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 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.
Mr Speaker: Mr Gerry Carroll has sought leave to present a public petition in accordance with Standing Order 22. The Member will have up to three minutes to speak on the matter. Mr Carroll: I am absolutely proud to present this petition to the Assembly on behalf of the 20,000 people who signed The Gay… Continue Reading Public Petition: End the Veto on Marriage Equality
On Monday 19th September 2016 MLAs debated the following motion: “That this Assembly notes with concern the dangerous emission of toxic fumes and gasses into the atmosphere from the public burning of used car tyres; notes that the residue is sent to landfill and still poses an environmental danger; and calls on the Minister of… Continue Reading Motion: Used Tyres
On Monday 19 September 2016 Paula Bradshaw MLA presented a public petition to the House. Mr Speaker: Ms Paula Bradshaw has sought leave to present a public petition in accordance with Standing Order 22. The Member will have up to three minutes to speak. Ms Bradshaw: I am pleased to bring the issue to the… Continue Reading Public Petition: Cancer Drugs
On Tuesday 13 September 2016 the adjournment debate was ‘Investing in Town Centres in Upper Bann’. The proposed of the debate was Ms Catherine Seeley. “Ms Seeley: I am proud to be from Upper Bann, which sits just 30 minutes outside Belfast. We have excellent rail links, although they could be improved if they were… Continue Reading Investing in Town Centres in Upper Bann
Private Members’ Business – Motion: Rail Services between Belfast City Centre and Belfast International Airport.
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.