Order Paper
Date: 10 November 2025
Indicative Timings for Order of Business.
Marshalled List of Amendments.
The Assembly to sit at noon.
1. Prayers
2. Assembly Business
Motion: Suspension of Standing Orders 10(2) to 10(4)
Proposed:
That Standing Orders 10(2) to 10(4) be suspended for 10 November 2025.
Business Committee
Motion: Exclusion of Minister from Office under Section 30 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998
Proposed:
That this Assembly, under section 30(1)(b) of the Northern Ireland Act 1998, resolves that, further to his recent visit to Israel, the Minister of Education no longer enjoys the confidence of the Assembly, because of his failure to observe paragraphs (cd) and (ce) of the Pledge of Office, relating to his duty to uphold and support the rule of law; and his failure to observe paragraph (g) relating to his duty to comply with the Ministerial Code of Conduct; and that he should be excluded from holding office as a Minister or junior Minister for a period of 12 months.
Mr Gerry Carroll
Mr Matthew O'Toole
Miss Deirdre Hargey
3. Members' Statements
4. Question Time
5. Opposition Business
Motion: Holding Ministers to Account
Proposed:
That this Assembly recognises that the current structure of government in Northern Ireland makes it impossible to fully hold ministers to account for their actions; expresses concern that, under existing structures, it is not guaranteed that ministers will be removed from office even when found to have breached the Ministerial Code or broken the law; agrees that a programme of institutional reform is required to overcome these challenges; and calls on the First Minister and deputy First Minister to bring forward proposals for Executive and Assembly reform, which upholds the stability of the institutions, while also ensuring that Ministers are effectively held to account for their actions.
Leader of the Opposition
Motion: Establishing an Independent Environmental Protection Agency
Proposed:
That this Assembly notes the findings of the Independent Review of Environmental Governance in Northern Ireland, which identified that environmental pressures, including the crisis in Lough Neagh, reflect serious weaknesses in governance and accountability; agrees with the Review's findings that the absence of a new model of environmental governance is undermining public trust, compliance and the delivery of environmental outcomes; and calls on the Executive to bring forward and pass legislation to establish an Environmental Protection Agency, properly resourced and operationally independent, before the end of this mandate.
Leader of the Opposition
Motion: Winter Preparedness Plan
Proposed:
That this Assembly expresses concern at the handling of the Winter Preparedness Plan 2025-26, noting that poor co-ordination and communication has caused confusion and uncertainty across the health and social care sector; acknowledges the vital contribution of healthcare workers who will face immense pressure in delivering frontline services throughout the winter months; regrets that a pay settlement has not yet been agreed despite commitments made by the Executive; and calls on the Executive to urgently conclude a fair and sustainable pay agreement with healthcare staff to ensure stability, morale, and the safe delivery of patient care this winter.
Leader of the Opposition
