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Mr Declan McAleer: Assembly records
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.
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…
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…
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…
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
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.
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?
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
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)…
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
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.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
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.
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…
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?
Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “Opposing Plans for the Nutrients Action Programme 2026-2029”
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…
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
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.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
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.
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?
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…
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…
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?
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…
Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “Improving Safety at School Bus Stops”
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…
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?
I thank the Minister for coming to the Chamber on the matter of the SR on the Farming with Nature scheme. As Robbie said, we have considered this in Committee and had written and oral briefings on it. Sinn Féin supports its objective of increasing the extent of habitats on farmland through schemes such as increasing…
Like the Minister, we believe that Brexit was a disaster and was inconsistent with the wishes of the people who live here. However, we welcome anything that reduces trade impediments east-west or west-east. Minister, are you confident that the latest agreement — I appreciate that it is not long since it was agreed —…