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 7th June 2016, MLAs debated the following motion: “That this Assembly notes the continuing crisis in hospital waiting times with 376,382 people waiting for a first outpatient appointment, diagnostic test or inpatient treatment as of 31 March 2016; further notes that whilst there has been some limited improvement over recent months, the situation… Continue Reading Continuing Crisis in Hospital Waiting Times
On Tuesday 7th June 2016, MLAs adjournment debate was on the topic of ‘Tourism in East Antrim’. You can read a transcript of the debate on our website.
On Tuesday 7th June 2016 MLAs debated the following motion: “That this Assembly recognises that the experience of children in the early years of life has multiple impacts on development, health and educational achievement; believes that there should be a common, cross-departmental approach to funding, inspection, registration and access to child and family support services;… Continue Reading Early Years Development and Pre-School Childcare
On Monday 6th June 2016, MLAs debated the following motion: “That this Assembly acknowledges with grave concern the impact and extent of drug related incidents, crimes and fatalities in our communities; supports the ongoing work carried out by statutory services, the Public Health Agency and the voluntary and community sector; and calls on the Minister… Continue Reading Illegal Drugs
On Monday 6th June 2016, MLAs debated a motion on the protection of Woodburn Forest: “That this Assembly notes with concern the application by InfraStrata to drill at Woodburn forest, County Antrim; recognises the concerns of residents in County Antrim over drilling proposals at the forest; and calls on the Executive to ensure that such… Continue Reading Protection of Woodburn Forest
On Monday 6th June 2016, MLAs debated the motion: “That this Assembly calls on the Minister for the Economy to commission a manufacturing strategy for Northern Ireland.” You can read the full transcript from the debate on our website.
Plenary, Tuesday 31 May 2016. Read the full transcript here
The Speaker asked the nominating officer of each political party, in the order required by the formula contained in Standing Order 48, to select an available Statutory Committee and nominate a person who is a member of his or her party and a Member of the Assembly to be the Chairperson or Deputy Chairperson. The Speaker received… Continue Reading Appointment of Chairpersons and deputy Chairpersons for the Committees
Plenary started with the process for filling the office of Minister of Justice in accordance with the procedures set out in Part 1A of schedule 4A to the Northern Ireland Act 1998 and Standing Order 44A. The Speaker begin by asking for nominations, “any Member may rise and nominate another Member to hold the office of Minister… Continue Reading Appointment of Ministers to the NI Assembly 2016
MLAs discuss the Committee for Justice report on 21st century justice during Plenary on 08 March 2016. Read the full transcript on the Assembly website.