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Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire as an fhreagra sin. Does the Minister agree that those cuts are an attack on our most vulnerable and that, as an Assembly and an Executive, we should oppose them?
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Benefit System Changes Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Benefit System Changes
As I have said before, our research indicates that a rent cap would actually make things worse for people in Northern Ireland. I am not willing to place that burden on them.
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Benefit System Changes Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Benefit System Changes
Minister, hundreds of thousands of people will expect you not to do Labour's bidding by implementing the cuts. I hope that you will say today that you will not. Given the fact that there are no rent caps in the private rented sector, hundreds of millions of pounds from the welfare budget is going on private rented…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Benefit System Changes Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Benefit System Changes
Almost anything is better than the steps that the Government have outlined. I believe that there is a way for us to reduce the welfare bill. We should all want to see that and try to, where possible, help people to get back into work. There are ways in which we can do that. Look at the impact of some of the successful…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Benefit System Changes Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Benefit System Changes
Does the Minister feel that there is a better way in which to reform the welfare state? If so, what steps is he going to take to do that?
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Benefit System Changes Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Benefit System Changes
As I said, it will not be possible for us to mitigate them. However, we will take time to consider the impacts and see what, if any, actions we can take to make sure that we help those who are most in need.
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Benefit System Changes Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Benefit System Changes
I thank the Minister for his response. He will understand that there is much anxiety and apprehension in the community because of the changes. Minister, will you outline what engagement you have had with your Executive colleagues about mitigating the welfare changes?
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Benefit System Changes Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Benefit System Changes
Mr Speaker, with your permission, I will group questions 1, 2, 4, 8, 10, 11, 12, 14 and 15 for answer. I understand people's shock and concern about all the changes and the uncertainty that they have caused. I do not know what the full impact for Northern Ireland will be at this time. My officials continue to work…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Benefit System Changes Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Benefit System Changes
No, I do not agree with the Member. There is a significant amount of investment across language and cultural issues in Northern Ireland, including the Irish language. There is significant investment in everything from the broadcast fund to Irish-medium education and cultural organisations. We heard reference to…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Grand Central Station: Bilingual Signage Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Grand Central Station: Bilingual Signage
It is more of a linguistic demand than a political agenda. I remind the Minister that within a short distance of the site there are three Gaelscoileanna and the Gaeltacht Quarter. Does the Minister agree that it is insulting to say to Irish speakers, "It's OK to speak Irish at home or in an Irish language school, but…
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Grand Central Station: Bilingual Signage Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Grand Central Station: Bilingual Signage
It is important that we ask questions about all the issues. It is unclear why the decision has been made. Did the Minister make that decision and impose it on Translink? Did Translink make the decision under the direction of the Minister? Is there a justification? Many people will ask what the justification is for…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Grand Central Station: Bilingual Signage Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Grand Central Station: Bilingual Signage
Yes, absolutely. I am pleased to confirm that, certainly from a Northern Ireland and UK perspective, those benefits will not be impacted by any payment. We are having discussions with the Republic of Ireland to make sure of that, because we are conscious that there has been movement north and south. Some people who…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Philomena's Law Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Philomena's Law
I thank the deputy First Minister for the answer. The redress schemes were mentioned, and we need to ensure that any redress that is paid as a result of past abuse does not affect future benefit entitlements. If an update could be given on that, it would be much appreciated.
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Philomena's Law Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Philomena's Law
I thank the Member for his question. That is important work for the Department. It is a sensitive piece of work, given what we are trying to achieve, and I am really pleased that we have been able to make some progress. The work that we are doing, particularly on the mother-and-baby homes, has been very much shaped by…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Philomena's Law Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Philomena's Law
Yes, of course. We have been clear that we want to see Northern Ireland thrive, and that does not mean just Belfast and the greater Belfast area. We represent different constituencies across this place, and I know that we will always fight for the best deal for all of our constituencies. The Member is absolutely…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Ebrington Plaza Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Ebrington Plaza
Gabhaim buíochas leis an leas-Chéad Aire as a freagra. Will she commit to working with her Executive partners to promote regional balance and promote places such as the north-west and other parts of the North as vibrant places in which to work, live and study?
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Ebrington Plaza Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Ebrington Plaza
I thank the Member for her question. It is always fantastic to be up in the north-west. It was a successful visit. It was great to see a dynamic company such as Alchemy move into Ebrington Plaza and be its first tenant. That is good to see, because the Executive Office has invested so much. Over £30 million, I think,…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Ebrington Plaza Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Ebrington Plaza
I thank the Member for her question. We see that clearly. At the moment, the victims' pension scheme is open. There is no doubt from the feedback that we get that many people are not just suffering trauma now but have suffered it for many decades and need help and support. The mental health side of things is huge. I…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Victims and Survivors Strategy Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Victims and Survivors Strategy
I thank the deputy First Minister for her response. Has any consideration been given to or have any discussions been had on the Regional Trauma Network (RTN)? I am conscious that that falls under the Department of Health's remit, but has consideration been given to incorporating it into the victims and survivors…
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Victims and Survivors Strategy Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Victims and Survivors Strategy
I thank the Member for her question. The victims and survivors strategy has been published. Key actions and schemes arise from it. We have asked in particular that the Victims and Survivors Service (VSS) take a look at introducing a capital scheme to support some capital works. We are conscious that, across our…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Victims and Survivors Strategy Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Victims and Survivors Strategy
Many will say this: be careful what you wish for. People had a sense that the current Government would spend and would invest in public services. As I have said, though, that did not happen, because there simply is not that economic growth across the UK. That is because of decisions that the Chancellor made at the…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Public Spending Cuts Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Public Spending Cuts
People are beyond apprehensive: some are petrified. Will the deputy First Minister commit to working with the First Minister and the entire Executive to urge the British Government to reverse their punitive cuts, which many see as being Tory lite?
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Public Spending Cuts Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Public Spending Cuts
I thank the Member for that really important question. I have no doubt that she, like me and many across the Chamber, will have been contacted over the weekend by many people who are apprehensive about what is being proposed and about how they will get by. The Chancellor needed economic growth. We do not have economic…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Public Spending Cuts Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Public Spending Cuts
I assure the Member that I will continue to work for everyone throughout this place, because this one thing is for sure: I am focused on growing the economy, providing good jobs, getting an affordable childcare strategy and tackling those health waiting lists in order to support people throughout the community in…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Cultural Diversity Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Cultural Diversity
Thank you, deputy First Minister, for reaffirming your commitment, but it is meaningless, given that your party blocked funding for Foras na Gaeilge and opposes Irish language signage at Grand Central station. Is your vision for this place limited to one part of the community? Surely it is in no one's interest to…
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Cultural Diversity Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Cultural Diversity
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