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Mr Colin McGrath: Assembly records
All of Mr Colin McGrath’s imported questions, contributions and motions in this mandate, newest first, including those assessed as not flagged, uncertain or not yet analysed.
I will speak for only a moment or two, or perhaps for even less time than some of the interventions took. In some instances, that would give me the latitude to speak for around 10 minutes. It is said that every day is a school day. I have to say that one line from the debate is burned into my mind, and it is that it…
Extension of Sitting on Monday 13 April 2026 under Standing Order 10(3A) That in accordance with Standing Order 10(3A), the sitting on Monday 13 April 2026 be extended to no later than 8.30pm.
To ask the Minister of Health to detail any actions he has taken since the publication of the ADHD Needs Assessment Report in February 2026, in relation to the (i) funding; and (ii) implementations, of the Report's recommendations.
To ask the Minister of Health to detail the number of Belfast Health and Social Care Trust staff who have been suspended on full pay as part of investigations connected to the Muckamore Abbey Hospital scandal, including the cost of any suspensions.
To ask the Minister of Health to detail the number of women diagnosed with breast cancer over the age of 70, in each of the last ten years, broken down by (i) age bracket; and (ii) Health and Social Care Trust.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, pursuant to AQW 31112/22-27, to detail when the reporting form for the public, due for release in March 2026, will be made available.
Thank you, Mr Speaker. This entire situation has been a stain on the Executive and how they do business. We had Ministers blaming each other and arm's-length bodies taking decisions that impact badly on people. We even had officials not knowing what qualifications their staff have. All the while, no one here was…
Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “Cancellation of Summer Schemes in Special Schools”
Cancellation of Summer Schemes in Special Schools - Amendment 3 After ‘budget;’ insert: ‘further notes that all Executive parties have representatives on the board of the Education Authority and were made aware of the risks to summer schemes in special schools on previous occasions;’
Cancellation of Summer Schemes in Special Schools That this Assembly expresses grave concern that the Education Authority has announced the cancellation of summer schemes in special schools in 2026 due to concerns about healthcare provision for participating children; recognises that these schemes provide a lifeline…
Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “Conducting a Cost-Benefit Analysis of Net Zero Policies”
Conducting a Cost-Benefit Analysis of Net Zero Policies - Amendment 1 Leave out all after ‘deep concern’ and insert: ‘that climate targets are being used to deflect from the Executive’s inability to deliver high-quality public services and infrastructure that taxpayers deserve; notes that the failure to adequately…
To ask the Minister of Health to detail the number of nurses attached or available, to special school summer schemes, in each of the last ten years, broken down by Health and Social Care Trust.
To ask the Minister of Health to detail (i) the number of nurses attached or available to special schools, in each of the last ten years; and (ii) the number who were made available in the summer time, broken down by school.
To ask the Minister of Education to detail (i) the Programme for Government funding allocated to his Department in 2025-2026; (ii) the amount of this funding that was utilised for its intended purpose; and (iii) whether any unspent or uncommitted funding was reallocated to address wider departmental pressures.
To ask the Minister of Justice to detail (i) the Programme for Government funding allocated to her Department in 2025–26; (ii) the amount of this funding utilised for its intended purpose; and (iii) whether any unspent or uncommitted funding was reallocated to address wider departmental pressures.
To ask the Minister of Health to detail (i) the Programme for Government elective care targets for 2026–27; and (ii) whether any funding has been allocated to support delivery of these.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail any actions that have been undertaken to protect fish stocks at the Quoile River and surrounding areas since 2012, including, (i) any deterrent measures deployed; (ii) monitoring of predator activity; (iii) measures taken to manage fish…
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to outline any work his Department has undertaken to secure the reopening of Isle of Man territorial seas for fishing vessels with a crew operating under a Transit Visa or a UK Skilled Worker Visa.
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail (i) the Programme for Government funding allocated to her Department in 2025–26; (ii) the amount of this funding utilised for its intended purpose; and (iii) whether any unspent or uncommitted funding was reallocated to address wider departmental pressures.
To ask the Minister of Health to detail the number of people who attended the Urgent Care Centre at the Downe Hospital, in each month of the last two years.
To ask the Minister of Health to detail how GLP-1 receptor agonist medications are regulated, in relation to prescriptions issued through, (i) Health and Social Care Trusts; and (ii) private healthcare providers.
To ask the Minister of Health to detail the number of reports of suspected adverse drug reactions associated with GLP-1 receptor agonist medications recorded in each of the last twelve months, broken down by (i) medication type; and (ii) Health and Social Care Trust.