Order Paper

• Indicative timings for the order of business
• Marshalled list of Amendments from 7 March 2024

The Assembly to sit at noon.

1. Prayers

2. Members' Statements

3. Public Petition

Future of Ballycopeland Windmill and Café, Millisle

Mr Stephen Dunne

4. Assembly Business

Motion: Trustees of the Assembly Members' Pension Scheme

Proposed:

That the following Members are appointed as Trustees of the Assembly Members' Pension Scheme, in accordance with the scheme rules: Mrs Ciara Ferguson; Mr Trevor Clarke; Mr Stewart Dickson; Dr Steven Aiken; and Mr Mark Durkan.

Assembly Commission

Motion: Committee Membership

Proposed:

That Ms Kate Nicholl replace Ms Sian Mulholland as a member of the Assembly and Executive Review Committee.

Ms Paula Bradshaw
Miss Nuala McAllister

5. Executive Committee Business

Motion: The Coronavirus Act 2020 (Extension of Provisions Relating to Live Links for Courts and Tribunals) (No.2) Order (Northern Ireland) 2023

Proposed:

That the Coronavirus Act 2020 (Extension of Provisions Relating to Live Links for Courts and Tribunals) (No.2) Order (Northern Ireland) 2023 be approved.

Minister of Justice

Motion: The Coronavirus Act 2020 (Extension of Powers to Act for the Protection of Public Health) (No. 2) Order (Northern Ireland) 2022

Proposed:

That the Coronavirus Act 2020 (Extension of Powers to Act for the Protection of Public Health) (No. 2) Order (Northern Ireland) 2022 be approved.

Minister of Health

Motion: The Coronavirus Act 2020 (Extension of Powers to Act for the Protection of Public Health) Order (Northern Ireland) 2023

Proposed:

That the Coronavirus Act 2020 (Extension of Powers to Act for the Protection of Public Health) Order (Northern Ireland) 2023 be approved.

Minister of Health

Motion: The Coronavirus Act 2020 (Extension of Powers to Act for the Protection of Public Health) (No. 2) Order (Northern Ireland) 2023

Proposed:

That the Coronavirus Act 2020 (Extension of Powers to Act for the Protection of Public Health) (No. 2) Order (Northern Ireland) 2023 be approved.

Minister of Health

6. Question Time

6.1 Justice

6.2 Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs

7. Private Members' Business

Motion: International Women's Day 2024

Proposed:

That this Assembly recognises that International Women's Day is a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women; believes that this day both serves as a powerful reminder of the progress made towards gender equality and highlights the work that still needs to be done; and supports action to break down barriers, challenge stereotypes, and create environments where all women are valued and respected.

Ms Michelle O'Neill
Mrs Deborah Erskine
Ms Paula Bradshaw
Mr John Stewart
Ms Cara Hunter

Motion: Backlog in MOT Testing

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 hard-to-reach areas, as well as many businesses; regrets the costly and protracted delays in opening new testing centres at Mallusk and Hydebank; expresses alarm at increased fees for MOT testing in the absence of tangible progress toward ramping up capacity; and calls on the Minister for Infrastructure to bring forward an ambitious and costed plan to tackle the backlog in tests, cut waiting times, deal with 'no shows' and ensure fairer access for those who are currently disadvantaged as soon as possible.

Mrs Deborah Erskine
Mr Stephen Dunne
Mr Keith Buchanan

8. Adjournment

Statements by Ministers may also be taken at any time subject to the Speaker's approval.

Notice of Statements will appear on the Annunciator.