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I rise to highlight the need for a properly funded veterinary college for Northern Ireland. I first raised the matter when I was a member of the AERA Committee and secured cross-party support. I see here Patsy, Declan and Philip, who were members of the Committee at that time. However, securing the funding for such a…
I want to highlight an issue that needs urgent attention, particularly from the Housing Executive and the Department for Communities: the failure to properly support women and children who are fleeing from domestic violence and need suitable accommodation. I am working with a young woman from my constituency, West…
On behalf of the victims and survivors of historical institutional abuse (HIA), I appeal for an extension of the deadline for applications to the redress board past 2 April 2025. There are a number of arguments for that extension. First, I acknowledge the work of the HIA implementation unit in the Executive Office in…
The Ulster-Scots sector has a rich cultural tapestry, which is celebrated in communities across Northern Ireland throughout the year. Its language, music, poetry and folklore are intrinsic to this place. Robbie Burns, poet, lyricist and cultural icon, is celebrated across the globe on 25 January every year. He is…
I intend to deliver elements of my speech as Gaeilge Ba lá stairiúil é an Luan seo caite: osclaíodh Naíscoil an Phiarsaigh, Doire Trasna, den chéad uair, agus anois tá an Gaeloideachas ar fáil i gCluain Í. That is fantastic news not just for pupils and their families but for our city as we witness the growing demand…
I will talk about the corridor care that is taking place in hospitals. Unfortunately, the term is increasingly being used and accepted as a relevant form of care. That should cause us major concern. We hear more about corridor care. I understand that a hospital trust in London has advertised for staff specifically to…
I congratulate Carers UK on its 60th anniversary. In 1965, Reverend Mary Webster, a carer herself, founded the first carers' organisation, the National Council for the Single Woman and her Dependants, and the carers movement was formed. Later, in 1988, it became Carers UK. In the intervening 60 years, there have been…
Get your haggis, bagpipes and tartan ready: it is time to celebrate Burns Night. For more than 200 years, Burns Night has been celebrated every year on 25 January in honour of Scotland's national poet, Robert Burns, who is known all over the world. The story of Robert Burns and Ulster is one of an auld acquaintance…
I will talk this morning about the continued lack of paediatric pathology services in the North and the implications that that has for our health service and, more importantly, the impact that it has on bereaved families. We have been without a paediatric pathologist in the North since 2019. In that time, hundreds of…
Ms Nicholl asked the Minister of Education whether the SEN action plan, when published, will include targets for the number of allied health professionals (AHPs) that will be available to schools to ensure that every child with SEN and disabilities has access to the support that they need.
Mr Baker asked the Minister of Education, having pointed out that he had been contacted by scores of classroom assistants who are concerned about their future and having acknowledged that the Minister has touched on this topic in his answers, to confirm that the vital contribution played by classroom assistants is…
Mr Kingston asked the Minister of Education what assessment has been made of efficiency savings since the five education and library boards were replaced with a single Education Authority in 2015.
Ms Brownlee asked the Minister of Education to provide an update on the progress that has been made on childcare and early years provision since he took up office.
Ms Hunter asked the Minister of Education how many children his Department identified as school refusers — also known as those experiencing emotionally based school avoidance — in 2024, given that school attendance in Northern Ireland hit its worst level on record in 2023.
Fixing the Health Crisis That this Assembly regrets that, since the restoration of the Assembly, challenges facing our health service have worsened, with extensive waiting times, an escalating mental health crisis, and severe workforce shortages; acknowledges that these pressures are not solely due to a lack of…
Enhancing Accountability and Trust in Government (Revised Wording) That this Assembly acknowledges that the Executive has lasted for one year, but affirms that simply existing is not enough; notes with regret the findings of the Life in the UK Report 2024, that Northern Ireland experiences the lowest levels of…
Support for First-Time Buyers That this Assembly expresses regret that, since the restoration of the Assembly, the challenges facing first-time buyers have intensified, with rising house prices and rental costs creating significant barriers for prospective homeowners; acknowledges the limited provisions within the…
Towards a Shared Island That this Assembly recognises the transformative potential of cross-border cooperation on the island of Ireland; expresses regret that, due to political dysfunction, the North South Ministerial Council has not lived up to its potential in supporting cross-border cooperation; notes the range of…
Impact of the Universal Credit Five-Week Wait That this Assembly expresses regret that over 349,000 people are living in poverty; recognises that social welfare payments play an important role in helping people cope with financial difficulties; outlines its concern that over 71,000 households will be affected by the…
Impact of the Universal Credit Five-Week Wait That this Assembly expresses regret that over 349,000 people are living in poverty; recognises that social welfare payments play an important role in helping people cope with financial difficulties; outlines its concern that over 71,000 households will be affected by the…
Impact of the Universal Credit Five-Week Wait That this Assembly expresses regret that over 349,000 people are living in poverty; recognises that social welfare payments play an important role in helping people cope with financial difficulties; outlines its concern that over 71,000 households will be affected by the…
Supporting Learning Pathways for our Young People That this Assembly recognises the fundamental importance of education in enabling our children and young people to reach their full potential, develop their skills, and prepare them for life; further recognises that the education system must support and accommodate the…
Supporting Learning Pathways for our Young People That this Assembly recognises the fundamental importance of education in enabling our children and young people to reach their full potential, develop their skills, and prepare them for life; further recognises that the education system must support and accommodate the…
Supporting Learning Pathways for our Young People That this Assembly recognises the fundamental importance of education in enabling our children and young people to reach their full potential, develop their skills, and prepare them for life; further recognises that the education system must support and accommodate the…
Supporting Learning Pathways for our Young People That this Assembly recognises the fundamental importance of education in enabling our children and young people to reach their full potential, develop their skills, and prepare them for life; further recognises that the education system must support and accommodate the…