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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 thank the Minister for her answer. The context is human waste on our roads and in Belfast lough, the Lough Neagh situation, the stalled living with water programme in Belfast and the calling in of forensic accountants, and, in managing our water, we are not in a good place. Does the Minister accept that a review…
Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “NI Water Funding and Governance”
NI Water Funding and Governance - Amendment 1 After ‘network;’ insert: ‘notes that chronic underinvestment in our wastewater infrastructure is a major driver of waterway pollution and biodiversity loss, as well as blocking housebuilding and stifling economic growth; is concerned that NI Water’s current funding model…
I will give the Member a figure. The water temperature of Lough Neagh has risen by over 1°C, and he has seen the consequences. Climate change has been a contributing factor. It is not the only factor, but it has certainly been a contributing factor. Separately, when it comes to global responsibility — I would really…
I thank the Member, who has been incredibly patient. I want to ask him two things. First — I hope that he does not mind me asking — does he feel that some of what we are hearing today from the DUP is a bit rich, considering that that party thought that it was OK to spend around or over a quarter of a million pounds on…
Like my Alliance colleague who spoke previously, I am pleased to support these long-awaited regulations, which will represent, if passed, a significant step forward in our ongoing journey to a more environmentally sustainable future for Northern Ireland. The appointment is not merely a legal requirement. The proposed…
I turn to the practicalities of tackling the fires in situ. The fires, which are often started by humans, whatever the means, destroy our natural environment. What difference has been made by the specialist equipment deployed by the Northern Ireland Environment Agency in tackling the fires?
I bring to the House's attention a recent report on the impact of climate change on Northern Ireland. The study, which was led by the University of Bristol and linked to Queen's University Belfast, provides critical insights into the increasing climate risks that our rural areas face, particularly regarding health and…
To ask the Minister of Health to detail any measures in place to ensure that young people in rural areas have adequate access to mental health services and support programmes.
To ask the Minister of Education how his Department is promoting school gardening programmes, including initiatives enabling schools to grow their own fruit and vegetables.
To ask the Minister for Communities how his Department is promoting community gardening programmes, including initiatives enabling communities to grow their own fruit and vegetables.
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to outline whether a comprehensive review of alternative funding arrangements for Northern Ireland Water will be initiated.
I thank the Minister for his answer and for the references that he made to the type of activity to which I referred in my question. I suggest to the Minister that any review of existing community arts programmes or forward planning that may be put in place also include looking at the better utilisation of public…
I thank the deputy First Minister for her reply. I look forward to seeing those timelines. Will the appointment be regulated by the Commissioner for Public Appointments?
Mr Blair asked the Minister for Communities, having told him that he regularly witnesses the work of the lively and vibrant community and voluntary arts sector in his constituency, as other Members will witness in their constituencies, whether he will tell the House of any new programmes that are being planned to…
To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail any engagement her Department is having with the hospitality sector to switch to more environmentally conscious takeaway containers.
To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail (i) any measures being taken to enhance access to training and apprenticeship opportunities in rural areas; and (ii) how her Department is engaging with local rural businesses to enhance these opportunities.
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail any support her Department is providing to help rural residents access electric vehicles, particularly electric vehicle charging points.