All of Ms Cara Hunter’s imported questions, contributions and motions in this mandate, newest first, including those assessed as not flagged, uncertain or not yet analysed.
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to detail any progress made against the clawback clause in the Shackleton site agreement in Ballykelly, which requires the creation of 100 jobs within five years of the first planning approval in September 2020.
To ask the Minister of Health to detail (i) any steps his Department is taking to reduce waiting times for gynaecological treatments, given that over 37,000 women are currently on hospital waiting lists; and (ii) when his Department expects these waiting lists will be reduced
To ask the Minister of Education to detail any steps his Department is taking to ensure the history and cultural significance of the Irish language is incorporated into the curriculum, in a way that is accessible and relevant to pupils of all communities.
To ask the Minister for Communities to detail (i) any steps they are taking to coordinate a cross-departmental strategy to promote understanding of the Irish language as part of Northern Ireland’s shared cultural heritage; and (ii) how this strategy will ensure that initiatives are inclusive, non-partisan, and…
To ask the Minister of Justice to detail (i) the total expenditure for the procurement of emotional support or therapy dogs for deployment within prisons; (ii) the duration of each dog’s stay within the prison system; and (iii) the reason for each dog’s removal, in each of the last ten years.
To ask the Minister of Justice to detail the number of drones, recorded as having been flown in the vicinity of prisons, in each of the last five years, broken down by institution.
To ask the Minister of Health to outline what urgent measures are being taken to address the shortage of NHS dental provision in East Derry, given that constituents report being unable to register with a dentist despite repeated attempts.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, pursuant to AQW 31610/22-27, to outline the timeline and key milestones for implementing the Animal Welfare Pathway, including when stakeholders and the public can expect delivery of the first phase of reforms.
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister whether they have considered establishing a ministerial role for mental health in the last five years.
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister whether they have considered creating a ministerial role for Ending Violence Against Women and Girls.
I also offer my solidarity to the Minister and her colleague. No violence or threat of violence is ever acceptable towards elected reps. I thank the Minister for her update on late-night transport today. For many women in my constituency, when using late-night transport, they often say that they feel unsafe due to…
I welcome the opportunity to speak on the motion today and thank Órlaithí for her continued work on the issue. I am in firm support of the motion, because it is about justice, health, dignity and the future of mothers and babies across the North. Giving birth can rightly be one of life's most fulfilling moments, yet,…
I rise to speak passionately about play and the provision of play parks in my constituency. I call on the Communities Minister to work closely with our councils on the provision of sport and play. The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child is clear that every child has the right to access play. Play is…
To ask the Minister of Health to detail the support available for individuals with pituitary conditions, including (i) medications; (ii) therapies; and (iii) public awareness or information initiatives relating to pituitary conditions.
To ask the Minister of Health to detail the protocol for the management of polycystic ovary syndrome, including (i) available medications; and (ii) therapies offered.
To ask the Minister of Education whether he will bring forward the start date of the Initial Teacher Education Bursary Scheme to include PGCE students enrolled in 2025, given the current teacher shortages in post-primary schools.
To ask the Minister of Education, pursuant to AQW 31517/22-27, to detail any steps his Department is taking to ensure consistency and accountability in educational provision for pupils recorded as absent due to Emotionally Based School Non-Attendance, given that no central data currently exists on the provision or…
To ask the Minister of Education to detail (i) any evidenced benefits of the Accelerated Reader programmes; and (ii) the cost of the programme being implemented.