Assembly Debates raise awareness of topical and/or specific local issues. This category will promote those debates that are in the wider public interest.
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
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
That this Assembly acknowledges the Women Against State Pension Inequality campaign; recognises its call for fair transitional state pension arrangements for women born in the 1950s who have been negatively impacted by changes made to the state pension age under the Pensions (Northern Ireland) Order 1995 and the Pensions Act 2011; accepts that the changes… Continue Reading State Pension: Impact of changes on Women
On Tuesday 20 September 2016, MLAs debated the following motion: “That this Assembly is concerned that the road structural maintenance budget deficit is currently estimated to be £1 billion; notes the importance of road maintenance in terms of road safety, especially in rural areas; further notes that it is estimated that over £137m per annum… Continue Reading Motion: Road Maintenance Budget Deficit
On Tuesday 20 September 2016, MLAs debated the Future of Health Service in North Antrim in the Adjournment debate. Read the transcript in the Official Report.
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