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Minister, you outlined some of the benefits of the Peace and INTERREG programmes. How can those be improved, particularly in terms of economic development outputs for socially deprived communities as well?
Assessment details for Debate contribution: North/South Ministerial Council: Special EU Programmes Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: North/South Ministerial Council: Special EU Programmes
The Minister will not be surprised by my question on the delay of the accounts certification on SEUPB, as we are in June 2026, 18 months after the end of financial year 2024. Those accounts have still not been certified in both jurisdictions, and a full further financial year has since passed. Minister, are there any…
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Thank you, Minister, for your statement. You have outlined the current position with the PEACE PLUS programme. How does that link in with rural communities and deprived communities?
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Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire. Minister, do you have any idea when we will get clarification on the next programme?
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In compliance with section 52 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998, I wish to make the following statement on the twenty-fifth meeting of the North/South Ministerial Council (NSMC) in special EU programmes sectoral format, which was held at Black Mountain Shared Space on 10 June 2026. As Finance Minister, I represented…
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I thank the Minister for his statement. We have all seen the deterioration of our high streets and streets in our towns and villages with the shift to online shopping. Vacancy and dilapidation are now sadly the norm. Will the review act as a stimulus for businesses on those streets in our towns and villages?
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Business Growth Accelerator and Vacant Rating Reform Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Business Growth Accelerator and Vacant Rating Reform
Thank you for your statement, Minister. Anything that encourages local businesses to grow is important. Will you outline when the changes to non-domestic vacant rating will be introduced?
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Minister, non-domestic vacant rates are a significant burden on many businesses across the board. What you have announced today will not support all those businesses. I appreciate that your proposals will raise revenue that, as you say, can be used by councils, but they are not getting that support, nor are they…
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Thank you for your statement, Minister. I am pleased to see the non-domestic rates element of the review, which we have called for as a party, progressing. On the sustainable implementation of any changes, as noted in your statement, will the consultation consider views on the need for there to be targeted support and…
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Where businesses feel that their circumstances have changed to such a degree that their rates cannot be met, there are opportunities. For example, they can engage directly with their local evaluator. There is a process in place for doing that. I have announced today a number of programmes to continue the small…
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Minister, climate change is happening, and extreme weather events are taking place. We saw that in Downpatrick a number of years ago when the town centre was ravaged by flooding, and it has taken the businesses affected many years to try to get over that flooding. Has any consideration been given to looking at what…
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Your party colleagues on the Executive have had proposals before them for over a year without being able to substantively respond to them, so I am not sure whether, had I given you this statement a year ago, you would have been in a position to respond. As for how the system will work, I look forward to seeing the…
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Although the Minister notified us a week ago that he would make his statement, it was disappointing that we received the text of it less than an hour before he was scheduled to give it in the Chamber, which did not help us with scrutiny. I welcome all initiatives to reduce the blight and waste represented by domestic…
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I thank the Minister for his statement. I have been working with Dungannon Chamber of Commerce and Industry. It will welcome this work, particularly in light of its concerns about vacancy and protecting the retail heart of towns such as Dungannon. How impactful is the Back in Business scheme in supporting start-ups…
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I thank the Minister for his statement. Minister, as well as the move to reduce the cost to the Assembly of vacant non-domestic properties and to increase liability so that we will not have so many vacant properties, you will be aware of the Dilapidation Bill and of the conversations that have been taking place in…
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Minister, rating relief is, of course, related to revaluation. I ask for an update on that process.
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Minister, you say that you want to avoid unintended consequences for businesses and property owners, but those measures do nothing for existing long-term businesses that are struggling on, already occupy premises and cannot afford to invest in their properties, and there will be consequences for them. Minister, what…
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Minister, what support is the rating system providing for small businesses?
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Minister, I welcome the business growth accelerator proposal, but it is a proposal that will be consulted on, and I have genuinely lost count of the number of proposals and consultations we have had on ratings policy. We have had countless consultations on changes to rating — you mentioned vacant properties, and we…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Business Growth Accelerator and Vacant Rating Reform Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Business Growth Accelerator and Vacant Rating Reform
I wish to make a statement to the Assembly setting out the next steps in my ambition to reform rating policy and bring about a more progressive, transparent and fair taxation system. I have been consistent in my support for local businesses and have publicly recognised their contribution to the local economy. Equally,…
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On a point of order, Mr Speaker. Six months ago, my party colleague Sian Mulholland approached Clerking and Member Support (CAMS) in this Building and asked that safeguarding training be provided to MLAs so that they know exactly what to do when they are presented with information. Can the Speaker's Office please…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Jeffrey Donaldson: Investigations and Inquiries Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Jeffrey Donaldson: Investigations and Inquiries
On a point of order, Mr Speaker. Further to my party colleague's point of order about the DUP's internal investigation, what is the point of doing an investigation if you are telling us that you have nothing to answer for? You were the leader of the DUP at a time when accusations were levelled against Jeffrey…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Jeffrey Donaldson: Investigations and Inquiries Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Jeffrey Donaldson: Investigations and Inquiries
On a point of order, Mr Speaker. Would it not be more appropriate for you to recuse yourself while your party does its internal investigation of whether there was any impropriety during your time as leader, as it indicated this morning it will do?
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Jeffrey Donaldson: Investigations and Inquiries Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Jeffrey Donaldson: Investigations and Inquiries
On a point of order, Mr Speaker. I would like clarity. You mentioned the Speaker's Office, as well as, potentially, the head of the Civil Service, doing a review. Will the terms of the Speaker's Office's review be made public?
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Jeffrey Donaldson: Investigations and Inquiries Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Jeffrey Donaldson: Investigations and Inquiries
On a point of order, Mr Speaker. This is an unconventional intervention, but we are in unprecedented times. I ask for your assurance that you will engage fully with any investigations or inquiries that come about as a result of matters that were raised over the weekend. Will you provide clarity on why, it appears, no…
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