Jim Shannon

That this House congratulates Regent Street Methodist’s Boys’ Brigade, the 1st Newtownards Company and part of the Ards Battalion, on reaching their 100th anniversary of the Boys Brigade; thanks all those Boys Brigade officers and helpers past and present for their dedication to

21 Apr 2020

That this House notes that several thousand of residents in each Parliamentary constituency use medical devices and catheters successfully to manage urinary incontinence and maintain quality of life; welcomes the significant decreases in deaths through improvements in medical dev

18 Mar 2020

That this House notes the tremendous work that has been done by Fairtrade in attempting to ensure that the farmer on the ground receives a decent wage for their hard work; notes the recent Fairtrade Fortnight which focused on highlighting the duty to ensure that every British pou

17 Mar 2020

That this House notes that Wednesday 11 of March is No Smoking Day 2020 and thanks the British Heart Foundation for continuing to highlight this as a focal point for people to begin their journey to stop smoking; further notes that according to the World Health Organisation, toba

9 Mar 2020

That this House celebrates International Women's Day which took place on Sunday March 8; recognises the importance of marking the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women; reaffirms its commitment to promoting gender equality; notes with sadness that the sub

9 Mar 2020

That this House recalls with great sadness the death of nine Police Service of Northern Ireland officers at the Newry Police Station which was attacked by mortars on 28 February 1985; extends continued sympathy to the families of those officers who were killed by the IRA; offers

4 Mar 2020

That this House notes that Rare Diseases Day was on 29 February 2020; congratulates all of those people involved in the promotion of the message that although the disease maybe rare - you are not alone; notes the message, Rare is many. Rare is strong. Rare is proud; and joins wit

4 Mar 2020

That this House notes with great sadness the passing of Northern Ireland and Manchester United Legend Harry Gregg; highlights the bravery of Mr Gregg who, at the Munich air disaster, ran into fire to save team mates and women and children; further highlights the wonderful sportsm

27 Feb 2020

That this House notes the 97th anniversary of Newtownards Baptist Church; further notes the tremendous community spirit that has been shown in the church over the years with their youth work, support network for young mothers, ministries with the elderly and the faithful preachin

26 Feb 2020

That this House notes the victory of Tyson Fury over his competition, Deontay Wilder on 22 February 2020; congratulates Mr Fury on the tremendous level of work that he has put in to overcome his addiction issues and to get back to fighting fit; and wishes Mr Fury every success as

26 Feb 2020