Motion

Motion: Fresh Start Funding for Integrated Education Capital Projects

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

Motion: Backlog in MOT Testing

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

Motion: Expanding Support for Apprenticeships

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

Motion: Making School Uniforms More Affordable

https://youtu.be/i21mxF7YCwQ Proposed: That this Assembly notes the findings of the 2023 Irish League of Credit Unions (ILCU) survey on back to school costs which shows that 41 per cent of parents in this jurisdiction go into debt due to back to school costs, with the largest expense for parents being school uniforms; is deeply concerned… Continue Reading Motion: Making School Uniforms More Affordable

Motion: Establishment of an Ad Hoc Committee to consider legislation to prevent the suspension of devolved institutions

https://youtu.be/f7rDlUV0pKM Proposed: That, as provided for in Standing Order 53(1), this Assembly appoints an Ad Hoc Committee to consider legislation to prevent the suspension of the devolved institutions at the discretion of a single party or an Executive Minister; and to submit a report to the Assembly by 16 September 2024. Composition: Sinn Féin 2Democratic… Continue Reading Motion: Establishment of an Ad Hoc Committee to consider legislation to prevent the suspension of devolved institutions

Motion: Public Sector Pay

https://youtu.be/WqR3A_YxTIM Proposed: That this Assembly recognises the immense burden placed on public sector workers by the political uncertainty and the failure to deliver equitable pay awards; resolves that all outstanding public sector pay negotiations for 2023-2024 will be concluded by the end of this financial year; and calls on the Minister of Finance to make… Continue Reading Motion: Public Sector Pay

Motion: All-Island Rail Network

https://youtu.be/INmtJRk19UQ Proposed: That this Assembly recognises the transformative impact that expansion of an all-island rail network will have on communities across Ireland; welcomes the commitment to the All-Island Strategic Rail Review from the Executive and the Irish Government; acknowledges that the delivery of accessible, sustainable and modern rail infrastructure is a key driver of economic… Continue Reading Motion: All-Island Rail Network

Motion: Capital Investment in Fishing Industry

https://youtu.be/GEpRjENDK9M Proposed: That this Assembly recognises the need to safeguard and build on the success of Northern Ireland’s fishing industry; notes with concern the impact of rising input costs for many local fishermen; supports the delivery of adequate and ongoing practical and financial support to those affected; further notes the importance of ensuring the local… Continue Reading Motion: Capital Investment in Fishing Industry