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On a point of order, Mr Deputy Speaker. We have heard it be confirmed in court this morning that the "feelings" of the Provisional IRA were a factor in the Chief Constable's request to ban the Drumcree parade. How can the Assembly be said to function as a democratic body when one of its parties, namely Sinn Féin, has…
FlaggedLegacy of the Troubles, victims and paramilitarismCriteria met: Identity framing, Cultural grievance politics, Dog-whistle messaging.
Further to that point of order, Mr Deputy Speaker. Given the topic that we were talking about, I want to make it absolutely clear that I had no pre-planned remarks. I spoke from my heart and for the victims in that case. I make no apology for doing so.
On a point of order, Mr Deputy Speaker. First, with your indulgence, I offer my solidarity to Minister Muir regarding the threats that he has received, as was reported in the news this morning. I ask that the Deputy Speaker reflect on Mr Buckley's comments. He had clearly written his speech before I had made my…
I express my utter revulsion at the crimes of Jeffrey Donaldson. His conviction and sentencing have exposed horrific abuse inflicted on two children. There is no excuse for what he did. His actions were disgusting. They were vile, and the responsibility for those actions rests squarely with him. My thoughts are, first…
The shock, horror and devastation that has been felt throughout this case runs very deep. Those evil crimes have rightly seen justice served in court. Today, I will speak about the victims — complainant A and complainant B — their incredible bravery, as others have said, and the importance of the voice of the lived…
The monstrous crimes of Jeffrey Donaldson have dominated our airwaves, filled newspaper headlines and commanded public attention. Today, I want to speak about the voices that, too often, have been drowned out by the noise — those of the victims. Regrettably, some of the noise in the Chamber is drowning out their…
Last Thursday, Jeffrey Donaldson was sentenced to 15 years for the sexual abuse of two children. It is difficult to say those words aloud, and it will have been even harder for the two women whose childhoods he took and for their families to hear what was read out in court. My thoughts are with them today. What those…
First and foremost, I pay tribute to the incredible bravery of Jeffrey Donaldson's victims following his sentencing. Last Thursday, Jeffrey Donaldson was sentenced after being found guilty earlier this year of 18 child sexual abuse offences, including one charge of rape. The victims in the case showed incredible…
Jeffrey Donaldson deserves every day of his sentence and much more for his crimes against innocent women. I have been absolutely appalled to watch in this debate what has been mere lip service being paid to the trauma that those ladies went through by Sinn Féin and, sadly, the TUV representative. They have both used…
I begin by paying tribute to victim A and victim B. Their courage, tenacity and resolve saw one of the most powerful people in Northern Ireland finally brought to justice. I cannot begin to comprehend the fear, anxiety and sleepless nights that Donaldson inflicted on those young victims, both at an early age when…
Go raibh maith agat, a LeasCheann Comhairle. I begin by saying that our thoughts are with the victims of Jeffrey Donaldson and, indeed, with all victims of the sexual abuse and abuse of women and children. The victims of Jeffrey Donaldson have used their advocacy to reflect the challenges and difficulties in coming…
Mrs Erskine asked the Minister of Justice when she became aware that Patrick McDonagh, who was on remand awaiting trial for blackmail and offences related to money laundering, absconded on 12 March while on compassionate leave from HMP Maghaberry and remains unlawfully at large and to explain why Members are only…
Mr Clarke asked the Minister of Justice, after acknowledging that she has already touched on the cost of Drumcree and further acknowledging that what we have seen outside the High Court is not directly her responsibility, whether she has carried out any assessment of the abuse that individuals have received outside…
Mr Blair asked the Minister of Justice to provide an update on what she is doing in response to the pressures on the prison system arising from the remand population.
Ms Sheerin asked the Minister of Justice, after noting that the Justice Committee has taken a lot of evidence on the Criminal Justice (Sentencing etc.) Bill and is considering what it might want to change or add, for her opinion on the addition of misogyny as a stand-alone aggravator in sentencing, which is a topic…
Mr McGlone asked the Minister of Justice whether, given recent concerns around prisoner management and temporary release arrangements, she is satisfied that prison staff have the resources and capacity required to manage risks effectively.
Ms Flynn asked the First Minister and deputy First Minister whether a more appropriate way in which to ask the previous question is to ask whether they agree that the rights of the Garvaghy Road residents must be protected, particularly when there are still plenty of people determined to reopen the parading disputes…
Uncertain: close callParades, bonfires and commemorationsCriteria met: Identity framing, Cultural grievance politics.
Mr Wilson asked the First Minister and deputy First Minister, given that his office was recently contacted by someone who has been waiting four years for an urgent appointment in one of our hospitals, and given that there is understandable anger that more than £3 million of public money has been spent by the PSNI…
Ms Brownlee asked the First Minister and deputy First Minister whether the team working on ending violence against women and girls has given any consideration to the Commissioner Designate for Victims of Crime's recommendation about the installation of CCTV in private hire taxis as part of efforts to improve safer…
Mr McGuigan asked the First Minister and deputy First Minister whether the First Minister agrees that last week's sentencing of former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson for some of the most horrific crimes imaginable against children further underlines the urgent need to tackle violence against women and girls in our…
Ms K Armstrong asked the First Minister and deputy First Minister, in light of the report exploring masculinities and attitudes towards violence against women and girls that was launched at Stormont last week, to outline how the Executive Office will respond to its nine recommendations through targeted interventions.
Mr O'Toole asked the First Minister and deputy First Minister, after stating that, amidst the political rows about extraneous matters and the toxic division here, public-sector workers still do not know, because there is no Budget, when they will get a pay rise and that, in the South, such workers are striking and…
Musical Instruments Programme To ask the Minister for Communities whether bands that have publicly announced that they will no longer be cooperating with the PSNI and Parades Commission will be considered to have breached the requirements for applying to the Musical Instruments Programme.