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 of Education (i) to detail any steps his Department is taking to ensure that all target-aged children in Carrickfergus, who applied for a pre-school place, receive a suitable placement; (ii) , given that a number of children have not yet been allocated a place, when parents can expect to be advised…
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to outline what work has been undertaken to identify the opportunities and risks from Artificial Intelligence, particularly for the public sector.
I am also a member of the APG on autism and wish to mark World Autism Awareness Day, which will take place tomorrow. It is a day that is dedicated to understanding, acceptance and support for autistic individuals and their families and is an opportunity for us all to reflect on how we can create a more inclusive…
Driving Forward Quality Standards for Diabetes Care That this Assembly recognises the rising prevalence of diabetes in Northern Ireland; stresses the importance of diabetes technology in managing diabetes and improving the quality of life of those affected; highlights that the National Diabetes Audit undertaken in…
I, too, raise the fantastic achievements of Carrickfergus Rugby Club. I do not think that we can praise them too much for their fantastic achievements over the weekend. Of course, the first XV lifted the Junior Shield, securing victory against Ards at the Kingspan Stadium on Saturday after a fiercely contested match.…
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure, pursuant to AQW 15954/22-27, to detail any further work undertaken in relation to the implementation of the Graduated Driver Licensing Monitoring Report recommendations.
To ask the Minister of Finance whether the baby loss certificate scheme will be backdated to allow parents who have lost a baby before the scheme is introduced to apply.
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail when letters of offer will be issued to all community transport providers for the 2025-26 financial year, including (i) Rural Community Transport Partnerships; (ii) the Disability Action Transport Scheme; and (iii) Bridge Transport, Londonderry.
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the total amount of funding requested by community transport providers to meet their local needs as part of departmental budget submissions for (i) the Rural Community Transport Partnerships; (ii) the Disability Action Transport Scheme; and (iii) Bridge Transport,…
To ask the Minister for Communities how voluntary and community sector organisations can access funding through his Department's Voluntary and Community Division and Community Empowerment Division.
I congratulate Skye-Leigh Haighton from Evolution Boxing Club in Carrickfergus for her tremendous achievement at being named junior sportsperson of the year at the Mid and East Antrim Borough Council sports awards. That recognition is a true testament to Skye-Leigh's unwavering commitment, extraordinary talent and, of…
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to detail the number of Troubles Permanent Disablement Payment Scheme applications have not progressed due to the lack of a Medical Factual Report.
To ask the Assembly Commission to detail any child protection and safeguarding guidance it provides to MLAs who are hosting work experience students who are under 18 years of age.
Thank you to the Minister; I very much welcome the statement. On raising the age of compulsory education, it is noted in the report that jobs require a higher level of skill. Minister, will you detail what your Department has done to collaborate with the Department for the Economy to ensure that your work aligns with…
To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail (i) whether Northern Ireland is currently in line with the rest of the United Kingdom in terms of flexible working; (ii) any differences between Northern Ireland and the rest of the United Kingdom on flexible working; and (iii) any plans she has to bring Northern Ireland…
Thank you, Minister. We can all agree that all we want to do is improve the lives of those with autism. What steps are being taken to ensure that sensory-friendly adjustments, such as quiet areas, sensory toys, trained staff and better changing facilities, are available in hospital environments, particularly A&E, to…
To ask the Minister of Health whether his Department has any plans to introduce sensory rooms in Emergency Departments in the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust.
To ask the Minister of Health to detail any funding streams available to Health and Social Care Trusts to improve their environments for neurodiverse patients.
To ask the Minister of Health to detail (i) the current waiting time to receive results for a cervical smear, broken down by Health and Social Care Trust; and (ii) any actions his Department can take to improve this.
To ask the Minister of Education to detail (i) the number of children on the waiting list for Education Welfare support in East Antrim; and (ii) any steps he is taking to increase the number of Education Welfare Officers.
Today, as we gather to mark International Women's Day 2025, its theme, "Accelerate action", is not just a slogan. It is a call to urgently demand real and immediate progress towards achieving gender equality. It is recognition that, while change is happening, it is not happening fast enough. For too long, we have…
Today, we are discussing something that truly matters: what this means for people on the ground. For too long, families, young people and educators have been navigating a system that does not always work for them. A Programme for Government is not just about the policies; it is about action and making real change that…