NAMA Revelations: Public Confidence

That this Assembly notes with deep concern the allegations made during the recent BBC Northern Ireland Spotlight broadcast on events surrounding the sale of National Asset Management Agency properties; supports the investigations and inquiries being undertaken by the National Crime Agency, the Republic of Ireland and other international bodies; further notes the ongoing damage being… Continue Reading NAMA Revelations: Public Confidence

Rural Bank Closures

That this Assembly is extremely concerned at the number of bank branches that are being closed in rural areas; is alarmed that large rural areas are without access to a local bank branch; recognises the limitations of many of the alternatives, such as mobile and internet banking, and the Post Office; believes that the provision… Continue Reading Rural Bank Closures

Motion: Japanese Knotweed

On Tuesday 20 September 2016, MLAs debated the following motion: “That this Assembly calls on the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to bring forward proposals for a regional programme to eradicate Japanese Knotweed.” Read the transcript in the Official Report.