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

Opposition Business – Motion: Executive Reform

https://youtu.be/JJt19wkYZNk Proposed: That this Assembly is ashamed of the long suspensions of devolution over the last ten years; accepts responsibility for the decline in public services that have taken place over that time; apologises to public sector workers who have experienced pay injustice over the last ten years; resolves that the functioning of the Assembly… Continue Reading Opposition Business – Motion: Executive Reform

Motion: Establishment of an Ad Hoc Committee to consider legislation to prevent the suspension of devolved institutions

https://youtu.be/f7rDlUV0pKM Proposed: That, as provided for in Standing Order 53(1), this Assembly appoints an Ad Hoc Committee to consider legislation to prevent the suspension of the devolved institutions at the discretion of a single party or an Executive Minister; and to submit a report to the Assembly by 16 September 2024. Composition: Sinn Féin 2Democratic… Continue Reading Motion: Establishment of an Ad Hoc Committee to consider legislation to prevent the suspension of devolved institutions

Motion: Public Sector Pay

https://youtu.be/WqR3A_YxTIM Proposed: That this Assembly recognises the immense burden placed on public sector workers by the political uncertainty and the failure to deliver equitable pay awards; resolves that all outstanding public sector pay negotiations for 2023-2024 will be concluded by the end of this financial year; and calls on the Minister of Finance to make… Continue Reading Motion: Public Sector Pay

Motion: All-Island Rail Network

https://youtu.be/INmtJRk19UQ Proposed: That this Assembly recognises the transformative impact that expansion of an all-island rail network will have on communities across Ireland; welcomes the commitment to the All-Island Strategic Rail Review from the Executive and the Irish Government; acknowledges that the delivery of accessible, sustainable and modern rail infrastructure is a key driver of economic… Continue Reading Motion: All-Island Rail Network

Adjournment Debate: Economic Recovery from Flooding in South Down

https://youtu.be/A5vthsgepe8 An adjournment debate is a particular type of debate. Adjournment debates are generally used so that an MLA can highlight issues within their constituency and may receive a ministerial response in the Assembly Chamber. This debated was tabled by Patrick Brown MLA. You can read a transcript of the debate in the Official Report… Continue Reading Adjournment Debate: Economic Recovery from Flooding in South Down

Motion: Capital Investment in Fishing Industry

https://youtu.be/GEpRjENDK9M Proposed: That this Assembly recognises the need to safeguard and build on the success of Northern Ireland’s fishing industry; notes with concern the impact of rising input costs for many local fishermen; supports the delivery of adequate and ongoing practical and financial support to those affected; further notes the importance of ensuring the local… Continue Reading Motion: Capital Investment in Fishing Industry