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.
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To ask the Minister for Communities to detail any consultation that took place with the NI Bingo Association in advance of taking the decision to ban ATMs in bingo halls.
Assessment details for Written question AQW 22904/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 22904/22-27
Minister, while many people might say that you are not a class act to follow, I disagree. Your opening of the debate can send a real message of hope to people about how this place counts. You said that you thought that your understanding of sign language was basic, but I think that we could have a conversation later…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Sign Language Bill: Second Stage Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Sign Language Bill: Second Stage
I reiterate the point about moving "at pace", because timing is critical. If the people involved do not get access to the drug before the start of muscle wastage, the drug is of no use to them. The word that Alfie used today about not getting access to the drug was "cruel". That is the word of a 12-year-old to Members…
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Alfie Pentony: Availability of NICE-approved Drug Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Alfie Pentony: Availability of NICE-approved Drug
Mr McGrath asked the Minister of Health, given that we learned in the media today that Alfie Pentony, a 12-year-old from Newry who suffers from Duchenne, a rare form of muscular dystrophy, is being deprived of a new drug that could delay the onset of muscle wastage, resulting in his being wheelchair-bound for the rest…
Assessment details for Topical question AQT 1041/22-27 Official Assembly record for Topical question AQT 1041/22-27
I wish the Minister well in his new role in the Department of Finance and with the challenges that he will undoubtedly have in the time ahead. Finances have long been the subject of scrutiny for those who debate the ability or the long-term viability of this place and how we spend our money. If we want this place to…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Supply Resolution for the Northern Ireland Spring Supplementary Estimates 2024-25 Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Supply Resolution for the Northern Ireland Spring Supplementary Estimates 2024-25
Towns such as Warrenpoint and Rostrevor in my constituency will be impacted on by this as consumers choose where to eat, drink and stay. Further, given that your colleagues voted for a motion in the House last week, will you continue to do everything that you can to impress upon British Ministers the need for change…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: VAT: Hospitality Sector Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: VAT: Hospitality Sector
To ask the Minister of Health to detail any actions he is taking in light of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists January 2025 report, Occupational Therapy Workforce Strategy Action Plan Northern Ireland 2025–2027, which states that some children are waiting up to three years to see an occupational therapist.
Assessment details for Written question AQW 22610/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 22610/22-27
To ask the Minister of Health to detail (i) any workforce planning that has been carried out for Community Dental Services (CDS); (ii) how much whole-time equivalent (WTE) growth is required for the service to meet current and future demands of the population; and (iii) any timescales in place to grow CDS workforce…
Assessment details for Written question AQW 22609/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 22609/22-27
To ask the Minister of Health (i) why the number of whole-time equivalent (WTE) dentists employed in the Community Dental Service has grown by 3.9 per cent between June 2018 and June 2024 compared with overall growth of Health and Social Care WTE by 16.4 per cent over the same period; and (ii) what plans are in place…
Assessment details for Written question AQW 22608/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 22608/22-27
To ask the Minister of Health to detail who has overall or lead responsibility for ensuring Community Dental Services are sufficiently staffed.
Assessment details for Written question AQW 22607/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 22607/22-27
To ask the Minister of Justice, further to the death of Jeni Larmour, whether she has had discussions with the Home Office in relation to the reclassification of ketamine as a Class A drug.
Assessment details for Oral question AQO 1607/22-27 Official Assembly record for Oral question AQO 1607/22-27
To ask the Minister of Health, in relation to the Stroke Action Plan, for an update on the £5 million recurrent funding to roll-out thrombectomy to a 24/7 service.
Assessment details for Written question AQW 22525/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 22525/22-27
To ask the Minister of Health to detail the funding that will be made available for the Mental Health Strategy 2021-2031 in 2025-26, when the funding plan sets out £61.72 million being needed for this incoming year.
Assessment details for Written question AQW 22524/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 22524/22-27
To ask the Minister of Health whether he will commit to prioritising dementia in future budgets to ensure adequate funding for early diagnosis, treatment, and support services.
Assessment details for Written question AQW 22523/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 22523/22-27
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs whether he will commit to working with the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to reduce restrictions on the fishing sector accessing the seasonal worker visa.
Assessment details for Oral question AQO 1623/22-27 Official Assembly record for Oral question AQO 1623/22-27
To ask the Minister of Health to detail any discussions he has had with the UK Government's Children and Young People Cancer Taskforce on engaging with families impacted by cancer in children and young people.
Assessment details for Written question AQW 22418/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 22418/22-27
I offer congratulations to a group from my constituency, the Downpatrick and County Down Railway, for their double win last weekend at the Heritage Railway Association awards. The railway was nominated in two categories: "Team of the Year, for its core flood-recovery management team; and "Achievement of the Year", for…
Assessment details for Member's statement: Downpatrick and County Down Railway Official Assembly record for Member's statement: Downpatrick and County Down Railway
To ask the Minister of Health whether his Department has (i) amended; (ii) changed; and (iii) added to the January 2025 Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority report Review of the Pathways Associated with the Temporary Suspension of Emergency General Surgery at South West Acute Hospital.
Assessment details for Written question AQW 22322/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 22322/22-27
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, pursuant to AQW 21635/22-27, (i) why Warrenpoint Harbour Authority are not included in the invitation list to multi-agency meetings; and (ii) whether this will be reviewed in future.
Assessment details for Written question AQW 22326/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 22326/22-27
To ask the Minister for Communities to detail any consultation that has been carried out on Strand 3 of the Northern Ireland Football Fund - the Grassroots Development Programme.
Assessment details for Written question AQW 22325/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 22325/22-27
To ask the Minister for Communities whether an indicative amount of funding has been allocated to each strand of the Northern Ireland Football Fund.
Assessment details for Written question AQW 22324/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 22324/22-27
To ask the Minister for Communities to detail the current stages of development for Strand 2 and Strand 3 of the Northern Ireland Football Fund.
Assessment details for Written question AQW 22323/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 22323/22-27
Does the Minister have any opportunities in the future for hardship funds, such as those that the Department previously ran up to a value of £0·5 million, for small grassroots groups? The difference between those organisations folding and staying open can often be a couple of hundred pounds. It is not a big amount of…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Sports Clubs: Support Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Sports Clubs: Support
I endorse all the remarks that have been made. We discussed the issue in Committee. It is pretty much a no-brainer. Smoking kills, and it kills lots and lots of people. It is not killing as many people now as it used to. Why? Because not as many people smoke. If we do everything that we can to provide the necessary…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Tobacco and Vapes Bill: Legislative Consent Motion Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Tobacco and Vapes Bill: Legislative Consent Motion
Extension of Sitting on Monday 10 February 2025 under Standing Order 10(3A) That, in accordance with Standing Order 10(3A), the sitting on Monday 10 February 2025 be extended to no later than 7.30pm.
Assessment details for Motion or amendment: Extension of Sitting on Monday 10 February 2025 under Standing Order 10(3A) Official Assembly record for Motion or amendment: Extension of Sitting on Monday 10 February 2025 under Standing Order 10(3A)
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