All of Mr John Blair’s imported questions, contributions and motions in this mandate, newest first, including those assessed as not flagged, uncertain or not yet analysed.
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Mr Blair asked the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for an update on his efforts to establish a just transition commission.
Assessment details for Topical question AQT 1856/22-27 Official Assembly record for Topical question AQT 1856/22-27
It simply means that they are interdependent.
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Food Security Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Food Security
Will the Member give way?
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Food Security Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Food Security
Like my Alliance colleagues, I oppose the DUP motion. In our view, not only is it an attempt to shirk responsibility, it risks undermining crucial ambitions for climate and environmental progress — ambitions that are essential to safeguarding our farming community and food security. Despite the rhetoric in the motion,…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Food Security Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Food Security
I thank the Minister for the statement. Will the Minister provide information on any of his engagement with the Irish Government regarding the arrival of bluetongue on the island of Ireland? He touched a bit on that in his statement, but, for clarity, it would be useful to have more information, if he has it.
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Bluetongue Virus: Bangor Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Bluetongue Virus: Bangor
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister for an update on how their Department is taking forward the findings of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry, including the recommendations set out in the Module 2C report on core decision-making and political governance.
Assessment details for Oral question AQO 2841/22-27 Official Assembly record for Oral question AQO 2841/22-27
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail any payment schemes available for farm owners whose farms are under three hectares.
Assessment details for Written question AQW 36104/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 36104/22-27
I start by thanking Declan Kearney for securing this vital debate and also for the detailed case for mental health provision in South Antrim that he so clearly laid out. The entire issue concerns the urgent need to deliver the Birch Hill Centre for Mental Health, which is planned to be established at the Antrim Area…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Birch Hill Centre for Mental Health Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Birch Hill Centre for Mental Health
I rise as a member of the Committee for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to express my support and that of the Alliance Party for the farm sustainability payment scheme regulations. As stated today and on previous occasions, the regulations are a result of our need to transition away from EU agricultural…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Farm Sustainability Payment Scheme (Eligibility etc) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2025 Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Farm Sustainability Payment Scheme (Eligibility etc) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2025
I thank the Minister for that reply. Further to the previous question, will the Minister outline why climate action is vital for our economy?
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Climate Crisis: COP30 Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Climate Crisis: COP30
Thank you, Mr Speaker, for your patience. I am, of course, well known for mine. Does the Minister agree that parties that are now reneging, and that are seeking others to renege, on those climate commitments undermine confidence in Northern Ireland and risk people here missing out on the benefits of climate action?
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Climate Change Act (Northern Ireland) 2022 Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Climate Change Act (Northern Ireland) 2022
Mr Blair asked the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs whether, given that world leaders have gathered in Brazil for COP30 and the stark warnings from the UN that world pledges are failing to keep global warming below 1·5°C, he agrees with the Prime Minister and Taoiseach that we must have…
Assessment details for Topical question AQT 1766/22-27 Official Assembly record for Topical question AQT 1766/22-27
I thank the Member for giving way. Does he accept that the Office for Environmental Protection, which was on his list of environmental agencies, is simply a replacement for the European structures that Brexit removed and is not a directly responsible independent environmental protection agency for Northern Ireland?…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Independent Environmental Protection Agency: Establishment Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Independent Environmental Protection Agency: Establishment
I thank the Member who tabled this timely and vital motion. It is especially fitting that we debate it today, on the opening day of COP30, when political leaders from around the world are gathering to demonstrate their commitment to tackling the climate crisis. It is only right that the Assembly send the strongest…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Independent Environmental Protection Agency: Establishment Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Independent Environmental Protection Agency: Establishment
Hear, hear.
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Independent Environmental Protection Agency: Establishment Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Independent Environmental Protection Agency: Establishment
Will the Member give way?
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Independent Environmental Protection Agency: Establishment Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Independent Environmental Protection Agency: Establishment
As chair of the all-party group on climate action, I take this opportunity to mark the start of the 30th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties, otherwise known as COP30, hosted this year in Brazil. Each year at COP, leaders from across the globe are reminded of the scale of the challenge that we all face…
Assessment details for Member's statement: COP30: Brazil Official Assembly record for Member's statement: COP30: Brazil
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail any measures in place to monitor and prevent illegal dumping or fly-tipping following the festive period.
Assessment details for Written question AQW 34942/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 34942/22-27
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail any measures in place to ensure responsible disposal or recycling of Christmas packaging, decorations, and trees.
Assessment details for Written question AQW 34941/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 34941/22-27
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether her Department is facilitating the use of renewable energy sources for town centre Christmas lighting.
Assessment details for Written question AQW 34938/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 34938/22-27
To ask the Minister for Communities whether his Department has issued guidance to councils on reducing the environmental impact of Christmas (i) decorations; and (ii) lighting schemes.
Assessment details for Written question AQW 34940/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 34940/22-27
To ask the Minister for Communities to detail any assessment that has been made of the contribution of Christmas lighting schemes to town centre footfall, in the context of sustainable development.
Assessment details for Written question AQW 34939/22-27 Official Assembly record for Written question AQW 34939/22-27
I thank the Minister for that reply. Does he envisage going to public consultation during the mandate on any of the options considered in the report?
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Shared Property Management Scoping Study Report Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Shared Property Management Scoping Study Report
I thank the Minister for his statement. In the Minister's opinion, what has the cost been to our environment of previous inaction on establishing an independent environmental protection agency? I ask that in the context of some in the SDLP, for example, forgetting that that party held the brief before and did not…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Independent Review of Environmental Governance in Northern Ireland Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Independent Review of Environmental Governance in Northern Ireland
Mr Speaker, I had the pleasure of attending the final plenary session of the second Youth Assembly on Saturday past, and I know that you were also there. I take this opportunity to recognise the dedication and hard work of everyone involved. At Saturday's event, the Youth Assembly Members launched their legacy report,…
Assessment details for Member's statement: Youth Assembly Official Assembly record for Member's statement: Youth Assembly
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