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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Thank you, Madam Principal Deputy Speaker. The debate has been somewhat interesting, in that, before the Minister took to his feet to respond to it, we were able to read his remarks and see some of the things that he was going to accept. One was our amendment. That is welcome, but, as ever, the devil is in the detail,…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: MOT Testing: Backlog Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: MOT Testing: Backlog
I appreciate that you are talking about this legislation. I am not talking about that; I am saying that, if it were required and the order were to fall, what timescale would be required for you to come here with another piece of legislation to enable you to take the decisions that you need to take? I do not mean the…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: The Coronavirus Act 2020 (Extension of Powers to Act for the Protection of Public Health) (No. 2) Order (Northern Ireland) 2023 Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: The Coronavirus Act 2020 (Extension of Powers to Act for the Protection of Public Health) (No. 2) Order (Northern Ireland) 2023
We are moving perilously close to going back into the territory of the Minister saying that she is not the Minister for police. If the Chief Constable is looking for additional resources, will you work with him to gather resources to address antisocial behaviour, or does he simply ask for resources and you do not know…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Antisocial Behaviour: Legislation Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Antisocial Behaviour: Legislation
This is a difficult motion to support. Time and time again, all of us, from all parties, stood in the Chamber when these regulations were brought forward, and we all said that they were anti-democratic and against the normal process. However, we accepted that we were in a worldwide pandemic and that the regulations…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Coronavirus Act 2020 (Extension of Powers to Act for the Protection of Public Health) (No. 2) Order (Northern Ireland) 2023 Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Coronavirus Act 2020 (Extension of Powers to Act for the Protection of Public Health) (No. 2) Order (Northern Ireland) 2023
I rise to support the many tireless and committed volunteers who work across our communities to deliver sporting and athletic events, and I pay special tribute to the volunteers at and, indeed, the participants in Jimmy's 10K yesterday in Downpatrick. The race was won in a truly remarkable time by young Robbie Hagen,…
Assessment details for Member's statement: Jimmy's 10K, Downpatrick Official Assembly record for Member's statement: Jimmy's 10K, Downpatrick
Extension of Sitting on Monday 11 March 2024 under Standing Order 10(3A) That, in accordance with Standing Order 10(3A), the sitting on Monday 11 March 2024 be extended to no later than 8pm.
Assessment details for Motion or amendment: Extension of Sitting on Monday 11 March 2024 under Standing Order 10(3A) Official Assembly record for Motion or amendment: Extension of Sitting on Monday 11 March 2024 under Standing Order 10(3A)
Backlog in MOT Testing - Amendment 1 After ‘calls on the Minister for Infrastructure to’ insert: ‘commence a public consultation on biennial vehicle testing and to’
Assessment details for Motion or amendment: Backlog in MOT Testing - Amendment 1 Official Assembly record for Motion or amendment: Backlog in MOT Testing - Amendment 1
To ask the Minister of Health whether he will (i) review the efficacy of the Rare Diseases Action Plan; and (ii) consider publishing an updated plan.
Assessment details for Written question AQW 8279/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 8279/22-27
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs when the moratorium on development for Dundrum, Co. Down, will be lifted.
Assessment details for Written question AQW 8277/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 8277/22-27
To ask the Minister for the Economy whether the closing date for applications to the further support package of the Enhanced Flood Support Scheme was (i) set by his Department; and (ii) signed off by the Minister.
Assessment details for Written question AQW 8280/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 8280/22-27
To ask the Minister for the Economy how the criteria for the further support package of the Enhanced Flood Support Scheme was set.
Assessment details for Written question AQW 8276/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 8276/22-27
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure (i) what representations he has made; and (ii) what conversations he has had with NI Water regarding the moratorium on development in Dundrum, Co. Down.
Assessment details for Written question AQW 8278/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 8278/22-27
During the recent flooding in Downpatrick, we found it incredibly difficult to get through to Roads Service. NI Water has a direct helpline for flooding: if you ring the flood line, you get through to a centre somewhere that can at least take the information. However, it is difficult to get through to Roads Service,…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: TrafficWatchNI: South Down Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: TrafficWatchNI: South Down
Those examples are from places where assistance is provided. Does the Member agree that, while the debate is welcome, it is just a debate and that we need to see the Minister committing, in his remarks, to coming back quickly with detailed recommendations so that we can help families?
Assessment details for Debate contribution: School Uniforms: Affordability Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: School Uniforms: Affordability
Will the Member give way?
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: School Uniforms: Affordability Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: School Uniforms: Affordability
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to provide a list of the Executive Ministers travelling to Washington DC for St Patrick’s Day celebrations.
Assessment details for Written question AQW 8175/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 8175/22-27
To ask the Minister of Health (i) when the Rare Disease Forum last met; and (ii) when they will meet again.
Assessment details for Written question AQW 8174/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 8174/22-27
To ask the Minister of Health what funding allocation has been made to the implementation of the Rare Diseases Action Plan.
Assessment details for Written question AQW 8173/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 8173/22-27
To ask the Minister of Health to detail which of the 14 actions in the Rare Diseases Action Plan have been implemented.
Assessment details for Written question AQW 8172/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 8172/22-27
To ask the Minister of Health for an update on the implementation of the Rare Diseases Action Plan 2022/23.
Assessment details for Written question AQW 8171/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 8171/22-27
I welcome the opportunity to wind on the debate. It is an important one for many people. It shows the important role of an Opposition. It is not about just shouting from the sidelines or being opposed to the Executive for the sake of being opposed; this has allowed us to highlight the issues that are critical to…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Public-sector Pay Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Public-sector Pay
Given that the grant is core to the work that they do and to their ability to draw down additional funds to help people in our community, does the Minister intend to write to the Finance Minister, specifically on this issue, to ensure that additional funding is given for those groups?
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Community and Voluntary Sector: Funding Cuts Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Community and Voluntary Sector: Funding Cuts
Junior doctors are telling us that their pay has diverged from that in other places across these islands by 30%. Does the Minister believe that our junior doctors are worth 30% less than their colleagues elsewhere?
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Health Service Pay Negotiations Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Health Service Pay Negotiations
On a point of order, Mr Speaker. Business Committee members received an email on Friday afternoon at 3.00 pm, indicating that there will be no ministerial response to the Opposition motion on Executive reform, which we are about to debate. Given that the motion clearly asks the Executive Office to take action, I ask…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Assembly Business Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Assembly Business
Mr McGrath asked the Minister of Health, in light of the fact that during the most-recent collapse of the institutions, the Department of Health slashed the amount of funding allocated to the core grant received by the community and voluntary sector, impacting on some 62 groups, whether he thinks that slashing that…
Assessment details for Topical question AQT 71/22-27 Official Assembly record for Topical question AQT 71/22-27
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