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Alliance supports the transition towards renewable energy. We absolutely want to see that happen at a much faster pace, and we want to see the energy security and all the benefits that come with that, not to mention cleaner air and a cleaner environment. Anything that we can do to progress our journey to net zero is…
I support the LCM, the details of which have been outlined by my party colleague the Economy Minister. All Members will agree that it is important that our commitment to net zero be upheld, and, obviously, the same commitment is the basis on which this energy company has been formalised by the British Government. The…
I rise, to use the cliché, not to speak in support of the LCM, although we will not force a Division on it, but, rather, to put on record real and important observations about the lack of information, which the Chair of the Economy Committee has just referred to, about how Great British Energy will operate in Northern…
I beg to move A key priority of my Department's economic plan is the decarbonisation of our economy. It is a moral obligation to future generations. The transition to net zero also creates the opportunity to increase the number of good jobs, raise productivity and drive regional balance across the North. Anything that…
I am fortunate to follow two Members who focused their remarks on young people, children and, indeed, the unborn, because I will address an injustice that has left many people in my constituency with a sense of utter disgust and bewilderment at the state of our legal system. Yesterday, it was reported that a…
The abortion stats recently published by the Department of Health show that the number of abortions being carried out in Northern Ireland has increased by a shocking 77% since 2020-21.The number of unborn children being denied a chance of life is up 29% on last year, with 2,792 perishing in the past year. The level of…
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Last Friday, I had an event that was attended by over 50 families and young people on the issue of school refusal, also known as anxiety-based avoidance or emotional-based avoidance. Many of the parents and young people with whom I spoke on the call voiced that they have never really heard us as elective…
Two weeks ago, I rose in the House to talk about the ceasefire deal in Palestine. I raised my concern about the plaudits lauded onto Donald Trump as some tried to give him credit for the deal. If anyone was ever under any doubt about what Donald Trump really represents or how he views Palestinians, look at what he…
The Orchardville Society is an organisation in my constituency that has been providing essential services and support for people with learning disabilities and autism for more than 40 years. Annually, it assists over 600 people from across the country, but, most recently, in December, it launched an extended and…
I rise to talk about an ongoing issue that remains too prevalent in Northern Ireland and that continues to undermine the peace, stability and progress of our communities. That issue is paramilitarism, its intergenerational impact and the urgent need for a coordinated response to eradicate it from our communities once…
I congratulate Carrickfergus Academy on its being awarded the British Council's International School Award. That prestigious recognition highlights the school's outstanding commitment to global connections and to promoting international education. Carrickfergus Academy continues to make a significant and positive…
An issue that has been brought to my attention by a number of my constituents is the consultation on the employment support scheme. That scheme could be aptly described as "small but mighty". It supports 249 people with complex disabilities across the North, enabling them to work in society. The scheme closed to new…
I offer congratulations to a group from my constituency, the Downpatrick and County Down Railway, for their double win last weekend at the Heritage Railway Association awards. The railway was nominated in two categories: "Team of the Year, for its core flood-recovery management team; and "Achievement of the Year", for…
The Invictus Games were started in 2014 for injured and sick military personnel. This year's Invictus Games are being held in Vancouver and Whistler in Canada and have over 500 participants from 25 nations. This year, for the first time, Team Afghan Unconquered will be represented. That is a team of Afghan military…
We hear a lot about dual market access and the advantages that this region has over other parts of the UK and Ireland. New figures released today show that our economic growth is at least resilient, whereas the rest of the UK is contracting. Worryingly, however, business activity is declining. Unfortunately, we do not…
Across Northern Ireland the marching band scene is at the cultural and social heart of our community. In every quarter and every village and every place that I represent in North Belfast, I am delighted by the work undertaken by our marching bands to preserve our unique history and culture, to bring together people of…
Inniu Lá an Idirlín Shábháilte, lá a thugann deis dúinn ár machnamh a dhéanamh ar an tionchar atá ag an idirlíon orainn agus ar na rioscaí atá ann dár sochaí. Tá an t-idirlíon fite fuaite inár saol. Is air a bhíonn muid ag brath go mór i gcúrsaí gach aon lae: is air a dhéanann muid ár gcomhfhreagras; is uaidh a…
Mr Buckley asked the Minister of Education, given that, on 31 January, the 'Belfast Telegraph' reported that a school in Londonderry was awarded £710,000 following a meeting with DUP Ministers, implying some form of impropriety in the process, and that that allegation was repeated on social media and by some Members…
Mr Delargy asked the Minister of Education for an update on the Ardnashee School and College site in Derry, given that the new build, which is currently under way, is already too small for the school's current enrolment.
Ms Hunter asked the Minister of Education whether he thinks it is a problem and an equality issue that children in the Irish-medium sector with special educational needs cannot receive educational support in their own language, given that it was one of the key issues highlighted at an incredible Irish-language event…
Committee Membership That Ms Aoife Finnegan replace Miss Nicola Brogan as a member of the Committee for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs; and that Ms Aoife Finnegan be appointed as a member of the Committee on Procedures.