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.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, pursuant to AQW 14616/22-27, and given the differences in government support available north and south of the border, how his Department plans to (i) ensure mushroom growers in the north can compete equally with those in the south of Ireland,…
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs how the all-island framework on disease control can enhance early detection and rapid response to a bluetongue outbreak, to ensure the island of Ireland is protected against the introduction and spread of the disease.
I thank the Minister for her response. Minister, given that the Magee task force report has now been published, do you agree that the expansion of the Magee campus is vital for the north-west in terms of increasing student numbers and boosting the economy?
I thank the Minister for her response and for attending the prize-giving in Dean Maguirc College, Carrickmore, on Thursday evening. Does the Minister agree that regional balance is a core component of the Programme for Government?
Mr McAleer asked the First Minister and deputy First Minister whether they agree that the pay settlement reached for education support staff is a welcome development.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, in relation to the Future Operational Protocol to Assess the Impacts of Air Pollution on the Natural Environment - Call for Evidence, to detail the steps his Department is taking to ensure the proposed approach to replacement agricultural buildings…
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for his assessment of how the Environmental Farming Scheme (i) has enhanced sustainable food production; (ii) strengthened the rural economy; (iii) supported farmers in Less Favoured Areas; and (iv) addressed low incomes.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, given that many designated Special Areas of Conservation are concentrated in Less Favoured Areas (LFAs), (i) how his Department will ensure farmers in LFAs are not disproportionately impacted by spatially targeted measures contained in the Draft…
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, pursuant to AQW 14786/22-27, to detail (i) the status of his requests for additional capital funding; (ii) the steps being taken to ensure this funding is secured; (iii) the source of this funding; and (iv) how he plans to address concerns in relation…
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (i) for an update on the Strategic Investments Board's review of the TB Eradication Partnership; and (ii) when this report will be made available to the public.
I thank the Minister for his response. He will recall that, at the meeting on 9 May, which included him, representatives of the school, the MP, CCMS and me, CCMS undertook to begin the development proposal in order to reach a situation in which the approved enrolment number reflects the actual number of pupils, which…
Farmers' Basic Payment Scheme (Revised Wording) That this Assembly recognises the significant investment in rural communities and businesses, and the wider economy derived from the Single Farm Payment under the EU Common Agricultural Policy (CAP); agrees that CAP Single Farm Payments were critical to supporting farms…
I touched on the issue last week in a Member's statement, so I welcome the motion. While the practice of dynamic pricing has come into focus following the exorbitant prices charged for Oasis tickets, it is not a new phenomenon. It was disgraceful that, a few Saturdays ago, Oasis fans, including me, my children and…
I thank the Minister for her response and share her sentiments on the deplorable decision and the shocking news of such a reprehensible move. It is good that the deal is back on track. She will be aware that there are other deals: I think of the Mid South West deal, which covers the Fermanagh and Omagh District…
I thank the Minister for her statement. I note that the framework is based on lived experiences and on the expertise of those who work every day to end violence against women and girls. How will the progress of the strategic framework and delivery plan be measured?
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs whether any assessment has been made on the impact that farm budget cuts would have on (i) the farming community; (ii) the rural economy; (iii) food security; and (iv) small family farms.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs whether any assessment has been made on the social and community impact of farm budget cuts in rural areas.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs whether an assessment has been made on the effect of farm budget cuts on young farmers and the future generations ability to enter and sustain careers in agriculture.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail (i) how he will ensure his Department's draft Ammonia Strategy does not disproportionately impact small farm businesses; (ii) how the draft strategy accounts for (a) small; and (b) large farm sizes; and (iii) any alternatives to…
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail (i) whether current ammonia thresholds are harmonised on an all-island basis; (ii) any environmental risks posed by the different ammonia thresholds across the island of Ireland; (iii) any efforts in place to monitor ammonia emissions on an…
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail (i) the financial support he will make available to potato growers who lost their crops to unforeseen weather conditions and flooding; and (ii) any direct engagement he is having with those farmers impacted.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail (i) any data available on the carbon footprint impact factor of sheep; and (ii) how the carbon footprint of sheep varies between lowland and severely disadvantaged land.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, pursuant to AQT 502/22-27, (i) whether funding for Just Transition is separate and additional from the current earmarked budget for agriculture; (ii) to detail what the £330 million covers and for how long; (iii) whether the separate capital funding is…
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for his assessment of whether locking out the sheep sector of any future sheep scheme reflects his Department's purpose of sustainability at the heart of a living, working, active, landscape valued by everyone.