No. 29-10/11

Minute of Proceedings
Monday 17 January 2011

The Assembly met at noon, the Speaker in the Chair.

1. Personal Prayer or Meditation

Members observed two minutes’ silence.

2. Matters of the Day

The First Minister, Rt Hon Peter Robinson, made a statement, under Standing Order 24, in relation to the death of Michaela McAreavey. Party representatives were also called to speak on the matter.

3. Executive Committee Business

3.1 Motion - Suspension of Standing Orders

Proposed:

That Standing Orders 10(2) to 10(4) be suspended for 17 January 2011.

Minister for Regional Development

The Question being put, the Motion was carried with cross-community support nemine contradicente.

3.2 Statement - Major Interruption to Water Supplies Arising from the Recent Severe Weather

The Minister for Regional Development, Mr Conor Murphy, made a statement to the Assembly regarding the major interruption to water supplies arising from the recent severe weather, following which he replied to questions.

3.3 Statement - Publication of Draft PPS 23 and Draft PPS 24

The Minister of the Environment, Mr Edwin Poots, made a statement to the Assembly regarding the publication of Draft PPS 23 and Draft PPS 24, following which he replied to questions.

3.4 Statement - Public Expenditure: 2010-11 December Monitoring Round

The Deputy Speaker (Mr McClarty) took the Chair.

The Minister of Finance and Personnel, Mr Sammy Wilson, made a statement to the Assembly regarding the Public Expenditure: 2010-11 December Monitoring Round, following which he replied to questions.

Questions on the statement were suspended for Question Time.

4. Question Time

4.1 Employment and Learning

Questions were put to, and answered by, the Minister for Employment and Learning, Mr Danny Kennedy.

4.2 Enterprise, Trade and Investment

Questions were put to, and answered by, the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment, Mrs Arlene Foster.

5. Question for Urgent Oral Answer

5.1 Swine Flu Vaccination Policy

The Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety, Mr Michael McGimpsey, replied to a Question for Urgent Oral Answer, tabled by Ms Sue Ramsey.

6. Executive Committee Business (Cont’d)

6.1 Statement - Public Expenditure: 2010-11 December Monitoring Round (Cont’d)

The Deputy Speaker (Mr Dallat) took the Chair.

Questions resumed to the Minister of Finance and Personnel, Mr Sammy Wilson.

6.2 Second Stage - Damages (Asbestos-related Conditions) Bill (NIA Bill 10/10)

The Minister of Finance and Personnel, Mr Sammy Wilson, moved the Second Stage of the Damages (Asbestos-related Conditions) Bill (NIA Bill 10/10).

Debate ensued.

The Deputy Speaker (Mr Molloy) took the Chair.

Bill NIA 10/10 passed Second Stage.

6.3 Consideration Stage - Employment (No.2) Bill (NIA Bill 24/09)

The Minister for Employment and Learning, Mr Danny Kennedy, moved the Consideration Stage of the Employment (No.2) Bill (NIA Bill 24/09).

No amendments were tabled to the Bill.

Clauses

The question being put, it was agreed without division that Clauses 1 to 18 stand part of the Bill.

Schedules

The question being put, it was agreed without division that Schedules 1 to 4 stand part of the Bill.

Long Title

The question being put, the Long Title was agreed without division.

Bill NIA 24/09 stood referred to the Speaker.

6.4 Further Consideration Stage - Energy Bill (NIA Bill 23/09)

The Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment, Mrs Arlene Foster, moved the Further Consideration Stage of the Energy Bill (NIA Bill 23/09).

No amendments were tabled to the Bill.

Bill NIA 23/09 stood referred to the Speaker for consideration in accordance with section 10 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998.

6.5 Further Consideration Stage - Waste and Contaminated Land (Amendment) Bill (NIA Bill 10/09)

The Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment, Mrs Arlene Foster, moved the Further Consideration Stage of the Waste and Contaminated Land (Amendment) Bill (NIA Bill 10/09), on behalf of the Minister of the Environment, Mr Edwin Poots.

No amendments were tabled to the Bill.

Bill NIA 10/09 stood referred to the Speaker for consideration in accordance with section 10 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998.

6.6 Further Consideration Stage - Safeguarding Board Bill (NIA Bill 25/09)

The Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety, Mr Michael McGimpsey, moved the Further Consideration Stage of the Safeguarding Board Bill (NIA Bill 25/09).

No amendments were tabled to the Bill.

Bill NIA 25/09 stood referred to the Speaker for consideration in accordance with section 10 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998.

7. Committee Business

7.1 Motion - Extension of Committee Stage: Autism Bill (NIA Bill 2/10)

The following Motion stood on the Order Paper in the name of the Chairperson of the Committee for Health, Social Services and Public Safety.

Proposed:

That, in accordance with Standing Order 33(4), the period referred to in Standing Order 33(2) be extended to 11 February 2011, in relation to the Committee Stage of the Autism Bill (NIA Bill 2/10).

The Motion was not moved.

8. Adjournment

Proposed:

That the Assembly do now adjourn.

The Speaker

The Assembly adjourned at 6.03pm.

Mr William Hay
The Speaker
17 January 2011

Northern Ireland Assembly

Papers Presented to the Assembly from
16 December 2010 - 17 January 2011

1. Acts of the Northern Ireland Assembly

Unsolicited Services (Trade and Business Directories) Act (Northern Ireland) 2010

Debt Relief Act (Northern Ireland) 2010

2. Bills of the Northern Ireland Assembly

Waste and Contaminated Land (Amendment) Bill (As Amended at Consideration Stage) NIA Bill 10/09

3. Orders in Council

4. Publications Laid in the Northern Ireland Assembly

Northern Ireland Prison Service Corporate Governance Arrangements - An inspection of corporate governance arrangements within the Northern Ireland Prison Service (DOJ)

General Teaching Council for Northern Ireland - Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2007 (DE)

Principal Civil Service Pension Scheme (Amendment No.2) Scheme (Northern Ireland) 2010 (DFP)

Water and Sewerage Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006: General Directions for Preserving Services or Mitigating Effects of Emergency (DRD)

Registry of Credit Unions and Industrial and Provident Societies 2009-10 (DETI)

Water and Sewerage Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006: Discontinues the Direction of 30 December 2010 for Preserving Services or Mitigating Effects of Emergency (DRD)

Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service Annual Report and Statement of Accounts 2009-10 (DHSSPS)

The Northern Ireland Tourist Board Annual Report and Accounts 2009-2010 (NITB)

5. Assembly Reports

Report on the High Hedges Bill (NIA 07/10/11R) (Committee for the Environment)

Report on the Transport Bill (NIA 33/10/11R) (Committee for Regional Development)

Report on the Welfare of Animals Bill (NIA 18/10/11R) (Committee for Agriculture and Rural Development)

6. Statutory Rules

(The Department identified after each rule is for reference purposes only)

S.R. 2010/412 Control of Pollution (Oil Storage) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010 (DOE)

S.R. 2010/414 The Flavourings in Food Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010 (DHSSPS)

S.R. 2010/415 The Street Works (Inspection Fees) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010 (DRD)

S.R. 2010/417 The Products of Animal Origin (Third Country Imports) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010 (DARD)

S.R. 2010/419 Level Crossing (Lissue) Order (Northern Ireland) 2010 (DARD)

S.R. 2010/420 The Health and Personal Social Services (Superannuation), Health and Social Care (Pension Scheme) (Amendment) Regulations Northern Ireland 2010 (DHSSPS)

S.R. 2010/421 Police Service of Northern Ireland Pensions (Additional Voluntary Contributions) (Amendment) Regulations 2010 (DOJ)

S.R. 2010/422 The Home Repair Assistance Grant (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010 (DSD)

S.R. 2010/429 The Redpoll Avenue, Lisburn (Footpaths) (Abandonment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2010 (DRD)

S.R. 2010/431 Valuation (Telecommunications, Natural Gas and Water) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010 (DFP)

S.R. 2011/1 The Student Fees (Amounts) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2011 (DEL)

S.R. 2011/2 The Solvent Emissions (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2011 (DOE)

For Information Only:

S.R. 2010/416 (C.24) The Child Maintenance (2008 Act) (Commencement No.8) Order (Northern Ireland) 2010 (DSD)

S.R. 2010/423 The Roads (Speed Limit) (No.6) Order (Northern Ireland) 2010 (DRD)

S.R. 2010/424 The Control of Traffic (Joy Street, Belfast) Order (Northern Ireland) 2010 (DRD)

S.R. 2010/425 The Control of Traffic (Belfast) Order (Northern Ireland) 2010 (DRD)

S.R. 2010/427 The Loading Bays and Parking Places on Roads (Amendment No.4) Order (Northern Ireland) 2010 (DRD)

S.R. 2010/428 The Waiting Restrictions (Newry) (Amendments No.3) Order (Northern Ireland) 2010 (DRD)

S.R. 2010/430 The Rules of the Court of Judicature (Northern Ireland) (Amendment No.3) 2010 (Lord Chancellor)

S.R. 2010/432 The Clearway (Route A5, Bradley Way, Strabane) Order (Northern Ireland) 2010 (DRD)

S.R. 2010/433 The Roads (Speed Limit) (No.7) Order (Northern Ireland) 2010 (DRD)

S.R. 2010/435 The Parking Places (Disabled Persons' Vehicles) (Amendment No.2) Order (Northern Ireland) 2010 (DRD)

7. Written Ministerial Statements

Review of the Regional Development Strategy Consultation (DRD)

Proposals for Reform of Disability Living Allowance (DSD)

NI Economic Strategy – Consultation on Priorities for Sustainable Growth and Prosperity (DETI)

8. Consultation Documents

Proposed Passenger and Goods Vehicles (Community Recording Equipment Regulation) Regulations (NI) [2011] giving effect to EC Regulations to enable installation of digital tachographs on light vehicles (DOE)

The Agency Workers Directive – A Public Consultation 2010 (DEL)

Consultation on the Aujeszky’s Disease Order (Northern Ireland) 2011, Aujeszky’s Disease Scheme Order (NI) 2011 and The Pigs (Records, Identification and Movement) Order (NI) 2011 (DARD)

Disability Living Allowance Reform - Public Consultation (DSD)

Consultation Paper on the Review of Death Certification in Northern Ireland (DHSSPS)

Consultation on Incentivisation for Offshore Renewable Electricity Generation (DETI)

Consultation on Draft Regulations and Guidance to be made under Part 1 of the Local Government Finance Bill - Financial Administration (DOE)

Consultation on the Landspreading of Wastes from Abattoirs and the Preparation and Processing of Meat, Fish and Other Foods of Animal Origin in Northern Ireland (DOE)

Consultation on the Department for Regional Development's Draft Equality Scheme, Audit of Inequalities and Action Plan (DRD)

Shaping our Future Regional Development Strategy (RDS) 2025 - Consultation and Draft Equality Impact Assessment (DRD)

9. Departmental Publications

Northern Ireland Community Relations Council Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2010 (OFMDFM)

Financial Auditing and Reporting – General Report by the Comptroller and Auditor General for Northern Ireland 2010 (NIAO)

Independent Monitoring Board Annual Report 2009/10: Hydebank Wood Prison and Young Offenders Centre (DOJ)

Independent Monitoring Board Annual Report 2009/10: Maghaberry Prison (DOJ)

Independent Monitoring Board Annual Report 2009/10: Magilligan Prison (DOJ)

An Independent Review of the Work Capability Assessment (DSD)

Sunday Trading Laws - Discussion Paper (DSD)

10. Agency Publications

11. Westminster Publications

12. Miscellaneous Publications