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Mr David Honeyford: Assembly records
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I thank the Minister for his answer. Digital transformation is positive — it modernises and revolutionises to make bureaucracy more efficient — so I am not getting at that at all. I have been told, however, that we are not fully maximising the ability of systems on the ground and that that reduces efficiency. When can…
Reducing waiting lists and accessing GP services are among the issues that we deal with most: they are our constituents' priority. I welcome the answer, but how can the public take the work of the delivery unit seriously if it has not yet met the Minister who is responsible for health?
Thank you, Minister, for your statement. As has been said, what is happening in the Middle East will affect all our constituents because the price of energy is increasing, and energy security is coming back into focus. You talked about public confidence moving forward. That needs a plan-led approach. You talked about…
Supporting the Hospitality Sector That this Assembly recognises the enormous contribution hospitality businesses make to Northern Ireland’s economy and the significant anxiety experienced across the sector following the recent REVAL 2026 announcement; notes that the absence of adequate support measures in advance of…
I thank the Minister for his answer. He talked earlier about the case for fairer funding, which I welcome. Will the Minister outline the consequences for Departments of not balancing their books? How will that affect us in future years?
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister, given that reducing health waiting lists was a priority in the Programme for Government 2024-2027, to outline the steps the Delivery Unit has taken to drive progress in this area.
To ask the Minister of Health, given that his Department has spent almost £2.5 billion on IT systems over the last three years, to outline the steps being taken to ensure those systems are kept up to date and fully utilised.
To ask the Minister for the Economy (i) for her assessment of the reasons why the Northern Ireland economy is growing at more than double the rate of the UK average; and (ii) to detail any steps she is taking to sustain and build upon this performance.
To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail the rational for not progressing the establishment of a talent development agency, modelled on SkillNet Ireland.
I thank the Member for giving way. I just want to clarify something. Is he saying that if a venue makes money, it should be clawed back? Is the reverse therefore not also true? Ulster Rugby lost money last year, so should the state pay for its loss?
This largely technical legislation brings our insolvency framework up to date with legislation in the rest of the UK and across these islands, and that is really welcome. Throughout the legislative process, the key issue for me has been to make sure that we get the balance right. As has been said, nobody wants to find…
I thank the Minister for his answer. Will he go a little bit further and outline the actions that his Department can progress to improve environmental governance?
I thank the First Minister for her answer. I sit on the Public Accounts Committee (PAC). When the SIB appeared before the PAC, I was unclear as to what power it has. Will you give a timescale for that comprehensive review so that we can ensure that we get value for money for the public?
I do not know what to say, Pádraig. The regulations came at a time when they were absolutely needed for families and businesses It was a time when, across the UK and Northern Ireland, bills were doubling and trebling, so they were essential for the many small firms, manufacturers, hospitality settings and community…
Mr Honeyford asked the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs whether he agrees that Northern Ireland should not be an outlier in the UK as the only jurisdiction without an independent environmental protection agency.
Mr Honeyford asked the First Minister and deputy First Minister for an update on the value provided by the Strategic Investment Board (SIB) in light of the delays that are affecting everything from the Maze/Long Kesh site to the upgrade of the A1 junctions.
On a point of order, Mr Deputy Speaker. A point of order was made in the House by a Member who referenced me. Since then, I have reviewed my language, which was clumsy and was used in the heat of a debate. Any offence was absolutely unintentional. We have worked well together on the Economy Committee, and I hope that…
If I were a business person looking on at the debate, I would be in absolute despair at what has been said — the gaslighting, actually — in the Chamber. The Northern Ireland economy is growing. We should celebrate that. We should be absolutely shouting from the rooftops that our economy is growing, people out there…