Assembly Debates

Assembly Debates raise awareness of topical and/or specific local issues. This category will promote those debates that are in the wider public interest.

Motion: Children with Hearing Difficulties and Deafness – Monday 28 September 2020

https://youtu.be/j9ZMTjPdzcw MLAs Catherine Kelly, Colm Gildernew, Órlaithí Flynn and Pat Sheehan propose a motion that the Assembly recognises the importance of early detection, intervention and support for children with hearing difficulties and deafness; acknowledges the negative impact that delay can have on their future educational attainment; and calls on the Minister of Health to take… Continue Reading Motion: Children with Hearing Difficulties and Deafness – Monday 28 September 2020

Legislative Error Resulting in Invalid Convictions for Sexual Offences – Monday 28 September 2020

https://youtu.be/cGfffdby0Yc Justice Minister Naomi Long delivers a statement to the Chamber on the legislative error resulting in invalid convictions for sexual offences. Following the statement, the Minister answered Members questions in relation to the issue. Later in the day, the Justice Minister updated the House on a correction to some information provided during the debate:… Continue Reading Legislative Error Resulting in Invalid Convictions for Sexual Offences – Monday 28 September 2020

Motion: United Kingdom Internal Market Bill – Tuesday 22 September 2020

https://youtu.be/k_iyLLtHdqo SDLP MLAs Matthew O’Toole, Colin McGrath, Sinead McLaughlin and Patsy McGlone propose a motion that the Assembly recognises that a trade deal between the United Kingdom and the European Union is critical in protecting the interests of everyone living in Northern Ireland; expresses deep concerns about the UK Government’s approach to negotiations and the… Continue Reading Motion: United Kingdom Internal Market Bill – Tuesday 22 September 2020

Motion: Health Protection Regulations – Tuesday 22 September 2020

https://youtu.be/O5qAZhRKuEA Health Minister Robin Swann proposed that MLAs approve a number of statutory rules related to the coronavirus pandemic. The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (No 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020 – which deal with restrictions on businesses and gatherings The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Wearing of Face Coverings) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020 – which deal with… Continue Reading Motion: Health Protection Regulations – Tuesday 22 September 2020

Motion: Promoting Dementia-Friendly Policy – Monday 21 September 2020

https://youtu.be/Wwm0Gkoym9E MLAs Paula Bradley, Colin McGrath, Colm Gildernew and Stewart Dickson propose a motion that the Assembly recognises the need to prioritise and enhance the health and wellbeing of every person living with dementia, and that of their carers, in Northern Ireland and calls on the Minister of Health to work with his Executive colleagues… Continue Reading Motion: Promoting Dementia-Friendly Policy – Monday 21 September 2020