No. 64-08/09
MINUTE OF PROCEEDINGS
TUESDAY 16 JUNE 2009
The Assembly met at 10.30am, the Speaker in the Chair
1. Personal Prayer or Meditation
Members observed two minutes’ silence.
2. Speaker’s Business
2.1 The Speaker invited Mr David McNarry to withdraw unparliamentary comments he made during Question Time on 18 May 2009. Mr McNarry refused and was ordered, under Standing Order 65, to withdraw immediately from the Chamber and its precincts during the remainder of the day’s Sitting. Mr McNarry withdrew from the Chamber.
3. Executive Committee Business
3.1 Statement - Economic Development Proposals
The Minister of the Environment, Mr Sammy Wilson, made a statement to the Assembly regarding major economic development proposals and the development plan system, following which he replied to questions.
The Deputy Speaker (Mr McClarty) in the chair.
3.2 Second Stage - Budget (No. 2) Bill (NIA 8/08)
The Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment, Mrs Arlene Foster, on behalf of the Minister of Finance and Personnel, moved that the Second Stage of the Budget Bill (NIA 8/08) be agreed.
Debate ensued.
The sitting was suspended at 12.28 pm.
The sitting resumed at 2.00 pm, with the Deputy Speaker (Mr McClarty) in the chair.
Debate resumed on the Second Stage of the Budget (No. 2) Bill.
The Deputy Speaker (Mr Molloy) in the chair.
Debate was suspended for Question Time.
4. Question Time
4.1 Culture, Arts and Leisure
Questions were put to, and answered by, the Minister, Mr Gregory Campbell.
5. Executive Committee Business
5.1 Second Stage - Budget (No. 2) Bill (NIA 8/08)
Debate resumed on the Second Stage of the Budget (No. 2) Bill.
The Speaker in the chair.
The Deputy Speaker (Mr Molloy) in the chair.
NIA Bill 8/08 passed Second Stage with cross-community support nemine contradicente .
5.2 Motion - Sea Fish Industry (Harbour, Landing and Light Dues) Scheme (NI) 2009
Proposed: That the Sea Fish Industry (Harbour, Landing and Light Dues) Scheme ( Northern Ireland) 2009 be approved.
[Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development]
Debate ensued.
The Question being put, the Motion was carried without division.
5.3 Motion - Occupational Pension Schemes (Contracting-Out) (Amendment) Regulations (NI) 2009
Proposed: That the Occupational Pension Schemes (Contracting-out) (Amendment) Regulations ( Northern Ireland) 2009 be approved.
[Minister for Social Development]
Debate ensued.
The Question being put, the Motion was carried without division.
6. Private Members’ Business
6.1 Motion - Increased Income for Ex-Service Pensioners
Proposed: That this Assembly supports the campaign by the Royal British Legion and Age Concern to increase the income of ex-service pensioners who are living on an income below the minimum required for healthy living; and calls on the Minister for Veterans to implement the reforms proposed in the campaign.
[Mr J Shannon]
[Lord Browne]
[Mr S Hamilton]
Debate ensued.
The Question being put, the Motion was carried without division.
7. Adjournment
Mr David Hilditch spoke to his topic on shellfish regulations for recreational fishermen in East Antrim.
Proposed: That the Assembly do now adjourn.
[The Speaker]
The Assembly adjourned at 7.38 pm. Mr William Hay
The Speaker
16 June 2009
NORTHERN IRELAND ASSEMBLY
PAPERS PRESENTED TO THE ASSEMBLY ON
9 JUNE 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
5. Assembly Reports
6. Statutory Rules
(The Department identified after each rule is for reference purposes only.)
7. Written Ministerial Statements
8. Consultation Documents
9. Departmental Publications
Drug Use in Ireland and Northern Ireland 2006/2007 Drug Prevalence Survey: Polydrug Use Results (DHSSPS)
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 16 JUNE 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 |
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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 |
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 |
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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 |
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 |
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| *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 |
27.04.09 |
|
| /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 |
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| /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 |
13.05.09 |
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| Housing (Amendment) Bill NIA Bill 7/08 | 09.06.09 |
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| /Budget (No. 2) Bill NIA Bill 8/08 | 15.06.09 | 16.06.09 |
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 |
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| 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