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Northern Ireland Assembly Speeches by North Down Assembly Member Brian Wilson MLA including Assembly Questions for Oral Answer (AQO).

Natural Environment Bill, Brian Wilson North Down Councillor, first Green Party MLA in Northern Ireland

Wildlife and Natural Environment Bill: Further Consideration Stage (Assembly)

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Northern Ireland Assembly, 07 February 2011 It was 40 years ago when my former colleague the late MP for Bangor Bertie McConnell first introduced such a Bill to the old Northern Ireland Parliament. Although it was passed by the Commons, it was delayed by the Senate and fell when the Parliament was abolished in 1972. My North Down Alliance […]

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Brian Wilson. First Green Party MLA in Northern Ireland

Hunting Bill: Second Stage (Assembly)

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Northern Ireland Assembly, 15 December 2010 I have introduced the Bill to bring Northern Ireland into line with the rest of the United Kingdom with regard to hunting with dogs. The Bill merely implements the provisions of the Hunting Act 2004, which applies inEngland and Wales. I have had a long-standing opposition to blood sports, and was a regular

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Planning Bill: Final Stage by Green Party MLA Brian Wilson

Planning Bill: Second Stage (Assembly)

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Northern Ireland Assembly, 14 December 2010 The Planning Bill is probably the most important Bill to come before the Assembly, as it will affect all planning decisions for decades to come. To develop our economy, we need a new planning system, as the present system is not fit for purpose. No one is happy with the

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Ards Portavoe, Brian Wilson North Down Councillor, first Green Party MLA in Northern Ireland

Reservoirs (AQO)

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Northern Ireland Assembly, 16 November 2010 I ask the Minister for Regional Development whether NI Water has a programme for disposing of reservoirs that are surplus to requirement in North Down and whether the local council would be given the first option of purchase. (AQO 521/11) Conor Murphy (Sinn Féin) I have been advised by Northern Ireland Water that it currently owns seven

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forest cycling, Brian Wilson North Down Councillor, first Green Party MLA in Northern Ireland

Cycling (AQO)

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Northern Ireland Assembly, 19 October 2010 I ask the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development what steps her Department is taking, or plans to take, to encourage cycling in forests. (AQO 360/11) Michelle Gildernew (Sinn Féin) My Department’s Forest Service already makes provision for cycling at a number of forests. That includes mountain bike, family cycling and Sustrans trails. In addition, my officials

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windsor park, Brian Wilson North Down Councillor, first Green Party MLA in Northern Ireland

Windsor Park Football Stadium (AQO)

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Northern Ireland Assembly, 12 October 2010 I ask the Minister of Culture, Arts and Leisure for an update on the upgrade of Windsor Park and any discussions he has had with the Irish Football Association regarding the upgrade. (AQO271/11) Nelson McCausland (DUP) Through Sport NI, my Department appointed consultants to undertake the outline business case for stadium development. Having assessed the proposals, together

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Review of New Rating System, Brian Wilson North Down Councillor, first Green Party MLA in Northern Ireland

Energy Use (AQO)

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Northern Ireland Assembly, 12 October 2010 I ask the Assembly Commission what measures it has introduced to reduce energy use in each of the last three years and how effective these measures have been. (AQO 298/11) Sean Neeson (Alliance) In 2009, a detailed review of energy consumption over the past four years, covering 2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09 and 2009-2010, was

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Planning Bill: Final Stage by Green Party MLA Brian Wilson

Green New Deal (Assembly)

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Northern Ireland Assembly, Monday 05 October 2010 I support the motion and the amendment. I am delighted to see such unanimity in the Chamber today. The Green Party has been a long-standing supporter of the green new deal. Indeed, it was a supporter long before the green new deal group was set up, and our party manifesto for

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Clean Neighbourhoods, Brian Wilson North Down Councillor, first Green Party MLA in Northern Ireland

Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Bill: Second Stage (Assembly)

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Northern Ireland Assembly, Monday 3o June 2010 I declare an interest as a member of North Down Borough Council. Like other Members, I welcome the Bill as it addresses many of the problems that face councillors on a day-to-day basis. It will increase the powers of councillors and bring them into line with district councils inGreat Britain.

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