Kate Nicholl MLA

Ministers must outline planning and preparation for managing AI in Northern Ireland, says Nicholl. Ministers must outline planning and preparation for managing AI in Northern Ireland, says Nicholl.

Ministers must outline planning and preparation for managing AI in Northern Ireland, says @katenicholl.bsky.social .

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Good to hear the Minister for Education confirm continuation of the 15% childcare subsidy is included in the draft budget. Childcare is key economic & social infrastructure - so important we continue to invest in it accordingly.

Alliance proposals here: allianceparty.org/childrenfirst

Research from Carers NI shows it would make a huge impact to carers to introduce paid carers leave - and that it also makes economic sense. This is something I’ve been campaigning for. Useful update from the Minister that research commissioned is expected in spring next year 🤞

I am doing the best I can by members of the Palestinian community, I don’t boycott the US but influence as best I can - you don’t need to agree with that approach, many don’t, but have to say it’s pretty cowardly to screenshot off my Instagram & post here without tagging.

Nothing, nothing justifies this.

They were meant to be safe in these tents. The truth is there is nowhere safe in Gaza. People are trapped, denied aid, denied medical treatment, desperate & dying. While our government watches on. The Home Office suggested they get a visa from Cairo, which is impossible.

Yesterday I spoke to a Belfast based Palestinian man I’ve been working with who has been trying to get family members to safety for 14 months. His family have been evacuated 9 times. The day before yesterday 21 family members burned alive when bombs dropped on their tents.

The 16 Days of Activism (which started yesterday) is an opportunity to revitalise commitments to end VAWG & call for accountability & action from decision-makers. Proud to show my support with the beautiful hand-made Soroptomist’s banner hanging in my constituency office window 🤍

Vicki and myself in front of the stormont Christmas tree holding a positive life tote bag

I’ve long been a big supporter of Positive Life (they were one of my Mayoral charities) & all the work they do to support people living with & affected by HIV - very happy to assist with postal duties today to make sure every MLA has their red ribbon ahead of world AIDS Day on the 1st December ❤️

Multiple windows smashed in racially motivated attack in Belfast The house in the Sandy Row area of Belfast was attacked early on Friday

Perpetrated by a bitter few, but the impact is significant - it’s felt by every person from a minority ethnic background. Thoughts with the victims & hope that those who did this are caught soon.

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Myself and Ben Friel in my office at stormont

Brilliant to see someone who came through the apprenticeship route leading NUS-USI! Really useful conversation with Ben Friel about housing, FE funding and student budget. Looking forward to championing student voice on the Economy committee 📢

Situation in the State of Palestine: ICC Pre-Trial Chamber I rejects the State of Israel’s challenges to jurisdiction and issues warrants of arrest for Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant Today, on 21 November 2024, Pre-Trial Chamber I of the International Criminal Court (‘Court’), in its composition for the Situation in the State of Palestine, unanimously issued two decisions rejectin...

The ICC legal rationale for issuing arrest warrants is set out here:

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Not at all! It’s so important. SF have supported before so really should be in the minister’s good jobs bill, just submitted a motion to put a bit more pressure on 🤞

Economy Minister must ensure paid carer’s leave is delivered, says Nicholl, marking Carers Rights Day. Economy Minister must ensure paid carer’s leave is delivered, says Nicholl, marking Carers Rights Day.

A CarersNI report says introducing a right to paid carer’s leave & flexible working could generate an extra £103-198 million in tax receipts & benefit expenditure could fall by £40-86 million annually. Supporting & valuing carers really is a win-win policy⤵️

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David, Micky & me in front of a Belfast Region City Deal pop-up

Me speaking at economy committee

Had an Economy focused day! Great to get an update on the Belfast Region City Deal (which I signed when I was Lord Mayor) & catchup with the current one @micky-murray.bsky.social! & among other meetings, a productive Economy Committee discussing 2 of my favourite things- tourism & apprenticeships!💛

A wonderful man gone too soon 💔

And I wasn’t speaking in a debate, it was a point of order! So doesn’t even make sense.

Absolutely! A legend indeed, Edwin spoke very warmly about him this evening too.

Alliance team with Declan Lawn

BBC through the ages

Lovely to mark 100 years of the BBC in Stormont. An institution I’ve always respected (the World Service was the soundtrack to my childhood) & given its role in creating drama, discussion & information, should be protected. Worth the license fee for David Attenborough alone 🥰

If we are serious about tackling violence against women and girls, then we need to raise the bar regarding interactions between Ministers and MLAs.

Aggressive interaction between men in power and female MLAs is part of a continuum of unacceptable behaviour.

It starts with us. #EVAWG

I don’t think what he said qualifies as an apology. He said it was the cut and thrust of debate and implied I couldn’t handle it. My issue isn’t about a difference of political opinion, it’s about courtesy & aggressively interrupting me while I was making a point of order is not acceptable.

The BookTrust Christmas Appeal raises money to send surprise festive book parcels to children who are vulnerable or in care. Donate £10 today and bring joy to more children this Christmas with the magic of books.

📚 Bring the magic of reading to children this Christmas 📚

I’m a big fan of the BookTrust and they have a wonderful campaign this Christmas where a donation from you could mean a child finally has a book to call their own. More info below ⬇️

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He said it as he was walking out of the chamber so not caught on mics but you can see him marching towards me - Sinéad McLaughlin heard & made a point of order in relation to his behaviour.

But you charging out to defend me & Sinead jumping to her feet is a reminder of how women support women - and thankfully what has changed is there are more of us elected! X

Disgusted that the Minister of Communities shouted at me twice to sit down as I was making a legitimate point of order regarding childcare funding. Aggressive, arrogant and have to say - doubt it would have happened if I was a man.

Announcement on the glider promised in the next few weeks! A feasibility study has been undertaken to see if it will extend to Carryduff - fingers crossed! 🤞

Speech and notebook on desk in NI assembly chamber

Not moving from the chamber today! Speaking on the future EU relationship (& will raise importance of a veterinary & SPS agreement + an ETA exemption for tourism) & will also contribute to debate on Belfast City Centre dereliction later. Hope to ask a Q on the Glider to Infrastructure Minister too 🤞

Nice to see you here!

Everything I post has a stream of muted comments below it - just shouting their hate into the ether. So sad but also so removed from what it was at the start! Hoping this is better 🤞

🤞it certainly feels like a happier place!