Jim Shannon

That this House notes the increasingly precarious situation of the Baha’i community in Qatar; expresses concern over reports that several Baha’is have been subject to administrative deportation and blacklisting from employment; notes the annex to the March 2022 report of the UN S

23 May 2022

That this House notes the horrific stoning of Deborah Yakubu, a young Christian woman in Sokoto, Northern Nigeria; further notes that the stoning took place after Ms Yakubu had expressed concern that a student What's App Group was being used inappropriately and she was subsequent

23 May 2022

That this House notes that Hereditary Angioedema (HAE) day takes place on Monday 16 May 2022 with the aim of promoting awareness of this rare disease amongst policymakers and healthcare professionals; recognises that the 1 in 10,000 to 1 in 50,000 people living with HAE in the UK

16 May 2022

That this House notes the 32nd anniversary of the slaughter of the four UDR Soldiers killed at Ballydugan on 9th of April 1990; extends its sincere and enduring sympathies to the families of Private John Birch, Lance Corporal John Bradley, Private Michael Adams and Private Steven

16 May 2022

That this House marks the centenary of policing in Northern Ireland since the formation of the Royal Ulster Constabulary in 1922; notes the 462 officers who lost their lives in the line of duty or service during that time and the thousands of others who sacrificed their mental he

16 May 2022

That this House notes Mental Health Awareness Week running from 9 to 15 May 2022; further notes that the Mental Health Foundation are focussing on awareness of the impact of loneliness on mental health and the practical steps that can be taken to address it; highlights the awful

11 May 2022

That this House notes the 145th anniversary of local department store, Wardens of Newtownards; congratulates the wider Wardens family and Helen Campbell on its anniversary and thanks them for their tireless drive to be relevant and modern, providing high quality goods at a good p

26 Apr 2022

That this House notes International Dawn Chorus Day on 1 May 2022; highlights what an amazing experience it is to listen to bird song and enjoy nature before the pressures of the day descend; encourages families and people to set the alarm and get up early and go to the nearest w

26 Apr 2022

That this House notes the 81st Anniversary of the Belfast Blitz as commemorated by the laying of a wreath at the Mass Grave of Blitz Victims in Belfast City Cemetery; further notes the date of the greatest loss of life in Northern Ireland with 900 people being killed during the n

20 Apr 2022

That this House notes the tremendous work carried out by Dessie and Daphne Coffey in fundraising efforts for over 40 years; highlights the work that has raised funds for Air Ambulance and Ukraine in this last few months to add to the long list of charitable endeavours in their co

20 Apr 2022