All of Mr David Honeyford’s imported questions, contributions and motions in this mandate, newest first, including those assessed as not flagged, uncertain or not yet analysed.
I welcome the Minister's comments on Casement Park and sport in general and the announcement that he will push ahead on the A1, which is great news for my constituency of Lagan Valley. However, the disappointing decision last week on the A5 is not the first to have happened to DFI, and we need to learn, moving…
The UK Government recently announced that they will invest £900 million into major events and grassroots facilities. In a previous answer, the Minister talked about political delay, but £500 million of that was delivered for the Euro 2028 games, which we will now miss out on, and there was £400 million for grassroots…
Given the growth in all-island trade that is helping our economy to grow while the rest of the UK flatlines, scaling business support would really benefit our business sector and help to deliver good jobs and increase productivity. Was the offer of further Irish Government investment in North/South bodies such as…
You talked about tourism there. It is remarkable that Newcastle is not referred to in the statement, given that the meeting was held in Newcastle and key events will be held here. We were recently told that the Wild Atlantic Way and Ireland's Ancient East marketing brands are not being extended North. Did any…
Mr Honeyford asked the Minister for Communities, given that he was present at the launch of the Irish Football Association (IFA) training facility at Galgorm, what assessment he has made of reports that the IFA does not have the money to build the training centre.
To ask the Minister of Finance to detail the amount received by the Executive in Barnett Consequentials arising from uplifts to Research and Development spending in England announced by the UK Government, in each of the last five financial years.
To ask the Minister for Communities what consideration has been given to conducting an organisational review of Sport NI, to ensure it delivers effectively for grassroots and elite sports.
Like the Minister, my thoughts are with the families. We are about to go into recess. The Minister talked about moving forward quickly, getting the analysis and taking time to consider it. The Department will have time to do so over the next two months. Will she commit to coming back to the House in September with an…
To ask the Minister for the Economy to outline what consideration she is giving to the redesign of the enterprise support ecosystem, including the potential re-establishment of the entrepreneurship co-design group.
No bother. Thank you, Madam Principal Deputy Speaker. I support the motion. It is really disappointing that, in the past number of weeks, the Department has authorised seven mineral licences to move this forward. I have to point out that, last week, we saw Sinn Féin voting with the DUP and TUV — it looks as though it…
I want to look at this from an economic point of view. The arts enable and create local culture, and that is totally accurate. As was said, it is about us telling our story, but it is not just about that. It is about jobs, skills, innovation and global competitiveness. We are trying to build a vibrant region to move…
I was about to stand up and say just that. Thank you, Deputy Speaker, and thank you, Minister, for bringing the LCM. When it came through to Committee, there was concern about the communication between Belfast and London. Where we are is not ideal, but I appreciate the work that you have done in bringing the LCM…
I would also like to acknowledge Alma and the Caleb's Cause campaign. I really feel for them today: overall, this statement might be disappointing for them. The Minister mentioned data sharing, and she said that we need to improve working between Departments. She went on to say in the statement — I do not mean to put…
The £50 million for Casement is really welcome. I welcome what the Minister said and the economic and community benefits for the wider area. The timeline is critical. We have 12 months until the planning permission lapses. Will you meet the Irish Government, the Shared Island Fund and the GAA in the coming months to…
At a recent Committee meeting, the Minister's officials directly answered a question that I asked, saying that there was no plan and no strategy for the overall transformation towards renewables. Will the Minister reassure the House, even at this late stage, that a plan and a strategy will be brought forward to enable…
I thank the deputy First Minister for her answer. We have heard it before. It goes round and round, and we never get anywhere. We are tired of inaction, platitudes and words. We need action. Sensitivities cannot continue to be an excuse for doing absolutely nothing. Is there the political will in her party to see the…
Mr Honeyford asked the First Minister and deputy First Minister, having noted the deputy First Minister's answer to a question about a month ago on the Maze/Long Kesh site about the need to deal with sensitivities and build consensus and her desire to see the site developed, repeating lines that she has said…
Thank you, Madam Principal Deputy Speaker. We have debated the issue of high streets several times in the Chamber. I want to concentrate on that and look at it and the wider business around it. The reason for commissioning reports is to gather evidence, look at best practice, enable, deliver and bring through change…
I do not know where that part of your speech came from, but it is interesting that the DUP has caught up now. In 1998, the DUP did not agree with any of what you have just said. Your party did not vote for it. You campaigned against peace. You did not want to see an agreement. It is good to see that you have caught up.