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.
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to outline how her joint work with the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, through the Coastal Forum, will discuss and implement the role of nature-based solutions to enact areas of the Blue Carbon Action Plan and provide alternative solutions, where feasible,…
This matter affects not just our education system but the lives of thousands of children and families across Northern Ireland: the state of the special school education system. As we know, every child, regardless of their needs, has the right to equality of education. However, the reality for many families and…
I thank the Minister for coming to the Chamber today. The media reported that children who are as young as five access gender services in Northern Ireland. As a mum of a five-year-old, I know how young and vulnerable those children are, and they are just learning to count. Will the Minister ensure the protection of…
Thank you, Mr Speaker. Today, I speak about something that matters deeply to the Democratic Unionist Party: the future of education in Northern Ireland and, in particular, the vital role of our controlled sector. We have all heard a lot of debate recently around integrated education. While that discussion is…
To ask the Minister of Education whether he will (i) review if specific towns or rural parts of East Antrim are experiencing shortages of school places, even when the wider area appears to have a surplus; and (ii) take any action to address these imbalances.
To ask the Minister of Education to detail what steps he is taking to ensure that headline regional figures translate into accessible local provision for parents, given that while Education Authority data shows more pre-school places than first-preference applications in East Antrim, many families still reported…
To ask the Minister of Education to detail how the new Pupil Allocation Number review will improve transparency for parents in East Antrim, particularly those who struggled to secure a pre-school place last year despite an overall surplus of places regionally.
To ask the Minister of Education to detail how the Department will ensure that lessons are learned from this year’s admissions difficulties in East Antrim, in order to inform Pupil Allocation Numbers for 2026–27 and beyond.
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure (i) to detail why some works have been classified as R4; (ii) to detail what specific criteria were used to assign this lower-priority status; and (iii) to outline how her Department intends to ensure that such re-classified works do not compromise safety or service standards for…
To ask the Minister of Health for his assessment of patients having rapid response care packages removed upon admittance to hospital, even if that admittance is for one night.
To ask the Minister of Education to detail (i) how his Department is ensuring that children with special educational needs are not subjected to excessive travel times on buses or in taxis; and (ii) any maximum journey time standard being applied.
To ask the Minister of Health what financial incentives, or support mechanisms, are available to childcare providers to encourage them to offer services during non-traditional hours, such as evenings and weekends, for children with special educational needs.
To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail how her Department is supporting the training and development of childcare professionals to equip them with the skills necessary to care for children with additional needs during extended hours.
To ask the Minister of Health (i) whether Health and Social Care Trusts are piloting shared care models or alternative pathways for ADHD diagnosis and treatment; and (ii) whether these could be scaled regionally.
To ask the Minister of Health to detail what training and awareness initiatives are being rolled out for GPs and frontline clinicians in East Antrim to improve early recognition and referral of endometriosis.
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to outline the steps the Delivery Unit is taking to ensure delivery of the Executive's key priorities.
I thank the First Minister for her answer. I want to touch on the horrific hacking incident that happened in a recent SEN event. How will TEO and other agencies and Departments work together to strengthen cybersecurity and ensure that digital platforms and, of course, AI advancements remain inclusive and accessible…
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure (i) to detail how schools were selected for inclusion in the 20 mph speed limits; and (ii) whether Islandmagee Primary School was considered for inclusion.
To ask the Minister for Communities to detail (i) his assessment of the East Antrim Band Forum's Exhibition; and (ii) how can his Department support initiatives such as this moving forward, to highlight the positive impact of the marching band scene.
Thank you for the update. I know that the report is not with us at the moment, but, a few weeks ago, I met a lady who was attending an event in the Long Gallery. The toilets just opposite the Members' tea room have three very heavy doors. She was in an electric wheelchair and therefore could not get in to use the…
Thank you, Minister. A number of victims and survivors groups have raised with me breaches of non-molestation orders. Will you detail what steps are being taken to ensure that victims are adequately protected following repeated breaches of non-molestation orders?