Marshalled list of amendments
Tuesday 21 April 2026
Item 4 – Order Paper 165/22-27 – Tuesday 21 April 2026
Motion: Response to the Cost-of-living Crisis
Proposed:
That this Assembly notes the real and immediate pressures facing workers and businesses as a result of the United States’ illegal war with Iran; further notes that the British Government’s response has been insufficient; acknowledges that, while most taxation and fiscal powers lie with the British Government, the Northern Ireland Executive’s response has been non-existent; and calls on the Northern Ireland Executive, in conjunction with the British Government, to outline the actions it will take to alleviate pressures facing workers and businesses, including measures such as the extension of rural fuel duty relief, support for those working in domiciliary care, reduced fares for public transport and targeted support for industries that have been most affected.
Leader of the Opposition
Amendment
Leave out all after ‘lie with the British Government,’ and insert:
‘and the Executive has now agreed an enhanced support package for homes relying on heating oil, the delayed response from the Minister for Communities and Minister for the Economy has increased the pressure facing local households and businesses; and calls on the Northern Ireland Executive, in conjunction with the British Government, to outline the actions it will take to alleviate pressures facing workers and businesses, including measures such as a temporary reduction in fuel duty, increased windfall taxes on energy giants, support for those working in domiciliary care, reduced fares for public transport and targeted support for other industries that have been most affected.’
[Mr Eóin Tennyson]
[Mr David Honeyford]
Motion: Tackling Antisocial Scrambler and e-Scooter Use
Proposed:
That this Assembly expresses serious concern at the growing impact of scramblers and e scooters in communities across Northern Ireland, which has caused significant distress, antisocial behaviour, serious injury and, in some cases, loss of life; notes that other jurisdictions have introduced measures to tackle inappropriate use; acknowledges that, when used responsibly and in appropriate settings, such vehicles can have recreational and community benefits; welcomes the success of community and school-based pilot initiatives, delivered in partnership with the PSNI, the Department of Justice, schools and community organisations, which have significantly reduced illegal scrambler use; supports legislative changes to strengthen police powers to seize vehicles being used in a dangerous or antisocial manner; and calls on the Minister of Justice to urgently expand successful pilot programmes across Northern Ireland.
Leader of the Opposition
Amendment
Leave out all after ‘illegal scrambler use;’ and insert:
‘calls on the Minister of Justice to provide additional resources for drone teams and drone equipped officers and to introduce legislative changes to emulate Clause 8 of the Crime and Policing Bill, as currently amended, to strengthen police powers to seize vehicles and retain or dispose of these vehicles being used in a dangerous or antisocial manner; further calls on the Minister to introduce mandatory registration at the point of sale; and calls on the Minister to urgently expand successful pilot programmes across Northern Ireland.’
[Mr Maurice Bradley]
[Mr Phillip Brett]
[Mr David Brooks]
[Mr Paul Frew]
[Mr Brian Kingston]
Motion: Drug Dealing Sentencing
Proposed:
That this Assembly expresses serious concern with the growing number of drug-related deaths in Northern Ireland, which have increased by 47 per cent within a decade; recognises that addiction is a complex public health issue requiring early intervention and timely access to treatment; acknowledges the need for coordinated efforts between the Department of Health, the Department of Justice, the Department of Education and the Department for Communities to improve prevention and recovery pathways; notes the devastating impact of the illegal supply of drugs on families and communities; supports the campaign for Jasmin’s Law to secure accountability for those who profit from the sale of drugs; and calls on the Minister of Justice to address sentencing frameworks for those convicted of drug supply offences within the Criminal Justice (Sentencing etc) Bill, prioritising measures that ensure penalties properly reflect the harm caused by so-called death dealers, act as a meaningful deterrent and demonstrate that those who devastate lives and profit from addiction will face consequences proportionate to the gravity of their crimes.
Leader of the Opposition
Amendment
Leave out all after ‘families and communities;’ and insert:
‘further notes that paramilitary groups have morphed into organised crime gangs that control the illegal drugs trade in Northern Ireland; supports the campaign for Jasmin’s Law to secure accountability for those who profit from the sale of drugs working alongside the Executive’s Tackling Paramilitarism, Criminality and Organised Crime Programme; and calls on the Minister of Justice to address sentencing via a Sentencing Council for those convicted of drug supply offences within the Criminal Justice (Sentencing etc) Bill, prioritising measures that ensure penalties fully reflect the harm and devastation caused by those who are dealing illegal drugs, act as a meaningful deterrent and demonstrate that those who devastate lives and profit from addiction will face consequences proportionate to the gravity of their crimes.
[Mr Doug Beattie]
[Mr Jon Burrows]
[Mr Alan Chambers]
[Mr Andy Allen]
