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Minister for Communities, Paul Givan, proposed that the draft Housing Benefit (Welfare Supplementary Payment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2017 be approved. You can read the full transcript on the Assembly website.
During an adjournment debate, Alex Easton proposed that this Assembly recognises the proven link between crime and the overconsumption of alcohol; and calls on the Minister of Justice to work on a joint strategy with the Minister of Health that will aim to deliver a targeted outcome of significantly reducing alcohol-related crime. You can read… Continue Reading Alcohol Related Crime – Monday 16 January 2017 (Adjournment Debate)
MLAs discuss the appointment of a First Minister and deputy First Minister following Martin McGuinness’ resignation as deputy First Minister. You can read the full transcript on the Assembly website.
The Assembly was recalled on Monday 19 December 2016 to receive a Ministerial Statement on the Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme from First Minister, Arlene Foster. This was followed by a motion proposing the exclusion of Minister from Office under Section 30 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998. Read the full transcript on the Assembly website.