No. 20-09/10
MINUTE OF PROCEEDINGS
TUESDAY 24 NOVEMBER 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
The Speaker delivered a ruling on standards of debate arising out of the Plenary session on Monday 16 November 2009.
3. Executive Committee Business
3.1 Statement - Swine Flu
The Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety, Mr Michael McGimpsey, made a statement to the Assembly regarding Swine Flu, following which he replied to questions.
3.2 Statement - Independent Investigation into the Flooding of Broadway Underpass
The Minister for Regional Development, Mr Conor Murphy, made a statement to the Assembly regarding the independent investigation into the flooding of the Broadway underpass, following which he replied to questions.
The Deputy Speaker (Mr Molloy) in the Chair.
3.3 Final Stage - Financial Provisions Bill (NIA 6/08)
The Minister of Finance and Personnel, Mr Sammy Wilson, moved that the Final Stage of the Financial Provisions Bill do now pass.
Debate ensued.
NIA Bill (6/08) passed Final Stage.
4. Committee Business
4.1 Motion - Report on the Inquiry into the Funding of the Arts in Northern Ireland
Proposed:That this Assembly approves the report of the Committee for Culture, Arts and Leisure on its inquiry into the funding of the arts in Northern Ireland.
[Chairperson, Committee for Culture, Arts and Leisure]
Debate ensued.
The sitting was suspended at 12.26pm.
The sitting resumed at 2.00pm, with Deputy Speaker (Mr Dallat) in the Chair.
The Question being put, the Motion was carried without division.
5. Private Members’ Business
5.1 Motion - Childcare Vouchers
Proposed:That this Assembly expresses its concern at the proposed axing of the childcare vouchers scheme; recognises that the loss of these vouchers could have a significant detrimental impact on working parents in Northern Ireland; supports the Employers for Childcare campaign; and calls on the Prime Minister to continue this scheme and to give consideration to the enhancement of Government support for working parents.
[Mr J Shannon]
[Mr S Hamilton]
[Lord Morrow]
Debate ensued.
The sitting was suspended for Question Time.
6. Question Time
6.1 Culture, Arts and Leisure
Questions were put to, and answered by, the Minister of Culture, Arts and Leisure, Mr Nelson McCausland.
7. Private Members’ Business (Cont’d)
7.1 Motion - Childcare Vouchers (Cont’d)
Debate resumed on the motion.
The Deputy Speaker (Mr McClarty) was in Chair.
The Question being put, the Motion was carried without division.
7.2 Motion – Neglect of Children and Young People
Proposed: That this Assembly expresses concern at the level of neglect of children and young people; recognises the significant impact of neglect on the lives of children and young people; and calls on the Executive to give greater priority to tackling this issue through early intervention and prevention.
[Ms D Purvis]
[Mr B Wilson]
[Mrs M Bradley]
[Ms S Ramsey]
[Mr R Beggs]
[Ms A Lo]
[Miss M McIlveen]
Debate ensued.
The Question being put, the Motion was carried without division.
8. Adjournment
The Deputy Speaker (Mr Molloy) in the Chair.
Mr Danny Kinahan spoke to his topic on the preferred route of the A8 by-passing Ballynure.
Proposed: That the Assembly do now adjourn.
[The Speaker]
The Assembly adjourned at 6.31 pm.
Mr William Hay
The Speaker
24 November 2009
NORTHERN IRELAND ASSEMBLY
PAPERS PRESENTED TO THE ASSEMBLY ON
24 NOVEMBER 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)For Information Only:
7. Written Ministerial Statements
8. Consultation Documents
Consultation on Proposals for Changes to Dog Control Legislation (DARD)
9. Departmental Publications
10. Agency Publications
Radioactivity in Food and the Environment (RIFE) 2008 (DOE)
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 24 NOVEMBER 2009
Session 2009-2010
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| *Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) Bill NIA Bill 15/07 | 12.05.08 |
20.05.08 |
12.12.08 |
04.12.08 |
10.11.09 |
23.11.09 |
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| *Civil Registration Bill NIA Bill 20/07 | 17.06.08 |
01.07.08 |
20.03.09 |
18.03.09 |
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| *Diseases of Animals Bill NIA Bill 22/07 | 30.06.08 |
15.09.08 |
17.02.09 |
13.02.09 |
17.11.09 |
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| *Education Bill NIA Bill 3/08 | 25.11.08 |
08.12.08 |
30.09.09 |
30.09.09 |
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| *Financial Provisions Bill NIA Bill 6/08 | 23.02.09 |
03.03.09 |
13.05.09 |
13.05.09 |
03.11.09 |
16.11.09 |
24.11.09 |
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| *Housing (Amendment) Bill NIA Bill 7/08 | 09.06.09 |
23.06.09 |
1.12.09 |
19.11.09 |
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| *Employment Bill NIA Bill 9/08 | 22.06.09 |
30.06.09 |
9.11.09 |
6.11.09 |
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| *Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill NIA Bill 10/08 | 22.06.09 |
30.06.09 |
26.10.09 |
15.10.09 |
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| *Forestry Bill NIA Bill 11/08 | 29.06.09 |
15.09.09 |
02.03.10 |
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| Department of Justice Bill NIA Bill 1/09 | 14.09.09 |
22.09.09 |
10.11.09 |
21.10.09 |
10.11.09 |
23.11.09 |
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| /Rates (Amendment) Bill NIA Bill 2/09 | 14.09.09 |
22.09.09 |
N/A |
N/A |
29.09.09 |
6.10.09 |
13.10.09 |
3.11.09 |
| Water and Sewerage Services (Amendment) Bill NIA Bill 3/09 | 21.09.09 |
29.09.09 |
19.01.10 |
Session 2009-2010
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 |