Early Day Motion
35TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FALKLANDS WAR
(7 Signatures)
29 Mar 2017
Tabled by:
Danny Kinahan (Ulster Unionist Party - South Antrim)
That this House commemorates the 35th anniversary of the Falklands War which began on 2 April 1982 and lasted until 14 June 1982; solemnly remembers the three Falkland civilians, 255 British and 650 Argentine service personnel who lost their lives; recognises the courage and bravery of UK forces who defended …
Early Day Motion
FUNDING AND STAFFING OF POLICE SERVICE OF NORTHERN IRELAND
(7 Signatures)
12 Dec 2016
Tabled by:
Danny Kinahan (Ulster Unionist Party - South Antrim)
That this House notes the Police Federation's major online survey that indicates police officers work at least one day's unpaid overtime per month, two fifths of officers worked most of their daily breaks and over 90 per cent are answering calls on police-related matters whilst off-duty; acknowledges the commitment and …
Early Day Motion
TITANIC BELFAST
(15 Signatures)
5 Dec 2016
Tabled by:
Danny Kinahan (Ulster Unionist Party - South Antrim)
That this House congratulates Titanic Belfast on being named the world's leading tourist attraction by World Travel Awards only months after being crowned Europe's leading visitor attraction; notes that this is the first time an attraction from the island of Ireland has won the esteemed honour; acknowledges that it has …
Early Day Motion
DISABLED STUDENTS ALLOWANCE SCHEME
(33 Signatures)
17 Nov 2016
Tabled by:
Danny Kinahan (Ulster Unionist Party - South Antrim)
That this House notes the importance of the Disabled Students Allowance (DSA) scheme for disabled people in Higher Education and the beneficial effect it has on recipients' academic achievements; acknowledges that DSA is associated with improved degree qualifications that result in significantly increased earnings; condemns the Government's reform of DSA, …
Early Day Motion
SUPERBIKE WORLD CHAMPION JONATHAN REA
(10 Signatures)
31 Oct 2016
Tabled by:
Danny Kinahan (Ulster Unionist Party - South Antrim)
That this House congratulates Ulsterman Jonathan Rea on claiming his second consecutive Superbike World Championship title on 29 October 2016; acknowledges that he is the first rider since 1999 to win successive world superbike titles and becomes a member of an elite club comprised of just four riders who have …
Early Day Motion
ULSTER TELEVISION
(7 Signatures)
17 Oct 2016
Tabled by:
Danny Kinahan (Ulster Unionist Party - South Antrim)
That this House expresses concern regarding potential job losses at Ulster Television in Northern Ireland following its takeover by ITV; regrets the loss of the weeknight news review for future local capacity in news and current affairs; and calls on ITV to ensure maximum retention of Northern Ireland specific content …
Early Day Motion
UK PIPE BAND CHAMPIONSHIPS 2016
(10 Signatures)
15 Jun 2016
Tabled by:
Danny Kinahan (Ulster Unionist Party - South Antrim)
That this House recognises the exceptional achievements of Northern Ireland's bands during the UK Pipe Band Championships 2016, in which Field Marshal Montgomery won Grade 1, the PSNI won Grade 2, Colmcille won Grade 3A, Matt Boyd Memorial won Grade 3B, Cleland Memorial won Grade 4A and St Mary's Derrytrasna …
Early Day Motion
DANIEL LIBESKIND AND THE KURDISTAN REGION
(8 Signatures)
27 Apr 2016
Tabled by:
Danny Kinahan (Ulster Unionist Party - South Antrim)
That this House recognises the global importance of and respect for the architect Daniel Libeskind, who designed the Jewish Museum in Berlin, the Imperial War Museum North in Manchester and the new World Trade Centre masterplan in New York, amongst many others; notes that Mr Libeskind was asked by the …
Early Day Motion
160TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BIRTH OF WILLIAM MASSEY
(12 Signatures)
15 Mar 2016
Tabled by:
Danny Kinahan (Ulster Unionist Party - South Antrim)
That this House recognises the exceptional achievements of William Ferguson Massey of Limavady, County Londonderry, during his lifetime; notes his role as 19th Prime Minister of New Zealand, 1912 - 1925, and founder of the Reform Party; highlights his belief in the strong bond between New Zealand and the UK …
Early Day Motion
THE ROLE OF THE KURDS IN FIGHTING DAESH
(15 Signatures)
16 Dec 2015
Tabled by:
Danny Kinahan (Ulster Unionist Party - South Antrim)
That this House warmly congratulates the Kurdistan Regional Government's brave Peshmerga and other Kurdish allies on recapturing Sinjar from Daesh with the assistance of international coalition airstrikes; recognises that this is not only a major psychological defeat but also severs the main supply road for Daesh forces between Raqqa and …