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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.

178 records match.

  1. Debate contribution: Sustainable Agriculture Programme: Small Farms

    • Oral Answers to Questions

    Thank you, Minister, for your response. During the evidence-gathering session with witnesses at the Committee for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs on the Areas with Natural Constraints (Payments) Bill, which I sponsor, many witnesses have said that small farmers, particularly in areas of natural constraint…

    Not analysed

    Assessment details Official Assembly record

  2. Debate contribution: A5: Court of Appeal Judgement

    • Ministerial Statement

    I was in the courthouse today when the news seeped out from the courtroom that the result was positive, and I have to say that, across Tyrone and beyond last night, the blessed candles were lit and prayers were said for the right result, and, thank God, that result came today. When the results seeped out of the…

    Awaiting analysis

    Assessment details Official Assembly record

  3. Debate contribution: Bovine Tuberculosis

    • Oral Answers to Questions

    The Minister will appreciate that TB eradication is probably one of the most researched subjects, going back to the work of the TB eradication partnership (TBEP) and the earlier test and vaccinate or remove (TVR) study that former Agriculture Minister Michelle O'Neill implemented. When are we likely to see a holistic…

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  5. Debate contribution: Soil Nutrient Health Scheme

    • Oral Answers to Questions

    Thank you, Minister. I declare an interest in that I registered for and partially completed the training at the weekend. I commend DAERA and the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) for the relevant learning and for the accessibility of the training. Minister, will you join me in encouraging any…

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  6. Debate contribution: Mandatory Use of Closed Circuit Television in Slaughterhouses Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2026

    • Executive Committee Business

    The regulations are designed to strengthen and complement the existing framework governing the welfare of animals at the time of killing. They build upon EU regulation 1099/2009 and the Welfare of Animals at the Time of Killing Regulations 2014, ensuring that the North maintains high standards of animal welfare. The…

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  7. Debate contribution: Dilapidation Bill: Consideration Stage

    • Executive Committee Business

    I will follow on from the key points made by my colleague Aoife Finnegan MLA. First, I record our appreciation of the Committee staff, including Janice and Glenda, for the work that they did. I also thank the Bill Office for its assistance during our scrutiny of the Bill. We have had more than 22 Committee sessions on…

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  8. Debate contribution: Planning: Statutory Consultees

    • Oral Answers to Questions

    Minister, one farmer of many whom I met at the weekend told me that he has spent over £20,000 on a planning application on which no decision has yet been made. Has the Department carried out any assessment of the financial impact of the delays in responses on the farming community, some of whom are trying to get…

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  9. Debate contribution: SEN Early Years Provision: West Tyrone

    • Oral Answers to Questions

    Thank you, Minister, for your answer. My office, that of my colleague Órfhlaith Begley MP and those of all the other elected representatives in West Tyrone have been contacted by families who have had to travel considerable distances outside the constituency to access specialist education for their young children.…

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  10. Debate contribution: North/South Ministerial Council: Agriculture

    • Ministerial Statements

    I have repeatedly raised the poultry litter issue with you and with the Departments, North and South. Farmers in the South want poultry litter, and farmers in the North want to export it, given the phosphorus (P) surplus here and P deficit in the South. Have there been any discussions at ministerial level to help…

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  11. Debate contribution: North/South Ministerial Council: Aquaculture and Marine

    • Ministerial Statements

    I thank the Minister for his statement. Have there been any discussions at North/South Ministerial Council level on the issue of strengthening all-island cooperation on nutrient management, particularly in light of the phosphate surplus that we have in the North versus the deficit in the South and the fact that…

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  12. Debate contribution: North/South Ministerial Council: Transport

    • Ministerial Statement

    Thank you, Minister. The previous Member touched on the A5. I am heartened to hear that the A5 remains a key priority for the NSMC. Have the Dublin Government reaffirmed their commitment to that project?

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  13. Debate contribution: Wildfires: Mourne Mountains

    • Oral Answers to Questions

    Given that the areas in question are areas of natural constraint (ANCs), has the Minister given any further consideration to the implementation of an ANC scheme to support grazing livestock as a land management tool in those areas to prevent the risk of wildfires in the future?

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  15. Debate contribution: Areas with Natural Constraints (Payments) Bill: Extension of Committee Stage

    • Executive Committee Business

    The motion proposes to extend the Committee Stage of the ANC Bill to allow for more thorough scrutiny. Given the Bill's importance to farmers operating in challenging environments, it is essential that the Committee has adequate time to examine its provisions in detail. The Bill provides financial support to those who…

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  16. Debate contribution: Bovine Tuberculosis

    • Private Members' Business

    I beg to move Go raibh maith agat. The motion is on an issue of immense importance to the agriculture community. It goes far beyond animal health and strikes at the heart of our rural economy, environment and public health. I will begin by stating that we tabled a similar motion in the House in November 2024, and it…

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  17. Debate contribution: REACH Programme

    • Oral Answers to Questions

    I thank the Minister for his response. Minister, I have spoken to a lot of young people and families who highlighted the importance of the REACH programme in helping young people with examination stress, school refusal, anxiety and many other issues. In recent correspondence, the EA said that it had ceased the…

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  18. Debate contribution: Energy, Food and Environmental Security: Biomethane

    • Private Members' Business

    I welcome the motion. It is timely and appropriate. There is strong merit in the direction set out in the motion, particularly in recognising biomethane as a reliable and indigenous energy source that can support the North's energy security, strengthen our agri-food sector and contribute meaningfully to environmental…

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  20. Debate contribution: Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute and Associated Governance Matters

    • Ministerial Statement

    I welcome the Minister's statement. Minister, the recent stories about AFBI have had an impact on public confidence. Are you confident that your action plan and the measures that you are putting in place will go some way towards increasing public confidence?

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  21. Debate contribution: Net Zero Policies: Cost-benefit Analysis

    • Private Members' Business

    I am glad that the Member mentioned that. I was going to ask for an intervention during Robbie's contribution, but he was very kind to those on the DUP Benches, so I did not ask him for one. I was going to make this point about farmers. Does the Member agree that it is a fact that the largest dairy companies here,…

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  24. Debate contribution: Areas with Natural Constraints (Payments) Bill: Second Stage

    • Private Members' Business

    I thank everyone for participating in today's wide-ranging debate. In most cases, it was conducted in a robust but respectful way. I will reflect on some issues raised during the debate. I will start with Robbie Butler, who spoke on behalf of the Committee. He gave an assurance that, if the Bill proceeds today, the…

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  25. Debate contribution: Areas with Natural Constraints (Payments) Bill: Second Stage

    • Private Members' Business

    I thank the Member. I agree with a lot of what he has said. Sinn Féin takes the position that the agriculture pot of money for the farm sustainability payment has been stretched enough, particularly with the 17% cut, so there can be no more cuts to that pot. We believe that it is possible to budget and look within the…

    Awaiting analysis

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