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This morning, I draw attention to some of the issues and difficulties that credit unions across the North face. Within the past week, I have been honoured to attend a meeting with Dungannon Credit Union and the Moy Credit Union and Aghaloo Credit Union AGMs. I declare an interest as a founder member of Aghaloo Credit…
Last week, we celebrated Ulster-Scots Leid Week, when, across Northern Ireland, communities joined in a wide variety of activities, which our Ulster-Scots Agency coordinated, that promoted the Ulster-Scots language. Many events were organised by community groups and councils across Northern Ireland. The last census…
Bhí olltoghchán sna Sé Chontae is Fiche an tseachtain seo caite. Ba mhaith liom buíochas ó chroí a ghabháil le gach duine a sheas mar iarrthóir do Shinn Féin sa toghchán. Tuigimid sa tSeomra seo, mar ionadaithe tofa, na dúshláin a bhaineann le toghcháin: ag gabháil faoi agallaimh, ag canbhasáil, agus ag stocaireacht…
I draw attention to the continued infrastructure needs in my constituency of East Derry. On Friday, a number of my constituents who live with special needs, have physical disabilities or are older were notified that there had been cuts to the Disability Action transport team, which meant that, today — Monday morning —…
Over the past few days, a belated light has been shone on the genocide and war crimes that are happening across the Middle East, awakening some to the real and growing horror that is occurring there. However, the genocide, famine and war crimes being perpetrated in the Sudan have been going on since April last year,…
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I will speak about the serious matter of road safety, which does not receive the reporting that it deserves. Several years ago, the partner of a constituent of mine was killed while cycling. The driver of the vehicle should not even have been on the road, because they had a serious medical condition that impacted on…
I will raise awareness of a campaign by the rugby player Kevin Sinfield, who was famously a friend of Rob Burrow, who died of MND. Kevin has since campaigned very well to raise money for the cause. Tomorrow sees his campaign — 2024's 7 in 7 in 7 challenge — come to Belfast, as he continues his inspiring efforts to…
I am deeply concerned about the future of ward 15 in Downpatrick. That facility is not just a ward; it is a lifeline for so many patients locally and across the North. It offers a sanctuary of hope and support for those who are battling addictions and mental health challenges, and it must be protected at all costs. It…
Ms Sugden asked the Minister of Education whether there is scope in his expected Bill to extend compulsory education to 18 and legislate for post-19 SEN to 25.
Dr Aiken asked the Minister of Education what consideration he has given to the use of the National Wealth Fund or the increased use of financial transactions capital (FTC) to deliver building projects for schools.
Mr Donnelly asked the Minister of Education whether he will publish an action plan for the implementation of the end-to-end review of special educational needs.
Ms Hunter asked the Minister of Education, having last week met a range of people, from parents of children with special educational needs and child carers to children who have experienced a bereavement, all of whom said that they would love to see the creation of a child passport that included sensitive details,…
Mr McHugh asked the Minister for the Economy what the 'good jobs' employment rights Bill will do to strengthen trade unions and enhance and secure workers' rights.
Mr Gaston asked the Minister for the Economy where Intertrade UK will be based, what its annual budget will be and what staff complement will support it.
Mr Dunne asked the Minister for the Economy how he intends to address poor levels of job creation from inward investment in the Ards and North Down Borough Council area.
Ms K Armstrong asked the Minister for the Economy whether he could give his assessment of Carers NI's research, which showed that a statutory right to paid carers' leave and flexible working could generate an additional £100 million to £190 million in tax receipts in Northern Ireland every year.
Mr Harvey asked the Minister for the Economy, given that the subregional plan recently launched by the Department provides for the creation of new local economic partnerships (LEPs) across council areas and that councils are being requested to administer the LEPs and create action plans, whether he plans to provide…
Ms McLaughlin asked the Minister for the Economy whether he is aware of the Utility Regulator's decision to allow NIE Networks to increase the cost of connecting new-build developments by 123% next year and, if so, what the impact of that will be on the building sector.
NI Water Balloting to Take Industrial Action To ask the Minister of Finance, further to reports that NI Water and NI Water Alpha workers are balloting to take industrial action, what engagement she has had with workers in relation to when her Department will approve the business case for the pay award.
Ambulance Cover in the Eastern Division To ask the Minister of Health for an update on the implementation of the changes to the ambulance cover in the Eastern Division, proposed from February 2025.
Ulster Boxing Council To ask the Minister for Communities, in light of legal proceedings brought by Monkstown boxer Daryl Clarke, what steps he will take to ensure the practices and procedures of the Ulster Boxing Council are compliant with the Fair Employment and Treatment (Northern Ireland) Order 1998.