No. 25-08/09
MINUTE OF PROCEEDINGS
MONDAY 15 DECEMBER 2008
The Assembly met at noon, the Speaker in the Chair
1. Personal Prayer or Meditation
Members observed two minutes’ silence.
2. Speaker’s Business
2.1 The Speaker informed Members that Royal Assent had been signified on 15 December 2008 to the Pensions (No. 2) Act ( Northern Ireland) 2008.
3. Business Motion
3.1 Motion - Suspension of Standing Orders
Proposed: That Standing Order 10(2) (a) be suspended for 15 December 2008.
[ Lord Morrow]
[Ms C Ní Chuilín]
The Question being put, the Motion was carried with cross-community support nemine contradicente.
4. Executive Committee Business
4.1 Statement - 2008-09 December Monitoring Round and Executive Response to the Economic Downturn
The Minister of Finance and Personnel, Mr Nigel Dodds, made a statement to the Assembly regarding the 2008-09 December monitoring round and Executive response to the economic downturn, following which he replied to questions.
4.2 Motion - Take Note Debate - Impact of the Global Economic Downturn
Proposed: That this Assembly takes note of the measures taken by the Executive to strengthen the local economy and support those most vulnerable in society against the impact of the global economic downturn.
[First Minister and deputy First Minister]
Debate ensued.
The Deputy Speaker (Mr Molloy) in the chair.
The Question being put, the Motion was carried without division.
5. Adjournment
Proposed: That the Assembly do now adjourn.
[The Speaker]
The Assembly adjourned at 4.34 pm. Mr William Hay
The Speaker
15 December 2008
NORTHERN IRELAND ASSEMBLY
PAPERS PRESENTED TO THE ASSEMBLY FROM
12 TO 15 DECEMBER 2008
- Acts of the Northern Ireland Assembly
- Bills of the Northern Ireland Assembly
- Orders in Council
- Publications Laid in the Northern Ireland Assembly
Registrar General Northern Ireland Annual Report 2007 (NIA 53/08-09)
The Armagh Observatory and Planetarium Annual Report and Accounts for 2007/2008, Year Ended 31 March 2008 (NIA 58/08-09)
Western Education and Library Board Annual Report and Accounts 2007/08 (NIA 61/08-09)
Youth Council for Northern Ireland Annual Report and Accounts as at 31 March 2008 (NIA 62/08-09)
National Museums Northern Ireland 2007/08 Annual Report and Accounts (NIA 64/08-09) - Assembly Reports
Report on Shared Services for Efficiency - A Progress Report (Public Accounts Committee)
Inquiry into the Development of a Museums Policy for Northern Ireland (Committee for Culture, Arts and Leisure) - Statutory Rules
(The department identified after each rule is for reference purposes only.)
S.R. 2008/XX Energy (Amendment) Order ( Northern Ireland) 2009 (DETI)
S.R. 2008/485 The Occupational Pensions (Revaluation) Order ( Northern Ireland) 2008 (DSD)
S.R. 2008/490 The Social Security (Miscellaneous Amendments No.6) Regulations ( Northern Ireland) 2008 (DSD)
S.R. 2008/492 The Sea Fishing (Enforcement of Community Measures) (Penalty Notices) Order ( Northern Ireland) 2008 (DARD)
S.R. 2008/493 The Plant Health (Amendment No.3) Order ( Northern Ireland) 2008 (DARD)
S.R. 2008/497 The Social Security (Child Benefit Disregard) Regulations ( Northern Ireland) 2008
S.R. 2008/498 The Social Security (Miscellaneous Amendments No.7) Regulations ( Northern Ireland) 2008
For Information Only :
S.R. 2008/479 The Rules of the Supreme Court ( Northern Ireland) (Amendment No.3) 2008 (Supreme Court)
S.R. 2008/489 (C.29) The Child Maintenance (2008 Act) (Commencement No. 5) Order ( Northern Ireland) 2008 (DSD) - Consultation Documents
The Draft Local Government (Contacts and Compulsory Purchase) Bill (DOE) - Departmental Publications
Public Appointments Annual Report 2007/2008 Central Appointments Unit Volume 1 & 2 (OFMDFM)
Drug Use in Ireland and Northern Ireland 2006/2007 - Drug Prevalence Survey: Cannabis Results (DHSSPS) - Agency Publications
- Westminster Publications
- Miscellaneous Publications
Criminal Justice Inspection Northern Ireland Annual Report and Accounts 2007-08
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: Detailed investigation by a Committee which concludes with the publication of a report for consideration by the Assembly.
Consideration Stage: 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: 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.
Royal Assent
Proceedings as at 16 DECEMBER 2008
Session 2008-2009
Executive Bills
Title & Bill Number |
First Stage |
Second Stage |
Committee Stage due to Conclude |
Committee Report Ordered to be Printed |
Consideration Stage |
Further Consideration Stage |
Final Stage |
Royal Assent |
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*Charities Bill NIA Bill 9/07 |
10.12.07 |
15.01.08 |
27.06.08 |
01.05.08 |
03.06.08 |
17.06.08 |
30.06.08 |
09.09.08 |
*Building Regulations Bill NIA Bill 11/07 |
25.02.08 |
04.03.08 |
27.06.08 |
11.06.08 |
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*Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) Bill NIA Bill 15/07 |
12.05.08 |
20.05.08 |
12.12.08 |
04.12.08 |
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*Public Authorities (Reform) Bill NIA Bill 19/07 |
17.06.08 |
30.06.08 |
12.12.08 |
19.11.08 |
09.12.08 |
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*Civil Registration Bill NIA Bill 20/07 |
17.06.08 |
01.07.08 |
20.03.09 |
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*Health and Social Care (Reform) Bill NIA Bill 21/07 |
23.06.08 |
01.07.08 |
05.12.08 |
13.11.08 |
01.12.08 |
09.12.08 |
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*Diseases of Animals Bill NIA Bill 22/07 |
30.06.08 |
15.09.08 |
17.02.09 |
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*Presumption of Death Bill NIA Bill 23/07 |
01.07.08 |
15.09.08 |
16.01.09 |
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/Pensions (No. 2) Bill NIA Bill 2/08 |
17.11.08 |
25.11.08 |
N/A |
N/A |
02.12.08 |
08.12.08 |
09.12.08 |
15.12.08 |
Education Bill NIA Bill 3/08 |
25.11.08 |
08.12.08 |
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Session 2008-2009
Non-Executive Bills
Title & Bill Number |
First Stage |
Second Stage |
Committee Stage due to Conclude |
Committee Report Ordered to be Printed |
Consideration Stage
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Further Consideration Stage |
Final Stage |
Royal Assent |
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*Carers Allowance Bill NIA Bill 13/07 |
31.03.08 |
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Community Use of School Premises Bill NIA Bill 1/08 |
13.10.08 |
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* Bill carried over from 2007-2008 by the Assembly as Royal Assent had not been achieved.
/ Bill progressing by accelerated passage