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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 qualifying, uncertain or not yet analysed.
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister for an update on their delivery plan for the Strategic Framework Ending Violence Against Women and Girls.
I speak in my capacity as Sinn Féin spokesperson for agriculture, and I welcome the opportunity to make some points on the Budget. It is welcome that the Finance Minister has secured a Budget that was agreed by the majority of the Executive parties. That will bring some clarity and stability to our public services and…
Dean Maguirc College in Carrickmore, County Tyrone, is a thriving college at the heart of our community. It is oversubscribed every year but is capped at 80 places a year, with a total enrolment cap of 440 places. That unfair cap is holding back the Dean and restricting pupils' choice to attend a thriving, rural,…
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail (i) the level of support that will be available to farmers under the new Future Agriculture Policy; (ii) how this compares to the Basic Payment Scheme; (iii) whether specific support measures eligibility criteria will restrict the support…
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail the number of farmers impacted by the new eligibility requirements for Farm Sustainability Payments.
I support the motion. The North faces serious and exceptional challenges with regard to post-Brexit trade, and there are serious concerns about the future of veterinary medicines. Before Christmas 2022, an extension to the current grace period for importing veterinary medicines, which was due to end on 31 December…
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister for an update on their discussions to maximise the economic, historical and reconciliation potential of the Maze/Long Kesh site.
I thank the Minister for his statement, and I welcome it, particularly his comments that we need to call time on pitting agriculture and the environment against each other. I really welcome that. There are so many questions that I could ask, but I will try to narrow it. Minister, tomorrow is the deadline for the…
I want to be associated with the Minister's comments on the passing of Jennifer Fulton and the sympathies that he extended to Norman and the family. A recent survey from Rural Support in Cookstown indicated that there has been an increase in referrals to that charity as a consequence of financial distress. Can the…
I agree with the deputy First Minister's reference to the fantastic Balmoral show. I was there this morning, and they are getting well prepared for it. Does she agree that we now need to see a plan to maximise the site's economic, historical and reconciliation benefits?
I thank the Minister for her response. Will the Minister outline some of the specific benefits of the city and growth deals, and how many jobs she anticipates might be created?
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs how he will increase opportunities for students to study and attain Veterinary Medicine qualifications in the (i) north of Ireland; and (ii) south of Ireland.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs whether he has had any engagement with the University College Dublin on the number of places available for northern students to study Veterinary Medicine at the university.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (i) whether he is aware of concerns in relation to the failure to properly stock 27 designated Public Angling Estate waters with trout; and (ii) whether his Department plans to redress this.
I thank the Minister for his statement. How does the introduction of TECs impact on those who may have to tax their vehicle or use vehicle recovery services?
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail (i) the grants available to landowners with no farm business accounts; and (ii) whether there are options available under the Future Agriculture Policy for landowners.
Go raibh maith agat. I thank the Minister for his commitment. What is the potential timeline for any scheme to support the agri-food sector to be formulated and launched?
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (i) whether he will consider providing a budget for the development of the processes to enable use of the Protected Geographical Indication status for Irish grass-fed beef; and (ii) what engagement he is having with the Irish government on this matter.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail his plans to address the impact of predation on all wildlife species, particularly ground nesting birds.