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.
676 records match, page 15 of 28.
Foot-and-Mouth Disease To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, in light of the recent outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in Germany, what contingency measures are in place in relation to import controls and biosecurity to protect the agriculture sector from potential risks
Assessment details for Urgent oral question: Foot-and-Mouth Disease Official Assembly record for Urgent oral question: Foot-and-Mouth Disease
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to outline the next stage of the A5 Western Transport Corridor project.
Assessment details for Oral question AQO 1408/22-27 Official Assembly record for Oral question AQO 1408/22-27
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (i) why his Department is proceeding with the Suckler Cow Scheme from 1 April 2025, despite concerns raised by the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) about the impact on farm businesses, particularly spring-calving herds, and the lack of consultation and…
Assessment details for Written question AQW 20490/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 20490/22-27
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (i) when his Department plans to establish the new bovine TB partnership, as outlined in the Chief Veterinary Officer's November 2024 review of bovine TB; and (ii) whether representatives from the farming community will be included in its development…
Assessment details for Written question AQW 20489/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 20489/22-27
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail (i) any steps his Department is taking to assess the feasibility and implications of banning cages for laying hens; and (ii) how he plans to balance animal welfare considerations with the potential economic impact on the poultry sector.
Assessment details for Written question AQW 20488/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 20488/22-27
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail (i) any assessment his Department has made of the recent outbreak of foot and mouth disease in Germany; and (ii) any measures being implemented to ensure the agriculture sector is protected from potential risks, particularly in terms of import…
Assessment details for Written question AQW 20487/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 20487/22-27
Minister, the inquiry runs until the end of March. I note from the running order that your Department and associated bodies such as NIEA are scheduled to take part on most days. Given the strong local feeling and scale of concern, will the Minister give an assurance that his Department and officials are fully apprised…
Not analysed
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Gold Mine in County Tyrone: Public Inquiry Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Gold Mine in County Tyrone: Public Inquiry
Mr McAleer asked the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, after this morning attending the opening of a public inquiry into proposals for a gold mine and processing plant in County Tyrone, whether he shared the concerns of local people about its impact on public health and on the Sperrins area of…
Assessment details for Topical question AQT 887/22-27 Official Assembly record for Topical question AQT 887/22-27
To ask the Minister of Justice whether she intends to revisit the criminal legal aid payment.
Assessment details for Oral question AQO 1327/22-27 Official Assembly record for Oral question AQO 1327/22-27
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to provide clarity on his Department's position in relation to securing a ring-fenced budget for agriculture, like Pillar 1 Direct Payments, to ensure continued support for the sector given the ongoing challenges and changing agricultural policy…
Assessment details for Written question AQW 19800/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 19800/22-27
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for an update on the development and implementation of a Just Transition fund for Agriculture.
Assessment details for Written question AQW 19799/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 19799/22-27
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (i) for an update on the procurement process for carbon calculators to assist farmers in measuring the carbon footprint of their farms; and (ii) whether these tools can also support efforts to attain Protected Geographical Indication status for…
Assessment details for Written question AQW 19798/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 19798/22-27
I thank the Minister for his statement. Minister, will you consider offering planning apprenticeships to get more people into planning?
Assessment details for Debate contribution: British-Irish Council: Planning and Places Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: British-Irish Council: Planning and Places
Members, we were all saddened last night to learn of the passing of Tyrone GAA football legend Jody Gormley. I extend my sympathy, thoughts and prayers to his wife, Deirdre; his children, Aine, James and Niamh; and the wider Gormley family circle. Jody had a distinguished football career with his beloved club,…
Assessment details for Member's statement: Jody Gormley Official Assembly record for Member's statement: Jody Gormley
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail future policy and support plans for the horticulture sector in the context of his Department's Green Growth Strategy.
Assessment details for Written question AQW 19605/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 19605/22-27
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail the number of confirmed cases of blackleg in cattle in each of the last five years, broken down by county.
Assessment details for Written question AQW 19549/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 19549/22-27
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs when the analysis and impact assessment of the British Government’s inheritance tax proposals, particularly in relation to their implications for farmers, will be completed and published.
Assessment details for Written question AQW 19457/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 19457/22-27
I welcome the opportunity to speak today on the Second Stage of the Agriculture Bill. According to the Department, the Bill reflects the need to update legacy EU schemes, such as the fruit and vegetables aid scheme and agri-food promotion schemes, in the context of the post-Brexit reality. Whilst the Executive have…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Agriculture Bill: Second Stage Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Agriculture Bill: Second Stage
I thank the Minister for his statement, and I welcome the investment. I can talk with a little experience about my community, where we have a covered sports area that a multitude of sports use, including football and handball. Just recently, Ulster GAA had a wheelchair football session for our local school in that…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Curriculum-led Capital Investment Programme Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Curriculum-led Capital Investment Programme
I thank the Minister for his response. He will be aware that 'Operational Plan 2' — OP 2 — for Dean Maguirc College was to be published on Monday 9 September. Does he have any update to provide on why it has not yet been published?
Not analysed
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Dean Maguirc College, Carrickmore Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Dean Maguirc College, Carrickmore
I thank the Minister for his response. Minister, on village renewal and regeneration, is your Department minded to work with counterparts in DAERA to look potentially at a future small settlements scheme?
Not analysed
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Rural Settlements: Investment Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Rural Settlements: Investment
Mr McAleer asked the Minister for Communities to outline any plans that his Department has for investment in rural settlements.
Assessment details for Topical question AQT 802/22-27 Official Assembly record for Topical question AQT 802/22-27
To ask the Minister for Communities when he will answer AQW 16725/22-27.
Assessment details for Written question AQW 18785/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 18785/22-27
The Minister will be aware that, in England last year, over 50% of land sales were by private equity companies and that the super-wealthy have no interest in farming. Is the Minister aware of any steps being taken to prevent that and ensure that farmland remains in food production and accessible to farm families?
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Farms: Autumn Budget 2024 Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Farms: Autumn Budget 2024
I beg to move Thank you, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle. I welcome the opportunity to open the debate on a motion that acknowledges the vital role of the sheep sector in the agri-food industry, recognises the lack of support for sheep farming and calls on the Minister to outline his plans to support it. At the outset, I say…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Upland Sheep Farmers: Support Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Upland Sheep Farmers: Support
Download all records matching these filters (up to 100,000 rows): CSV · JSON