Jim Shannon

That this House celebrates Anzac Day 2023, a day of national remembrance in Australia and New Zealand, that commemorates all Australians and New Zealanders who served and died in all wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations; notes the acronym ANZAC, which stands for Australian

26 Apr 2023

That this House celebrates the 34th birthday of the Panchen Lama, Gedhun Choekyi Nyima, which was 25 April; urges the Government to engage with Chinese counterparts as to the whereabouts and safety of the Panchen Lama and his family following his abduction by the Chinese Governme

26 Apr 2023

That this House notes the anniversary of the murder of the four Ulster Defence Regiment soldiers killed at Ballydugan on 9 April 1990, conveys enduring sympathies to the families of Private John Birch, Lance Corporal John Bradley, Private Michael Adams and Private Steven Smart, w

19 Apr 2023

That this House notes the 50th anniversary of Andrew's Memorial Primary School, Comber; highlights the incredible success of the school over the last five decades, in terms of academic and teaching excellence, and also the creation of a close-knit community that strives for the b

19 Apr 2023

That this House celebrates the 50th anniversary of the UDR Greenfinches; recognises that 50 years ago on 6 July 1973, the Ulster Defence Regiment Bill permitted the recruitment of women into the UDR; notes that women were given the codeword Greenfinch and defended Northern Irelan

19 Apr 2023

That this House celebrates the 70th Anniversary of Dundonald Baptist Church this year, founded in 1953; notes that Dundonald Baptist are a group of people who have faith in an extraordinary God and are seeking together to follow Jesus Christ as their Risen Saviour; notes how they

18 Apr 2023

That this House celebrates the 100th Anniversary of Newtownards Baptist Church; notes their celebrations through three special anniversary services, where they were joined by some of their former Pastors and relatives of past members and Elders; highlights that the current Pastor

18 Apr 2023

That this House celebrates Downtown Radio presenter and veteran DJ Big T, Trevor Campbell, who was was named Favourite Radio Presenter for the third year running at the Northern Ireland Country Music Awards, and who also received a radio hall of fame award last month; notes that

29 Mar 2023

That this House notes Ovarian cancer awareness month that takes place in March 2023; further notes that over 7,000 women are diagnosed each year in the UK and over 4,000 women lose their lives each year, which is 11 women everyday; highlights that if diagnosed at the earliest sta

28 Mar 2023

That this House celebrates the 50th anniversary of Ballywalter Girls Brigade; highlights its 50th year of service to the local community in the Ards Peninsula; notes the rural nature of the village of Ballywalter and surrounding areas and that the church gives the families of the

21 Mar 2023