Jim Shannon

That this House congratulates the Belfast Giants on their outstanding achievement in securing the Elite Ice Hockey League Championship; recognises their impressive 4–2 victory over the Nottingham Panthers at the SSE Arena Belfast; commends the players, coaching staff and manageme

13 Apr 2026

That this House marks World Young Rheumatic Diseases Day, held annually on 18 March, raising awareness of rheumatic and musculoskeletal conditions affecting children and young people; recognises that thousands of young people across the United Kingdom, including in Northern Irela

23 Mar 2026

That this House recognises the valuable work of the Countryside Alliance in organising its annual Countryside Clean-up, taking place from 20 March to early April 2026; notes the significant contribution of volunteers from rural communities, including farmers, landowners and local

23 Mar 2026

That this House expresses its deep sadness at the passing of cultural icon Chuck Norris, who died in March 2026 at the age of 86; notes his distinguished career as a multiple-time world karate champion and his transition into a successful film and television career, including his

23 Mar 2026

That this House celebrates the 70th anniversary of Ballywalter Women’s Institute in County Down; notes the important role the Institute has played in bringing women together in the rural village of Ballywalter and the surrounding areas since its foundation, fostering friendship,

16 Mar 2026

That this House celebrates the 50th anniversary of Downtown Radio, first launched in 1976 as Northern Ireland’s first commercial radio station; notes its early broadcasting operations from Kiltonga Industrial Estate in Newtownards, County Down, where it established itself as a pi

16 Mar 2026

That this House notes the 75th anniversary of the Free Presbyterian Church of Ulster, founded in 1951 in Northern Ireland and now serving congregations across the United Kingdom and beyond; recognises the Church’s origins in Crossgar, County Down, and its continued presence throu

16 Mar 2026

That this House warmly commends the Government of Pakistan and the Government of Punjab for their determined and sustained leadership in pursuing wide-ranging reforms to transform the brick kiln sector; expresses appreciation for the strong political commitment shown by federal a

9 Mar 2026

That this House notes that 4 March marks HPV Awareness Day, an international day dedicated to raising awareness of human papillomavirus (HPV) and the diseases it can cause; recognises that HPV is a common virus, with around 8 in 10 people in the UK expected to be infected at some

9 Mar 2026

That this House notes and celebrates the 90th anniversary of the Upper Crossgar Pipe Band; recognises the band’s significant contribution over nine decades to the musical and cultural heritage of County Down and Northern Ireland; commends the dedication and commitment of generati

9 Mar 2026