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I thank the Minister for her statement. She will know that I have been advocating at the Justice Committee for enhanced and improved access to justice. I broadly welcome the indication of intent in her statement. Will she provide detail about how she envisages that private financing will interact with the existing…
With your permission, Mr Speaker, I will make a statement on the steps that I am taking to improve access to justice. I do so because I believe that there is an opportunity to reshape how justice is delivered in future in order to ensure a fairer system that is more proportionate and responsive. There has been keen…
I am here as an MLA for South Down, representing the Alliance Party, to present this petition to stop the Mourne Mountain gondola project. Currently, the number of signatures on the petition exceeds 6,000. It is an honour to present it to you in the Chamber. I am glad that some of that number who organised the…
Thank you very much, Mr Speaker. The Civil Service inclusive language guide, which was published by the Finance Minister, amounts to an attack on the basic building blocks of society. In spite of that, the Finance Minister has confirmed to me that there was no call-in at the Executive triggered by other parties; thus,…
FlaggedGender, sexuality, abortion and related social issuesCriteria met: Identity framing, Cultural grievance politics, Dog-whistle messaging, Controversy escalation.
The front page of the 'Belfast Telegraph' on Saturday exposed, once again, for the world to see, the sectarian and anti-British sentiment at the heart of the Ulster Boxing Council. It read as follows: "I lost out on boxing for my country because I'm a Protestant." Had that headline read for any other minority…
We now have the Order Papers for the rest of 2024, thanks to your good office. We know that, before the end of this year, we will debate the motion to extend or not extend the protocol. We also know that the Executive will not deliver on the legislation programme that they put before the Assembly earlier this year.…
Today I remember two brave and valiant men on the anniversary of their murders. I remember Warrant Officer 2 John Arthur Maddocks, Royal Army Ordnance Corps. He was 32 when he was killed by Provisional IRA terrorists who planted a bomb in a milk churn 50 years ago today. His murder took place at Gortmullen, Derrylin.…
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,…
FlaggedReligion and belief (including people of no religion), churches, faith communities and religious prejudice (including antisemitism and anti-Muslim prejudice)Criteria met: Identity framing, Dog-whistle messaging.
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.