All of Mrs Ciara Ferguson’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 Finance whether there is a National Data Strategy or National Data Guardian to improve access to government data to better inform research and policy.
To ask the Minister of Education for an update on the extended schools investment for the Foyle constituency in 2024-25, broken down by (i) primary schools; and (ii) post-primary schools.
As mentioned by all contributors today, the British Government's replacement for EU funding, the Shared Prosperity Fund, fell well short of what was delivered under the European social fund and the European regional development fund. As we know, the totality of funding from the Shared Prosperity Fund was £127 million…
Replacement of EU Funding for Community and Voluntary Sector (Revised Wording) That this Assembly acknowledges the positive impact that the European Regional Development Fund and the European Social Fund have had on our society; notes British Government failure to deliver on the commitment to fully replace EU funding…
Opposition to Racism That this Assembly condemns the criminal damage and targeting of businesses in recent days; rejects all forms of Islamophobia, xenophobia and racism; endorses the work of voluntary sector organisations combatting racism and supporting those impacted by it; recognises the work of the Police Service…
Thank you, Minister, for that very detailed explanation of its work so far, particularly the success of supporting those 5,100 jobs. Will the Minister elaborate on how the fund supports low-carbon projects?
I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Final Stage of the Defective Premises Bill, which aims to reform the limitation period for claims relating to defective premises. First, I emphasise that our party's support for the case for reform is focused on addressing existing legislative disparities that face citizens…
I very much welcome, as an MLA for Foyle, the initial increase of the 500 undergraduate students at Magee, which will support students already recruited over and above the MaSN as well as students in September. Likewise, the additional 30 places for allied health and the 16 PhD students is excellent news. Will the…
I very much welcome our Minister's announcement of phase 3. Minister, will you provide an update on the feasibility study on constructing a new railway line from Portadown to Derry?
First Minister, do you share my concerns about the ongoing Tory austerity and underinvestment in our public services? Do you agree that that is having a seriously negative impact on delivering social and affordable homes?
Thank you, Minister, for your answer. We recognise — I think that everyone in the Assembly does — that the £15 million that has been allocated to new-build social homes will allow only up to 400 new-build social starts in 2024-25. I know that you met a number of housing associations last week, and I welcome that. That…
The human cost of homelessness cannot be overstated. As an Assembly and an Executive, we need to get to grips with the level of housing need that exists across our society and constituencies. I speak again today, first and foremost, to thank the Simon Community for sharing its recent research, which suggests that we…
Proper Funding for Effective Public Services That this Assembly recognises that years of British Government austerity and underfunding of the Executive has seriously undermined our public services in many areas, including health, housing, and education; notes its endorsement of the letter sent to Prime Minister Sunak…
I put on record my thanks to Skeoge community hub and the ladies and gentlemen from Skeoge in Derry who have come along today to find out more about the work of MLAs in the Assembly. Minister, what steps have you taken to ensure that the role of the Commissioner for Victims of Crime is fully functioning before it is…
Every individual or family has a right to a safe, secure home that is suitable for their needs and of a decent standard. We have a duty to ensure that no one is left behind. As discussed in our contributions, our support for the Bill is primarily due to the need to address the existing legislative disparities that…
I thank the Minister for the update. Does she also agree that a unified approach from the Executive to the Treasury, whether under this British Government or a new Government, is essential to ensuring that our public services are properly funded?
Ms Ferguson asked the Minister of Finance whether she agrees that all Departments, including the Department of Health, are under enormous financial pressure, as referenced by the Health Minister yesterday, due to the underfunding of our public services by the British Government.
To ask the Minister for Communities, pursuant to AQO 464/22-27, and in light of his Department's agreed budgetary position, what discussions his Department has had in relation to funding allocations from 30 June 2024 onwards for neighbourhood renewal projects.