All of Mr Gerry Carroll’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 whether he has any plans to introduce provisions similar to those included in the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Act 2023.
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether he has considered introducing tree planting at Stockman's Way and Stockman's Avenue to help reduce emissions and pollution.
I thank the Member for giving way. Does she share my concern that parties have had decades to implement anti-poverty strategies and have failed to do so? Does she also share my concern that when parties have the Communities Ministry, they do not implement anti-poverty strategies and then, when another party has that…
I start by saying that it is deplorable in the extreme that at least one in five children here live in poverty. I say "at least" because I am sure that that is a conservative figure. The figure is around 30% in my constituency. It is not just a stat; it refers to children who go cold and hungry, children who are…
There has been an orchestrated campaign against the trans and non-binary community across these islands. I urge you to not follow that, especially given recent comments at the Health Committee. Minister, what commitment will you give to young trans people that they will be able to get access to puberty blockers and…
This sounds positive, Minister, but we need to look at the detail, obviously. People have expressed to me the need for legislation before the recess for all sorts of reasons. Minister, I am disappointed that you have refused to urge people who are in different dwellings but similar circumstances to those in Victoria…
Over the weekend, Iran fired some 300 missiles at Israel, and the world watched with bated breath as we awaited the outcome of what could have been a wider confrontation in the Middle East. Today, I call, loudly and clearly, for a de-escalation of violence but also for people to reflect on what has brought us to that…
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister (i) what consideration they have given to a redress payment to victims and survivors of Mother and Baby Institutions, Magdalene Laundries and Workhouses; and (ii) what factors will be taken into consideration to determine the size of any redress payment.
To ask the Minister of Health what funding he has secured to implement the Strategy for Children’s Palliative and End-of-Life Care 2016-26 in full, including funding for a GRID-trained specialist paediatric palliative care consultant.
To ask the Minister of Health what decisions have been taken to sustainably fund Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice for the long-term amid a rising demand for its services.
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether his Department, in the design and development of the new planning portal, ensured that approved drawings can be placed under one section in the portal in the interest of improving public access to planning applications online.
To ask the Minister of Health for a breakdown of (i) the number of counsellors; and (ii) the mental health services provided, to (a) schools; and (b) pupils in West Belfast, in the last five years.
To ask the Minister of Education how he will ensure that families receive urgent intervention while they wait for the implementation of a childcare strategy.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail the Earl of Shaftesbury's asking price in the sale of the Lough Neagh bed and soil.
To ask the Minister of Health whether his Department will (i) publish the number of Community Children's Nurses employed by the health service; and (ii) fund any additional posts needed.
To ask the Minister of Health (i) what steps he will take to address the shortfall in social work provision; and (ii) what impact this is having on early years services such as Sure Start.
To ask the Minister of Health whether his Department has considered amending the legislation on access to records in line with recent changes elsewhere.
Reducing Child Poverty - Amendment 2 After ‘basic goods;’ insert: ‘agrees that any budget cuts implemented by this Executive will likely increase child poverty across the board; and further agrees that Departments should be allowed to work to a managed overspend where necessary to improve children’s living standards;’
Banning No-Fault Evictions - Amendment 2 After ‘drive homelessness;’ insert: ‘agrees that the Executive’s failure to build social homes has been the primary driver of homelessness; agrees that there is an over-representation of MLAs who are landlords and that MLAs who are landlords should not be allowed to vote on…
Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “Removing the Universal Credit Two-Child Limit”
Removing the Universal Credit Two-Child Limit - Amendment 2 After ‘three or more children;’ insert: ‘agrees that welfare reforms were designed to punish the most vulnerable in our society and should never have been introduced by this Assembly; agrees to never again allow the British government to introduce welfare…
Eradicating Fuel Poverty - Amendment 1 After ‘fit for purpose;’ insert ‘agrees that public ownership of energy provision should be a key part of any new strategy;’