given that, in the Chamber, we have talked about the shrinkage that may be happening with practices, when support will kick in from his Department, whether he has…
Assessment details for Topical question AQT 1233/22-27 Official Assembly record for Topical question AQT 1233/22-27
Ms K Armstrong asked the Minister of Health, given that family practitioners such as GPs, community pharmacists, dentists and opticians have estimated that the increases to employers' National Insurance contributions and the minimum wage for this year will be £36·5 million and that there has been an allocation of £3·5…
Assessment details for Topical question AQT 1232/22-27 Official Assembly record for Topical question AQT 1232/22-27
Mr McGrath asked the Minister of Health, after acknowledging the hard work, dedication and bravery of our whole-time and, especially, retained firefighters from across the Mournes and beyond, particularly those from Newcastle, Kilkeel, Downpatrick, Warrenpoint and Rathfriland in his constituency, who have fought and…
Assessment details for Topical question AQT 1231/22-27 Official Assembly record for Topical question AQT 1231/22-27
Increasing Fiscal Devolution That this Assembly agrees that funding arrangements for public services in Northern Ireland are not fit for purpose; and calls on the Executive to produce concrete options for fiscal devolution by September 2025.
Assessment details for Motion or amendment: Increasing Fiscal Devolution Official Assembly record for Motion or amendment: Increasing Fiscal Devolution
Establishment of an Infrastructure Commission That this Assembly is alarmed at the continued failings in the delivery of major capital projects, as highlighted in recent reports by the Northern Ireland Audit Office and the Public Accounts Committee; and calls on the Executive to establish an Infrastructure Commission…
Assessment details for Motion or amendment: Establishment of an Infrastructure Commission Official Assembly record for Motion or amendment: Establishment of an Infrastructure Commission
NI Water Funding and Governance That this Assembly regrets the state of our wastewater network; and calls on the Executive to commence an independent review of NI Water's funding and governance by September 2026.
Assessment details for Motion or amendment: NI Water Funding and Governance Official Assembly record for Motion or amendment: NI Water Funding and Governance
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