Seán Lynch
Fermanagh and South Tyrone · Sinn Féin · Northern Ireland
“I thank the Minister for his answer and for giving an undertaking to meet officials on the matter. The Audit Office reported that the Department could claim back £14 million from BT in relation to previous broadband schemes.”
“I thank the joint First Minister for her answer. As the Minister said, NDNA is the basis on which we re-established these institutions. Does the Minister agree that the DUP's decision to vote against a motion to establish a simultaneous translation service in the Assembly was an act of gross bad faith?”
“Minister, I want to go back to the restoration of the Ulster canal. That is a project on my doorstep that will be a major boost to the economy in the east Fermanagh/Clones area.”
“Members will also know that the recognition of the Irish language by these institutions has become a particular issue of respect and equality for many people.”
“<BR /> <BR />We are also satisfied that, in the interests of equality, Members who wish to speak in Irish or Ulster Scots should not need to provide advance notice of their intention to do so in order for their contribution in plenary sittings to be translated.”
“It is significantly less resource-intensive than some other options and strikes an appropriate balance between language rights and costs. However, work must begin now, because any delays will leave insufficient time to have the necessary measures in place at the start of the next mandate.”
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“Sinn Féin totally supports that part of the motion. We have consistently condemned criminal activity. Communities have a right to live in a safe environment, not to be impacted upon by these criminal gangs and to feel secure and safe in their homes. However, communities and citizens must be protected through the oversight and accountability of law enforcement agencies. This is the crux of the issue. The NCA, fully implemented in the North of Ireland, will, in effect, be accountable to the Home Secretary and not the Policing Board. <BR /> <BR />As recently as last week, the Minister responded to my colleague Raymond McCartney on the issue of tackling serious crime, and on making the NCA effective and, most importantly, making it accountable.”
“Go raibh maith agat, a Phríomh-LeasCheann Comhairle. I oppose the motion but support the amendment. <BR /> <BR />Let me deal with the first part of the motion:”
“I thank the Member for giving way. Does he agree with me that it is important that the educational needs of Devenish College are taken into consideration? Go raibh maith agat.”
“Go raibh maith agat. Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire as an fhreagra sin. I thank the Minister for his answer. As Finance Minister, he will be aware that, as the squeeze continues on pay, more and more people become poorer and live in poverty. Can he provide assurances that DETI will deliver more permanent jobs? Otherwise, we will continue to experience increased emigration, underemployment and a growth in food banks.”
“Go raibh maith agat, a Phríomh-LeasCheann Comhairle. Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire as an ráiteas sin. Minister, in relation to the management of sex offenders, you say that there is excellent cooperation between the two services on the island. Has there been any progress on the development of an all-Ireland sex offender register?”
“I thank the Minister for what was a fairly short answer. Minister, given the transfer of neighbourhood renewal to local government, can you assure us that projects that are under way will not be impacted by a reduced budget? Go raibh maith agat.”
“Go raibh maith agat. Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire as an fhreagra sin. The Minister has, to some extent, outlined some of the amounts involved. Can he provide a timeline for when the cuts will be implemented?”