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 of Finance to detail the number of private sector bodies who are in the process of appealing the valuation of their commercial properties, as detailed in the Land and Property Services' 2026 revaluation.
To ask the Minister of Finance to detail the (i) number; and (ii) names of all public sector bodies who are in the process of appealing the valuation of their commercial properties, as detailed in the Land and Property Services' 2026 revaluation.
To ask the Minister of Finance to detail whether he approved the Minister of Health's decision to move £73.5 million away from waiting list initiatives, as was allocated.
Sadly, cancer touches the lives of most people in Northern Ireland in some form. One in two of us will have cancer in our lifetime. Cancer services are essential. There are many amazing healthcare staff and voluntary and community sector organisations that provide a range of care and support. The excellent work that…
I am pleased to speak at the Further Consideration Stage of the Deaths, Still-Births and Baby Loss Bill. As I have previously stated, I am pleased that the House has worked together with a clear voice to agree this legislation, which embeds compassion into modernising the legislative process of registering deaths in…
I thank the Minister for his statement and for his move towards sensible and pragmatic approaches to the budget situation. Minister, can you confirm that, at every possible opportunity in Budget and monitoring rounds, you have bid for the equivalent capital required to meet the housebuilding target that was agreed in…
I thank the Minister for his statement. I also place on record my thanks to his officials and particularly to Andrew McAvoy, who gives us regular updates on policy in the area. It is welcome that, having initially been announced as a 10-year process, the review is being brought down to two years, which is something…
To ask the Minister of Finance whether he has increased the targets on rates collection to increase available finance and achieve the objectives, as outlined in his Oral Statement on 18 November 2025 on rating policy.
To ask the Minister of Finance whether any of the detail in his Oral Statement on 18 November 2025 on rating policy, will result in changes to the rates bills to be issued to businesses in April 2026, for the 2026-27 financial year.
To ask the Minister of Finance, following his Oral Statement on rating policy on 18 November 2025, to detail the timeline for the completion of reviews of rates for pubs and hospitality in Scotland and England.
To ask the Minister of Finance to detail the number of properties that have benefited from the Non-Domestic Vacant Rating, in each of the last three years.
To ask the Minister of Finance (i) for a breakdown of the additional £20 million, detailed as unlocked, in his Oral Statement on 18 November 2025; and (ii) to detail the amount that will be unlocked for (a) central government; and (b) local government.
Thank you, Minister, for your answer. You know that I am passionate about Ulster-Scots culture, and I look forward to welcoming you to some more events in the Mournes. Can you outline some of the tangible outcomes that you foresee from the investment resulting from the America250 celebrations?
The Minister will be aware that home heating costs are particularly challenging for those who feel the cost-of-living pressures. Will he give an update on the fuel poverty strategy?
Ms Forsythe asked the Minister for Communities, after stating that it is great to see his work and engagement to realise the full potential of the America250 celebrations in Northern Ireland, why some Members have voiced their opposition to his attempts to increase awareness, knowledge and understanding of Northern…
To ask the Minister of Health to detail any steps his Department has taken to address the issue of hospital free parking, since it was raised in 2024, which prevented legislation being implemented.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (i) for his assessment of the cuts to quotas in catch advice announcements made for the fishing industry in 2026; and (ii) to detail any steps he plans to take to support the fishing industry in relation to this.
To ask the Minister of Finance to detail the value of payments made through the Civil Service Inefficiency Compensation award, in each of the last 3 years.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs whether he will reassess how the £360 million Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund is distributed, to take account of the number of Northern Ireland-registered vessels and the value of their landings.