All of Ms Diane Forsythe’s imported questions, contributions and motions in this mandate, newest first, including those assessed as not flagged, uncertain or not yet analysed.
To ask the Minister for the Economy, pursuant to AQW 41098/22-27, to detail the (i) number; and (ii) grade of staff, that can add or remove items on the Insolvency Service Application for Administering Cases system.
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to outline any timescale for legislative action to provide them with legal powers to suspend certain public office-holders.
To ask the Minister of Finance to detail any engagement, or associated commitments, with the UK Treasury regarding challenges facing small businesses as a result of the new Making Tax Digital system requirements.
To ask the Minister of Finance to detail any engagement, or associated commitments, with the UK Treasury regarding challenges facing childcare businesses as a result of the removal of the 10 per cent wear and tear allowance.
To ask the Minister for the Economy whether any assessment has been undertaken on the the level of staffing within her Department working on the Energy Strategy.
I thank the Minister for coming to the Chamber so quickly following the announcement by Treasury; we appreciate that. Minister, whilst the Secretary of State may urge some celebration of there being more money for Northern Ireland, that money does not address the deficit, nor does it provide us with the necessary…
As holders of public office here, MLAs adhere to the Nolan principles. Public appointments are roles in public life that are held in high esteem, such as the Children's Commissioner, the Police Ombudsman and others. Those positions are critical. In most areas of life, someone who comes under investigation for an…
Minister, the mixed message has come from your response in the Chamber, not necessarily from Alma. I will follow on from previous questions. You said that you wished that the matter had been brought forward and wondered why it had not, but you have not progressed it. Will you take extraordinary steps to progress it,…
The need to protect women and girls and all our young people online is a growing concern. In the UK, a public consultation has been launched on whether to ban social media for under-16s. What is TEO doing to address violence against women and girls online?
I thank Members for their contributions to the debate. As the Committee Chairperson said, there is no underestimating the value of the work carried out by the C&AG and the great responsibility of the postholder. It is therefore important that the salary is fair, appropriately reflects the complexity and…
I thank the Minister for her statement. Having moved to the Economy Committee last week, I look forward to working with her again. Minister, this morning, I attended the all-party group on fuel poverty, at which Communities Minister, Gordon Lyons, outlined progress in that area. In line with the wider Executive…
To ask the Minister for the Economy whether any assessment has been carried out of the level of students from the Mournes area taking up courses in the Southern Regional College, since the closure of the Kilkeel campus.
To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail any criteria her Department attached to the £45 million Regional Economy Fund, allocated to local councils for distribution.
To ask the Minister for the Economy for an update on the £45 million Regional Economy Fund, which was announced on 27 January 2025, including (i) the amount drawn down to date; and (ii) the profile of any anticipated spend on this, in the incoming financial years.
To ask the Minister for the Economy, pursuant to AQW 41098/22-27, to detail what happens to the data related to a person’s case once their creditors have been discharged.
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the regional breakdown of where the additional £2.5 million for essential roads maintenance she announced on 24 February 2026, will be allocated.
I thank the Minister for making such representations. I know that it is not a devolved matter, but I appreciate that. Childcare providers have expressed serious concerns about what the removal the 10% wear and tear tax allowance will mean for their businesses. Minister, will you also make representations on behalf of…