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.
End Holiday Hunger - Amendment 3 Leave out all after ‘vulnerable children and young people;’ and insert; ‘highlights the need for a collaborative approach to tackling the causes of child hunger beyond the education system; and calls on the Minister of Education to work alongside Executive colleagues to bring forward a…
To ask the Minister of Health, in relation to the fees paid to foster carers who care for children with complex needs, what consideration has been given to (i) reviewing the fees, given they have not increased since 2020; and (ii) making the process for deciding the fees more transparent.
To ask the Minister of Health what action his Department will take to ensure foster carers receive weekly allowances that provide parity with other regions in the United Kingdom.
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure what action his Department will take to reduce waiting times for those booking a practical driving test and retest.
Let me start. The Department has a limited budget. In the past few weeks that I have been here, I have seen that it has constant, increasing demands. Given the constraints on the education budget, that must mean that there are fewer resources for schools that cater for the majority of children in Northern Ireland.…
From the outset, I want to make it clear that I support all schools, including those in the integrated sector. I want to see educational benefits for all in Northern Ireland. The reality is that many schools outside the formal integrated sector are already integrated, although they do not have the title of…
Does the Minister agree that the key to tackling poverty is getting people into work and ensuring that there is affordable, accessible childcare available for parents to do so?
I rise to highlight the serious funding concerns that have been raised with me by Monkstown Boxing Club. Sports clubs across Northern Ireland do incredible work in their local areas. In my constituency of East Antrim, we are blessed with numerous clubs that make a tangible difference each and every day, and Monkstown…
Ms Brownlee asked the Minister for Communities, in light of the shockingly low 10% success rate in applicants to the Arts Council’s scheme to fund marching bands, to provide an update on funding for this financial year and into the future.
Ms Brownlee asked the Minister of Justice, in light of the shocking statistics on attacks on the PSNI, to state what her Department can do to address the issue.
To ask the Minister of Justice what engagement she has had with the Department of Education in respect of addressing the use of illegal drugs in schools.
To ask the Minister for the Economy whether his Department will address the student finance inequalities facing long distance learners in Northern Ireland.
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure what actions his Department will take to ensure the completion of the new Bashford Park spine road, Carrickfergus.
Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “Fresh Start Funding for Integrated Education Capital Projects”
Fresh Start Funding for Integrated Education Capital Projects - Amendment 2 Leave out all from ‘duty to’ and insert: ‘aim to meet the demand for the provision of integrated education within the context of area planning and the overall sustainability of the school estate as set out in the Integrated Education Act 2022;…
To ask the Minister of Health whether his Department plans to allow younger teenagers access to a child ADHD assessment instead of an adult assessment.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs how the Minister intends to protect those dog breeds that fall under breed-specific legislation.
As a parent whose daughter started secondary school in September, I know all too well the significant costs that are associated with purchasing school uniforms. I am delighted to see the motion and the amendment, as we should address this burden as soon as possible. The cost of uniforms can be extortionate to the…
Thank you, Minister, for your response, which I welcome. I understand that the Department of Health recently endorsed the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) recommendations regarding the hybrid closed-loop system for those with type 1 diabetes. Will you provide an update on the implementation of…