Motion: Fresh Start Funding for Integrated Education Capital Projects

https://youtu.be/L4vr0Ay_EHk Proposed: That this Assembly reaffirms its commitment to the facilitation and growth of integrated education as set out in the Good Friday Agreement; notes the Department of Education’s duty to meet the demand for the provision of integrated education within the context of the overall sustainability of the school estate as set out in… Continue Reading Motion: Fresh Start Funding for Integrated Education Capital Projects

Motion: Backlog in MOT Testing

https://youtu.be/j4uLK0X4wMc Proposed: That this Assembly stresses the importance of fair and timely access to vehicle testing across Northern Ireland; believes it is unacceptable that many motorists are facing lengthy delays to secure an MOT appointment; notes with concern the impact such delays have on those living and working in our communities, including in rural and… Continue Reading Motion: Backlog in MOT Testing

Motion: International Women’s Day

https://youtu.be/AHiNsrzvEOk On Monday 11 March 2024 as part of Private Members’ Business the following motion was debated: That this Assembly recognises that International Women’s Day is a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women; believes that this day both serves as a powerful reminder of the progress made towards gender… Continue Reading Motion: International Women’s Day

Motion: Expanding Support for Apprenticeships

https://youtu.be/a_sGFyFo0Kw Proposed: That this Assembly believes apprenticeships offer an opportunity for everyone, regardless of age or sector, to upskill or reskill as part of their lifelong learning journey; welcomes the commitment in the Skills Strategy for Northern Ireland Skills for a 10x Economy to introduce all age apprenticeships across key sectors of our economy; further… Continue Reading Motion: Expanding Support for Apprenticeships

Motion: Making School Uniforms More Affordable

https://youtu.be/i21mxF7YCwQ Proposed: That this Assembly notes the findings of the 2023 Irish League of Credit Unions (ILCU) survey on back to school costs which shows that 41 per cent of parents in this jurisdiction go into debt due to back to school costs, with the largest expense for parents being school uniforms; is deeply concerned… Continue Reading Motion: Making School Uniforms More Affordable