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Minister, thank you for the statement, which talks about examples of best practice. Why has the Minister not followed examples of best practice in neighbouring jurisdictions such as England and Scotland, where the Bellamy report and the Roberton review promptly published their findings, yet we have this announcement…
Will the Minister outline the expected impact of the strike action today, particularly the late notice of the Solicitors Criminal Bar Association's action?
Minister, you noted that the Law Society and the Bar say that the system is broken. There are sustained increases in work pressures, real-time cuts and payment delays. We have heard about solicitors walking away from legal aid. We also heard, just last week, that solicitors are failing to come to the north-west to…
Minister, we see high-profile, serious criminal cases in England being concluded within months of the crime being committed. In Northern Ireland, we do not see that urgent progress in serious cases. Will the Minister give her assessment of why that is and what can be done to expedite delivery of justice in criminal…
Minister, thank you for your statement. Commentary around the Burgess report has already been made today in your statement and in questions. Can you set out for the House your intentions on the potential publication date and the next steps for the Burgess report?
Thank you for coming to the Chamber. I know that the Committee asked for that, and it is important that this issue is debated here. The publication of the report and whatever recommendations may come is causing alarm bells. To try to reassure this part of our justice system, which provides access to justice for some…
Minister, it is clear that there has been a significant loss of confidence among the legal profession in what you say is a process of consultation. How many meetings have you had about reforming access to justice, and why is the Assembly only being told of this on the morning of industrial action occurring?
Thank you, Mr Deputy Speaker. I wish to make a statement on work that is ongoing to reform access to justice. I am conscious that the withdrawal of services by the Criminal Bar Association and the Solicitors Criminal Bar Association, and the potential impact of that on some of our most vulnerable citizens, will be on…
The Labour Government have proved that they have no empathy with farmers. If they did, they would not have dealt such a brutal blow to the future of family farming through their inheritance tax extension policy. Farmers are, indeed, asset-rich because of their land but cash-poor, with it being a struggle to meet the…
As we enter the period of national remembrance, across Northern Ireland communities will come together and fall silent as they remember those who came before us and made the ultimate sacrifice for the freedoms that we all enjoy today. In my constituency of North Belfast, we are extremely proud of those who made the…
I will speak on significant issues to do with animal welfare. Too many animals are being abused. Too many people are not being held accountable for their crimes. We lack a clear and publicly shared register of offenders' names. Too many offenders are easily able to acquire animals again and again and commit further…
Over the weekend, in the Foyle constituency, we were shocked and angered that, once again, two young females were targeted in separate attacks. The community has expressed disgust and outrage at those who carried out those abhorrent attacks. Let us be clear: the events that unfolded were nothing other than terrifying,…
I support and encourage the large number of local parents who have registered interest in their children attending Scoil na Seolta in East Belfast. The school will offer integrated education in East Belfast for the first time, bringing together communities and healing many of the divisions that we still see today. It…
I acknowledge the incredible achievements and dedication of Glenn Irwin as he announces his retirement from a remarkable career in motorcycle racing. Glenn's impact on the sport and on our community has been truly inspiring. His unwavering commitment to his craft, dedication in pursuit of the superbike championship…
Like other Members, I want to touch on the recent Budget announcement and its impact on farming. The recent announcement of a £1 million inheritance tax threshold by the British Government will pose significant challenges for family farms, which are essential for our food security. As Members will be aware, many…
I welcome the reinstatement of the Causeway Coast and Glens growth deal, following last week's announcement by Chancellor Rachel Reeves that the pause in funding for growth deals has now been lifted. I very much welcome it that our UK Government will stand by their funding commitments to the Causeway Coast and Glens…
It is with great pride that I rise today to congratulate my home GAA club, Erne Gaels, Belleek, on its historic victory over Enniskillen Gaels in the Fermanagh senior championship at the weekend. This is the first time that the New York Cup has been in Belleek since 1981. We do not just celebrate a trophy; we…
I rise with a deep sense of urgency to address an issue that impacts on women, families and entire communities profoundly: the critical need to end violence against women and girls. In just the past week, four reported sexual assaults against women have been reported in Derry — a grim reminder that far too many women…
It is critical that we speak up, united, and challenge the Labour Government's alarming disregard for the future viability of family farms in Northern Ireland and across the United Kingdom. Farming, as we know, is already a relentless, hard-work, low-profit industry. Farmers push through 365 days a year in every…
I rise to speak about the 10th anniversary of the opening of Daisy Lodge outside Newcastle in my constituency. Daisy Lodge looks over the Shimna Valley and Tollymore Forest, and towards the slopes of Slieve Commedagh and Slieve Donard: a most peaceful and tranquil view, one of quite a few with which we are blessed in…
The headline of the recent Budget announcement from the Chancellor of the Exchequer was the raising of £40 billion in additional taxation through taxes that the Labour Party repeatedly claimed it would not be raising throughout the general election campaign. The impact of that on farmers is what I want to speak about.…
I would like to raise the ongoing campaign of vandalism on dual language signage in south Tyrone. That vandalism has taken place over a number of years across the area. Dual language signs have been attacked in Fivemiletown, Benburb, Eglish, Caledon, the Brantry, Castlecaulfield and Killeeshil. In recent weeks, there…
Mrs Dodds asked the Minister for Communities, given that the recent announcement in the Budget on the national minimum wage means that 61,000 more carers in England and 7,000 more carers in Scotland will be able to access carer's allowance, how many more carers in Northern Ireland will be able to access carer's…