All of Mr Colm Gildernew’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 for Infrastructure for an update on the connection to the wastewater system for the Apex housing development at Oaks Road, Dungannon.
I thank Members for bringing this important motion to the Assembly. Next Tuesday, 3 December, we will celebrate the UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities. On that day, we recognise the valuable contribution that people with disabilities make to our society and support them in raising awareness of the…
To ask the Minister for Communities for a breakdown of the Women's Centre Childcare Fund, including (i) the current allocations for each centre; (ii) the criteria used to allocate the funding; and (iii) any plans to review the funding in the future.
Welfare Supplementary Payments That this Assembly expresses its concern at the impending March 2025 deadline for the review of Welfare Supplementary Payments under the Welfare Supplementary Payments (Amendment) Act (Northern Ireland) 2022; recognises the vital role that these mitigation payments play in supporting…
I welcome the Minister's statement, particularly around the issues of scrutiny, accountability and public confidence, given the matters that he and I have previously discussed in my constituency. Is he able to assure us that the new arrangements will ensure that communities can access those helplines as and when they…
I thank the Minister. I share that concern overall. It is important. It is clear that more needs to be done to attract the required consultants to come and work here across the North, including the Western Trust area. What more can you do or are you doing to attract the required consultants to work in the public…
Mr Gildernew asked the Minister of Health, after acknowledging the contribution that the private sector can make to reducing waiting lists, what he will do to ensure that the public health system has the capacity to deliver services without the need to rely on the private sector, particularly given that a recent…
Tá seans go bhfeicfimid méadú ar líon na gcroiméal, na bhféasóg agus níos mó clúmh aghaidhe sa Tionól agus ar fud na sochaí an mhí seo, nó beidh cuid mhór daoine i mbun feachtais agus ag tiomsú airgid le haghaidh Movember. Gach Samhain, cuireann Movember dúshlán na bhfear croiméal a ligean orthu féin le haird a dhíriú…
I thank the Minister for her statement and welcome the significant investment in housing, as well as the £17 million for winter warmth to address or partly mitigate the British Government's disgraceful cut in that benefit and the money for tackling rural poverty and social isolation. Those are welcome. Can the…
The petition is from traders in Dungannon. It contains 130 signatures, which is a large sample from what is quite a small cohort. The Dungannon traders are raising the issue of the one-hour parking restriction in Dungannon town centre. They make the case, correctly so, that that is very restrictive to people who want…
This afternoon, I raise the issue of the arts sector here. Last week, Equity, the actors' union, addressed a number of MLAs in room 115. What was clear from the testimony of those artists and actors and the people who work with them was the lack of support that they receive and how difficult it is to be a full-time…
To ask the Minister for Communities for an update on his Department’s considerations in relation to the Household Support Fund and how it may apply here.
Given the high cost of insurance in the North, will the opportunity be taken at the round table to discuss what steps can be taken to address the issue?
I start by thanking Members for tabling the motion and, indeed, the amendments, which deal with specific elements of town centres. The important role that our high streets play in our society cannot be overstated. They are the very heart and soul of our communities, and they act as a focal point for much of the…
I have engaged with the Minister on significant issues in my constituency in the Granville and Killeeshil areas. There was a recent serious issue, once again, in Granville after hours, during which time no residents nor I could get any contact or communication about what was happening. What additional resource did the…
I thank the Minister for the statement and acknowledge the significant work on the fiscal framework, albeit with the caveats that she outlined because of 14 years of austerity. I particularly welcome the un-pausing of the growth deals, given their impact in Fermanagh and South Tyrone, Mid Ulster, Armagh, Banbridge and…
I would like to raise the ongoing campaign of vandalism on dual language signage in south Tyrone. That vandalism has taken place over a number of years across the area. Dual language signs have been attacked in Fivemiletown, Benburb, Eglish, Caledon, the Brantry, Castlecaulfield and Killeeshil. In recent weeks, there…
This morning, I will draw attention to some of the fantastic community and voluntary search and rescue organisations that we have across the North. I think particularly of the K9 Search and Rescue service, which is based in County Down. In April, many of us met members of the service in the Long Gallery. In my…
Go raibh maith agat, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle. I thank all Members who contributed to this afternoon's debate on a hugely important issue. The debate covered very many of the issues that I have heard as an MLA and, previously, as a carers' spokesperson over the years. We support both amendments, and I thank the parties…
Does the Minister agree that the British Government should stop their hokey-cokey around the Mid South West and Causeway Coast and Glens growth deals and allow other vital infrastructure projects to proceed?
Unfortunately, I rise to address an issue that touches on the one raised by Emma Sheerin: the absolutely unacceptable nature of violence against women and girls in our society. Yesterday, I attended the funeral of baby Tavia Michella Ximenes Da Costa. I want Members to know that the East Timor community is a huge…