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Ms Cheryl Brownlee: Assembly records
All of Ms Cheryl Brownlee’s imported questions, contributions and motions in this mandate, newest first, including those assessed as not qualifying, uncertain or not yet analysed.
This morning I highlight the important case for introducing newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) in Northern Ireland. SMA is a rare inherited condition that affects the nerves that control muscle movement. It can cause progressive muscle weakness and, in its most severe forms, can affect a baby's…
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail any steps her Department can take to address cyclists using pavements which are exclusively intended for foot passengers.
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on the outcome of the 2025 consultation on MOT testing frequency, including whether she intends to change the current annual testing regime.
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail any assessment her Department has made of the (i) advantages; and (ii) disadvantages, of delivering MOT tests through Driver and Vehicle Agency test centres in Northern Ireland, compared with the network of approved garages used in other parts of the United Kingdom.
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether she will consider publishing online the reasons why vehicles fail MOT tests, in line with the rest of the United Kingdom.
I thank the First Minister for that. It is something that came to light as we talked about violence against women and girls. It is a topical issue on which the Government can work together. Will the First Minister commit to keeping everybody updated on the matter and, in particular, to engaging with the Commissioner…
Ms Brownlee asked the First Minister and deputy First Minister whether the team working on ending violence against women and girls has given any consideration to the Commissioner Designate for Victims of Crime's recommendation about the installation of CCTV in private hire taxis as part of efforts to improve safer…
To ask the Minister of Justice to detail any action her Department will take in relation to the threats issued to schools across Northern Ireland, on 19 October 2026.
To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail any consideration her Department has given to requiring airlines to warn passengers during online check-in where the validity of their travel documents will expire before their return travel date.
To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail any assessment her Department has made of the potential economic impact of (i) increasing the current flight cap at Belfast City Airport, from 48,000 movements per year to 61,000 movements per year; and (ii) removing the flight cap entirely.
To ask the Minister for Communities to detail the rationale for a terminal diagnosis not being considered a priority need in the allocation of points for NIHE waiting lists.
To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail any progress that has been made under the Regional Aviation Policy’s route development scheme to restore a transatlantic connection between Belfast and North America.
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail any improvements that are planned for Sydenham railway halt to improve accessibility for (i) wheelchair users; and (ii) passengers travelling to and from George Best Belfast City Airport with luggage, including whether step-free access will be provided at the footbridge.
To ask the Minister for Communities to detail any protections her Department is putting in place for workers with deeply held religious beliefs, following Belfast City Council’s consultation on Sunday trading hours.
To ask the Minister of Justice whether she has engaged with the UK Government regarding proposals to simplify access to Child Trust Funds for disabled young people who lack mental capacity.
To ask the Minister of Justice to detail any consideration her Department has given to reforming the controllership process for young people with disabilities who lack capacity to manage their finances, particularly where the only or principal asset is a Child Trust Fund.
To ask the Minister of Education whether his Department’s consultation on allergies guidelines in schools will explore (i) stocking adrenaline auto-injectors, such as EpiPens; and (ii) mandatory training on the administering of adrenaline auto-injectors.
To ask the Minister of Education, in relation to pre-school placements, to detail any guidance available to parents regarding (i) raising concerns; (ii) seeking a transfer; and (iii) accessing other support, where no alternative places are available locally.
To ask the Minister of Education to detail any role his Department or the Education Authority plays when a parent raises concerns about the quality or suitability of a child’s placement in a non-statutory pre-school setting.
To ask the Minister of Health whether the implementation of the regional endometriosis pathway in Emergency Departments will include specific guidance on recognising and responding to possible gynaecological causes of acute pain in young patients.
To ask the Minister of Health to detail how the Northern Ireland Endometriosis Pathway applies to patients under 18 years of age who present to an Emergency Department with severe pelvic pain and associated bowel or bladder symptoms.
To ask the Minister for Communities to detail (i) any routes that are available to a private tenant who believes a proposed rent increase is unaffordable or disproportionate; and (ii) whether his Department will consider strengthening access to independent advice or a review process.
To ask the Minister for Communities whether, in addition to the protections he has already announced for private renters, whether he will consider introducing a cap on the monetary amount that rent can be increased each year.