Assembly Debates

Assembly Debates raise awareness of topical and/or specific local issues. This category will promote those debates that are in the wider public interest.

Tourism in East Antrim

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.

Early Years Development and Pre-School Childcare

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

Illegal Drugs

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

Manufacturing Strategy for Northern Ireland

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.

Appointment of Chairpersons and deputy Chairpersons for the Committees

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