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Mrs Deborah Erskine: Assembly records
All of Mrs Deborah Erskine’s imported questions, contributions and motions in this mandate, newest first, including those assessed as not qualifying, uncertain or not yet analysed.
I thank the Member for giving way. He makes an important point on the exemptions. A slight concern of mine is that secondary legislation will probably be needed for some of the things in the Bill. As I mentioned in my contribution, the time frame for that would leave businesses in uncertainty, because, if the Bill…
I thank the Bill sponsor for that, because we have started to have some of those discussions in Committee. As she knows, I have asked questions about "assumed age", which raises practical questions. It is understandable that a person should not be able to escape responsibility simply because they have made an…
I thank the Bill sponsor for that intervention. It will be important to get clarity on how implementation will be supported and whether the proposed commencement period is sufficient as we scrutinise the Bill in Committee, given that, as we know, it takes time to implement things in full. Secondly, we need to consider…
First, Mr Deputy Speaker, I apologise to you, to the Bill sponsor and to the House: I had to leave for some of the debate. I was speaking at the British Heart Foundation's "Hearts Need More" policy launch. I hope that everybody will understand that that cause is close to my heart, pardon the pun. That is why I was not…
I thank the Minister for that. I fed into the review, and I know that constituents of mine did too, which I appreciate. Will the Minister have sight of the report first before it goes to the Committee and then the Assembly for full scrutiny? If there are any outcomes regarding the review of the cattle cull incident,…
At the outset, I condemn the abuse that has been directed at the Minister and his officials. I have seen recent media reports and the shameful nature of some of that abuse. I condemn that wholeheartedly and offer my support.
I thank the Member for giving way and for introducing this important piece of legislation. She talked about healthcare, insurance, housing, retail and leisure, and the policies that are in place. Does the Member believe that there will need to be a look across Departments at the policies and legislation that are in…
Mrs Erskine asked the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for an update on the independent external review of the Fivemiletown cattle cull.
To ask the Minister of Education to detail any engagement his Department has had with school leaders regarding restrictions on mobile phone use by pupils.
On a point of order, Madam Principal Deputy Speaker. During today's questions to Ministers, I stood in my place for a supplementary question, but it was not taken. Was that according to convention, and which Standing Order was breached that resulted in my supplementary question not being taken?
Mrs Erskine asked the Minister of Justice when she became aware that Patrick McDonagh, who was on remand awaiting trial for blackmail and offences related to money laundering, absconded on 12 March while on compassionate leave from HMP Maghaberry and remains unlawfully at large and to explain why Members are only…
To ask the Minister of Justice, in light of the Police Service of Northern Ireland appeal for help to locate a remand prisoner who absconded from HM Maghaberry Prison over seven months ago, to detail the steps she will take to restore public confidence in temporary release schemes.
To ask the Minister of Education pursuant to AQW 44948/22-27 to detail (i) the reason and use of external consultants; and (ii) any cost associated with each external consultant, employed by his Department in the 2024-2025 financial year.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail any engagement his Department has undertaken with (i) farming organisations; (ii) agricultural businesses; and (iii) individual farmers, regarding the implications of Northern Ireland's three carbon budgets.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail any (i) financial; (ii) economic; and (iii) rural, impact assessments undertaken in relation to Northern Ireland's three carbon budgets, including any assessment of the consequences for family farms, agricultural employment and rural…
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail (i) any assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of Northern Ireland’s carbon budgets on livestock numbers, particularly cattle and sheep; and (ii) any resulting implications for the beef and dairy industries.