That this House congratulates First Antrim Presbyterian Church on celebrating its 300th anniversary in October 2026; notes its founding in 1726; commends the congregation, elders and the Rev. Stephen Lockington for their faithful service, pastoral care and community outreach in Antrim; and wishes the entire congregation every continued success and blessing for the future.

That this House congratulates First Antrim Presbyterian Church on celebrating its 300th anniversary in October 2026; notes its founding in 1726; commends the congregation, elders and the Rev. Stephen Lockington for their faithful service, pastoral care and community outreach in Antrim; and wishes the entire congregation every continued success and...

That this House celebrates the 75th anniversary of the St John's Ambulance Antrim unit; commends its generations of dedicated volunteers who have provided steadfast first aid coverage, emergency support and community care across Antrim and the wider area since its founding in 1951; welcomes the recent opening of their permanent home base in Antrim to support their ongoing operations; and expresses its sincere gratitude to all past and present members for their selfless service and devotion to saving lives and supporting the local community.

That this House celebrates the 75th anniversary of the St John's Ambulance Antrim unit; commends its generations of dedicated volunteers who have provided steadfast first aid coverage, emergency support and community care across Antrim and the wider area since its founding in 1951; welcomes the recent opening of their permanent...

That this House recognises the huge importance of the hospitality sector to Northern Ireland, where it employs thousands of people and sustains local high streets and towns; notes the significant financial pressures facing these local businesses due to rising operating costs; and calls on the Treasury to introduce a pilot scheme to the hospitality VAT rate in Northern Ireland to 10 per cent in to safeguard local jobs and promote economic growth.

That this House recognises the huge importance of the hospitality sector to Northern Ireland, where it employs thousands of people and sustains local high streets and towns; notes the significant financial pressures facing these local businesses due to rising operating costs; and calls on the Treasury to introduce a pilot...

That this House congratulates the Templepatrick Action Community Association on celebrating its 20th anniversary; recognises the invaluable contribution the association has made to the local area since its establishment; commends the dedication of its committee members, volunteers and supporters who work tirelessly to enhance community spirit, improve local amenities and ensure Templepatrick remains a vibrant and welcoming place to live; and wishes everyone involved with the Templepatrick Action Community Association continued success for many years to come.

That this House congratulates the Templepatrick Action Community Association on celebrating its 20th anniversary; recognises the invaluable contribution the association has made to the local area since its establishment; commends the dedication of its committee members, volunteers and supporters who work tirelessly to enhance community spirit, improve local amenities and...

That this House recognises the strategic importance of the Knockmore railway line as a vital component of a modern, integrated transport network for South Antrim constituency and wider Northern Ireland; notes that the line is a key component of the proposed Belfast Circle Line, which aims to create a continuous rail loop around Greater Belfast; further notes that the reopening of this line would provide essential rail connectivity to Belfast International Airport, which is currently a striking anomaly as one of the few major international airports in the United Kingdom without a direct rail connection; welcomes the findings of the 2025 feasibility study confirming the project is both viable and in high demand, with the potential to generate one million passenger journeys annually; expresses concern at the Department for Infrastructure’s suggested delivery window of 2030 to 2040, which would see this essential infrastructure delayed for up to 14 years; and calls on the Government to support the acceleration of this project by providing necessary capital funding and prioritising the Knockmore Line and the associated Ballymartin rail halt as early-delivery projects to support regional economic growth, reduce road congestion and meet environmental sustainability targets.

That this House recognises the strategic importance of the Knockmore railway line as a vital component of a modern, integrated transport network for South Antrim constituency and wider Northern Ireland; notes that the line is a key component of the proposed Belfast Circle Line, which aims to create a continuous...

That this House welcomes the recent report naming the borough of Antrim and Newtownabbey as one of the UK’s top business growth hotspots for 2026; acknowledges that this recognition reflects the borough’s unique status as a gateway for advanced manufacturing and logistics; further welcomes the success of the Invest Antrim Newtownabbey showcase held at Westminster in December 2025; and calls on the Government to support the borough’s economic vision for economic prosperity and job creation.

That this House welcomes the recent report naming the borough of Antrim and Newtownabbey as one of the UK’s top business growth hotspots for 2026; acknowledges that this recognition reflects the borough’s unique status as a gateway for advanced manufacturing and logistics; further welcomes the success of the Invest Antrim...

That this House congratulates the Ballyclare Branch of the Royal British Legion on its exceptional success at the recent Northern Ireland District Conference; notes that the Branch was awarded the prestigious Haig Shield NI, recognising its excellence in compliance, positive promotion of the Legion, and its outstanding support for members and beneficiaries; further notes the successful bid by the Branch to host the 2027 District Conference at Theatre at The Mill; celebrates the awarding of the Gold Badge to Branch President Violet Wallace for her decades of exemplary service; commends Matthew Mulroy for receiving a District Certificate of Appreciation for his digital leadership; acknowledges the District Certificate of Appreciation awarded to Dennis Chirgwin for his role as Branch Liaison Officer; further congratulates Gavin Eastwood on his appointment as NI District Secretary; and pays tribute to the tireless dedication of all Ballyclare members in their continued support of the Armed Forces community across Northern Ireland.

That this House congratulates the Ballyclare Branch of the Royal British Legion on its exceptional success at the recent Northern Ireland District Conference; notes that the Branch was awarded the prestigious Haig Shield NI, recognising its excellence in compliance, positive promotion of the Legion, and its outstanding support for members...

That this House congratulates the McKeever Group on celebrating its 40th anniversary, marking four decades of excellence within the Northern Ireland hospitality sector; recognises the significant contribution the group makes to the local economy and the high standard of service it provides to both residents and visitors in South Antrim and beyond; notes its recent success in being awarded the Tourism and Hospitality Award at the AIB Business Eye Awards and named Tourism and Hospitality Company of the Year at the Belfast Telegraph Business Awards 2025; commends the McKeever family and their entire staff for their dedication, hard work and entrepreneurship; and wishes the group continued success for the future.

That this House congratulates the McKeever Group on celebrating its 40th anniversary, marking four decades of excellence within the Northern Ireland hospitality sector; recognises the significant contribution the group makes to the local economy and the high standard of service it provides to both residents and visitors in South Antrim...

That this House celebrates the excellent work of Tidy Randalstown and its volunteers in transforming and maintaining the beauty of Randalstown; recognises the leadership of Helen Boyd, how their dedication and community spirit have inspired others to take pride in their town; notes the group’s success in winning multiple Best Kept Town, Ulster in Bloom, and Britain in Bloom awards; acknowledges the pride that their achievements have brought to the local community, notably how the former railway viaduct spanning the River Maine became the location of one of four new RHS Community Gardens; and expresses thanks to all those involved, past and present, for their continued commitment to making Randalstown an excellent place to live, work and visit.

That this House celebrates the excellent work of Tidy Randalstown and its volunteers in transforming and maintaining the beauty of Randalstown; recognises the leadership of Helen Boyd, how their dedication and community spirit have inspired others to take pride in their town; notes the group’s success in winning multiple Best...

That this House recognises the great and invaluable work of the Royal British Legion and its volunteers in delivering the internationally recognised Poppy Appeal; and calls on the Minister for Veterans and the Minister for the Constitution and European Relations to work with the Royal British Legion and the European Union to remove the unnecessary requirements placed on those selling poppies and other commemorative materials in Northern Ireland, including the need to appoint an EU representative to handle compliance and safety issues for products distributed, sold or given in exchange for donations, to display a printed notice on or near stalls at Poppy Appeal events, and to affix EU representative address stickers to all poppy trays used during the appeal, as they are currently required to do, so that the Government in its actions fully supports all those who support the Poppy Appeal.

That this House recognises the great and invaluable work of the Royal British Legion and its volunteers in delivering the internationally recognised Poppy Appeal; and calls on the Minister for Veterans and the Minister for the Constitution and European Relations to work with the Royal British Legion and the European...

That this House commends the Young Farmers’ Clubs of Ulster, National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs, Scottish Association of Young Farmers’ Clubs, and Wales Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs for supporting rural young people; recognises their vital work in tackling rural isolation, promoting positive mental health, and strengthening rural communities; congratulates and acknowledges their efforts to equip the next generation with skills for life outside a formal educational setting; and urges the Government to support their vital work in strengthening rural communities and equipping rural young people with skills for their future.

That this House commends the Young Farmers’ Clubs of Ulster, National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs, Scottish Association of Young Farmers’ Clubs, and Wales Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs for supporting rural young people; recognises their vital work in tackling rural isolation, promoting positive mental health, and strengthening rural communities;...

That this House congratulates the Young Farmers Clubs of Ulster on their 95th Anniversary; acknowledges the positive contribution they have made to the rural fabric and society in Northern Ireland, educating and supporting young people from all walks of life over numerous generations; appreciates and thanks all those who have held positions within the organisation, at club, county, national, international level and staff, by shaping our industry and community leaders; and further acknowledges the key role it has had in shaping Northern Ireland’s farming future.

That this House congratulates the Young Farmers Clubs of Ulster on their 95th Anniversary; acknowledges the positive contribution they have made to the rural fabric and society in Northern Ireland, educating and supporting young people from all walks of life over numerous generations; appreciates and thanks all those who have...

That this House congratulates Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council on achieving Best Overall Council of the Year at this year's Association for Public Service Excellence awards, where they saw off competition from other councils from across the UK; and further congratulates and acknowledges the work, commitment and dedication of staff, officers and elected members from across all parties who worked together in achieving this reward due to their collaborative approach.

That this House congratulates Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council on achieving Best Overall Council of the Year at this year's Association for Public Service Excellence awards, where they saw off competition from other councils from across the UK; and further congratulates and acknowledges the work, commitment and dedication of staff,...