Committee for The Executive Office Meeting, Wednesday 23 March 2022
The Committee for the Executive Office met on Wednesday 23 March 2022. View Agenda
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.
Motion: Challenges Experienced by Women in the Local Agricultural Sector
That this Assembly endorses the report of the Committee for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs on the challenges women experience in the local agriculture sector (NIA 180/17- 22); recognises the practical, social and cultural barriers which women face in the industry; acknowledges the crucial and valuable role that women play in running farms and agri-… Continue Reading Motion: Challenges Experienced by Women in the Local Agricultural Sector
Tributes to the late Christopher Stalford MLA
With BSL and ISL https://youtu.be/Fbt3-0Ng_z8?t=2051 MLAs met today in the Assembly Chamber to pay tribute to the late Christopher Stalford MLA. Proceedings were live signed in both British Sign Language and Irish Sign Language and subtitles will be available soon.
Assembly Recall on COVID-19 Issues in Schools on 10 January 2022
Motion for debate “That this Assembly expresses its support for keeping schools open and operating in a manner that is safe for pupils, parents, teachers and staff; further expresses serious concern at the lack of planning by the Minister of Education to ensure the safe reopening of schools in the context of the increased transmissibility… Continue Reading Assembly Recall on COVID-19 Issues in Schools on 10 January 2022
Parental Bereavement (Leave and Pay) Bill Debate Tuesday 30 November 2021
Read the Official Report (Hansard) of the debate on this link. Read the Bill on the Assembly website on this link.
Statement from the Executive Office on ‘Mother and Baby Institutions, Magdalene Laundries and Workhouses in Northern Ireland – Truth, Acknowledgement and Accountability’
The deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill made a statement to the Assembly on behalf of the Executive Office on ‘Mother and Baby Institutions, Magdalene Laundries and Workhouses in Northern Ireland – Truth, Acknowledgement and Accountability’. You can view the Official Report of the statement and questions from MLAs following the statement, by following this link.
Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) Bill: Second Stage
Debate Transcript Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) Bill: Second Stage Ms Bailey: I beg to move That the Second Stage of the Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) Bill [NIA 35/17-22] be agreed. Mr Speaker: In accordance with convention, the Business Committee has not allocated any time limits to the debate. I call on Ms Bailey… Continue Reading Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) Bill: Second Stage
Second Stage of the Organ and Tissue Donation (Deemed Consent) Bill
https://youtu.be/4LZwJ37RLrQ The Health Minister, Robin Swann MLA, led the debate on the Second Stage of the Organ and Tissue Donation (Deemed Consent) Bill. The second stage was agreed: Ayes 69; Noes 6 The Bill has now been referred to the Committee for Health for further examination.
Motion: British Government Proposal for Troubles Amnesty
Motion: British Government Proposal for Troubles Amnesty Proposed: That this Assembly believes that victims and survivors should have a full, material and central role and input into the content and design of structures to address the legacy of the past; rejects the proposals contained in the British Government’s Command Paper 498 ‘Addressing the Legacy of… Continue Reading Motion: British Government Proposal for Troubles Amnesty
Ministerial Statement: NSMC Education Sector Meeting – Tuesday 6 July 2021
https://youtu.be/-8JnYsVlv_g Education Minister Michelle McIlveen provides an update on the latest North South Ministerial Council Education Sector meeting.