No. 52-08/09

MINUTE OF PROCEEDINGS

TUESDAY 28 APRIL 2009

The Assembly met at 10.30 am, the Deputy Speaker (Mr McClarty) in the Chair

1. Personal Prayer or Meditation

Members observed two minutes’ silence.

2. Executive Committee Business

2.1 Statement - Swine Flu Outbreak in Mexico and the USA

The Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety, Mr Michael McGimpsey, made a statement to the Assembly regarding the swine flu outbreak in Mexico and the USA, following which he replied to questions.

2.2 Statement - North-South Ministerial Council Agriculture Sectoral Format

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Ms Michelle Gildernew, made a statement to the Assembly regarding the North-South Ministerial Council Agriculture sectoral format meeting, following which she replied to questions.

3. Private Members’ Business

3.1 Motion - Health Provision for Older People

Proposed: That this Assembly calls on the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to reconfigure and enhance services for older people to ensure that these services are integrated, person-centred and well-staffed; that the dignity of the individual is promoted; that information is communicated effectively to patients and relatives by health professionals; that inpatients receive a nutritional diet; and that personal care is provided free of charge to all those with medical need.

[Mrs I Robinson]
[Mr T Buchanan]
[Mr A Easton]

The Motion was not moved.

The sitting was suspended at 11.24 am.

The sitting resumed at 2.00 pm, with the Speaker in the Chair.

3.2 Motion - Revised Recommendations Report of the Local Government Boundaries Commissioner

Proposed: That this Assembly expresses its concern over the implications for strong, accountable local government and a shared future, in light of the Revised Recommendations Report of the Local Government Boundaries Commissioner.

[Mr R Beggs]
[Mr D McClarty]

Debate ensued.

The Question being put, the Motion was negatived (Division No. 1).

The Deputy Speaker (Mr Dallat) in the chair.

3.3 Motion - Children Missing from Care

Proposed: That this Assembly notes with concern the failure of the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to monitor and maintain baseline figures relating to the number of children who go missing from care and the number of such incidents per child; demands action to address the lack of access to specialist therapeutic support services for these children across all Health and Social Care Trust areas; recognises the pressure on police resources and time in retrieving these children; calls on the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to place greater emphasis on the needs of missing children and to ensure that his Department accurately accounts for these children in its role as corporate parent; and provides a clear strategy and resources to address the reasons for these children going missing and the risks to which they are exposed during their absence.

[Miss M McIlveen]
[Mr E Poots]
[Mr I McCrea]
[Mr M Storey]

The Motion was not moved.

4. Adjournment

Mr Dominic Bradley did not speak to his topic on Non-Acute Hospital Provision in Armagh City.

Proposed: That the Assembly do now adjourn.

[The Speaker]

The Assembly adjourned at 3.38 pm.

Mr William Hay
The Speaker
28 April 2009

NORTHERN IRELAND ASSEMBLY

24 MARCH 2009

DIVISIONS

Division No. 1

Revised Recommendations Report of the Local Government Boundaries Commissioner - Motion

Proposed: That this Assembly expresses its concern over the implications for strong, accountable local government and a shared future, in light of the Revised Recommendations Report of the Local Government Boundaries Commissioner.

[Mr R Beggs]
[Mr D McClarty]

The Question was put and the Assembly divided.

Ayes: 24

Noes: 51

Ayes

Mr Armstrong, Mr Attwood, Mr Beggs, Mr D Bradley, Mrs M Bradley, Mr P J Bradley, Mr Burns, Mr Cobain, Rev Dr Robert Coulter, Mr Cree, Mr Elliott,  Mr Gallagher, Mrs Hanna, Mrs D Kelly, Mr McCallister, Mr McClarty, Mr B McCrea, Dr McDonnell, Mr McFarland, Mr McGlone, Mr O’Loan, Mr P Ramsey, Mr K Robinson, Mr Savage.

Tellers for the Ayes: Mr McCallister and Mr McClarty.

Noes

Mr Boylan, Mr Brady, Mr Bresland, Lord Browne,  Mr Buchanan, Mr Butler, Mr T Clarke, Mr W Clarke, Mr Craig, Mr Doherty, Mr Easton, Dr Farry, Mr Ford, Ms Gildernew, Mr Hamilton, Mr Hilditch, Mr Irwin, Mrs Long, Mr P Maskey, Mr F McCann, Ms J McCann, Mr McCarthy, Mr McCartney, Mr McCausland,  Mr I McCrea, Dr W McCrea, Mrs McGill,  Miss McIlveen, Mr McKay, Mr McLaughlin,  Mr McQuillan, Mr Molloy, Lord Morrow, Mr Moutray, Mr Murphy, Mr Neeson, Mr Newton, Ms Ní Chuilín, Mr O’Dowd, Mrs O’Neill, Mr Paisley Jnr, Mr Poots, Ms S Ramsey, Mr Ross, Ms Ruane, Mr Shannon,  Mr Simpson, Mr Spratt, Mr Weir, Mr Wells,  Mr S Wilson.

Tellers for the Noes: Mr Shannon and Mr Spratt.

The Motion was negatived.

NORTHERN IRELAND ASSEMBLY

PAPERS PRESENTED TO THE ASSEMBLY ON
28 APRIL 2009

1. Acts of the Northern Ireland Assembly

2. Bills of the Northern Ireland Assembly

3. Orders in Council

4. Publications Laid in the Northern Ireland Assembly

Report of the Examiner of Statutory Rules to the Assembly and the Appropriate Committees (Fourteenth Report) (NIA 113/08-09)

5. Assembly Reports

6. Statutory Rules

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

S.R. 2009/167 The Purity Criteria for Colours, Sweeteners and Miscellaneous Food Additives Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009 (DHSSPS)

S.R. 2009/168 The Environmental Protection (Restriction of Use of Lead Shot) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009 (DOE)

S.R. 2009/174 The Whole Government Accounts (Designation of Bodies) Order (Northern Ireland) 2009 (DFP)

For Information Only:

S.R. 2009/170 The Loading Bays on Roads (Amendment No. 3) Order (Northern Ireland) 2009 (DRD)

S.R. 2009/171 The Parking Places (Disabled Persons' Vehicles) (Amendment No. 2) Order (Northern Ireland) 2009 (DRD)

S.R. 2009/175 The Parking Places (Disabled Persons' Vehicles) (Amendment No. 3) Order (Northern Ireland) 2009 (DRD)

7. Written Ministerial Statements

8. Consultation Documents

9. Departmental Publications

10. Agency Publications

11. Westminster Publications

12. Miscellaneous Publications

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 28 April 2009

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
*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	13.01.09	27.01.09	17.02.09	02.03.09
*Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) Bill NIA Bill 15/07	12.05.08	20.05.08	12.12.08	04.12.08
*Public Authorities (Reform) Bill NIA Bill 19/07	17.06.08	30.06.08	12.12.08	19.11.08	09.12.08	12.01.09	20.01.09	16.02.09
*Civil Registration Bill NIA Bill 20/07	17.06.08	01.07.08	20.03.09	18.03.09
*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	12.01.09	21.01.09
*Diseases of Animals Bill NIA Bill 22/07	30.06.08	15.09.08	17.02.09	13.02.09
*Presumption of Death Bill NIA Bill 23/07	01.07.08	15.09.08	16.01.09	14.01.09	09.03.09	30.03.09
/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	30.09.09
/Financial Assistance Bill NIA Bill 4/08	12.01.09	13.01.09	N/A	N/A	20.01.09	26.01.09	27.01.09	04.02.09
/Budget Bill NIA Bill 5/08	16.02.09	17.02.09	N/A	N/A	24.02.09	02.03.09	03.03.09	06.03.09
Financial Provisions Bill NIA Bill 6/08	23.02.09	03.03.09	13.05.09

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	Further Consideration Stage	Final Stage	Royal Assent
*Carers Allowance Bill NIA Bill 13/07	31.03.08
Community Use of School Premises Bill NIA Bill 1/08	13.10.08

* Bill carried over from 2007-2008 by the Assembly as Royal Assent had not been achieved.
/ Bill progressing by accelerated passage