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On a point of order, Mr Speaker. Given the severity and gravity of the situation and the accusations in hand, will you be recusing yourself from adjudication on any issues relating to the matter?
On a point of order, Mr Speaker. These are clearly matters of the gravest importance. I welcome the fact that you have given us some indication and clarification today. I need to ask you these questions, because, under Standing Orders, there is no formal accountability provision for your office: are you confident that…
It is my pleasure and privilege to present a petition signed by more than 1,500 people calling on the Department for Infrastructure to drop plans to chop down a number of mature street trees in Main Street, Groomsport. Groomsport is a beautiful village with a strong community spirit. It is a perfect place to live,…
On a point of order, Mr Speaker. You will be aware that, over the past few days, revelations have been published by BBC's 'Spotlight' that touch on grave matters, including some that concern you. Standing Order —.
I have repeatedly raised in the Chamber and in the Executive Office (TEO) Committee the failure of the Irish Government to play their part in delivering justice for victims of terrorism. To date, Dublin has sought to portray itself as some form of neutral third party whose role is merely to equality-proof proposals…
I want to recognise three outstanding East Antrim candidates for this year's BBC 'Make a Difference' awards. Their passion, dedication and commitment has made a lasting impact on East Antrim. First, I congratulate the Eco Rangers NI, who have inspired people of all ages to take pride in their environment through…
Everyone will agree with me that there can be no compromise when it comes to protecting children and those who have suffered from sexual abuse. The law is absolutely clear: the anonymity afforded to complainants in sexual offence cases is not an optional courtesy but a legal protection that exists to safeguard victims…
As the school year comes to a close, 2026 will see the loss of two high-profile educators in Roe Valley. Those two individuals have given many valuable years of service to the education system. Marshall Kilgore MBE, principal of Drumachose Primary School in Limavady, will walk out the door for the last time having…
On Saturday, I was in Lisburn with a number of my colleagues to take part in a leaflet drop across Lisburn and Lagan Valley to promote our Assembly candidate and councillor Declan Lynch. Declan, his wife and mother and I were all subjected to intimidation and sectarian abuse by a number of loyalists. Some followed us…
I speak on the return of the Maritime Festival to my constituency of Foyle, an event that has rightly become a jewel in the crown of our events calendar. The festival is of immense importance to our city. It brings tens of thousands of visitors to our historic quayside and injects vital revenue into our local…
I want to speak about a remarkable little four-year-old girl from my West Belfast constituency called Ciarla Herron. Ciarla is a bright, happy and determined wee girl whom I recently had the opportunity to meet at one of her fundraisers. Like any four-year-old, she just wants to play with her friends and siblings. She…
I want to speak about a deeply disappointing and completely unnecessary decision. Last weekend, Dublin celebrated Pride with the participation of every Irish government Department. More remarkably, last weekend, Pride was celebrated in Hungary. They celebrated diversity, equality and inclusion in the face of growing…
Members will be aware of the sad, sudden and untimely passing of Dr Tom Frawley CBE, the chair of the Western Health and Social Care Trust. Tom had a long and extremely distinguished career as a public servant that began in the health service. I am told that he became the youngest person ever to be appointed as chief…
This time last year, the First Minister and the deputy First Minister received research reports on clerical child sexual abuse. Unfortunately, 12 months on, questions remain about what has been done with the research and what actions have been or are being taken. Last week's revelations are only the most recent in a…
This week, I will travel to France to pay my respects to all those who fought and the many who fell at the Battle of the Somme as we mark its 110th anniversary. From across Northern Ireland, generations have served their country. They have stood against tyranny, defended democracy, provided humanitarian aid in times…
I will speak in solidarity with the workers at Haldane Fisher in Newry who have almost completed their third week of industrial action at the site. I recently met the workers on the picket line. Haldane Fisher is an institution in Newry — a leader in the building industry — to which many of the workers on the picket…
This has to be one of the most difficult topics that any of us will ever speak on because we have to be incredibly careful with our words so that we do not deflect from the pain and horror that was inflicted on the victims in this case, and in every case of sexual violence against women, girls and boys. After last…
Jeffrey Donaldson and Jeffrey Donaldson alone is responsible for his heinous abuse. We know that abusers lurk in the shadows and that this could have befallen any organisation, community or political party. The allegations that came to light in the 'Spotlight' documentary, however, go beyond the actions of one…
I thank my colleague Deirdre Hargey for bringing this matter before the House. It is a matter of huge public interest. Anyone who knows Deirdre knows that she has always been and is still a powerful advocate for the most vulnerable, including all who have been subject to abuse. Last week, the news that Jeffrey…
The revelations that have come to light since dirty Donaldson's conviction and the red flags that his colleagues ignored raise profound and troubling questions for the DUP, but for Sinn Féin generally and Deirdre Hargey in particular to come to the Chamber and pontificate about safeguarding is utter hypocrisy. There…
I praise again the victims who gave evidence against Jeffrey Donaldson, and I hope that it sends a message to everyone in our society that, no matter who you are, you can be held to account. It is the time for higher standards of integrity and honesty in our politics, and I hope that the rest of the Members join in my…
This is about victims: two women who had the courage to come forward. I trust the fact that they got a measure of justice last week will encourage others to come forward and give them confidence in the belief that, irrespective of who their abuser is or how historical the abuse is, there can still be justice for…
The guilty verdicts returned against Jeffrey Donaldson one week ago represented justice being delivered following the most serious and disturbing of criminal offences. No sentence can undo the harm that has been caused, but, at least, the victims can know that the truth has prevailed and the law has taken its course.…
Jeffrey Donaldson is an abuser, and he — no one else — is responsible for his abuse. His victims have experienced pain that few of us can imagine and shown courage that few of us would be capable of. Although Donaldson alone is culpable for his actions, all institutions are responsible for protecting vulnerable…