Minutes of Proceedings

The Assembly met at 10.30am, the Speaker in the Chair.

1. Prayers

Members observed two minutes’ silence.

2. Members’ Statements

Under Standing Order 24A, the following Members made a statement to the Assembly:

Mr Philip McGuigan
Mr Stephen Dunne
Ms Connie Egan
Ms Diane Forsythe
Mr Jim Allister
Mr Paul Frew
Mr Gerry Carroll

The Principal Deputy Speaker took the Chair.

3. Ministerial Statements

3.1 Statement: Public Consultation on proposals to establish a Statutory Inquiry and Redress Schemes for those affected by Mother and Baby Institutions, Magdalene Laundries and Workhouses

The First Minister, Ms Michelle O’Neill, made a statement regarding a Public Consultation on proposals to establish a Statutory Inquiry and Redress Schemes for those affected by Mother and Baby Institutions, Magdalene Laundries and Workhouses, following which the First Minister and deputy First Minister replied to questions.

3.2 Statement: North South Ministerial Council Environment Sectoral Meeting

The Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Mr Andrew Muir, made a statement regarding a North South Ministerial Council Environment Sectoral Meeting, following which he replied to questions.

3.3 Statement: North South Ministerial Council Aquaculture and Marine Sectoral Meeting

The Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Mr Andrew Muir, made a statement regarding a North South Ministerial Council Aquaculture and Marine Sectoral Meeting, following which he replied to questions.

4. Executive Committee Business

4.1 Motion: The draft Working Time (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2024

Proposed:

That the draft Working Time (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2024 be approved.

Minister for the Economy

Debate ensued.

The Question being put, the motion was carried.

4.2 Motion: The draft Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (Search, Recovery of Cryptoassets and Investigations: Codes of Practice) Order (Northern Ireland) 2024

Proposed:

That the draft Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (Search, Recovery of Cryptoassets and Investigations: Codes of Practice) Order (Northern Ireland) 2024 be approved.

Minister of Justice

Debate ensued.

The Deputy Speaker, Mr Blair, took the Chair.

The Question being put, the motion was carried.

4.3 Second Stage: Child Support Enforcement Bill (NIA Bill 05/22-27)

The Minister for Communities, Mr Gordon Lyons, moved the Second Stage of the Child Support Enforcement Bill (NIA Bill 05/22-27).

Debate ensued.

The Deputy Speaker, Dr Aiken, took the Chair.

The Child Support Enforcement Bill (NIA Bill 05/22-27) passed Second Stage.

4.4 Motion: The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order (Northern Ireland) 2024

Proposed:

That the Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order (Northern Ireland) 2024 be approved.

Minister for Communities

Motion: The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2024

Proposed:

That the Social Security Benefits Up-rating Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2024 be approved.

Minister for Communities

A single debate ensued on both motions.

The Question being put, the motion on the Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order (Northern Ireland) 2024 was carried.

The Question being put, the motion on the Social Security Benefits Up-rating Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2024 was carried.

4.5 Motion: The Mesothelioma Lump Sum Payments (Conditions and Amounts) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2024

Proposed:

That the Mesothelioma Lump Sum Payments (Conditions and Amounts) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2024 be approved.

Minister for Communities

Debate ensued.

The Question being put, the motion was carried.

The sitting was suspended at 12.40pm.

The sitting resumed at 2.00pm, the Deputy Speaker, Mr Blair, in the Chair.

5. Question Time

5.1 Education

Questions were put to, and answered by, the Minister of Education, Mr Paul Givan.

5.2 Assembly Commission

Questions were put to, and answered by, Members of the Assembly Commission.

6. Adjournment

Proposed:

That the Assembly do now adjourn.

The Speaker

The Deputy Speaker, Dr Aiken took the Chair.

Mr Robbie Butler spoke to his topic regarding Traffic Chaos Affecting Villages in Lagan Valley.

The Assembly adjourned at 3.42pm.

Mr Edwin Poots
The Speaker
25 June 2024

 
Northern Ireland Assembly

Papers Presented to the Assembly on 25 June 2024.

1. Acts of the Northern Ireland Assembly

2. Bills of the Northern Ireland Assembly

3. Orders in Council

4. Statutory Rules

For Information Only

SR 2024/140 The Local Government (Remote Meetings) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2024 (Department for Communities)

5. Legislative Consent Memorandums

6. Assembly Reports

7. Written Ministerial Statements

8. Publications Laid in the Northern Ireland Assembly

Northern Ireland Council for Integrated Education, Directors’ Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2024 (Northern Ireland Council for Integrated Education)

9. Publications Presented in the Northern Ireland Assembly

Northern Ireland Assembly Legislation:

Stages in Consideration of Public Bills

First Stage: Introduction of Bill.

Second Stage: General debate of the Bill with an opportunity for Members to vote on its general principles.

Committee Stage (Comm. Stage): Detailed investigation by a Committee which concludes with the publication of a report for consideration by the Assembly.

Consideration Stage (CS): Consideration by the Assembly of, and an opportunity for Members to vote on, the details of the Bill including amendments proposed to the Bill.

Further Consideration Stage (FCS): Consideration by the Assembly of, and an opportunity for Members to vote on, further amendments to the Bill.

Final Stage: Passing or rejecting of Bill by the Assembly, without further amendment.

Royal Assent.

Proceedings as 25 June 2024
2022-2027 Mandate
Executive Bills