Order Paper
Date: 19 January 2026
The Assembly to sit at noon.
Indicative Timings for Order of Business.
Marshalled List of Amendments.
1. Prayers
2. Members' Statements
3. Question Time
4. Opposition Business
Motion: Executive Progress
Proposed:
That this Assembly expresses concern at the continued failure of the Executive to deliver on its core responsibilities; notes in particular, the absence of an Executive agreed multi-year Budget, limited progress on the passage of Executive legislation, and the lack of delivery of Programme for Government targets; agrees that this failure to deliver has been caused by ineffective decision making, siloed departmental working, and the structure and operation of the Executive; believes that two years on from the restoration of devolved government, the public have been failed; and calls on the Executive to urgently agree an ambitious multi-year Budget, introduce a statutory duty to cooperate between Ministers and departments and to provide an update to the Assembly on progress against Programme for Government commitments.
Leader of the Opposition
Motion: Addressing Unaffordable Housing Costs
Proposed:
That this Assembly notes with concern the sharp rise in private rents across Northern Ireland; recognises that rapidly rising rents are outpacing incomes, increasing housing insecurity, and placing significant pressure on households; believes that existing measures are insufficient in protecting private tenants from excessive and unaffordable rent increases; further recognises that the continued loss of social housing stock places additional demand on the private rented sector, contributing to rent inflation; and calls on the Minister for Communities to bring forward legislation to introduce robust third generation rent controls, alongside a moratorium on the House Sales Scheme to stabilise rents and improve housing affordability.
Leader of the Opposition
Motion: Delivering a Successful Fleadh
Proposed:
That this Assembly welcomes the forthcoming hosting of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Belfast; recognises the significant cultural, social and economic opportunities presented by the Fleadh, including increased tourism, support for local businesses, and the promotion of traditional music and culture; acknowledges the potential for the Fleadh to bring communities together and to promote inclusion, shared cultural participation and mutual understanding; and affirms its commitment to working with relevant partners to ensure the delivery of a safe, inclusive and successful Fleadh that leaves a positive and lasting legacy for Belfast and communities across Northern Ireland.
Leader of the Opposition
