No. 40-09/10
MINUTE OF PROCEEDINGS
TUESDAY 3 MARCH 2010
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 - Reform of the Planning System
The Minister of the Environment, Mr Edwin Poots, made a statement to the Assembly regarding the reform of the planning system, following which he replied to questions.
2.2 Statement - British-Irish Council Meeting in Misuse of Drugs Sectoral Format
The junior Minister, Mr Robin Newton, made a statement to the Assembly regarding the British-Irish Council Meeting in Misuse of Drugs Sectoral format, held in Tynwald Building, Douglas, Isle of Man, on 24 February 2010, following which he replied to questions.
The sitting was suspended at 12.26pm.
The debate resumed at 2.00pm, with the Deputy Speaker (Mr McClarty) in the Chair.
2.3 Final Stage - Budget Bill (NIA 8/09)
The Minister of Finance and Personnel, Mr Sammy Wilson, moved that the Final Stage of the Budget Bill do now pass.
Minister of Finance and Personnel
Debate ensued.
NIA Bill (8/09) passed Final Stage with cross-community support nemine contradicente.
3. Question Time
3.1 Culture, Arts and Leisure
Questions were put to, and answered by, the Minister of Culture, Arts and Leisure,
Mr Nelson McCausland.
4. Executive Committee Business (Cont’d)
4.1 Motion - Rates (Exemption for Automatic Telling Machines in Rural Areas) Order (Northern Ireland) 2010
Proposed:
That the Rates (Exemption for Automatic Telling Machines in Rural Areas) Order (Northern Ireland) 2010 be affirmed.
Minister of Finance and Personnel
Debate ensued.
The Question being put, the Motion was carried without division.
4.2 Motion - Draft Rates (Deferment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010
Proposed:
That the Draft Rates (Deferment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010 be approved.
Minister of Finance and Personnel
Debate ensued.
The Question being put, the Motion was carried without division.
5. Private Members’ Business
5.1 Motion - Cohesion, Sharing and Integration Strategy
Proposed:
That this Assembly calls on the First Minister and deputy First Minister to publish the long overdue Cohesion, Sharing and Integration strategy by March 2010; believes that publication would be an illustration of commitment to fruitful working relationships; and calls for the establishment of a dedicated Executive mechanism and a Standing Committee, in accordance with Standing Order 50(2), to encourage, monitor and scrutinise implementation of the strategy across all Government Departments.
Mr C McDevitt
Mr A Attwood
Mrs D Kelly
5.2 Amendment No. 1:
Proposed:
Leave out all after ‘Assembly’ and insert:
‘notes the recent progress made by the First Minister and deputy First Minister in agreeing their draft Cohesion, Sharing and Integration strategy; believes that publication of the draft for consultation will be an illustration of commitment to fruitful working relationships and to the building of a shared and better future; recognises the importance of a commitment at all levels of government and within civic society in creating a shared and equal society; and looks forward to early public consultation on the draft strategy which will give all parties and the wider community the opportunity to make a contribution to the shape and direction of final policy.’
Mrs N Long
Dr S Farry
Mr D Ford
Ms A Lo
5.3 Amendment No. 2:
Proposed:
Leave out all after the second ‘calls’ and insert:
‘on the First Minister and deputy First Minister to ensure the Strategy has robust monitoring and evaluation criteria to facilitate its successful implementation.’
Mr D Kennedy
Mr T Elliott
The Deputy Speaker (Mr Dallat) took the Chair.
Debate ensued.
Amendment No. 1 being put, the Amendmentwas made (Division 1).
Amendment No. 2 was not put.
The Question being put, the Motion, as amended, was carried (Division 2).
The Deputy Speaker (Mr Molloy) took the Chair.
6. Adjournment
Ms A Lo spoke to her topic on Combating Anti-social Behaviour in the Holyland Area of South Belfast.
Proposed:
That the Assembly do now adjourn.
The Speaker
The Assembly adjourned at 7.54pm.
Mr William Hay
The Speaker
2 March 2010
Northern Ireland Assembly
2 March 2010
Divisions
Division No. 1
Cohesion, Sharing and Integration Strategy – Amendment No. 1
Proposed: Leave out all after ‘Assembly’ and insert:
‘notes the recent progress made by the First Minister and deputy First Minister in agreeing their draft Cohesion, Sharing and Integration strategy; believes that publication of the draft for consultation will be an illustration of commitment to fruitful working relationships and to the building of a shared and better future; recognises the importance of a commitment at all levels of government and within civic society in creating a shared and equal society; and looks forward to early public consultation on the draft strategy which will give all parties and the wider community the opportunity to make a contribution to the shape and direction of final policy.’
Mrs N Long
Dr S Farry
Mr D Ford
Ms A Lo
The Question was put and the Assembly divided.
Ayes: 43
Noes: 23
Ayes
Mr Bell, Mr Brady, Mr Bresland, Mr Buchanan, Mr Butler, Mr T Clarke, Mr Easton, Dr Farry, Mr Ford, Mrs Foster, Mr Hilditch, Mr Irwin, Mr G Kelly, Mr Leonard, Ms Lo, Mrs Long, Mr A Maskey, Mr P Maskey, Mr F McCann, J McCann, Mr McCarthy, Mr McCausland, Mr I McCrea, Mr McElduff, Mr McKay, Mr McQuillan, Mr Molloy, Mr Moutray, Mr Murphy, Mr Newton, Ms Ní Chuilín, Mr O’Dowd, Mrs O’Neill, Mr Paisley Jnr, Ms S Ramsey, Mr G Robinson, Mr Ross, Ms Ruane, Mr Shannon, Mr Spratt, Mr Storey, Mr Weir, Mr S Wilson.
Tellers for the Ayes: Ms Lo and Mr McCarthy.
Noes
Mr Armstrong, Mr Attwood, Mr Beggs, Mr D Bradley, Mrs M Bradley, Mr P J Bradley, Mr Cobain, Mr Elliott, Sir Reg Empey, Mr Gallagher, Mrs D Kelly, Mr Kennedy, Mr Kinahan, Mr A Maginness, Mr McCallister, Mr B McCrea, Mr McDevitt, Dr McDonnell, Mr McFarland, Mr McGlone, Mr O’Loan, Mr P Ramsey, Ms Ritchie.
Tellers for the Noes: Mr Kennedy and Mr McCallister.
The Amendment was made.
Northern Ireland Assembly
2 March 2010
Divisions
Division No. 2
Cohesion, Sharing and Integration Strategy - Motion as amended
Proposed:
That this Assembly notes the recent progress made by the First Minister and deputy First Minister in agreeing their draft cohesion, sharing and integration strategy; believes that publication of the draft for consultation will be an illustration of commitment to fruitful working relationships and to the building of a shared and better future; recognises the importance of a commitment at all levels of government and within civic society in creating a shared and equal society; and looks forward to early public consultation on the draft strategy which will give all parties and the wider community the opportunity to make a contribution to the shape and direction of final policy.
Mr C McDevitt
Mr A Attwood
Mrs D Kelly
Leave out all after ‘Assembly’ and insert:
‘notes the recent progress made by the First Minister and deputy First Minister in agreeing their draft Cohesion, Sharing and Integration strategy; believes that publication of the draft for consultation will be an illustration of commitment to fruitful working relationships and to the building of a shared and better future; recognises the importance of a commitment at all levels of government and within civic society in creating a shared and equal society; and looks forward to early public consultation on the draft strategy which will give all parties and the wider community the opportunity to make a contribution to the shape and direction of final policy.’
Mrs N Long
Dr S Farry
Mr D Ford
Ms A Lo
The Question, as amended was put and the Assembly divided.
Ayes: 42
Noes: 23
Ayes
Mr Bell, Mr Brady, Mr Bresland, Mr Buchanan, Mr Butler, Mr T Clarke, Mr Easton, Dr Farry, Mr Ford, Mrs Foster, Mr Hilditch, Mr Irwin, Mr G Kelly, Mr Leonard, Ms Lo, Mrs Long, Mr A Maskey, Mr P Maskey, Mr F McCann, Ms J McCann, Mr McCarthy, Mr McCausland, Mr I McCrea, Mr McElduff, Mr McKay, Mr McQuillan, Mr Molloy, Mr Moutray, Mr Murphy, Mr Newton, Ms Ní Chuilín, Mr O’Dowd, Mrs O’Neill, Mr Paisley Jnr, Ms S Ramsey, Mr G Robinson, Mr Ross, Ms Ruane, Mr Shannon, Mr Spratt, Mr Storey, Mr Weir.
Tellers for the Ayes: Ms J McCann and Ms S Ramsey.
Noes
Mr Armstrong, Mr Attwood, Mr Beggs, Mr D Bradley, Mrs M Bradley, Mr P J Bradley, Mr Cobain, Mr Elliott, Sir Reg Empey, Mr Gallagher, Mrs D Kelly, Mr Kennedy, Mr Kinahan, Mr A Maginness, Mr McCallister, Mr B McCrea, Mr McDevitt, Dr McDonnell, Mr McFarland, Mr McGlone, Mr O’Loan, Mr P Ramsey, Ms Ritchie.
Tellers for the Noes: Mr D Bradley and Mr O’Loan.
The motion, as amended, was carried.
Northern Ireland Assembly
Papers Presented to the Assembly on
2 March 2010
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
Eleventh Report of the Examiner of Statutory Rules NIA 44/09/10R
6. Statutory Rules
- S.R. 2010/48 The Plant Health (Wood and Bark) (Amendment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2010 (DARD)
- S.R. 2010/58 The Social Security (Persons Serving a Sentence of Imprisonment Detained in Hospital) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010 (DSD)
For Information Only:
- S.R. 2010/50 (C.2) The Pensions (2008 No.2 Act) (Commencement No. 4) Order (Northern Ireland) 2010 (DSD)
7. Written Ministerial Statements
8. Consultation Documents
The Draft Regeneration and Housing Bill
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 2 MARCH 2010
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 |
22.01.10 |
| *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 |
22.01.10 |
| *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 |
12.12.09 |
| *Housing (Amendment) Bill NIA Bill 7/08 | 09.06.09 |
23.06.09 |
01.12.09 |
19.11.09 |
16.02.10 |
01.03.10 |
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| *Employment Bill NIA Bill 9/08 | 22.06.09 |
30.06.09 |
09.11.09 |
06.11.09 |
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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 |
02.02.10 |
15.02.10 |
23.02.10 |
|
| *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 |
12.02.10 |
| /Rates (Amendment) Bill NIA Bill 2/09 | 14.09.09 |
22.09.09 |
N/A |
N/A |
29.09.09 |
06.10.09 |
13.10.09 |
03.11.09 |
| Water and Sewerage Services (Amendment) Bill NIA Bill 3/09 | 21.09.09 |
29.09.09 |
19.01.10 |
06.01.10 |
26.01.10 |
08.02.10 |
16.02.10 |
|
| /Pensions Regulator Tribunal (Transfer of Functions) Bill NIA Bill 4/09 | 30.11.09 |
08.12.09 |
N/A |
N/A |
12.01.10 |
18.01.10 |
19.01.10 |
12.02.10 |
| Wildlife and Natural Environment Bill NIA Bill 5/09 | 30.11.09 |
12.01.10 |
20.04.10 |
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| Roads (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill NIA Bill 6/09 | 18.01.10 |
26.01.10 |
18.06.10 |
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| /Budget Bill NIA Bill 8/09 | 15.02.10 | 16.02.10 | N/A | N/A | 23.02.10 | 01.03.10 |
02.03.10 |
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 |
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| Local Government (Disqualification) (Amendment) Bill NIA Bill 7/09 | 09.02.10 |