Marshalled List of Amendments

Monday 19 January 2026

Item 4 - Order Paper 143/22-27 - Monday 19 January 2026

Motion: Executive Progress Proposed:

That this Assembly expresses concern at the continued failure of the Executive to deliver on its core responsibilities; notes in particular, the absence of an Executive agreed multi-year Budget, limited progress on the passage of Executive legislation, and the lack of delivery of Programme for Government targets; agrees that this failure to deliver has been caused by ineffective decision making, siloed departmental working, and the structure and operation of the Executive; believes that two years on from the restoration of devolved government, the public have been failed; and calls on the Executive to urgently agree an ambitious multi-year Budget, introduce a statutory duty to cooperate between Ministers and departments and to provide an update to the Assembly on progress against Programme for Government commitments.

Leader of the Opposition

Amendment

Leave out all after 'siloed departmental working,' and insert:

'the chronic underfunding of some departments, reckless budget management by others, and the structure and operation of the Executive and Assembly; believes that two years on from the restoration of devolved government, the public have not benefited from the public service transformation and effective government they deserve; and calls on the Executive to urgently agree an ambitious and sustainable multi-year Budget, introduce a statutory duty to cooperate between Ministers and departments and to provide an update to the Assembly on progress against Programme for Government commitments.'

[Ms Paula Bradshaw]

[Mr Stewart Dickson]

[Mr Eóin Tennyson]

[Miss Nuala McAllister]

Motion: Addressing Unaffordable Housing Costs

'That this Assembly notes with concern the sharp rise in private rents across Northern Ireland; recognises that rapidly rising rents are outpacing incomes, increasing housing insecurity, and placing significant pressure on households; believes that existing measures are insufficient in protecting private tenants from excessive and unaffordable rent increases; further recognises that the continued loss of social housing stock places additional demand on the private rented sector, contributing to rent inflation; and calls on the Minister for Communities to bring forward legislation to introduce robust third generation rent controls, alongside a moratorium on the House Sales Scheme to stabilise rents and improve housing affordability.'

Leader of the Opposition

Amendment 1

Leave out all after 'existing measures' and insert:

'alone are insufficient in protecting private tenants from excessive and unaffordable rent increases as demand outstrips supply; further recognises that insufficient capital investment in social housing stock places additional demand on the private rented sector, contributing to rent inflation; and calls on the Minister for Communities to review the House Sales Scheme to stabilise rents and improve housing affordability.'

[Mr Maurice Bradley]

[Mrs Pam Cameron]

Amendment 2 (mutually exclusive to amendment 1) Leave out all after 'rent inflation;' and insert:

'further believes that ultimately the delivery of more social and affordable homes is fundamental to ensuring access to affordable housing; and calls on the Minister for Communities to prioritise delivery of the Social Housing Development Plan, introduce a moratorium on the House Sales Scheme in order to stabilise social housing stock levels; and further calls on the Minister to explore options for the introduction of robust rent controls, and a public body to regulate the rental sector and deliver a fair rental system.'

[Mrs Ciara Ferguson]

[Mr Colm Gildernew]

[Mrs Sinéad Ennis]

Motion: Delivering a Successful Fleadh

That this Assembly welcomes the forthcoming hosting of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Belfast; recognises the significant cultural, social and economic opportunities presented by the Fleadh, including increased tourism, support for local businesses, and the promotion of traditional music and culture; acknowledges the potential for the Fleadh to bring communities together and to promote inclusion, shared cultural participation and mutual understanding; and affirms its commitment to working with relevant partners to ensure the delivery of a safe, inclusive and successful Fleadh that leaves a positive and lasting legacy for Belfast and communities across Northern Ireland.

Leader of the Opposition

Amendment

Leave out all after 'mutual understanding;' and insert:

'recognises that prior to the commencement of other sporting and cultural events, some accommodation providers have hiked prices to unsustainable levels; and calls on the Executive Office to convene a working group comprising of relevant officials and representatives from the appropriate departments to ensure that the Fleadh is a success, that accommodation costs are not inflated in advance, that suitable accommodation and free public transport is provided for attendees, and that no evictions from non-standard temporary accommodation occur before or during the Fleadh.'