Order Paper
Date: 28 April 2025
The Assembly to sit at noon
1. Prayers
2. Members’ Statements
3. Question Time
4. Private Members’ Business
Motion: Reducing Barriers to all-Ireland Student Mobility
Proposed:
That this Assembly welcomes the progress made in providing equivalence in A-Level and Leaving Certificate admissions processes ahead of the 2025/26 academic year; recognises that the previous disparities in admissions created unfair obstacles for students here seeking to access higher education institutions across the island of Ireland; notes the confirmation from Universities Ireland that the Central Applications Office (CAO) process will be amended to provide greater parity, including the allocation of 25 bonus points for A-Level students completing maths and the recognition of a fourth AS-level in admissions calculations; further welcomes the increased levels of cooperation between UCAS and the CAO on delivering this and urges further cooperation on admission dates and clearing processes; acknowledges the benefit that increased cross-border student mobility brings in ensuring that students have additional options to upskill and find work across the island; commends the ongoing efforts to enhance cross-border student mobility; and calls on the Minister of Education to ensure that students receive clear guidance and support in navigating the revised admissions process.
Mr Pádraig Delargy
Mr Pat Sheehan
Ms Emma Sheerin
Mr Danny Baker
Motion: Driving Forward Quality Standards for Diabetes Care
Proposed:
That this Assembly recognises the rising prevalence of diabetes in Northern Ireland; stresses the importance of diabetes technology in managing diabetes and improving the quality of life of those affected; highlights that the National Diabetes Audit undertaken in other parts of the United Kingdom is essential to tracking key metrics, identifying service gaps and providing the data needed to enhance patient outcomes, reduce complications, and ensure equitable access to care; notes with deep concern that Northern Ireland has been unable to benefit to date; calls on the Minister of Health to ensure regional participation in the National Audit as soon as possible, as committed to in the Diabetes Strategic Framework; and further calls on the Minister to urgently implement the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence Technical Appraisal Guidance 943 to ensure hybrid closed loop technology is rolled out on a consistent basis across the United Kingdom.
Ms Cheryl Brownlee
Mrs Diane Dodds
Mr Alan Robinson
