Assembly Debates raise awareness of topical and/or specific local issues. This category will promote those debates that are in the wider public interest.
On Monday 12 September 2016, MLAs debated the following motion: That this Assembly calls on the Minister for Communities to bring forward a replacement to the housing selection scheme that ensures a fairer and more transparent system of assessing housing need. You can read the transcript in the Official Report.
On Monday 12 September 2016, MLAs debated the following motion: That this Assembly notes with concern that for too long stalking has remained a hidden crime, which is not only insidious and terrifying, but can result in psychological harm and, in the most serious of cases, murder; and calls on the Minister of Justice to… Continue Reading Private Members Motion on Stalking – Monday 12 September 2016
On Tuesday 28 June 2016 MLAs took part in the following adjournment debate: “Underspend in Learning Disability Services” You can read the transcript on our website.
On Tuesday 28 June 2016 the Minister of Education made a statement regarding GCSE Qualification Market and Grading. You can read the transcript on our website.
On Tuesday 28 June 2016 the Minister for Infrastructure made a statement regarding the Rural Road Initiative. You can read the transcript on our website.
On Monday 27 June 2016 MLAs discussed the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union following the referendum on Thursday 23 June 2016 and the vote to leave the EU. During the debate MLAs discussed the result and the implications for Northern Ireland.
The Adjournment debate on 21 June 2016 was on the subject of “Broadband Provision for West Tyrone”. You can read the transcript on our website.
On Tuesday 21 June 2016 MLAs debated the following motion on Animal Cruelty: “That this Assembly notes with concern the number of cases of animal cruelty and the increasing risks with the online sale or transfer of animals; welcomes the actions thus far to address issues raised in the Interim Report of the Review of… Continue Reading Animal Cruelty
On Tuesday 21 June 2016 MLAs debated the following Motion: Broadband and Mobile Phone Coverage. “That this Assembly notes that 42 per cent of premises in rural areas do not have access to the proposed Universal Service Obligation Speed; further notes the urgent need for better provision of broadband and expansion of mobile phone coverage… Continue Reading Broadband and Mobile Phone Coverage
On Monday 20 June 2016 MLAs debated the following Motion: “Landlord Registration Scheme”. “That this Assembly calls on the Minister for Communities to review urgently the Landlord Registration Scheme to ensure that it can both cope with this unregulated sector and protect tenants.” You can read the transcript on our website.