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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.
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Mrs Mason asked the Minister of Finance to outline how the 2024-25 Budget will support the improved provision of quality, affordable and accessible childcare.
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Assessment details for Topical question AQT 254/22-27 Official Assembly record for Topical question AQT 254/22-27
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on the A24 Ballynahinch Bypass.
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Assessment details for Oral question AQO 425/22-27 Official Assembly record for Oral question AQO 425/22-27
To ask the Minister of Education whether he will consider offering financial support to schools to provide transport to and from extra circular activities, such as all-ability swimming lessons for children with special educational needs.
Assessment details for Written question AQW 11152/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 11152/22-27
To ask the Minister of Education to detail the number of learning support units currently operating in (i) primary schools; (ii) post-primary schools; and (iii) schools in the South Down constituency.
Assessment details for Written question AQW 11151/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 11151/22-27
To ask the Minister of Education whether he plans to issue an audit on all current specialist provisions in mainstream schools to identify gaps in funding, resources and training.
Assessment details for Written question AQW 11150/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 11150/22-27
Minister, thank you for your statement. It is welcome news that priority has been given to special educational needs, specifically with the much-needed investment in Knockevin Special School. Schools across the North are willing to use their current space and facilities to deliver the much-needed specialist provision…
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Transforming Capital Investment: Supporting Children with Special Educational Needs Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Transforming Capital Investment: Supporting Children with Special Educational Needs
Special Educational Needs Provision in South Down
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Assessment details for Other tabled business: Special Educational Needs Provision in South Down Official Assembly record for Other tabled business: Special Educational Needs Provision in South Down
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail his plans to (i) launch a flood support fund for farmers in South Down who have suffered negative consequences due to flooding in November 2023 and the erratic weather patterns that has followed; and (ii) assist farmers recover costs of lost…
Assessment details for Written question AQW 11049/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 11049/22-27
The £25 million investment in childcare by our Minister of Finance, Caoimhe Archibald, now puts the wheels in motion to deliver high-quality and affordable childcare. Funding to kick-start the initial actions that a cross-departmental working group on childcare proposed shows the Minister's commitment to working with…
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Assessment details for Member's statement: Childcare Official Assembly record for Member's statement: Childcare
To ask the Minister of Education to detail the number of (i) children that require a special educational needs (SEN) provision place in September 2024; (ii) children that require a SEN provision place in the Downpatrick area in September 2024; (iii) schools that have been asked to take a SEN provision place in…
Assessment details for Written question AQW 10749/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 10749/22-27
I am very concerned that Downpatrick has been identified as one of the areas that is under the greatest pressure with regard to special educational needs. That is extremely worrying. Too many young people and their parents are being failed by the current system. Each of us will have had anxious and worried parents…
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Assessment details for Member's statement: Special Educational Needs Services: Downpatrick Official Assembly record for Member's statement: Special Educational Needs Services: Downpatrick
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on progress of the School Street Scheme.
Assessment details for Written question AQW 10361/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 10361/22-27
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on the improvements being made through the Planning Improvement Programme.
Assessment details for Written question AQW 10360/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 10360/22-27
To ask the Minister of Education (i) for an update on the bespoke training programme being developed in the absence of team teacher training for staff in specialist provision in mainstream settings; and (ii) whether this will be ready to roll-out to staff this year.
Assessment details for Written question AQW 10158/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 10158/22-27
Nobody should have to suffer the indignity of using unsuitable materials to mask their period or have to choose between putting food on the table and buying period products for themselves or their children. Period products are essential; they are not luxury items. For many people and families who are struggling with…
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: The draft Period Products (Department of Education Specified Public Service Bodies) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2024. Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: The draft Period Products (Department of Education Specified Public Service Bodies) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2024.
You will all be aware that, last week, there was another road traffic accident in Ballynahinch, which resulted in the tragic death of a 70-year-old man. I extend my deepest condolences to his family and friends and the wider community. I also want to pay tribute to the emergency services for their efforts at the…
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Assessment details for Member's statement: Ballynahinch Bypass: Urgent Need Official Assembly record for Member's statement: Ballynahinch Bypass: Urgent Need
To ask the Minister of Justice to provide an update on the implementation of the Adult Restorative Justice Strategy Action Plan.
Assessment details for Oral question AQO 304/22-27 Official Assembly record for Oral question AQO 304/22-27
To ask the Minister for Communities (i) whether he has any plans to introduce homeless prevention legislation in this mandate, similar to that in England and the South of Ireland; and (ii) what action has been taken to date on this.
Assessment details for Written question AQW 9862/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 9862/22-27
I welcome the fact that plans for the development of a Down GAA centre of excellence at Ballykinlar continue to progress. My party has supported the development of a centre of excellence for many years. It will be a fantastic asset not only to our local sporting clubs and athletes but to the entire community. The…
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Assessment details for Member's statement: Down GAA Centre of Excellence Official Assembly record for Member's statement: Down GAA Centre of Excellence
To ask the Minister of Health to detail the number of children's epilepsy nurses, broken down by hospital.
Assessment details for Written question AQW 9690/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 9690/22-27
To ask the Minister of Education when a review of the Education Authority's School Suicide Prevention Strategy will take place.
Assessment details for Written question AQW 9691/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 9691/22-27
To ask the Minister for Communities how many cases on the Housing Executive waiting list in South Down are (i) classified as homeless; (ii) awaiting temporary accommodation; and (iii) currently in temporary accommodation and awaiting permanent accommodation.
Assessment details for Written question AQW 9337/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 9337/22-27
Families are already struggling with the rising costs of uniforms and childcare, never mind the rising costs of everyday bills and utilities. Food poverty can affect all of us at some point. I have seen that all too often with families in my constituency of South Down. The loss of a job, a reduction in earnings or a…
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Holiday Hunger Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Holiday Hunger
In addition to assisting the Education Minister, are there steps that the Minister can take in his Department to improve childcare provision?
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Childcare Sector: Business Support Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Childcare Sector: Business Support
Parties across the Chamber worked really hard to deliver the Integrated Education Act in the last mandate, because, collectively, we recognised that bringing children and young people from different backgrounds together through the education system can positively impact on our society and will help to promote…
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Integrated Education: Fresh Start Funding for Capital Projects Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Integrated Education: Fresh Start Funding for Capital Projects
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