The SDLP deputy leader Dolores Kelly said Mr Ford had surrendered "political principle for political office".

BBC: SDLP's Dolores Kelly hits back at Alliance leader

Committee chair Dolores Kelly said for Northern Ireland to do nothing on the issue would be catastrophic.

BBC: Inquiry into climate change

Dolores Kelly of the SDLP criticised what she saw as a lack of challenge to Whitehall's welfare reforms.

BBC: Programme for Government

Committee Chair Dolores Kelly said withdrawing funding for the advisory committees would have a significant impact on the value the areas provide.

BBC: Environment committee motion

Chair Dolores Kelly said members had been concerned about the backlog of applications, given the Executive's intention to bolster the economy by progressing planning applications for strategic projects.

BBC: Environment Committee

The incident was relayed to the assembly by employment and learning committee chair Dolores Kelly of the SDLP as she proposed the motion on abuse, threats and violent acts against shopworkers.

BBC: Northern Ireland Assembly

Dolores Kelly of the SDLP said she hoped that members would join her in extending condolences to the families of the fishermen lost in the sinking of a trawler off the west coast of Cork the previous weekend.

BBC: December Fisheries Council Meeting