Assembly Debates raise awareness of topical and/or specific local issues. This category will promote those debates that are in the wider public interest.
https://youtu.be/DFlVzsUtIk4 Motion: The draft Human Medicines (Amendments Relating to Coronavirus and Influenza) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2024
https://youtu.be/oSJjoMEP6gM Road Safety Improvements on the A20 Portaferry Road, Newtownards. Miss Michelle McIlveen
https://youtu.be/L4vr0Ay_EHk Proposed: That this Assembly reaffirms its commitment to the facilitation and growth of integrated education as set out in the Good Friday Agreement; notes the Department of Education’s duty to meet the demand for the provision of integrated education within the context of the overall sustainability of the school estate as set out in… Continue Reading Motion: Fresh Start Funding for Integrated Education Capital Projects
https://youtu.be/F0uMMSxVB5A Proposed: That the Rates (Regional Rates) Order (Northern Ireland) 2024 be affirmed. Minister of Finance
https://youtu.be/j4uLK0X4wMc Proposed: That this Assembly stresses the importance of fair and timely access to vehicle testing across Northern Ireland; believes it is unacceptable that many motorists are facing lengthy delays to secure an MOT appointment; notes with concern the impact such delays have on those living and working in our communities, including in rural and… Continue Reading Motion: Backlog in MOT Testing
https://youtu.be/AHiNsrzvEOk On Monday 11 March 2024 as part of Private Members’ Business the following motion was debated: That this Assembly recognises that International Women’s Day is a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women; believes that this day both serves as a powerful reminder of the progress made towards gender… Continue Reading Motion: International Women’s Day
https://youtu.be/RAISYl0fFDg Proposed: That the Coronavirus Act 2020 (Extension of Provisions Relating to Live Links for Courts and Tribunals) (No.2) Order (Northern Ireland) 2023 be approved. Minister of Justice
11 March 2024 in the Assembly Chamber. Ms Joanne Bunting MLA (DUP) led a Matter of the Day on the Operation Kenova Interim Report. https://youtu.be/LoET3eKjScw
https://youtu.be/qBXcFVMXjjE An adjournment debate is a particular type of debate. Adjournment debates are generally used so that an MLA can highlight issues within their constituency and may receive a ministerial response in the Assembly Chamber. This debated was tabled by Nicola Brogan MLA. You can read a transcript of the debate in the Official Report (Hansard).
https://youtu.be/a_sGFyFo0Kw Proposed: That this Assembly believes apprenticeships offer an opportunity for everyone, regardless of age or sector, to upskill or reskill as part of their lifelong learning journey; welcomes the commitment in the Skills Strategy for Northern Ireland Skills for a 10x Economy to introduce all age apprenticeships across key sectors of our economy; further… Continue Reading Motion: Expanding Support for Apprenticeships