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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.
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure, pursuant to AQW 24243/22-27, whether she can provide a time frame for the erection of signage along the A26 road.
Will the Minister give us any information on what new legislative powers have become available to councils to assist enforcement against illegal dumping?
A critical Audit Office report, waste water issues associated with the Lough Neagh crisis, regular fish kills and other examples of pollution are stark reminders of improvements urgently required in water quality. Can the Minister give us any reassurance that the planned processes outlined in her statement will put…
The Department's consultation document acknowledges that, in many cases, developers may pass on the cost of those contributions to customers and, therefore, make houses more expensive. Does the Minister accept that other funding models are available to help Northern Ireland Water that do not risk making our housing…
Mr Blair asked the Minister for Infrastructure how much revenue would be generated for investment in waste water infrastructure by both of the options for developer contributions that are outlined in the Department's recently publicised consultation document.
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister for their assessment of the Climate Change Committee’s report entitled Northern Ireland’s Fourth Carbon Budget: Advice for the Northern Ireland Executive.
To ask the Minister for the Economy for her assessment of the Climate Change Committee’s report entitled Northern Ireland’s Fourth Carbon Budget: Advice for the Northern Ireland Executive.
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure for her assessment of the Climate Change Committee’s report entitled Northern Ireland’s Fourth Carbon Budget: Advice for the Northern Ireland Executive.
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister for an update on whether their Department has an agreed timescale for the appointment of a Northern Ireland Climate Commissioner.
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure, pursuant to AQW 23277/22-27, whether her Department can erect signs along the A26 to warn drivers of the presence of animals on the road to reduce the risk of roadkill.
Thank you, Madam Principal Deputy Speaker. I thank the Sinn Féin Members for bringing this important motion to the Chamber for discussion. The debate has been constructive, featured many insightful contributions and highlighted the urgent matter of women's under-representation in the agriculture sector. Members have…
Following on from a response that the Minister gave a moment or two ago about reporting relevant information and being conscious of the shared responsibilities on these matters, can the Minister give us any information on how avian influenza is spread and how the spread of disease can be prevented?
I thank the Minister for her statement, which told us, amongst other things, that Judge Burgess is leading a working group on the issues that have been discussed today. Will the Minister give us any insight into Judge Burgess's views on her response to his recommendations and the Criminal Bar Association's response?
I thank the Minister for her statement. I note the short paragraph on biodiversity loss in the transport sector. On the basis of that, does the Minister think that an environmentally themed workshop is enough on climate and biodiversity need, or is she aware of any more ambitious programmes to plan for the future in…
I thank the Minister for that answer. The hyponatraemia-related deaths, the Muckamore Abbey abuse allegations, the neurology scandal, the infected blood scandal and much more have demonstrated very clearly the importance of having robust mechanisms in place to ensure honesty and transparency when things go wrong in…
My apologies, Madam Principal Deputy Speaker: I beg your indulgence to mention my late brother Adrian. I simply cannot let the moment go without doing so. I recall his diagnosis and his days with Duchenne very clearly. I remember him with pride and gratitude for having had him as a brother. We have made some progress…
I thank the Minister for that reply, especially the information about the increase in the subsidy scheme cap. Further to that, going back to the strategy, will anything be included in the strategy to expand the choice of childcare available for children with special educational needs?
Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “Women in Agriculture”
Women in Agriculture - Amendment 1 Leave out all after ‘report;' and insert: ‘notes the January 2025 Diversity and Inclusion Review report by the National Farmers’ Union of Scotland; and calls on the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to encourage a partnership approach between his Department, the…
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail any consideration her Department has given, in the interests of active travel and safe travel for children from Ballymacrickett Primary School, to installing footways at Glen Road, Glenavy, between Glenavy village and Ballymacrickett Primary School.
I thank the Minister for his statement. Will Departments, once feedback is provided, be able to resubmit proposals that were not successful at the stage 2 assessment, given that many of them were a clear example of change in itself and of invest-to-save initiatives, such as the DAERA proposals on bovine TB?
I thank the junior Minister for her answer. Given that incidents of race hate continue, as seen, sadly, in south Belfast at the weekend and, to a worrying extent, in my constituency of South Antrim last summer, and given that the consultation was such a long time ago, may we have some detail today on what work has…
To ask the Minister of Health to outline what steps are being taken to ensure that givinostat, used to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy, will be available through an Early Access Programme.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail the conclusions his Department has drawn following COP29, including lessons learnt from the conference.