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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 qualifying, uncertain or not yet analysed.
675 records match, page 20 of 27.
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, pursuant to AQW 13314/22-27, to provide a list of insurance companies for woodlands.
Assessment details for Written question AQW 13884/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 13884/22-27
The Minister will be aware that Lough Foyle is still a disputed territory. I know from previous discussions that that fact was inhibiting the Loughs Agency from fulfilling its full range of functions. I also know that it is beyond the Minister's remit to sort out a territorial dispute, but is he aware of any…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: North/South Ministerial Council: Aquaculture and Marine Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: North/South Ministerial Council: Aquaculture and Marine
I thank the Minister for his statement, paragraph 12 of which refers to the importance of improving air quality. He will be aware that his Department is working on ammonia emissions, which is a key, live issue. Were there any discussions with his counterparts on an all-island approach to reducing ammonia emissions?
Assessment details for Debate contribution: North/South Ministerial Council: Environment Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: North/South Ministerial Council: Environment
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for his assessment of (i) concerns raised by farmers on the use of grass in some anaerobic digestion plants instead of food waste or manure; and (ii) whether this is contributing to an existing shortage of grass, limiting local supply of conacre ground…
Assessment details for Written question AQW 13776/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 13776/22-27
On behalf of Sinn Féin, I welcome the scheme for financial assistance. We acknowledge that the Act came about as a consequence of the loss of the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF), a consequence of Brexit. Our hard-pressed fishermen and women need whatever support they can get to sustain the industry, their…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Fisheries Act 2020 (Scheme for Financial Assistance) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2024 Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Fisheries Act 2020 (Scheme for Financial Assistance) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2024
To ask the Minister of Health for an update on his plans for capital investment in Carrickmore Health Centre.
Assessment details for Oral question AQO 706/22-27 Official Assembly record for Oral question AQO 706/22-27
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (i) whether the sunset clause in the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 applies to the north; and (ii) whether he has considered an extension of the sunset clause via an order to enable a policy review and future policy direction to be…
Assessment details for Written question AQW 13609/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 13609/22-27
I thank the Minister for his response. Minister, there were families in my parents' generation and before who were reared on 1 acre. You will be aware that the unanimous view of the AERA Committee is that we should revert to 3 hectares. This will knock potentially 1,400 small farm businesses out of business, which…
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Farm Sustainability Transition Payment Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Farm Sustainability Transition Payment
I welcome the opportunity to speak on the motion. Sinn Féin responded to DAERA's consultations on the ammonia strategy and the future operational protocol. We support logical, practical and well-thought-out policies and, where necessary, legislation that will support farmers to reduce ammonia emissions. However, in…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: On-farm Investment Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: On-farm Investment
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, pursuant to AQW 13088/22-27, (i) whether he is aware that timber growers previously insured with Marsh are no longer able to access growers insurance that covers fire, theft, and damage; and (ii) what steps he will take to address this.
Assessment details for Written question AQW 13314/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 13314/22-27
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (i) for an update on his plans for a new agriculture bill; (ii) to detail the issues that this bill will cover; and (iii) how the bill will co-exist with existing provisions related to the north in Schedule 6 of the Agriculture Act 2020.
Assessment details for Written question AQW 13261/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 13261/22-27
Minister, given the prevalence of potholes, what is your assessment of the use of concrete for road repairs?
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Potholes: Intervention Depth Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Potholes: Intervention Depth
I thank the Minister for his statement. The statement refers to cooperation on animal health issues across the island. We have a serious issue with bovine TB. We have a rate of 10% in the North, compared with a rate of 5% in the South, and it costs your Department £53 million. Was there any discussion on cooperation…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: North/South Ministerial Council: Agriculture Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: North/South Ministerial Council: Agriculture
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (i) whether he is considering a gradual phasing out of the use of cages for battery hens; and (ii) whether sufficient financial support will be provided to aid the move to cage-free products.
Assessment details for Written question AQW 13196/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 13196/22-27
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs whether he has considered grants for hen housing, particularly for laying hen and pullet farmers, similar to the Laying Hen Housing for Health and Welfare grant in England with those with flocks of 1,000 birds or more.
Assessment details for Written question AQW 13139/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 13139/22-27
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (i) for his assessment of the difficulties experienced by timber growers, namely forestry and woodland owners, in accessing insurance from companies who have recently withdrawn from the insurance market; and (ii) what steps his Department will take to…
Assessment details for Written question AQW 13088/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 13088/22-27
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs whether current levels of support will continue beyond the next three financial years in relation to the 2021 HM Treasury Spending Review and Autumn Budget commitment of £1 billion for farmers and land managers.
Assessment details for Written question AQW 13087/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 13087/22-27
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for his assessment of the use of Bovaer to reduce methane emissions in cows.
Assessment details for Written question AQW 13086/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 13086/22-27
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for his assessment of the increase of the minimum claim size from three hectares to five hectares to access payments under the Future Sustainability Payment.
Assessment details for Oral question AQO 606/22-27 Official Assembly record for Oral question AQO 606/22-27
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to list the investment areas under (i) City Deals; and (ii) PEACE PLUS funding for Budget 2024-25.
Assessment details for Written question AQW 13030/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 13030/22-27
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail the impact that (i) increased costs; and (ii) increased farmgate prices has on farm level incomes; broken down by (a) sheep sector; (b) cattle sector; and (c) dairy sector.
Assessment details for Written question AQW 12884/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 12884/22-27
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, in light of his Department's budget for 2024-25, what plans he has to provide further financial assistance to farmers to improve the natural environment though the purchasing of Low Emission Slurry Spreading Equipment.
Assessment details for Written question AQW 12883/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 12883/22-27
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail (i) the amount of Basic Payment Scheme paid in each of the last two years, broken down by (a) constituency; and (b) county; and (ii) the current number of farm businesses, broken down by (a) constituency; and (b) county.
Assessment details for Written question AQW 12773/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 12773/22-27
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail the EU budget per annum for the Fruit and Vegetable Aid Scheme prior to Brexit.
Assessment details for Written question AQW 12772/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 12772/22-27
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail (i) any assessment that has been made of the impact on the agriculture sector if rewetting of peatland and planting of trees on agricultural land is claimed under Land Use and Land-Use Change and Forestry (LULUCF) sector instead of agriculture…
Assessment details for Written question AQW 12771/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 12771/22-27
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