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I pay tribute to Ken and send my condolences to his family. Ken was a big personality, but he betrayed that in his own small way. For a journalist, that is quite a niche. He was a giant in his trade of journalism. Whilst we all speak to journalists, it is not often that you sit down and have a proper conversation with…
It is hard to follow that tribute from Ken's friend and former colleague, Mike Nesbitt, which I think really sums up the esteem in which Ken Reid was held not just by Mike but by his colleagues and all in this region and, indeed, further afield. Like others, I grew up watching Ken Reid on TV. On UTV, he was a fixture…
I rise to pay a particularly fond farewell to my friend and my former colleague. Ken bore his health issues with typical fortitude and concern for others. Numerous times, I asked him, "How are you?", and he quickly switched to talk about the wonderful healthcare that he was receiving from the nurses, doctors and…
I join colleagues across the House in conveying my sympathy and that of the Alliance Party to the friends and family of the late Ken Reid. In particular, at this incredibly difficult time, I offer my condolences to his wife, Liz, his children Gareth, Sarah and Sophie, his grandchildren Summer and Hugo and all his…
I think that many people will want to speak about Ken Reid. As Jonathan said, he was liked by all, which, in itself, is a great achievement. First, I send condolences to Ken's family and colleagues. I have listened to them, as Jonathan has, over the period since he passed. It is sometimes hard to listen to some of the…
On Wednesday past, Northern Ireland lost a colossus in local journalism. Ken Reid passed away after a long battle with leukaemia. He truly was an inspiration to many Members in the Chamber and many of his colleagues with whom he worked for many years in local journalism. His career began in 1977 and led him to the…
Dr Aiken asked the Minister why he is appealing the No Gas Caverns decision, given that the Alliance Party's 2022 manifesto talked about setting new ambitions and legally binding targets to protect our natural environment and that those who won the legal action are trying to defend our maritime environment.
Mr Middleton asked the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, given that farmers often play a crucial role in helping during emergencies, which we saw over the course of the weekend when they intervened with flood rescue efforts, how he and his Department are supporting those farmers who volunteer…
Mr Stewart asked the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for an update on where the Northern Ireland food strategy project is at the minute.
Mr Dunne asked the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to outline how and when he will address the gaps identified in the recent Office for Environmental Protection report on bathing water regulations, which touched on the fact that the regulations are focused on swimming and do not account for…
Ms D Armstrong asked the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, given his Department's decision to end funding in January 2026 for maedi-visna (MV) testing in sheep flocks, as mentioned in Miss McIlveen's earlier question, what measures he is taking to support farmers in the transition period up to…
Mrs Guy asked the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to provide an update on the implementation of carbon budgets as required by the Climate Change Act (Northern Ireland) 2022.
Mr McGlone asked the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs what assessment has been made of the effectiveness of the Rural Needs Act (Northern Ireland) 2016.
Ms Egan asked the First Minister and deputy First Minister, given that today is the first day of 16 days to end violence against women and girls, to provide an update on the research included in the delivery plan on men and boys' attitudes to violence against women and girls.
Mr Crawford asked the First Minister and deputy First Minister how the Executive Office is working to promote social inclusion for under-represented communities in Northern Ireland.
Mr Donnelly asked the First Minister and deputy First Minister what role the Executive Office will have in ensuring that the priorities set out in the Programme for Government, such as reducing waiting lists, will be achieved.
Mr Dickson asked the First Minister and deputy First Minister for an update on the action the Executive Office has taken, following the motion passed by the Assembly on 12 November, on the comprehensive review of the appalling racist attacks in Northern Ireland in July and August and the subsequent sporadic attacks.
Mrs Dillon asked the First Minister and deputy First Minister for an update on what the Executive Office has done to date in relation to violence against women and girls, given the fact that today begins 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence.
Mr Chambers asked the First Minister and deputy First Minister to confirm whether, given that he understands that it was the previously stated position of their office and the Executive that health was their number-one priority, that is still their position.
Mr O'Toole asked the First Minister and deputy First Minister whether, if the independent review panel that the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has appointed recommends, as multiple reviews have done, the creation of an independent environmental protection agency, they and their parties will…
Safe Cycling Networks Connecting North Belfast To ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether he will implement safe cycling networks connecting North Belfast to the city centre following the tragic death of a cyclist on Thursday 21st November.
Glenshesk Road To ask the Minister for Infrastructure what immediate action the Department is taking to address the significant public safety and access concerns on the Glenshesk Road, following a second landslide over the weekend, which has further heightened the risk of isolation for the local community.