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I welcome the broad support across the House for the motion, which seeks to formalise the role of women in the agriculture sector, because, as others have acknowledged, we all know that women are very often at the heart of farms and very much involved in their daily operation. I can attest to that. I am a farmer's…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Women in Agriculture Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Women in Agriculture
For many years, women have played a significant role in our agriculture sector. However, they have never been fully recognised for the work that they have done or the support that they have provided to their family farm business. In other words, it was far too often taken for granted that that was simply part of their…
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I am delighted to discuss the crucial role of women in farming, an industry long dominated by men despite women's vital yet often invisible contributions. Agriculture is the backbone of rural communities, and it is essential that we address the barriers that women face in farm management. As we look to the future, we…
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Gabhaim buíochas leis na Comhaltaí a mhol an rún. Agriculture is one of our most crucial industries. It contributes to our economy, our rural communities and, of course, our food security. I concur entirely with the motion's sentiments, particularly that the under-representation of women is a major concern, despite…
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I welcome the motion and thank Áine and her colleagues for bringing it forward. The barriers facing women in agriculture in Northern Ireland are well documented, and we have heard some very eloquent representations today. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) survey, which was referenced in the 'Breaking the Grass…
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I thank the Members for tabling the motion. Despite the critical role that women play in farm businesses, rural communities and the wider agri-food sector, their contributions are often overlooked and undervalued. Often when farmers are depicted, we think of the stereotypical male farmers, which does a huge disservice…
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Thank you very much, Madam Principal Deputy Speaker. Having moved the amendment, I wish to support the motion and highlight the significant under-representation of women in agriculture. First, I thank the Members who tabled the motion, and I thank Áine for her eloquent speech and the stories of engagement on her…
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I beg to move the following amendment:
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I beg to move Go raibh maith agat, a Phríomh-Leas-Cheann Comhairle. I welcome the opportunity to propose the motion. Historically, women have played a central role in our rural landscapes, working on farms, running businesses and spearheading community development, all while doing most of the domestic labour and…
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Go raibh maith agat, a Phríomh-Leas-Cheann Comhairle. I welcome Members' support and their acknowledgement of the specific nature of the request. In relation to Robbie's request: thank you for that. I will ensure that we do feed in. We have already engaged with the sector, prior to the Committee's scrutiny of the…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Sign Language Bill: Extension of Committee Stage Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Sign Language Bill: Extension of Committee Stage
I will speak briefly in support of the request from the Committee Chairman. Indeed, this had unanimous support at Committee, and we are keen that we are all learning, through this process, to ensure that there is maximum engagement with members of the deaf community, and we wish to provide the opportunity, through BSL…
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I thank the Chair of the Committee for Communities for that update. It was a very worthy and worthwhile update, and I welcome just about everything that he shared. I particularly like the way that he set out in detail how the Committee will consult the deaf community and the way in which deaf people will be included…
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The emotional impact in 2001 was desperate, as herds from bloodlines that had been in the family for generations had to be culled overnight. Minister, you referenced the fact that the island of Ireland is a single epidemiological unit: so is the island of Britain. Do you sense from your engagement with DEFRA that it…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Foot-and-mouth Disease, Avian Influenza and Bluetongue Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Foot-and-mouth Disease, Avian Influenza and Bluetongue
Minister, your statement tells us that animals from foot-and-mouth disease-affected areas in Hungary and Germany are prevented from entering NI. However, when it comes to bluetongue, you say: "movement of all live ruminants and camelids from Great Britain to Northern Ireland is still suspended." Will the Minister…
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I thank the Minister for his statement and, indeed, for the measures that his Department is putting in place. As the Minister will know, I have mentioned the mental health of farmers in the Chamber a number of times. When statements such as this are made, they always raise fear. On the timing of the statement, have…
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Minister, I remember the last occasion on which foot-and-mouth disease broke out here. On our family farm — other farmers will identify with this — we had welly boot dip points at all access points. It was a crazy time, but the response was very strong, led by an SDLP Minister. Minister, you have a lot to live up to,…
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Following on from a response that the Minister gave a moment or two ago about reporting relevant information and being conscious of the shared responsibilities on these matters, can the Minister give us any information on how avian influenza is spread and how the spread of disease can be prevented?
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I thank the Minister for his statement. On avian flu, the depopulation of flocks can have a huge impact on farm businesses and their cash flow. Will the Minister assure the House that his officials will work closely with those affected to ensure that farms can be repopulated as soon as possible?
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I thank the Minister for his statement. Minister, in a response to a question for written answer in January, you confirmed that your Department had only: "intercepted one incident of livestock smuggling from Great Britain ... since the direct movement of all live ruminants and camelids from GB to Northern Ireland ...…
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I note and welcome the action that your Department has taken to protect the farming community in Northern Ireland. I note that your officials have discussed contingency plans for foot-and-mouth disease. Have those contingency plans been communicated to the wider farming community?
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I thank the Minister for his statement. We are in worrying times, Minister, particularly given the number of farms and food-processing companies in my constituency of Fermanagh and South Tyrone. With that in mind, what arrangements are in place to compensate the farmers and families who are impacted by some of the…
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Minister, why is it important to report cases of bluetongue?
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Minister, I spoke to a farmer in Mid Ulster about bird flu, and he was highly complimentary about the way that the Department handled it. It was a big loss to him personally, but he was very complimentary about the way that it was dealt with. On that note, it has been a few weeks since the last outbreak of bird flu,…
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I thank the Minister for his statement. Minister, as foot-and-mouth disease poses an all-Ireland threat, coordinated action and clear communication are essential. What assessment has been made of the risk posed by funding shortfalls to the all-island animal health and welfare strategy?
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Thank you so much for coming to the Chamber today, Minister. You will know that there is a lot of fear in my constituency of North Antrim, particularly among cattle farmers, many of whom remember the first outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease 20-odd years ago. If there were to be another outbreak of foot-and-mouth…
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