Kathleen O'Meara (Labour)

I agree that a debate on Northern Ireland should be initiated in the House. A vacuum has been created by the extraordinary events of recent weeks. It is incumbent on all Members to look at how a new context and process can be created, which would support everyone's desire and concern for democratic progress in Northern Ireland.

Will the Leader of the House comment on whether it is necessary to introduce new legislation in light of the court decision on the role of solicitors with the Personal Injuries Assessment Board? Does the structure put in place mean anything in practice? Were the long hours in both Houses, putting in place a system designed to bring down insurance costs, wasted? We need to urgently examine the issue.

I ask the Leader of the House — I raised the matter before Christmas — to include in her list of debates the care and education of young children. A debate on the issue should be scheduled as soon as possible.