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.

Extension of Committee Stage of the Pension Schemes Bill – Monday 21 September 2020

https://youtu.be/O2q4DmmTrUs The Chairperson of the Committee for Communities, Paula Bradley, asks Members to approve the extension of the Committee stage of the Pensions Schemes Bill so that the Committee may fully scrutinise such important legislation in a realistic time scale. Members approve the motion. Read more about the Pension Schemes Bill Find out more on… Continue Reading Extension of Committee Stage of the Pension Schemes Bill – Monday 21 September 2020

Motion: Mental Health Crisis Support – Tuesday 15 September 2020

https://youtu.be/uyhkLnOoo-A MLAs Alex Easton and Paula Bradley propose a motion that the Assembly recognises the importance of collaborative and well-resourced services which support those in mental health crisis across Northern Ireland, highlights the success of the Multi Agency Triage Team (MATT) partnership between the health and social care sector, the PSNI and the Northern Ireland… Continue Reading Motion: Mental Health Crisis Support – Tuesday 15 September 2020

Motion: Hardship Fund for Businesses – Tuesday 15 September 2020

https://youtu.be/nmiRlszd_gs MLAs John Stewart and Steve Aiken propose a motion that the Assembly acknowledges the significant impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the local economy and recognises that thousands of sole traders and micro-businesses in Northern Ireland have not been able to access financial support, calling on the Minister for the Economy to… Continue Reading Motion: Hardship Fund for Businesses – Tuesday 15 September 2020

Motion: Living Over the Shops Scheme – Monday 14 September 2020

https://youtu.be/77RMKdw7_tY MLAs Jonathan Buckley and Paula Bradley propose a motion that the Assembly recognises the role that repurposed and attractive residential space above retail premises can play in promoting the success of town centres across Northern Ireland, noting that making high streets high-quality locations to live as well as work can aid the economic recovery… Continue Reading Motion: Living Over the Shops Scheme – Monday 14 September 2020