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 Pat Sheehan
Mr Peter Martin
Ms Paula Bradshaw
Dr Steve Aiken
Mr Colin McGrath
Mr Colm Gildernew
Miss Michelle McIlveen
Ms Diane Forsythe
Mr Timothy Gaston
Mr Jonathan Buckley
Mr Gerry Carroll

3. Ministerial Statements

3.1 Publication of the Sub-Regional Economic Plan

The Minister for the Economy, Mr Conor Murphy, made a statement regarding the Publication of the Sub-Regional Economic Plan, following which he replied to questions.

The Deputy Speaker, Mr Blair, took the Chair.

3.2 Launch of the Consultation on the Reconfiguration Framework

The Minister of Health, Mr Mike Nesbitt, made a statement regarding the Launch of the Consultation on the Reconfiguration Framework, following which he replied to questions.

4. Executive Committee Business

4.1 Second Stage: Justice Bill (NIA Bill 07/22-27)

The Minister of Justice, Mrs Naomi Long, moved the Second Stage of the Justice Bill (NIA Bill 07/22-27).

Debate ensued.

The sitting was suspended at 1.03pm.

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

5. Question Time

5.1 Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs

Questions were put to, and answered by, the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Mr John O’Dowd.

The Deputy Speaker, Mr Blair, took the Chair.

5.2 Health

Questions were put to, and answered by, the Minister of Health, Mr Mike Nesbitt.

6. Executive Committee Business (cont’d)

6.1 Second Stage: Justice Bill (NIA Bill 07/22-27) (cont’d)

Debate resumed.

The Deputy Speaker, Dr Aiken, took the Chair.

The Justice Bill (NIA Bill 07/22-27) passed Second Stage.

7. Adjournment

Proposed:

That the Assembly do now adjourn.

The Speaker

Mr Colin McGrath spoke to his topic regarding Northern Ireland Environment Agency Waste Management Issues in Warrenpoint.

The Assembly adjourned at 7.03pm.

Mr Edwin Poots
The Speaker
1 October 2024

Northern Ireland Assembly

Papers Presented to the Assembly on 1 October 2024.

1. Acts of the Northern Ireland Assembly

2. Bills of the Northern Ireland Assembly

3. Orders in Council

4. Statutory Rules

SR 2024/176 The Planning (General Development Procedure) (Amendment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2024 (Department for Infrastructure)

5. Legislative Consent Memorandums

6. Assembly Reports

7. Written Ministerial Statements

Victims and Survivors Strategy 2024-2034 (The Executive Office)

8. Publications Laid in the Northern Ireland Assembly

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.

Proceedings as 1 October 2024
2022-2027 Mandate
Executive Bills