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.
The deputy First Minister mentioned that next year marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. How much of an opportunity is that to highlight the significant role of the Ulster Scots — the Scots Irish — in building modern America?
To ask the Minister of Finance to detail when there was last a review of the finance functionality across the Northern Ireland Civil Service and whether it is staffed sufficiently at the correct grades.
To ask the Minister of Finance to detail the number of qualified accountants employed in the Northern Ireland Civil Service, broken down by (i) Department; (ii) its group bodies; and (iii) grade.
To ask the Minister of Finance for an update on progress of the Workforce Plan for the Northern Ireland Civil Service and the Capacity and Capability review.
To ask the Minister of Health to detail (i) the NHS and healthcare employees that will be exempt from the increase in employers' National Insurance contributions from April 2025; and (ii) how that will apply in practice.
To ask the Minister of Health to detail his Department's consideration of the need for rates exemptions for further healthcare premises, such as community pharmacies.
To ask the Minister of Health to outline who has responsibility for covering the cost of medical treatment received at the Dreadnought Medical Service by seafarers from Northern Ireland.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail the level of (i) demand; and (ii) award for the Marine Environment and Fisheries Fund which closed on 31 December 2024.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail his Department's plans to reinstate trees lost though storm damage in forest parks in South Down.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for his assessment of how clean and safe beaches are in South Down, given that the busy Easter holiday period is approaching.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for his assessment of the areas in Northern Ireland that have seen rapid progression of coastal erosion.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for his assessment of (i) the current badger population in Northern Ireland; and (ii) how this number has changed in recent years.
Thank you, Mr Deputy Speaker. I welcome the opportunity, in advance of tomorrow's statement, to discuss the pressures on our finances in Northern Ireland. The DUP supports a shared future. We are committed to investing in and transforming our public services and ensuring that they are accessible by everyone in…
Minister, every month in the Finance Committee, we hear the reported out-turns and the direction towards reaching a balanced budget for this year. As Minister for Infrastructure, it is your responsibility to get us there. The indications were that we were on track for that. For the board of NI Water to instruct NI…
The Mourne Mountains are one of the most spectacular attractions in Northern Ireland. They are our highest and most dramatic mountain range and are in an area of outstanding natural beauty (AONB), with peaks such as Slieve Donard, Commedagh, Binnian and many more. They are my home countryside in the heart of South…
To ask the Minister of Finance for his assessment of the need to commission a review of the composition and structure of the Northern Ireland Civil Service as part of the objective to deliver reform.
To ask the Minister of Finance for his assessment of the need to advise all Departments of the needs to plan for efficiencies and savings in the 2025-26 financial year.
To ask the Minister of Finance to detail the most up to date number of civil servants employed in Northern Ireland, broken down by (i) Department; and (ii) grade.
To ask the Minister of Finance for his assessment of the proportion of public sector staff in Northern Ireland compared to other jurisdictions across the United Kingdom.
To ask the Minister of Finance to detail any discussions that have taken place in relation to opportunities for Northern Ireland to avail of the UK National Wealth Fund to finance new infrastructure.