All of Ms Claire Sugden’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 Justice to detail (i) the measures in place to prevent the misuse or abuse of Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPA); and (ii) the oversight process once an EPA is registered.
To ask the Minister of Justice (i) whether she has any plans to review the Enduring Powers of Attorney (Northern Ireland) Order 1987 to align with the broader mental capacity frameworks, such as the Mental Capacity Act (Northern Ireland) 2016; and (ii) whether she has considered introducing lasting powers of attorney,…
To ask the Minister of Health to detail (i) any steps he is taking to ensure the framework for Enduring Powers of Attorney aligns effectively with the Mental Capacity Act (Northern Ireland) 2016, particularly in cases where both financial and health decisions are required; and (ii) any discussions he has had with the…
To ask the Minister of Finance to detail (i) why the cost of registering an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) in Northern Ireland is higher than the cost of registering a Lasting Power of Attorney in England and Wales; (ii) whether she has any plans to review or reduce this fee; and (iii) how she is ensuring the costs…
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister for an update on the recruitment of the Commissioner for Older People, including when an appointment is expected to be made.
I appreciate that, and I appreciate that you are giving it attention. However, the British Open is coming to Northern Ireland next year, and we have a hotel that has been held up for nearly eight years, not necessarily because of your Department but for other reasons. Will you give this your attention, considering the…
Ms Sugden asked the Minister for Infrastructure, in light of investment being severely discouraged by slow processes in the planning system, including in his Department, whether a planning application for a hotel in Portstewart that is waiting for a decision could be progressed more quickly, although she appreciated…
To ask the Minister of Health to detail (i) the proportion of those living with diabetes in Northern Ireland that are not receiving annual check-ups or tests relating to secondary illnesses such as heart failure, stroke, sight loss and loss of sensation in feet; and (ii) whether staffing levels in this area of care…
To ask the Minister of Health whether he plans to supply insulin pumps and hybrid closed loop systems as standard to people living with type 1 diabetes.
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the target response times that are in place for his Department when (i) considering whether or not a planning application should be called in; and (ii) processing and deciding a planning application that has been called in.
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on actions being undertaken by his Department to address the significant delays in the planning process, including within his own Department.
I thank the Minister. The work that he has done in this area is very much appreciated, and many parents are grateful for the support. However, there are parents who have children of school age who are not necessarily getting that support. There is much that we can do with breakfast clubs and after-school clubs, which,…
My father passed away on 1 November 2021. Earlier that year, he had been diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. His cancer was likely a consequence of many years of smoking, and, sadly, he realised that. However, he began smoking at a time when it was encouraged and people even suggested that smoking was good for you.…
I, too, offer my sincere condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Anna Lo. It was a pleasure to have known and worked with her. Many have said this, because, simply, it is true: she was a trailblazer, and she did it with style. No one rocked a leather jacket in the Chamber as well as Anna Lo She did it…
Extension of Sitting on Monday 11 November 2024 under Standing Order 10(3A) That, in accordance with Standing Order 10(3A), the sitting on Monday 11 November 2024 be extended to no later than 8.30pm.
To ask the Minister of Justice what training exists for everyone involved within court processes, including lawyers and judges, to ensure that any attempts by abusers to manipulate legal systems are recognised and prevented.
To ask the Minister of Justice whether she has considered (i) a dedicated emergency response hotline; (ii) safe zones where women can find immediate help; (iii) a public awareness campaign and community engagement; (iv) an increase to funding and logistical support for local women’s groups and shelters to provide…
To ask the Minister of Justice to outline how the Domestic Abuse and Civil Proceedings Act (Northern Ireland) 2021 has prevented misuse of legal processes since its commencement.
To ask the Minister of Finance whether she has any plans to include domestic abuse in financial remedies through divorce proceedings to recognise the profound impact on victims.
To ask the Minister for Communities (i) to detail which debts which are given priority over child maintenance payments; and (ii) whether he has any plans to enhance the priority of child maintenance payments to ensure the welfare of the child.
I appreciate the Minister coming to the House to answer the question. Everyone in the Chamber supports the ending violence against women and girls strategy. However, the events that occurred in the north-west in recent weeks are immediate and concerning. What is the Minister doing, and how is she working with the PSNI…