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 Finance to detail her conversations with the UK government in relation to their decision to pause City and Growth Deals for Causeway Coast and Glens.
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure (i) what plans he has to increase funding for Community Transport to enable service users to make use of more than two journeys per week; and (ii) whether he has any plans to conduct a wider review of transport, including (a) public transport; (b) health and social care…
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister whether they have considered a trauma informed and trauma resilient approach for Northern Ireland, similar to the National Trauma Transformation Programme led by the Scottish government.
To ask the Minister of Justice to detail (i) the criteria for determining when prisons are considered overcrowded, including available staff and prison population; and (ii) any projections that have been carried out in relation to the likelihood of prisons becoming overcrowded in the next 12 months.
To ask the Minister of Justice to detail any consideration she has given to a prisoner early release scheme, similar to that in England and Wales, including the criteria for release under such a scheme and undertaking engagement with victims and survivors.
To ask the Minister of Justice whether she has undertaken an assessment of the impact a prisoner early release scheme will have on the aims and objectives of the Ending Violence Against Women and Girls Strategic Framework.
To ask the Minister of Education whether he has considered (i) the impact of his schools guidance for mobile phone on neurodiverse children and those with a medical conditions who use their smartphone to manage and support their condition; (ii) a different approach for post-primary children and sixth form; (iii)…
To ask the Minister of Justice, pursuant to AQO 744/22-27, (i) whether her Department had considered potential implementation costs upon commissioning Judge Burgess’ review; and (ii) for her assessment of whether appropriate funding will be secured for an implementation plan in this mandate.
To ask the Minister of Health to detail (i) the rationale for proposals of Health Measures in Relation to Persons in the new Public Health Bill for Northern Ireland; (ii) whether he has considered another approach that does not legally impose proposed restrictions or requirements; (iii) how these proposals impact on…
To ask the Minister of Finance (i) for an update on public services transformation; (ii) whether the Public Service Transformation Board has approved the 2024-25 of £47 million to be released by the UK government; and (iii) to detail the Executive’s plans and timeline for this year’s funding.
To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail (i) how he ensures public sector organisations are following best workplace practices in relation to misconduct of employees; (ii) how other employees and organisational stakeholders are protected when misconduct impacts upon them; and (iii) whether he has considered…
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister how they will work with the Minister of Health to (i) recognise the lifelong legacy for victims and survivors of Historical Institutional Childhood Abuse; and (ii) ensure adequate lifelong support from Health and Social Care services.
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to detail any plans they have to support victims and survivors of non-recent childhood abuse that fall outside the settings of Historical Institutional Abuse, including public facilitated foster care settings.
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to detail their plans to review the office of the Commissioner for Survivors of Institutional Childhood Abuse before the current commissioner’s role comes to an end.
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister whether they have any plans to conduct a further awareness campaign in Northern Ireland, Great Britain and internationally to encourage applications to the Historical Institutional Abuse Redress Scheme before it closes on 2 April 2025.
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister whether they will consider conducting a population prevalence study of sexual abuse, including in childhood sexual abuse.
First Ministers, I appreciate that we now have a draft Programme for Government, but I remain very disappointed that there is no mention of older people. The recent census said that we are an ageing population, which, in itself, will determine the future of our public services, yet we have not considered that in how…
This is the first opportunity for the House to acknowledge and congratulate the success of athletes from Northern Ireland at the Paris Olympic Games 2024. Their performances not only brought immense pride to our region but inspired a generation of young athletes across the United Kingdom and Ireland. Northern Ireland,…
Extension of Sitting on Monday 9 September 2024 under Standing Order 10(3A) That, in accordance with Standing Order 10(3A), the sitting on Monday 9 September 2024 be extended to no later than 8.00pm.
To ask the Minister of Health to detail (i) any initiatives in place to support women going through perimenopause and menopause; and (ii) whether he is considering the development of a menopause strategy that includes public education, healthcare training and workplace support.
To ask the Minister of Health to detail any consideration being given to the development of a comprehensive women’s health strategy for Northern Ireland.
To ask the Minister of Health to detail (i) how the Domestic Abuse and Civil Proceedings Act (Northern Ireland) 2021 is being implemented to enhance healthcare support for victims of domestic abuse; and (ii) any further measures being considered to ensure that survivors receive the necessary medical and psychological…