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I beg to move After the division and toxicity of last night, the Opposition are doing what we have done for almost the past three years, which is getting back to the business of focusing on people's needs, on their public services, on how we work together in partnership to make this place work, on how we live up to…
On a point of order, Madam Principal Deputy Speaker. Yesterday, I came into the Chamber as the debate was winding up, so I slipped in an AirPod to listen to part of the debate that I had missed, and I then drafted a social media post. The Speaker addressed the matter yesterday. I apologise. I was working, but I will…
Yesterday, I reminded the House of the character reference that comes with the convicted terrorist Breandán Mac Cionnaith, whom nationalism has enthroned as the chief constable of the Garvaghy Road. Breandán Mac Cionnaith is the man who bombed the heart out of Portadown. He is the man who has led Sinn Féin, the…
FlaggedLegacy of the Troubles, victims and paramilitarismCriteria met: Identity framing, Sectarian or communal antagonism, Dog-whistle messaging.
I rise to highlight the worsening condition of the road network across the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council (ABC) area and the growing consequences of the failure of the Infrastructure Minister to get to grips with that crisis. Nobody who travels on the roads needs to be convinced that there is a…
I have had the privilege of representing West Tyrone in the House for 12 years, and I have had very strong working relationships and friendships with people across the Chamber from all walks of life and different political, religious and other backgrounds. However, I have to say that the events of yesterday and recent…
I wish to mark Flood Awareness Week, which provides an important opportunity for us all to reflect on the risks posed by flooding and the practical steps that we can take to prepare for severe weather. The Department for Infrastructure estimates that around 45,000 homes and businesses are situated in areas of risk…
I rise to celebrate a significant milestone that took place from 5 October to 11 October, which was our first ever National Cadets Week. Across Northern Ireland and particularly throughout East Antrim, thousands of young people are involved in the Sea Cadets, the Army Cadet Force and the RAF Air Cadets. For…
I condemn in the strongest possible terms the threats made against my dear friend and colleague Councillor Paul Duffy and extend my full solidarity to Paul and his clan. Paul is a son of the Garvaghy Road. He represents the Garvaghy Road, and, over recent weeks, he has stood firm with his neighbours, as any public…
World Mental Health Day was at the weekend. We heard a lot of warm words about the importance of mental health, but warm words mean little when, for many people, the reality falls so far short. It took years for our mental health strategy to secure approval from the Executive, only for people to be told that there was…
The past couple of weeks in Northern Ireland have been toxic and polarising in our politics and for our communities. Many people are bewildered at the fire in the bellies of those who can raise real passion when discussing and debating crisis and confrontation but do not have the same passion when it comes to dealing…
This morning, the UK Government announced better regulation of the home heating oil sector. I welcome that. It is vital in Northern Ireland — more so than anywhere else in the UK. A third of the 1·5 million households that depend on oil are based in Northern Ireland, yet we will end up with weaker protection because…
Today, I mark Baby Loss Awareness Week 2026, which takes place from 9 October to 15 October, by remembering the many babies whose lives were tragically cut short and standing alongside the families who continue to carry their loss. Baby loss affects far more people than we may realise. We all know someone who has been…
This week is Community Transport Week. As a representative of the rural constituency of West Tyrone, I know just how much of a lifeline community transport is for so many people. Community transport organisations such as Easilink, which serves the greater Strabane and Omagh areas in my constituency, provide an…
Mr Kearney asked the Minister for Infrastructure whether, given the forecast El Niño event in autumn of this year, she can give an indication of the extent of her Department's preparedness for that weather event.
Mr Robinson asked the Minister for Infrastructure, following on from the previous question about heavily congested routes, what plans there are to improve traffic flow through Ballykelly, pending a decision on the proposed bypass.
Ms Ní Chuilín asked the Minister for Infrastructure to confirm whether, following the Court of Appeal's ruling, her Department will prioritise beginning construction on the A5.
Mr Brooks asked the Minister for Infrastructure what engagement she has had with NI Water about the repeated flooding issues on East Link Road, Dundonald, as per question 11 that he tabled as a question for oral answer.
Mr Wilson asked the Minister for Infrastructure, after noting that she is aware of his concerns about arrangements for identifying and acting on convictions of taxi licence holders, including instances in which taxi drivers convicted of serious offences retained their licence for a significant period, and having…
Mr McNulty asked the Minister for Infrastructure, after noting that it is incredible that, in 2026, ours is the only jurisdiction on these islands that does not have such a service, when the flood forecasting service for the North will finally be operational.
Serious Concerns About the TransformED Programme That this Assembly notes the serious concerns expressed by many school leaders, teachers and academics about the proposed curriculum changes, significant additional workload and cost associated with the Minister of Education’s TransformED programme; recognises the…
Serious Concerns About the TransformED Programme That this Assembly notes the serious concerns expressed by many school leaders, teachers and academics about the proposed curriculum changes, significant additional workload and cost associated with the Minister of Education’s TransformED programme; recognises the…