No. 24-09/10
MINUTE OF PROCEEDINGS
TUESDAY 8 DECEMBER 2009
The Assembly met at 10.30am, the Speaker in the Chair
1. Personal Prayer or Meditation
Members observed two minutes’ silence.
2. Executive Committee Business
2.1 Statement - North-South Ministerial Council Meeting in Language Body Sectoral Format
The Minister of Culture, Arts and Leisure, Mr Nelson McCausland, made a statement to the Assembly regarding the North-South Ministerial Council meeting in Language Body Sectoral format, held on 2 December 2009, followed which he replied to questions.
2.2 Final Stage - Diseases of Animals Bill (NIA 22/07)
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Ms Michelle Gildernew, moved that the Final Stage of the Diseases of Animals Bill do now pass.
Debate ensued.
NIA Bill (22/07) passed Final Stage.
2.3 Motion - Accelerated Passage: Pensions Regulator Tribunal (Transfer of Functions) Bill (NIA 4/09)
Proposed: That the Pensions Regulator Tribunal (Transfer of Functions) Bill proceed under the accelerated passage procedure.
[Minister for Social Development]
Debate ensued.
The Question being put, the Motion was carried with cross-community support nemine contradicente.
2.4 Second Stage - Pensions Regulator Tribunal (Transfer of Functions) Bill (NIA 4/09)
The Minister for Social Development, Ms Margaret Ritchie, moved that the Second Stage of the Pensions Regulator Tribunal (Transfer of Functions) Bill (NIA 4/09) be agreed.
Debate ensued.
NIA Bill 4/09 passed Second Stage.
2.5 Second Stage - Wildlife and Natural Environment Bill (NIA 5/09)
The Second Stage of the Wildlife and Natural Environment Bill (NIA 5/09) stood on the Order Paper in the name of the Minister of the Environment, Mr Edwin Poots.
The Second Stage of the Bill was not moved .
The sitting was suspended at 11.53am.
The sitting resumed at 2.00pm, with the Speaker in the Chair.
3. Private Members’ Business
3.1 Motion - Foster Care
Proposed: That this Assembly notes the fact that there are not enough foster carers, with 200 long-term carers currently being required, and half of carers being of retirement age; also notes that those people who provide foster care do not receive enough support; and asks the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to initiate, as a matter of urgency, a new policy on foster care.
[Mr J Shannon]
[Lord Morrow]
Debate ensued.
The Deputy Speaker (Mr Dallat) took the Chair.
The debate was suspended for Question Time.
4. Question Time
4.1 Finance and Personnel
Questions were put to, and answered by, the Minister of Finance and Personnel, Mr Sammy Wilson.
5. Private Members’ Business (Cont’d)
5.1 Motion - Foster Care (Cont’d)
Debate resumed on the motion.
The Question being put, the Motion was carried without division.
6. Adjournment
Proposed: That the Assembly do now adjourn.
[The Speaker]
The Assembly adjourned at 3.58pm.
Mr William Hay
The Speaker
8 December 2009
NORTHERN IRELAND ASSEMBLY
PAPERS PRESENTED TO THE ASSEMBLY ON
8 DECEMBER 2009
1. Acts of the Northern Ireland Assembly
2. Bills of the Northern Ireland Assembly
3. Orders in Council
2009/3017 (N.I.2) The Private Security Industry Act 2001 (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Order 2009
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)S.R. 2009/378 The Foyle Area and Carlingford Area (Coarse Angling) Regulations 2009 (DARD)
S.R. 2009/379 The Foyle Area and Carlingford Area (Conservation of Eels) Regulations 2009 (DARD)
S.R.2009/381 The Foyle Area and Carlingford Area (Angling) (Amendment) Regulations 2009 (DARD)
S.R. 2009/383 The Cereal Seeds Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009 (DARD)
S.R. 2009/384 The Beet Seeds Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009 (DARD)
S.R. 2009/385 The Fodder Plant Seeds Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009 (DARD)
S.R. 2009/386 The Oil and Fibre Plant Seeds Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009 (DARD)
S.R. 2009/387 The Vegetable Seeds Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009 (DARD)
S.R. 2009/388 The Seeds (Registration, Licensing and Enforcement) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009 (DARD)
S.R. 2009/399 The Planning (Control of Major-Accident Hazards) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009 (DOE)
S.R. 2009/403 The Pollution Prevention and Control (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009 (DOE)
For Information Only:
7. Written Ministerial Statements
Publication of the Strategy for Victims and Survivors (OFMDFM)
8. Consultation Documents
The Housing Bill (Northern Ireland) A Consultation Document (DSD)
9. Departmental Publications
10. Agency Publications
'Za Chlebem': The Impact of the Economic Downturn on the Polish Community in Northern Ireland (NICEM)
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 8 DECEMBER 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 |
01.12.09 |
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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 |
30.11.09 |
08.12.09 |
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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 |
01.12.09 |
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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 |
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| Pensions Regulator Tribunal (Transfer of Functions) Bill NIA Bill 4/09 | 30.11.09 |
08.12.09 |
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| Wildlife and Natural Environment Bill NIA Bill 5/09 | 30.11.09 |
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 |
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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 |