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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.
Go raibh maith agat. I appreciate that, Minister. Have you any plans in the longer term to work directly with our councils to review our community sporting facilities, specifically in rural areas and areas of deprivation?
Minister, as you said, the Downpatrick regeneration working group has been working tirelessly with representatives of your Department and the local council to create the framework and vision for Downpatrick. I understand that there are budgetary constraints, but will you prioritise Downpatrick if a funding package…
Mrs Mason asked the Minister for Communities, in light of the fact that, during the recent flooding incidents in South Down, a number of sporting facilities were damaged, whether he has any plans to provide those clubs with financial assistance to get them back on their feet.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (i) whether the Environment Agency has raised concerns with the water quality of the River Quoile in Downpatrick; and (ii) to detail his plans to examine the water quality, maintenance and provisions for the River Quoile.
Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “Fresh Start Funding for Integrated Education Capital Projects”
Fresh Start Funding for Integrated Education Capital Projects - Amendment 4 Leave out all after ‘Fresh Start funding for new build integrated’ and insert: ‘and shared education projects; further notes the Minister of Education's letter to the Secretary of State requesting funding for Fresh Start projects; calls on the…
Every family should be able to afford their child's school uniform and PE gear, no ifs, no buts. We can work together in the Assembly to ensure that, thus giving families the much-needed break that they deserve. I have with me in my hand today the responses from over 1,500 families to a recent party survey that we…
Mrs Mason asked the Minister for Infrastructure to confirm that he will work with his counterpart in the South to ensure the delivery of the Narrow Water bridge, particularly given the Irish Government’s welcome announcement last week of their commitment to funding that project.
To ask the Minister of Health (i) for an update on the review of Minimum Standards for Childcare; and (ii) when this will be presented to the Assembly.
To ask the Minister of Education (i) for an update on the costed options for the childcare strategy; and (ii) when these options will be presented to the stakeholder engagement group.
International Women’s Day 2024 That this Assembly recognises that International Women’s Day is a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women; believes that this day both serves as a powerful reminder of the progress made towards gender equality and highlights the work that…
Go raibh maith agat, Mr Deputy Speaker. I welcome the opportunity to speak on the flooding in South Down: in Newcastle, Downpatrick, the Mournes and other rural areas. The flooding in Downpatrick was particularly devastating for the town. Despite extremely challenging circumstances, the resilience of our small and…
I am pleased to speak on the motion and amendment today. As ours is an all-island nation, our fishing industry plays not just a vital economic role but an important cultural and historical one. From speaking to our local fishermen in Ardglass, it is clear to me that fishing is much more than a job — it is a way of…
It is a privilege to be here for the first time, making my first speech, and it is important that I thank all those in South Down who placed their trust in me to represent them in the Chamber. I gave my word that I would work hard for the people of South Down and try to bring forward solutions to the issues that…
Knowing the issues with the workforce in early years settings, has the Minister considered a workforce strategy as part of that engagement with childcare settings?
Making School Uniforms More Affordable That this Assembly notes the findings of the 2023 Irish League of Credit Unions School Costs survey which shows that 41 per cent of parents in this jurisdiction go into debt due to back to school costs, with the largest expense for parents being school uniforms; is deeply…
End Holiday Hunger That this Assembly recognises the high levels of child poverty and the increasing costs associated with sending children and young people to school; further recognises that the rising cost of food is putting many families under huge financial pressure; acknowledges the importance of children and…
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail any plans the Driver and Vehicle Agency has to modify existing (i) services; (ii) facilities; and (iii) staffing arrangements, in South Down.
High Quality Affordable Childcare That this Assembly recognises that the costs of childcare are unaffordable for many and that hard-working families are struggling every month to meet these costs; further recognises that the childcare sector is in need of urgent and significant investment in order to put the sector on…
Public Sector Pay Settlements That this Assembly endorses the demand for fair pay settlements for public sector workers; urges the DUP to respect the democratic outcome of the May 2022 Assembly election; and emphasises the pressing need to urgently reinstate the Executive to tackle the unprecedented challenges…
Commencement of section 1 of the Organ and Tissue Donation (Deemed Consent) Act (Northern Ireland) 2022 That this Assembly calls for the commencement of section 1 of the Organ and Tissue Donation (Deemed Consent) Act (Northern Ireland) 2022.
£600 Energy Payment That this Assembly expresses deep concern that struggling families and households have not received the £600 payment that many are desperately relying on; calls on the DUP to end its boycott of this Assembly; and supports the immediate appointment of an Executive to provide urgent help for those…
Appointment of Executive That this Assembly expresses deep concern at the deepening cost of living crisis; is further concerned that the ongoing instability at Westminster has compounded these financial pressures; and supports the urgent convening of an Executive to support our public services and provide urgent help…
Cost of Living Crisis That this Assembly recognises the immense hardship facing people and families across Northern Ireland caused by rising energy, fuel and food bills; expresses concern at the latest information from the Office for National Statistics which places inflation at 9.4 per cent and suggests that real…