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I thank the Minister for her statement. Minister, I know that you are well aware of the hurt, pain and loss experienced by so many women and girls who were in mother-and-baby institutions, Magdalene laundries and workhouses and their children. Can you give us detail of any conversations about both Governments working…
I thank the First Minister for her statement. What work is being done to promote opportunities via the ERASMUS+ programme? Can you offer clarity on whether it will be available to Northern Ireland participants?
Under business and trade matters at the plenary meeting, was there any discussion surrounding the chief executive of Invest NI's comments that there is no evidence that dual market access had attracted any foreign direct investment? Do those comments, coupled with the continued barriers to trade east-west, confirm…
Gabhaim buiochas leis an Chéad-Aire. I thank the First Minister for her statement. Given the developments since the previous NSMC meeting in September, with the announcement of the A5 road upgrade, does the First Minister agree not only that the upgrade will make the road safer and promote economic opportunities for…
Emergency planning is vital, and additional complexity is created when we discuss border communities. What work is being undertaken to ensure that border communities are prepared for all eventualities?
I thank the First Minister for her statement. The NSMC communiqué noted the commencement of works at Narrow Water bridge in May 2024. Those of us who are local to Warrenpoint know the pace at which those works seem to be progressing. Is the First Minister in a position to give a progress update on the delivery of…
Thank you, First Minister, for the update. The October monitoring round, which was published yesterday by the Finance Minister, includes two reduced requirements relating to matters that were discussed at the NSMC plenary meeting. One is the graduate entry medical school at Magee. The other is the A5 transport…
In compliance with section 52C of the Northern Ireland Act 1998, I wish to update the House on the thirteenth institutional meeting and twenty-eighth plenary meeting of the North/South Ministerial Council (NSMC). The meetings were held in Dublin Castle on 13 September 2024, and the deputy First Minister and I have…
I want to disassociate myself from all the positive platitudes that have been meted out to Donald Trump on his re-election to the White House. Trump is a racist, sexist bigot who gives a damn only about himself and the American ruling class. Ministers in this Building should not operate a cosy, business-as-usual…
Yesterday, we remembered the sacrifice for freedom in two world wars and the many who, in spite of the absence of conscription, served with distinction on the battlefields of Europe, Africa and Asia. We remembered the fact that the rights to freedom of speech, to free elections and to freedom of religion had to be…
FlaggedDecided on a second assessment.Legacy of the Troubles, victims and paramilitarismCriteria met: Identity framing.
I will talk about the critical importance of community transport. Last week, in my constituency, I met South Antrim Community Transport, and it was quite clear that it is more than just a transport service. It provides a lifeline to people in rural areas. Although it is based in South Antrim, it covers my constituency…
Tá seans go bhfeicfimid méadú ar líon na gcroiméal, na bhféasóg agus níos mó clúmh aghaidhe sa Tionól agus ar fud na sochaí an mhí seo, nó beidh cuid mhór daoine i mbun feachtais agus ag tiomsú airgid le haghaidh Movember. Gach Samhain, cuireann Movember dúshlán na bhfear croiméal a ligean orthu féin le haird a dhíriú…
Climate change was discussed in the Chamber yesterday. COP29 is happening this week in Azerbaijan. We know that the international context for climate change is threatened, because, globally, we are missing our targets, though there is an extraordinary amount of desire to reach those among the public, particularly…
Recently, we have had a number of remembrance-related motions, but, as the traditional period of remembrance draws to a close, I recognise and express our sincere gratitude to the Royal British Legion (RBL) poppy sellers, who serve as the heart and hands of remembrance. Their dedication, whether on rainy streets or in…
I take the opportunity to raise the issue of road safety, especially in the run-up to the festive season. As we all know, the nights are dropping in and weather conditions are changing, which, in turn, leads to challenging road conditions. As of 10 November, there had been 57 fatalities on our roads this year. Those…
I want to highlight the work of the Clandeboye Nature Rangers in my constituency and the Northern Ireland Forest School Association more generally. The Clandeboye Nature Rangers club was established in 2018. Just like any plant or tree, it started small, with 12 children attending the preschool. Over time, that seed…
I rise to speak about an issue that matters greatly to my constituents, which is ending violence against women and girls. Over the past number of weeks, we have seen a disgusting increase in attacks on women, particularly in the north-west. Last week, in Guildhall Square, I stood shoulder to shoulder with some of my…
A couple of weeks ago, I was sitting in my constituency office, and it was raining. It was just before recess, and a number of children came in to shelter from the rain. They must have been 13 or 14 years old, max. They spent about 20 minutes in my office, and then they left. There is a vape shop just around the…
A constituent of mine, Jacob Fullerton, is well known across the broader Magherafelt area. Jacob suffers from a condition called Kleefstra syndrome. He previously attended Kilronan School for special education and is now in transition to the Northern Regional College's Magherafelt campus. He has written to me and…
I associate myself with the congratulatory remarks to President Trump on securing a historic second term in office. Although I was convinced that President Trump would win the election, the scale by which he did so came as a shock. It was a decisive victory at the electoral college: some 312 votes, compared with…
Over the past 10 years, an average of over 200 people a year have lost their life to suicide here. In my constituency of North Antrim, between 10 and 20 families are devastated and heartbroken in those circumstances every year. As we know, a disproportionately high number of suicides occur among young men.…
Mr K Buchanan asked the Minister for the Economy whether he is aware that, in the past 10 years, Belfast International Airport has prevented the development of more than 21 wind turbines, which equate to 22·7 MW or power for 24,000 homes in Northern Ireland, bearing in mind that that is the figure from only three…