All of Mr Gerry Kelly’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 Health how community pharmacies have been prepared and supported financially to address the increased workload expected with the roll-out of Pharmacy First Service for Sore Throat (Winter 24/25).
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to provide further detail on the coordination between his Department, the PSNI and Belfast Harbour Police in identifying and disrupting illegal breeders.
I think that many people will want to speak about Ken Reid. As Jonathan said, he was liked by all, which, in itself, is a great achievement. First, I send condolences to Ken's family and colleagues. I have listened to them, as Jonathan has, over the period since he passed. It is sometimes hard to listen to some of the…
To ask the Minister of Justice whether the courts take into consideration the impact on the welfare of an animal and its owner when determining penalties for pet abduction cases.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail any safeguards and exceptions that are included in the Pet Abduction Act 2024 to ensure those carrying out innocent actions, such as helping what they believe are stray pets, are not criminalised.
To ask the Minister of Justice what specific measures are in place to support vulnerable prisoners, including those with mental health or addiction issues.
To ask the Minister of Justice how her Department is addressing potential trends in the number of deaths in custody, including suicides or cases involving drugs.
To ask the Minister of Health, given the increase in early onset cancers such as colorectal, bowel and breast cancer in those under 50 years old, whether there are plans to expand or adjust the current cancer screening programmes to include younger age groups.
Will the Minister expand on the expected outcome of the digital landscape review that she mentioned? Will projects go ahead in the same way after it is completed?
Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire as a ráiteas. How will the work of the co-design group progress the recommendations in the independent report on community wealth building?
To ask the Minister of Health to detail any action being taken to assist people in North Belfast (i) to get an appointment with a GP; and (ii) to get an appointment with an NHS dentist.
To ask the Minister of Education to detail (i) the expected completion date for special educational units being constructed at Thornfield House Special School, Newtownabbey; and (ii) the resources being provided to children currently missing out on full-time education as a result of these delays.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail any specific policies and strategies his Department plans to implement to achieve environmental sustainability and reductions in greenhouse gases in the agri-food sector.
I also thank Nuala for bringing this important issue to our attention again. The term to use for child poverty in North Belfast is "staggering". The statistic is that 29% of children live in poverty, as reported by the End Child Poverty Coalition on the basis of research from Loughborough University. In the North,…
To ask the Minister of Health to detail how the £2 million investment listed in the Mental Health Strategy Delivery Plan for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services will be distributed.