Marshalled List of Amendments - 26 September 2016
Opposition Business – Motions
Item 4: Order Paper 16/16-21 – Monday 26 September 2016
Motion: Public Confidence after NAMA Revelations (Revised Wording)
That this Assembly notes with deep concern the allegations made during the recent BBC Northern Ireland Spotlight broadcast on events surrounding the sale of National Asset Management Agency properties; supports the investigations and inquiries being undertaken by the National Crime Agency, the Republic of Ireland and other international bodies; further notes the ongoing damage being done to Northern Ireland’s international reputation, not least by the continuing failure of institutions here to examine the issue effectively; and calls on the First Minister and deputy First Minister to make a statement before the Assembly to restore the public confidence in these institutions and the inquiry that should be undertaken by the Committee for Finance.
[Mr M Nesbitt]
[Mr R Swann]
[Mr P Smith]
The Speaker has selected the following Amendments for debate:
Amendment 1
Leave out all after ‘properties;’ and insert:
‘supports the criminal investigations being undertaken by law enforcement agencies; and calls on the First Minister and deputy First Minister to make a statement emphasising their support, and that of the Executive, for all efforts to uncover the truth around the sale of the Project Eagle portfolio and committing to full co-operation with all ongoing investigations.’
[Mr J O’Dowd]
[Ms C Ruane]
[Mr C Murphy]
Amendment 2
Leave out all after ‘effectively; ‘and insert:
‘recommends consideration of the creation of a joint investigation team of the National Crime Agency and An Garda Síochána into allegations of criminal conduct in relation to the National Assets Management Agency; calls for full co-operation in the production of papers and attendance of persons at parliamentary inquiries or commissions of investigation in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland around the work of the National Assets Management Agency; and further calls on the First Minister and deputy First Minister to make a statement before the Assembly to restore the public confidence in these institutions and the inquiry that should be undertaken by the Committee for Finance.’
[Ms C Hanna]
[Mr C Eastwood]
[Mr G Mullan]
[Mr A Attwood]
Motion: Rural Bank Closure
That this Assembly is extremely concerned at the number of bank branches that are being closed in rural areas; is alarmed that large rural areas are without access to a local bank branch; recognises the limitations of many of the alternatives, such as mobile and internet banking, and the Post Office; believes that the provision of accessible banking is an integral part of social inclusion, with a particular impact on the elderly; notes the negative economic impact bank closures have on small businesses and on future investment opportunities; and calls on the Minister for the Economy to intervene meaningfully and encourage the banking sector to maintain a strong network of rural bank branches and to safeguard the existing bank branches within these communities from closure.
[Mr R McPhillips]
[Mr P McGlone]
[Mr D McCrossan]
[Mr C McGrath]
Amendment 1
Leave out all after ‘Office’ and insert:
‘, particularly given the limitations of broadband and mobile internet provision in rural areas; believes that the provision of accessible banking is an integral part of social inclusion, with a particular impact on the elderly; notes the negative economic impact bank closures have on small businesses and on future investment opportunities; calls on the Minister for the Economy to intervene meaningfully and encourage the banking sector to maintain a strong network of rural bank branches and to safeguard the existing bank branches within these communities from closure; and further calls on the Minister to commit to investing in identifying and addressing the problem of rural areas where no, or no worthwhile, broadband and mobile provision can be received.’
[Ms C Archibald]
[Ms L Dillon]
[Mr D McAleer]
