Motion Amendment

Motion TitleStrengthening Storm Resilience and Infrastructure Preparedness - Amendment 1

Motion Amendment TextLeave out all after ‘isolated areas;’ and insert: ‘is alarmed that recent storm damage to Ballylumford power station, combined with planned maintenance at Coolkeeragh power station, left local electricity supply at risk of a single point of failure; recognises the need for clearer contingency planning, stronger leadership, and better co-ordination between departments and agencies; calls on the First Minister and deputy First Minister to lead a cross-departmental review to improve communication, including with schools and parents, to strengthen infrastructure and emergency response systems, and ensure that communities and essential services are better protected during future severe weather events; and further calls on the Minister for the Economy, as part of that review, to provide assurances that her Department’s pursuit of ensuring at least 80 per cent of electricity consumption is from renewables by 2030 will not jeopardise energy security or place vital public services at risk.’

Amendment Number1

Motion Amendment CategoryPrivate Members' Motion

Date Tabled to Business Office16/10/2025

Date of Plenary Debate20/10/2025