All of Ms Cheryl Brownlee’s imported questions, contributions and motions in this mandate, newest first, including those assessed as not flagged, uncertain or not yet analysed.
I speak in light of recent media reports and social media comments relating to a new US Rangers mural in Carrickfergus, which was delivered through the Communities in Transition (CIT) programme. I make this absolutely clear: the mural in Carrickfergus is not a mistake, anything to be ashamed of or something to be…
I thank the Minister for her answer. Does she agree that it is long past time that Northern Ireland's sportsmen and sportswomen should be able to compete internationally under their national flag by right?
To ask the Minister of Education to detail (i) whether the recently updated Education Authority handbook on school sports facilities will be reviewed to ensure that sports hall size requirements do not restrict the competitive playing of sports such as (a) netball; (b) volleyball; and (c) basketball; (ii) whether his…
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail (i) any powers available to Environmental Health Officers to address situations where homeowners have installed solar panels without appropriate pigeon-proofing or netting, leading to birds nesting underneath and causing a nuisance to…
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether she will consider expanding the proposed 20 mph speed limit zone at Jordanstown School, to include (i) Rosstulla Special School; and (ii) Thornfield House Special School.
To ask the Minister for Communities to detail (i) any (a) charges; (b) fees; or (c) contributions, required of women staying in refuge hostels; (ii) how these charges are determined; (iii) any provisions that exist to support women who cannot afford these charges, including (a) waivers; (b) subsidies; or (c) emergency…
To ask the Minister of Health to detail any actions being taken to (i) improve the recruitment, retention, and career progression of female staff within the emergency services, including the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service and the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service, and (ii) address barriers such as work-life…
To ask the Minister of Health, pursuant to AQW 30875/22-27, for an update on when Agenda for Change staff will receive their pay rise in line with colleagues in England and Wales.
To ask the Minister of Health to detail the (i) number; and (i) percentage of female staff recruited into each of the emergency services under his Department’s remit, including the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service and the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service, in each of the last five years.
To ask the Minister of Health to detail the (i) retention; and (ii) turnover rates for female staff within the emergency services, including the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service and the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service, in each of the last five years.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs what plans his Department have to improve the water quality in Belfast Lough along the East Antrim coast.
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail (i) the number of times that NI Water has discharged into Belfast Lough in the last year; and (ii) any improvements that have been made to reduce this.
To ask the Minister of Health, pursuant to AQW 33935/22-27, whether he will consider introducing guidance for GPs to allow flexibility in providing post-operative or follow-up care in exceptional circumstances for patients who have received treatment privately, particularly where (i) NHS waiting times have effectively…
To ask the Minister of Health to detail the rationale as to why enhanced rate payments for additional shifts by Emergency Department nurses have been withdrawn, while agency nurses and locum doctors continue to receive enhanced rates.
I thank the Minister for his attitude and for the way in which he has come to the Chamber. I want to nail down whether he has any time frame for the project. As we have said, parents are passionate about the issue. Do you have any time frames for the work? Can we get some definite answers for the people of Northern…
Thank you, Mr Deputy Speaker. It is a real privilege to bring today's Adjournment debate to the Floor. I pay full tribute to Erin McAllister. She is here with us today and is the founder of the Northern Ireland Community for Parents/Carers of Children with Complex Needs group. The group has been driving a petition,…
Northern Ireland has a long and proud history and an affinity with the armed forces. It is poignant that we debate today's motion during a time of national remembrance. Every one of us in the Chamber today and across Northern Ireland benefits from the immense sacrifices made by so many veterans and serving armed…
To ask the Minister of Justice for her assessment of reports that PSNI officers have been asked to remove firearms before meeting Sinn Féin representatives.
To ask the Minister of Justice to detail any cross-departmental work being undertaken to address antisocial behaviour and public safety concerns, associated with the misuse of fireworks.
To ask the Minister of Justice to detail any assessment her Department has made of the potential for introducing low noise or silent fireworks, as seen in other jurisdictions.