All of Mr Gary Middleton’s imported questions, contributions and motions in this mandate, newest first, including those assessed as not flagged, uncertain or not yet analysed.
Hydrogen Innovation Strategy That this Assembly recognises that Northern Ireland is fast emerging as an innovator in green hydrogen technology; believes there is a need to seize opportunities flowing from the production and storage of green hydrogen to reduce reliance on fossil fuels, improve our energy security and…
To ask the Minister of Health to detail (i) the current vacancy levels for firefighters at stations in Foyle; and (ii) any recruitment plans in place to fill vacancies.
To ask the Minister of Education to detail the enrolment figures for the 2024-25 academic year for each school in the Foyle constituency, compared to the school places available for each school.
Thank you, Mr Deputy Speaker. Our amendment strengthens the motion. We have discussed many issues today that affect the north-west, and the issue of transport infrastructure is vital in ensuring that we reach our full potential in terms of our economy, our tourism sector and, of course, our connectivity to other…
Thank you, Madam Principal Deputy Speaker. Although my party will support its amendment, it is happy to support the Alliance amendment. Addiction does not discriminate. It can enter anyone's life, either personally or through the struggles of a loved one. Whilst addiction knows no boundaries in whom it can affect, it…
Thank you, Mr Deputy Speaker. I very much welcome the opportunity to discuss the north-west, job creation and our economy. I speak as somebody who was born and bred in Londonderry and who is very proud of the place that I represent. I have now been elected for 15 years and have served in the council and here at the…
In the previous Westminster mandate, the DUP successfully fought for £20 million of towns funding for Londonderry and £20 million of towns funding for Coleraine. It was deeply disappointing that that funding was paused by the Labour Government. Today, however, we have received confirmation that that £40 million…
Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “Job Creation and Cross-Border Co-operation in the North West”
Job Creation and Cross-Border Co-operation in the North West - Amendment 1 Leave out all after ‘fintech;’ and insert: ‘notes that the Department for the Economy has been unable to present evidence of any significant benefits of dual market access for each of these sectors to date; further notes the potential of the…
Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “Establishing a Dedicated Treatment and Recovery Centre in the North West”
Establishing a Dedicated Treatment and Recovery Centre in the North West - Amendment 2 Leave out all after ‘economy;' and insert: ‘notes the importance of early intervention models; calls on the Minister of Health to prioritise the delivery of a fully funded, purpose-built addiction treatment and recovery centre in…
Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “North West Transport”
North West Transport - Amendment 1 Leave out all after ‘fully funded NWTP' and insert: ‘, to ensure that the development of a new overarching Transport Strategy takes account of need in the North West, and to pursue effective cross-border cooperation in relation to the transport network, including the expansion of…
I thank the Minister for her response. When health workers are attacked, it is rightly condemned. There should be zero tolerance. When Fire Service operators are attacked, again, it should be condemned and there should be zero tolerance. Unfortunately, the PSNI does not seem to receive the same respect across the…
I thank the Minister for her comprehensive answer. How will the Department ensure that access to AI-related skills training is inclusive, particularly of those from disadvantaged backgrounds and, indeed, those who are currently employed in sectors at risk of automation?
Mr Middleton asked the Minister of Justice what she is doing to support PSNI officers who are subjected to assaults and threats, given that two weeks ago, over the course of a weekend, nine PSNI officers were injured across the Londonderry and Strabane area whilst dealing with crimes in the community and, on Wednesday…
To ask the Minister of Health to detail (i) the number of new ambulances that have been purchased in the last five years, broken down by Health and Social Care Trust; and (ii) what new ambulances have been budgeted for in the next three years, broken down by Health and Social Care Trust.
To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail the amount of Invest NI funding awarded in the Derry City and Strabane District Council area in each of the last five years.
To ask the Minister for Communities to detail (i) the number of social housing properties in Foyle that are wheelchair accessible; and (ii) the number of applicants in Foyle currently on the waiting list for wheelchair accessible properties.
To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail the number of jobs created by foreign direct investment in the Derry City and Strabane District Council area in each of the last five years.