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All of Mr Declan McAleer’s imported questions, contributions and motions in this mandate, newest first, including those assessed as not flagged, uncertain or not yet analysed.
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To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs whether he intends to introduce an Areas of Natural Constraints scheme to provide targeted support for farmers in disadvantaged areas.
Assessment details for Written question AQW 29590/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 29590/22-27
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to outline the environmental consequences of failing to effectively address bovine TB.
Assessment details for Written question AQW 29589/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 29589/22-27
As this is the Final Stage of the Agriculture Bill, I welcome the opportunity to reflect on its purpose and implications and the issues raised during its passage. The Bill is an outcome of Brexit. I remind Members that the majority of people here did not vote for Brexit. With the move away from the common agricultural…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Agriculture Bill: Final Stage Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Agriculture Bill: Final Stage
I was pleased to note that the A5 was included on the agenda of the NSMC's most recent meeting. I know that you, First Minister, share the disappointment of the overwhelming majority of the community that the project has been paused as a result of last week's court judgement. Does the First Minister agree that it is…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: North/South Ministerial Council: Twenty-ninth Plenary Meeting Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: North/South Ministerial Council: Twenty-ninth Plenary Meeting
I was in the courtroom last Monday to hear the ruling on the A5 upgrade. The sense of disappointment was palpable. My first thoughts, and those of everyone else who was there, were with the families who have lost loved ones along that notorious road. Every single day that the upgrade to that road is delayed brings the…
Assessment details for Member's statement: A5 Upgrade: Delay Official Assembly record for Member's statement: A5 Upgrade: Delay
Like the Minister, I was in the court yesterday when the judgement was made. I share her disappointment and regret. However, that is nothing compared with the pain that has been experienced by the families who have, tragically, lost loved ones on the road. Will the Minister assure us that she will keep working to…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: A5 Western Transport Corridor: High Court Ruling Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: A5 Western Transport Corridor: High Court Ruling
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail how much land has been planted under forestry schemes since 2008.
Assessment details for Written question AQW 29090/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 29090/22-27
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs whether his Department has undertaken an assessment of the environmental impacts associated with poor animal health.
Assessment details for Oral question AQO 2255/22-27 Official Assembly record for Oral question AQO 2255/22-27
I thank the Minister for his statement. Minister, you referred to the exclusion of the £229 million of agriculture funding. Can you explain to us why it is important to have agriculture excluded from the relative funding per head methodology?
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Spending Review Outcome: Interim Fiscal Framework Implementation Update and Level of Need Report Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Spending Review Outcome: Interim Fiscal Framework Implementation Update and Level of Need Report
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail (i) the overall annual cap on payments under the Farming with Nature Transition Scheme; (ii) how does it limit his Department’s total expenditure; and (iii) whether land currently being farmed but designated as Tier 1, 2, or 3, such as (a)…
Assessment details for Written question AQW 28735/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 28735/22-27
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to outline where the budget previously allocated to the Environmental Farming Scheme Higher, particularly for farmers exiting Tranche 4, is now being redeployed, given the absence of a replacement Scheme.
Assessment details for Written question AQW 28734/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 28734/22-27
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail how many entitlements are (i) currently in the system; and (ii) available for use in the next scheme year.
Assessment details for Written question AQW 28733/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 28733/22-27
No one in the Chamber denies that there is an urgent need to tackle pollution in Lough Neagh and in rivers across the North. The environment is in decline. Environmental decline is real, and we must act. The question is not whether we act but how we act. The NAP proposals for 2026-29, which include stricter phosphorus…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Nutrients Action Programme 2026-29: Opposition Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Nutrients Action Programme 2026-29: Opposition
I thank the Minister for his statement. We have heard mention, certainly from television reports, of vast quantities of money being involved. At some stage, will the Department consider those as proceeds of crime?
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Mobuoy Site: Draft Remediation Strategy Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Mobuoy Site: Draft Remediation Strategy
Opposing Plans for the Nutrients Action Programme 2026-2029 - Amendment 4 At end insert: ‘; and further calls on the Minister to ensure that any future measures are proportionate, evidence-based, in line with Just Transition principles, developed through meaningful engagement with farmers and underpinned by…
Assessment details for Motion or amendment: Opposing Plans for the Nutrients Action Programme 2026-2029 - Amendment 4 Official Assembly record for Motion or amendment: Opposing Plans for the Nutrients Action Programme 2026-2029 - Amendment 4
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail (i) the full projected costs for bovine Tuberculous in 2025-26; and (ii) how these compare to the total costs incurred in the previous financial year.
Assessment details for Written question AQW 28206/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 28206/22-27
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (i) for an update on the roll-out of Soil Nutrient Health Scheme, including regional coverage and farmer uptake ; and (ii) how the data gathered is being used to support more targeted and sustainable land management practices.
Assessment details for Written question AQW 28205/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 28205/22-27
Minister, given the fact that a lot of our food is produced on an island-wide basis, do you see any opportunities from the recent EU-UK agreement to enhance island-wide cooperation in the agri-food sector?
Assessment details for Debate contribution: UK-EU Agreement: Agri-food Sector Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: UK-EU Agreement: Agri-food Sector
The recent reset of EU-UK relations is a positive step forward in rebuilding the bridges that were damaged by Brexit. In a time of global economic uncertainty, it is reassuring to see the removal of barriers between us and our largest trading partner, the EU. The deal promises fewer checks and less red tape for the…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: European Future for Northern Ireland Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: European Future for Northern Ireland
I welcome the opportunity to speak on the motion. I commend the SDLP for bringing it to the House. I welcome the families who have lost loved ones through tragedies at bus stops. I can only imagine the heartbreak that you are experiencing. Indeed, as a parent, I can hardly imagine what you feel. I witnessed my two…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Safety at School Bus Stops Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Safety at School Bus Stops
I thank the Minister for his statement. Given the fact that over a third of the population live in rural areas, will there be opportunities for rural investment? How many jobs will be created as a result of the Budget allocations?
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Budget Allocations 2025-26 Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Budget Allocations 2025-26
I pay tribute to two Tyrone GAA underage teams on their fantastic victories last week. Tyrone minors won the Ulster Championship against Cavan, and Tyrone under-20s won the All-Ireland Championship against Louth. I was present at both games, which were fantastic, edge-of-your-seat encounters and were played in the…
Assessment details for Member's statement: Tyrone GAA Minors and Under-20s Official Assembly record for Member's statement: Tyrone GAA Minors and Under-20s
Improving Safety at School Bus Stops - Amendment 2 Leave out all after ‘increase risk;’ and insert: ‘acknowledges the Minister for Infrastructure’s commitment to improving road safety around buses through the launch of an advertising campaign on school buses and at bus stops, to warn and remind drivers of the dangers…
Assessment details for Motion or amendment: Improving Safety at School Bus Stops - Amendment 2 Official Assembly record for Motion or amendment: Improving Safety at School Bus Stops - Amendment 2
I thank the Minister for his statement. He mentioned the value of shared cooperation and collaboration. Will the recent reset in EU-UK relations have any beneficial impact on the environment work sector?
Assessment details for Debate contribution: British-Irish Council: Environment Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: British-Irish Council: Environment
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on the Transboundary consultation on the Dalradian Curraghinhalt Project.
Assessment details for Written question AQW 27494/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 27494/22-27
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