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Mr Andrew McMurray: Assembly records

All of Mr Andrew McMurray’s imported questions, contributions and motions in this mandate, newest first, including those assessed as not flagged, uncertain or not yet analysed.

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  1. Motion or amendment: Women in Agriculture - Amendment 1

    • Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “Women in Agriculture”

    Women in Agriculture - Amendment 1 Leave out all after ‘report;' and insert: ‘notes the January 2025 Diversity and Inclusion Review report by the National Farmers’ Union of Scotland; and calls on the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to encourage a partnership approach between his Department, the…

    Not flagged

  2. Debate contribution: North-west Transport

    • Opposition Business

    I will definitely try to keep my comments brief. I support the north-west transport plan. I would like to see it delivered sooner rather than later. The same goes for the expansion of all-Ireland rail. As a society, we are much too dependent on private cars. We urgently need significant investment to create a clean,…

    Not flagged

  3. Debate contribution: Northern Ireland Water: Funding Model

    • Oral Answers to Questions

    I thank the Minister for her answer. She and I agree on some of the overarching themes, but she referenced mutualisation and privatisation together. Does she accept that, although mutualisation is about community ownership, privatisation is a different financial model?

    Not analysed

  4. Debate contribution: Public-sector Transformation

    • Ministerial Statement

    Minister, you referred to your being the previous Infrastructure Minister. Is the £15 million that has been allocated to the DFI urban drainage proposal the total amount that was bid for? From your experience in that previous role, do you think that it will be sufficient to make an impact on the challenges faced in…

    Not flagged

  5. Debate contribution: Musical Instruments: Funding

    • Oral Answers to Questions

    Given that more than 85% of the latest round of musical instruments for bands funding was awarded to those from one particular background, how does the Minister's Department intend to ensure that the funding reaches a diverse range of musical genres and cultural traditions in Northern Ireland?

    Not flagged Decided on a second assessment.

  6. Debate contribution: Belfast Rapid Transit Phase 2 — BRT2 — Project

    • Ministerial Statement

    Thank you, Minister, for the statement. The statement refers to active travel and park-and-ride as being means of tackling many issues, including the meeting of climate change targets, congestion, health and sustainability. Thinking specifically about bikes, what consideration is the Minister giving to accommodating…

    Not flagged

  7. Debate contribution: Offshore Renewables: Kilkeel Harbour

    • Oral Answers to Questions

    Thank you, Minister. As part of delivering 80% renewables by 2050, how is the Minister working with the UK and our neighbours in the Republic of Ireland and across Europe to ensure that those in the offshore maritime industry remain competitive and at the forefront of their industry?

    Not analysed

  8. Debate contribution: Rating Policy

    • Oral Answers to Questions

    I thank the Minister. In light of the current economic climate for small to medium-sized businesses in the hospitality and retail sectors, why is he consulting on small business rate relief in year 2 of the strategic review rather than in year 1, given its urgency for some of our town centres?

    Not analysed

  9. Debate contribution: Welfare System: Tackling Fraud and Error

    • Ministerial Statement

    I thank the Minister. It has been acknowledged that errors happen. There was a 17% rise in official error overpayments. Is the Department considering policy changes in order to ensure that claimants are not unfairly burdened with repayments?

    Not flagged

  10. Debate contribution: Inheritance Tax Changes: Impact on Family Farms

    • Private Members' Business

    I welcome the motion, which keeps an important issue on the agenda. I spoke on the issue in the Chamber in November when the new inheritance tax rules were announced. At the time, I and many others pointed out that the impact on Northern Ireland farmers would be harsh due to the comparatively high value of land in the…

    Not flagged

  11. Debate contribution: Knockevin School: Nursing Provision

    • Oral Answers to Questions

    I thank the Minister for that. It is positive. He referenced the health trusts and the ongoing review. Will he commit to engaging with principals and parents of such schools as Knockevin to ensure that any changes in provision reflect the views of those who are most affected by the withdrawal of nurses from special…

    Not analysed

  12. Debate contribution: Schools: Damage from Storm Éowyn

    • Oral Answers to Questions

    Will the Minister and his Department, along with EA, carry out formal feedback sessions with school and educational setting leaders to hear what further support and communications, they feel, are needed before and after major incidents such as storm Éowyn?

    Not flagged

  13. Motion or amendment: Delivering a New Deal for Private Renters in Northern Ireland

    • Motion · Private Members' Motion

    Delivering a New Deal for Private Renters in Northern Ireland That this Assembly expresses concern at the unaffordable rents, lack of long-term security and inadequate protections for tenants in Northern Ireland’s private rented sector; recognises that many private renters face a constant struggle to keep a roof over…

    Not flagged

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