Jim Shannon

That this House congratulates Killard School on their 60th Anniversary and celebrates the educational standards that are being consistently achieved at the school; notes the wonderful work that is carried out helping these lovely children to reach their potential; thanks the prin

19 Dec 2018

That this House expresses concern that Farm Fatalities are at a 6 year high in Northern Ireland; calls upon the Ulster Farmers Union and National Farmers Union and governmental bodies to work in closer cooperation to raise awareness of dangers on the farm and precautions and safe

19 Dec 2018

That this House thanks the Royal Mail and Post Office staff for all their hard work to sort and deliver millions of letters, cards and parcels each week of the year; notes the exceptional pressure upon them over the Christmas period and New Year period; further notes that there w

11 Dec 2018

That this House expresses sincere thankfulness that we live in a country which allows us to celebrate the birth of Jesus and Christmas; considers those states in which to even whisper the name of Jesus would mean death; prays for those who can only celebrate Christmas in their he

11 Dec 2018

That this House commemorates the 35th anniversary of the murder of Edgar Graham at Queen's University Belfast; recalls the considerable contribution that he made to political life in Northern Ireland; conveys sincere sympathy to his family who mourn him still; and expresses grave

3 Dec 2018

That this House expresses its sorrow at the death of George HW Bush, former President of the United States of America; acknowledges the leadership and unparalleled foreign diplomacy that saw the conclusion of the Cold War amongst other diplomatic victories; acknowledges the role

3 Dec 2018

That this House notes that November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month across the UK and that pancreatic cancer remains the deadliest and the quickest killing cancer among common cancers; further notes that national data show that 75 per cent of people diagnosed will die within

26 Nov 2018

That this House places on record its thanks to the work of Feed The Hungry, not just in this country but around the world as it seeks to feed over 242,000 children daily in 19 countries; notes that this charity marks eight years in the UK and 30 years internationally; and praises

19 Nov 2018

That this House welcomes the confirmation by the Department of Health in Northern Ireland that it will provide access to medicines approved by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence for use through the Cancer Drugs Fund in England and reform the Individual Funding

19 Nov 2018

That this House notes that Northern Ireland has won the Best Food Destination at the International Travel and Tourism Awards in London; congratulates Michele Shirlow and all those involved in Food NI the Food and Drinks promotion body in Northern Ireland; and recognises the work

12 Nov 2018