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  1. Debate contribution: Communities in Transition: Update

    I have also seen at first hand some extremely successful CIT projects in the Creggan area of my constituency — I commend all involved in them — but there are other projects, the effectiveness of which is perhaps not as obvious. That has sometimes led to frustration in the community. There are questions —

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  2. Debate contribution: Communities in Transition: Update

    There is undoubtedly a significant amount of criminality from some individuals and organisations, but there are uniquely Northern Ireland aspects involved, because some of the organisations have their roots and origins in our past and in the Troubles. Of course, that brings a particular dimension to the situation.…

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  3. Debate contribution: Communities in Transition: Update

    Will the Minister confirm whether she has had discussions with the Justice Minister about moving away from the use of the term "paramilitaries" and to focus instead on calling them what they are, which is drug dealers, child abusers and organised crime gangs?

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  4. Debate contribution: Communities in Transition: Update

    There have been 156 social action projects delivered already. Those projects account for 9,000 participants. The Member will be aware that the projects are not to replace but to supplement and complement PSNI activities to tackle criminality. They are therefore projects that work very much with the community on…

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  5. Debate contribution: Communities in Transition: Update

    It is always difficult, because a boundary is drawn around certain areas that either qualify or do not qualify, and sometimes it can, of course, be as simple as a house to a house or a street to a street. We therefore try to show flexibility in many of the Executive Office programmes. For Urban Villages, for example,…

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  6. Debate contribution: Communities in Transition: Update

    Through Communities in Transition, we are determined to build a safer society, free from the negative influences of paramilitarism, criminality and coercive control. The tackling paramilitarism, criminality and organised crime (TPCOC) programme has been extended into 2024-25, following a commitment from the UK…

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  7. Debate contribution: Child Poverty

    I thank the Member for giving way. I remember that what was called the Committee for the Office of First Minister and deputy First Minister, way back some 15 years ago, reported on child poverty. It might be useful to explain the difference between relative and absolute poverty in children.

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  8. Debate contribution: Child Poverty

    I beg to move Today's motion should be seen in conjunction with our motions for tomorrow. The SDLP has tabled a series of motions for today and tomorrow that are designed to get to the root of the scandal of the poverty that afflicts our society. We believe that, 25 years after the Good Friday Agreement, we have a…

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  9. Debate contribution: The draft Period Products (Department of Education Specified Public Service Bodies) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2024.

    • Mr Paul Givan DUP
    • Executive Committee Business
    • As a minister

    I thank everyone for participating in the debate on the regulations. I thank the Chair of the Committee for Education for the work of the Committee and his kind remarks in commending the Department for taking a lead in the area. The other Members who commented quite rightly highlighted the importance of making sure…

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  10. Debate contribution: The draft Period Products (Department of Education Specified Public Service Bodies) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2024.

    I welcome the regulations and commend the Minister and all those who played a part in getting them to this stage. The regulations are important and represent another significant step in the right direction to ensure that no female is ever disadvantaged due to period poverty. It is heartening to see a number of…

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  11. Debate contribution: The draft Period Products (Department of Education Specified Public Service Bodies) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2024.

    Nobody should have to suffer the indignity of using unsuitable materials to mask their period or have to choose between putting food on the table and buying period products for themselves or their children. Period products are essential; they are not luxury items. For many people and families who are struggling with…

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  12. Debate contribution: The draft Period Products (Department of Education Specified Public Service Bodies) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2024.

    I thank the Minister and his Department for their work on this important legislation. I welcome the survey results, which were recently given to the Education Committee, that showed that young women and girls feel far more confident in school as a direct result of having access to period products. That is what we want…

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  13. Debate contribution: The draft Period Products (Department of Education Specified Public Service Bodies) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2024.

    • Mr Paul Givan DUP
    • Executive Committee Business
    • As a minister

    I beg to move I am pleased to bring the draft regulations to the Assembly for approval. The regulations will be made under powers conferred by the Period Products (Free Provision) Act (Northern Ireland) 2022. Before I turn to the regulations themselves, I will take a moment to reflect on the enormous benefits of the…

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  14. Debate contribution: Hospital Parking Charges Bill: First Stage

    • Mr Robin Swann UUP
    • Executive Committee Business
    • As a minister

    I beg to introduce the Hospital Parking Charges Bill [NIA 02/22-27], which is a Bill to modify the operation of the Hospital Parking Charges Act (Northern Ireland) 2022 so as to postpone the ban on charging money for parking vehicles in hospital car parks.

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  15. Debate contribution: Defective Premises

    This sounds positive, Minister, but we need to look at the detail, obviously. People have expressed to me the need for legislation before the recess for all sorts of reasons. Minister, I am disappointed that you have refused to urge people who are in different dwellings but similar circumstances to those in Victoria…

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  16. Debate contribution: Defective Premises

    The Minister rather avoided Mr O'Toole's question, so I will ask him a question that I think that he can and should answer: will the legislation contain express provision to enable actions that are struck out for limitation infringement to be re-litigated?

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  17. Debate contribution: Defective Premises

    Like others here today, we very much welcome the steps that have been taken by our Minister to ensure that we close the legal loophole in relation to the residents. Minister, will you update the Assembly on the meetings that you have had, or the ongoing engagement that you have, with the affected residents?

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  18. Debate contribution: Defective Premises

    As a member of the Communities Committee, I welcome the Minister's statement, the fact that he has stepped forward to take responsibility for this matter, in conversation with other Ministers, and his plan to bring forward the necessary legislation. Does his Department have the necessary resource, which he just…

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  19. Debate contribution: Defective Premises

    I associate myself with my colleague's thanks, Minister, for how quickly you have taken the issue on board. I note that you have been working closely with Executive Ministers, including the Minister of Finance. There will obviously be a resource requirement for your Department. Has a budget or any expenditure been…

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  20. Debate contribution: Defective Premises

    Minister, thank you for your statement. It is a clear demonstration of Ministers cooperating in the Executive. Hopefully, we will see a satisfactory outcome to the circumstances around the issue. Minister, you will be aware that the National House Building Council (NHBC) provides a 10-year warranty for properties.…

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  21. Debate contribution: Defective Premises

    I certainly welcome the statement today. Does the Minister agree that it points up the advantage of having a devolved legislature in this place that can act quickly and decisively in the interests of the people who we represent? That is demonstrated by the statement and was also demonstrated by how the Finance…

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  22. Debate contribution: Defective Premises

    Thank you, Minister. Credit where credit is due: when the Executive were asked to work together to come up with a solution, you did that, and I thank you for that. I am delighted that you have come to the House today to say that you will be taking forward legislation. That extension of the limitation period for…

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