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Mr John Blair: Assembly records
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.
I am pleased to hear that the British-Irish Council has commended the work that is being done on marine litter and the marine environment more generally. Minister, what action is being taken to protect blue carbon habitats and the wider marine environment?
Mr Blair asked the First Minister and deputy First Minister whether they can commit the Executive Office to assist the Polish community and other ethnic communities in Northern Ireland and give any indication of action that is under way to help in that regard, given that, this Saturday, he, along with other Members,…
To ask the Minister of Justice to outline the impact that late changes in defendant pleas, from not guilty to guilty, are having on all those involved in the justice system.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, pursuant to AQW 17757/22-27, for an update on the replacement of the pedestrian footbridge at Muff Glen, Eglington.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs what role research and innovation will play in advancing the objectives outlined in the Food Strategy Framework Action Plan 2025-2027.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs how the Food Strategy Framework Action Plan 2025-2027 aims to address sustainability in food production and distribution.
Today, I join the League Against Cruel Sports in recognising the importance of Fox Day, which will be celebrated this Thursday. That annual event gives us the opportunity to honour those extraordinary animals, to highlight their vital role in preserving our ecosystems and to advocate for their protection against…
Thank you, Madam Principal Deputy Speaker. I support the draft Farming with Nature Regulations announced last week by the AERA Minister at the Balmoral show, a timely occasion for such an announcement. Indeed, the Balmoral show highlighted the pivotal role that agriculture plays in the daily lives of individuals and…
Like other members of the AERA Committee, I know something of the effort that the Minister has made with the UK Government, and, indeed, with the EU, on these matters. What help might be provided from the announcement to assist us with making progress on climate and on the environment more generally?
I thank the Minister for that reply. Can he give us any information on the work that his Department or its agencies might be doing with other bodies to ensure that progress is made in ensuring that victims of domestic abuse can be better supported to access social housing and on how the Department is helping to better…
Minister, what actions in the disability and work strategy fall under your Department's direct ownership? How will they be prioritised for implementation?
I rise as a representative of South Antrim to draw attention to the unsatisfactory state of rural public transport across the constituency. Across Northern Ireland, our rural communities remain severely underserved and neglected by transportation infrastructure. Residents in those areas face significant and, often,…
I thank the Member for giving way. As my colleague and friend, she knows that I seldom refer to my personal circumstances in the Chamber. However, she also knows that I, as an openly gay representative in the 1990s and noughties, suffered snide remarks, gossip and blatant harassment, which ended up in court and is a…
I ask that we move away from opinions and views to fact, so, in light of that, I ask this: what impact will the clarity of the assessment on the need for non-discrimination on the basis of gender reassignment have on the Executive Office's work on equality for all, including members of our trans community?
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the cost incurred by her Department to resolve the issue of water affected by nutrient pollution over the last five years.
Thank you, Madam Principal Deputy Speaker. I would like to start by expressing my gratitude to the Ulster Unionist Party Members to my right for bringing this crucial issue to the Chamber today. The motion rightly highlights the invaluable contributions of organisations such as Dogs Trust and numerous rehoming…
I thank the Minister for the detail that he has provided in his answers. How is the Minister working with not only the Loughs Agency, as a cross-border body, but his counterparts in the Republic of Ireland to improve water quality in Northern Ireland?
Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “Review of Local Councils’ Animal Welfare Policies”
Review of Local Councils’ Animal Welfare Policies - Amendment 1 Leave out all after ‘charities;’ and insert: ‘welcomes the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affair’s work to actively examine the case for inspecting and licensing rescue and rehoming organisations and bring forward relevant legislation…
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to outline any discussions they have had with the UK Government in relation to funding for legacy issues, given it is not a factor in assessing need.
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure (i) whether her Department plans to adopt Riverside, Doagh, as an approved road; and (ii) to detail any support in place for residents to help repair road defects on unadopted roads.