In the absence of Executive business Education questions will form the first of this week’s action in the chamber. On the face of it the questions belay a mature exchange with little opportunity for ill-tempered spats although the folks on the hill rarely disappoint when Minister Ruane takes the floor.
She will be followed at the dispatch box by Sir Reg Empey who will field questions on apprenticeships, delays to student loans, and the merger of QUB and Stranmillis College among others.
The Environment Committee will seek the approval of the Assembly to extend their consideration period for the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill.
The main event of the day is likely to be a Sinn Féin-sponsored motion attacking Eire’s National Asset Management Agency bill as part of their continued campaign against the legislation in the Dáil. Which party apart from SF will be well enough briefed to engage properly in the debate remains to be seen but awaited with interest.
Matters of the day will be concluded with an SDLP’s motion applying pressure to resolve the Civil Service Equal Pay claim and a DUP motion expressing concern about a legal principle’s implication for local agricultural traditions.
QUESTION TIME
Education
Employment and Learning
COMMITTEE BUSINESS
- Motion – Extension of Committee Stage: Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill (NIA Bill 10/08)
- Proposed: That, in accordance with Standing Order 33(4), the period referred to in Standing Order 33(2) be extended to 26 October 2009, in relation to the Committee Stage of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill (NIA Bill 10/08).
[Chairperson, Committee for the Environment]
PRIVATE MEMBERS’ BUSINESS
- Motion – National Asset Management Agency
- Proposed: That this Assembly expresses deep concern at the possible negative economic consequences for the island of Ireland if the National Asset Management Agency legislation currently under consideration by Dáil Éireann is passed; and calls on the First Minister and deputy First Minister to raise the issue at the North South Ministerial Council to agree a way forward regarding these assets which will ensure the economic stability of the island of Ireland and movement towards economic growth.
[Mr M McLaughlin]
[Ms J McCann]
[Mr P Butler]
- Motion – Civil Service Equal Pay Claim
- Proposed: That this Assembly notes with concern that the Civil Service Equal Pay claim remains unresolved despite the Assembly resolution of 1 June 2009 calling on the Minister of Finance and Personnel to ensure that the staff affected receive their back pay within three months; welcomes the assurance by the Minister that the financial implications of a resolution to this matter will have to be faced in a manner compatible with the Department’s legal obligations; and calls on the Minister to state an early date by which a comprehensive settlement offer will be made to the Trade Union representing the staff concerned.
[Mr D O'Loan]
[Mrs D Kelly]
[Mr P Ramsey]
- Motion – McClean Conacre Case
- Proposed: That this Assembly notes with extreme concern the possible extension of the focus on the ‘McClean Conacre Case’ by HM Revenue and Customs and is deeply worried at the severe disruption which this could have on our family farming tradition in Northern Ireland.
[Mr I Paisley Jnr]
[Dr W McCrea]
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