Assembly Debates

https://youtu.be/VaFd6W3gp5Q Education Minister Peter Weir makes a statement to the House on the School Enhancement Programme. This was followed by a period of Members questions to the Minister in relation to the statement. The programme targets investment to meet the immediate and pressing needs in schools, through smaller scale works, where new build major capital… Continue Reading Ministerial Statement from Education Minister Peter Weir – Tuesday 5 May 2020

https://youtu.be/F0_9Vy0__cE Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon provides an update on the latest measures put in place to address issues arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Minister’s statement included updates on the current situation with MOT testing and public transport. The Minister also announced the appointment of a new Cycling and Walking Champion within the Departmetn saying,… Continue Reading Ministerial Statement from Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon – Tuesday 5 May 2020

https://youtu.be/HLHtyG_0Woc The second stage of the Domestic Abuse and Family Proceedings Bill, introduced by Justice Minister Naomi Long, progresses through the Assembly. Following a statement by the Minister, Members gave their views on the Bill.  The Bill will create a new domestic abuse offence for Northern Ireland which will capture patterns of controlling and coercive… Continue Reading The Domestic Abuse and Family Proceedings Bill – Second Stage: Tuesday 28 April 2020

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1z7YKQ-2MD8 The Private Tenancies (Coronavirus Modifications) Bill, introduced by Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey, progresses through its final stage. The Bill will aim to provide private renters with additional protections during the Covid-19 period. The legislation will extend the notice to quit period a landlord must give a tenant to 12 weeks. Read more about the… Continue Reading The Private Tenancies (Coronavirus Modifications) Bill – Final Stage: Tuesday 28 April 2020

https://youtu.be/ZVo90SCL16M The Consideration Stage of the Private Tenancies (Coronavirus Modifications) Bill, introduced by Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey, progresses through the Assembly. The Bill will aim to provide private renters with additional protections during the Covid-19 period. The legislation will extend the notice to quit period a landlord must give a tenant to 12 weeks. Members… Continue Reading The Private Tenancies (Coronavirus Modifications) Bill – Consideration Stage: Tuesday 28 April 2020

https://youtu.be/X1l7gQo78Ts The Private Tenancies (Coronavirus Modifications) Bill, introduced by Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey, progresses through the Assembly with accelerated passage. The Bill will aim to provide private renters with additional protections during the Covid-19 period. The legislation will extend the notice to quit period a landlord must give a tenant to 12 weeks. Read more… Continue Reading The Private Tenancies (Coronavirus Modifications) Bill – Second Stage: Tuesday 21 April 2020

https://youtu.be/3JL_jb9TuNE MLAs discuss and approve the statutory rule draft Discretionary Support (Amendment No. 2) (COVID-19) Regulations (NI) 2020. These Regulations, proposed by Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey, will have the effect of enabling the Department to provide a Discretionary Support award to claimants who find themselves in a crisis as a result of COVID-19. View the… Continue Reading Draft Discretionary Support Regulations – Tuesday 21 April 2020

https://youtu.be/9bssy3GioTQ Junior Minister Declan Kearney proposes the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020 which outlines the restrictions on businesses and public movement during the emergency period of the Coronavirus pandemic. MLAs discuss the proposals before passing the motion. View the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2020 Discover what the new regulations… Continue Reading Motion on Health Protection Regulations – Tuesday 21 April 2020

https://youtu.be/KJwYZZu_jDA Deputy Chairperson of the Procedures Committee, Thomas Buchanan, proposes amendments to Standing Orders to assist MLAs to carry out their business in line with health advice regarding the current situation with coronavirus (Covid-19).

https://youtu.be/SEpVDDdvTu0 Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots opens and closes the debate on the Legislative Consent Motion for the UK Government Agriculture Bill.