Minutes of Proceedings

Members observed two minutes’ silence.

2. Public Petition

2.1 Development of a strategic plan for athletics as a priority sport

Mr Steven Agnew was granted leave, in accordance with Standing Order 22, to present a Public Petition relating to the development of a strategic plan for athletics as a priority sport.

3. Executive Committee Business

3.1 Statement - North South Ministerial Council meeting in Environment Sectoral Format

The Minister of the Environment, Mr Alex Attwood, made a statement regarding the North South Ministerial Council meeting in Environment Sectoral Format, held on 31 October 2012, following which he replied to questions.

4. Private Members’ Business

4.1 Motion - Inspection Report into Schools

Proposed:

That this Assembly acknowledges the recent report by the Chief Inspector of Schools into the leadership and management of schools in Northern Ireland; notes, with concern, the under performance of some managers and teachers; and calls on the Minister of Education to give greater leadership, and to introduce more stringent measures, to increase confidence in the system of schools management.

Mr J Craig
Mr M Storey

Debate ensued.

The Deputy Speaker (Mr Dallat) took the Chair.

The Question being put, the Motion was carried without division.

The sitting was suspended at 12.41pm.

The sitting resumed at 2.00pm, with the Principal Deputy Speaker (Mr Molloy) in the Chair.

5. Question Time

5.1 Culture, Arts and Leisure  

Questions were put to, and answered by, the Minister of Culture, Arts and Leisure, Ms Carál Ní Chuilín.

5.2 Education

Questions were put to, and answered by, the Minister of Education, Mr John O’Dowd.

6. Private Members’ Business (Cont’d)

6.1 Motion - Legacy of the 2012 Paralympic Games

Proposed:

That this Assembly notes the magnificent success of our athletes at the 2012 Paralympic Games in London; and calls on the Minister of Culture, Arts and Leisure and Disability Sport NI to secure the support of district councils and the relevant Departments to ensure a lasting legacy of the games and to increase the number of sporting opportunities available to people with disabilities at all levels of sport in every area.

Mr O McMullan
Ms R McCorley
Mr C Ó hOisín

Debate ensued.

The Deputy Speaker (Mr Beggs) took the Chair.

The Question being put, the Motion was carried without division.  

7. Adjournment

Mr Jimmy Spratt spoke to his topic on Special Needs Provision in Taughmonagh.

Proposed:

That the Assembly do now adjourn.

The Speaker

The Assembly adjourned at 4.57pm.

Mr William Hay
The Speaker
13 November 2012

Northern Ireland Assembly

Papers Presented to the Assembly on
13 November 2012

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2. Bills of the Northern Ireland Assembly

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4. Publications Laid in the Northern Ireland Assembly

5. Assembly Reports

6. Statutory Rules

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