'Bedroom tax'published at 10:44 British Summer Time 26 May 2015
The minister refers to "the package of mitigating measures" agreed with HM Treasury.
He addresses concerns about universal credit and the "bedroom tax".
Summary
MLAs debated the final stage of the Welfare Reform Bill.
A previous attempt to debate the final stage was abandoned in March after Sinn Fein withdrew its support for the bill.
The bill was defeated as both Sinn Fein and the SDLP signed a petition of concern initiating a cross-community vote.
'Bedroom tax'published at 10:44 British Summer Time 26 May 2015
'Time for decisions'published at 10:41 British Summer Time 26 May 2015
The Social Development Minister, Mervyn Storey begins the debate on the Welfare Reform Bill by wishing the first minister well.
He says the bill is "a concept and a contract with individuals and families who are unable to work".
Mr Storey says the time for debate is over and it is "time for decisions".
First minister's illnesspublished at 10:38 British Summer Time 26 May 2015
Speaker Mitchel McLaughlin announces that OFMDFM Question Time will be deferred until a later date due to the illness of the first minister.
He wishes Peter Robinson "a speedy and full recovery".
Good morningpublished at 10:06 British Summer Time 26 May 2015
Welcome to Democracy Live's coverage of the Northern Ireland Assembly starting at 10.30.
Today, we have one main item of business, the debate on the final stage of the Welfare Reform Bill.
It is expected the bill will be vetoed as both Sinn Fein and the SDLP have signed a petition of concern.
Stay with us for what promises to a fascinating debate.