All of Mrs Deborah Erskine’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 of Health to detail (i) any progress that has been made by the working group established to address the outstanding issues affecting the roll-out of Maggie’s Call; and (ii) when a decision will be made on the future expansion of the initiative beyond Carnlough.
To ask the Minister of Health to detail any discussions his Department has had with the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service and the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service in relation to the future rollout of Maggie’s Call.
Minister, I welcome the work on childcare places and the fact that you are driving things forward in that regard. You will be aware that I have been in touch with you regarding matters that are prevalent in rural areas and, indeed, in constituencies with a cross-border nature, such as mine. You have kept your side of…
On a point of order, Principal Deputy Speaker. In my question, I referenced the fact that the UUP publicly announced the decision on the committee before the Department of Health did so. I would like the Speaker's Office to make a ruling on that, because I find that incredibly disrespectful to the House. I want to…
Minister, I welcome you to the role. I will be a constructive and critical friend. Minister, Robin Swann faltered in his decision-making on emergency general surgery at the SWAH. Minister Nesbitt acquiesced on the removal of emergency general surgery. You are keeping the seat warm until May. Temporary removal of…
When it comes to dealing with serious concerns brought to Ministers and Departments, we cannot talk out of both sides of our mouth. Concerns must be taken seriously, investigated properly and acted upon quickly. On 29 June, in Fivemiletown, a deeply concerning incident unfolded, with the slaughter of 51 cattle. I want…
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to detail the findings of any assessment undertaken by their Department of the financial impact of asylum accommodation on Executive Departments.
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to detail any discussions they have had with the UK Government regarding the number and geographical distribution of asylum seekers accommodated in Northern Ireland.
To ask the Minister of Health to detail the current (i) establishment; and (ii) vacancy rate in the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service, broken down by (a) wholetime; (b) on-call (retained); and (c) control staff.
To ask the Minister of Health whether any assessment has been made of the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service’s ability to meet operational demand in each council area.
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail which councils have submitted a Local Development Plan (i) draft Plan Strategy; or (ii) Local Policies Plan, to her Department, including the date on which each was received.
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether she has made any assessment of the impact that the delays in adopting Local Development Plans are having on (i) housing delivery; (ii) economic development; and (iii) infrastructure investment.
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail how her Department ensures that proposed housing and employment land, identified in Local Development Plans, can be supported by the necessary (i) roads; (ii) public transport; and (iii) water and wastewater infrastructure.
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on the progress of the Local Development Plan for each local council area, including the (i) stage reached; and (ii) anticipated date for adoption.
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to detail the current average timeframe for a clinical medical assessment to be completed as part of an application to the Troubles Disabled Payment Scheme.
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to detail the current average timeframe for an application to the Troubles Disablement Payment Scheme to be completed.
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether she will publish a timetable for the introduction of legislation which will prohibit overtaking school buses.
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether she plans to release a further tranche of schools for inclusion in the part-time 20mph speed limit schemes at schools.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail (i) the deadline given to the independent reviewer for the completion of the review into the culling of cattle at Fivemiletown; (ii) the date on which he expects to receive the final report; and (iii) when he intends to publish its findings.