All of Mr Doug Beattie MC’s imported questions, contributions and motions in this mandate, newest first, including those assessed as not flagged, uncertain or not yet analysed.
Protection of Rights and Safety in Custodial Facilities That this Assembly commits to providing continuous support for the LGBTQ+ and other minority communities throughout Northern Ireland, while ensuring there is no diminution of societal rights, particularly the rights of women; agrees that our justice system must…
FlaggedGender, sexuality, abortion and related social issuesCriteria met: Identity framing, Dog-whistle messaging.
To ask the Minister of Finance, pursuant to AQW 19285/22-27, (i) whether the Northern Ireland Prison Service has been included in the e-learning for Domestic and Sexual Abuse; (ii) whether Northern Ireland Prison Service personnel, including operational staff, are included in the 10 days paid special leave if they are…
To ask the Minister of Finance to detail (i) how many of those from the Northern Ireland Civil Service have had an excusal of sick absence in the last three years; and (ii) the percentage of those from the Northern Ireland Prison Service who have been granted an excusal over that same period.
To ask the Minister of Finance to detail (i) the rate of sick absence in the Northern Ireland Prison Service compared to the rest of the Northern Ireland Civil Service (NICS), as outlined in table 7 of the Quarterly Sickness Absence in the NICS July 2024 - September 2024; and (ii) for her assessment of whether there…
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure, in relation to the Strategic Framework to End Violence Against Women and Girls, to detail (i) any workplace-based programmes and initiatives that have been arranged for staff in his Department; and (ii) whether his Department's complaints and whistleblowing policies will change…
To ask the Minister of Finance, in relation to the Strategic Framework to End Violence Against Women and Girls, to detail (i) any workplace-based programmes and initiatives that have been arranged for staff in her Department; and (ii) whether her Department's complaints and whistleblowing policies will change to…
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, in relation to the Strategic Framework to End Violence Against Women and Girls, to detail (i) any workplace-based programmes and initiatives that have been arranged for staff in his Department; and (ii) whether his Department's complaints and…
To ask the Minister for the Economy, in relation to the Strategic Framework to End Violence Against Women and Girls, to detail (i) any workplace-based programmes and initiatives that have been arranged for staff in his Department; and (ii) whether his Department's complaints and whistleblowing policies will change to…
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure, in relation to the Strategic Framework to End Violence Against Women and Girls, to detail (i) any workplace-based programmes and initiatives that have been arranged for staff in his Department; and (ii) whether his Department's complaints and whistleblowing policies will change…
To ask the Minister for Communities, in relation to the Strategic Framework to End Violence Against Women and Girls, to detail (i) any workplace-based programmes and initiatives that have been arranged for staff in his Department; and (ii) whether his Department's complaints and whistleblowing policies will change to…
Minister, thank you for your answer. Clearly, laws that will be introduced in the future affect people now. For example, in 2030, EU legislation will ban rubber infill on all 3G and 4G pitches. There will be a huge cost in setting up 3G and 4G synthetic pitches for that and in maintaining them post 2030. Have you had…
Mr Beattie asked the Minister of Finance what horizon scanning her Department is doing on EU laws that will affect Northern Ireland's Budget and funding envelope in future years.
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to detail any mechanisms in place to record the impact and outcome of the Strategic Framework to End Violence Against Women and Girls.
To ask the Minister of Justice, in relation to the Strategic Framework to End Violence Against Women and Girls, to detail (i) any workplace-based programmes and initiatives that have been arranged for staff in her Department; and (ii) whether her Department's complaints and whistleblowing policies will change to…
To ask the Minister of Education whether he will change the rules in relation to Education Authority maintenance budgets to allow schools to procure their own maintenance companies who can provide the service at a significantly lower price.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail (i) the number of XL Bully dogs in Northern Ireland; (ii) the number of these dogs that do not have an exemption certificate; and (iii) his Department's next steps in relation to those without an exemption certificate.
The Minister will know that some of us have questioned legal aid's value for money, as well as the need to eradicate fraud and error and, importantly, to provide transparency, for some time. It was brought into stark contrast when nearly £150,000 was awarded to Gerry Adams through legal aid, but I would not ask the…
To ask the Minister for Communities under what circumstances can the Chief Executive Officer of the NI Housing Executive (NIHE) refuse, when requested, to pass on matters of concern to the board of the NIHE.
To ask the Minister for Communities how a matter can be raised by a concerned tenant directly to the board of the NI Housing Executive (NIHE) rather than to the NIHE Chief Executive Officer's office.
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure for his assessment of whether the existing funding model for Northern Ireland Water is sustainable and fit for purpose.
To ask the Minister of Justice (i) why K9 Search and Rescue Northern Ireland has been refused membership of the Northern Ireland Search and Rescue Practitioners Group; and (ii) whether this decision was taken in consultation with the PSNI and the Policing Board.
To ask the Minister of Education to detail (i) any action he is taking in relation to the ban on rubber infill for school 3G and 4G synthetic pitches by 2030 under EU legislation; and (ii) any action he will take in relation to new 3G and 4G pitches planned before 2030.
To ask the Minister for Communities to detail (i) any action he is taking in relation to the implementation of EU legislation banning rubber infill from 2030 for 3G and 4G synthetic pitches; and (ii) whether there will be support for community groups, centres, schools and local authorities who presently maintain 3G…