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Mrs Cathy Mason: Assembly records
All of Mrs Cathy Mason’s imported questions, contributions and motions in this mandate, newest first, including those assessed as not qualifying, uncertain or not yet analysed.
I thank the Minister for his response. Businesses in Downpatrick have really welcomed the scheme as a lifeline as they try to get back on their feet, but, as you will know, many of them are still struggling. There are also a number of sports clubs in the areas that have been impacted on, and they have received no…
To ask the Minister of Education to detail (i) the number of Specialist Provision in Mainstream Schools that are not yet completed; and (ii) the reasons these are not yet completed.
To ask the Minister of Education to detail the number of children with special educational needs have not yet started school (i) in total; (ii) due to work on their new Specialist Provision in Mainstream Schools not being completed; and (iii) that are placed in a school in South Down.
To ask the Minister of Education whether he plans to provide additional resources to provide summer schemes for those children with special educational needs who have not yet started school to ensure they make up for missed time.
To ask the Minister for Communities to detail (i) any plans his Department has to include additional childcare provision in the anti-poverty strategy; and (ii) whether he will commit to including provision for those on Universal Credit.
To ask the Minister of Education whether he will commit to (i) increase the number of Irish language pre-school, early years and childcare places; and (ii) resource the Irish language pre-school, early years and childcare sector by funding the production of age appropriate learning resources that are suitable for…
To ask the Minister of Education (i) to detail the rationale for changing the Social Economy criteria on Pathway Funding; and (ii) for a comparison of the current criteria and the previous criteria for the Pathway Fund on their effectiveness at tackling disadvantage and poverty.
To ask the Minister of Education to detail (i) the expansion of Sure Start provisions to the 22 most disadvantaged areas under the Executive's Early Learning and Childcare Strategy; (ii) the criteria used to choose the 22 most disadvantaged areas; (iii) the targeted Sure Start places, broken down by constituency; (iv)…
To ask the Minister of Education to detail (i) the allocation of the 100 pre-school settings for the Pre-School Education Programme (PSEP) for September 2025; (ii) the criteria used to choose the first 100 pre-school settings to benefit from the PSEP; (iii) the number of targeted PSEP places, broken down by…
I thank the Member for giving way. The Member will be aware that we have all received communication from local residents about the erection of new buildings at the port and whether they have anything to do with the Re-Gen operation. Has the Member received any communication from Warrenpoint Harbour Authority about the…
I thank the Minister for his statement. Can he provide the details of what factors will be considered in the assessment of local hospital sustainability to meet the future needs of our population?
I welcome the fact that there are now further studies to include the changes that have happened in the area. You mentioned consulting local representatives. How and when will that happen?
To ask the Minister for Communities to outline his plans to provide additional support to the community and voluntary childcare and early years sector.
Irish-medium early years education provides a unique and vibrant educational experience. Many across the Chamber will be aware of the challenges that come with immersive education, but, with the right interventions, we can get it the support that it needs so that it can continue to flourish, giving young people the…
During our recent Education Committee meeting, the Education Authority stated that it provides little support to boards of governors when it comes to designing their school's RSE policy, which, of course, can be difficult to do. Does the Minister think that that is acceptable? What support will the Department provide?
I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the Friends of Ward 15 on celebrating its 50th anniversary last weekend and a special thank you to Jim Mageean and Colum Polly and all the volunteers who organised and made the event marking the occasion at the Great Hall so memorable. It truly was an honour to be part of such…
I thank the Minister for her answer. Minister, in conjunction with that, what work is ongoing between your Department and the Education Minister on ensuring that any relevant parts of the ending violence against women and girls framework are rolled out across the education system?
I thank the First Minister and deputy First Minister for their statement and answers so far. Do they agree that much more must be done to make childcare provision more accessible and affordable?
Opposition to Racism That this Assembly condemns the criminal damage and targeting of businesses in recent days; rejects all forms of Islamophobia, xenophobia and racism; endorses the work of voluntary sector organisations combatting racism and supporting those impacted by it; recognises the work of the Police Service…
Given the recent media coverage of security incidents at MPs' offices, what is the position on the provision of personal security advice and funding for Members of other legislatures?