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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 qualifying, uncertain or not yet analysed.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs what consultation his Department has conducted with stakeholders ahead of developing a Climate Action Plan, as required in the Climate Change Bill.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail on any additional legislation required to increase the maximum fine for littering to £200, as proposed in the draft Environment Strategy.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs whether he intends to review enforcement powers under the Wildlife and Natural Environment Act (Northern Ireland) 2011.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs what consideration his Department has given to providing financial support for farmers to address the increasing costs of animal feed and fertiliser.
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure what engagement his Department has had with Translink in regard to assisting blind and partially sighted passengers in their travel to and from bus stations.
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure what engagement his Department has had with Translink in regard to assisting blind and partially sighted passengers at rail stations and platforms.
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure how many rail stations across Northern Ireland have tactile paving on the platform to assist blind and partially sighted passengers.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs whether his Department will conduct an assessment of Northern Ireland's food production becoming self-sufficient.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs whether he intends to introduce mandatory licensing for dog home boarding activities if they are carried out as a commercial business.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs whether his Department will publish the outcomes, in full, of the External Independent Review of how his Department dealt with concerns raised in the recent Industrial Tribunal case taken by a former Departmental vet, announced on 27 May 2022.
Appointment of Executive Ministers and the Formation of an Executive That this Assembly supports the urgent appointment of Executive Ministers; calls for the formation of an Executive without further delay to ensure the democratic outcome of the election is respected; and further calls for immediate action to be taken…
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs what recent assessment his Department has made of the extent to which good soil health reduces flood risk.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs whether he has any plans to introduce mandatory licensing for professional dog walkers.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs whether he plans to bring forward legislative proposals to ban the import of foie gras.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs what steps he has taken to facilitate entry into Northern Ireland for Ukrainian refugees travelling with pets.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for an update on his Department’s investigation into the water quality or pollution incidents at Lough Neagh, following the deaths of two dogs.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs what measures are being taken within the Future Agricultural Policy Proposals to support small farmers.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs whether he intends to introduce further proposals to the existing Bovine Tuberculosis Eradication Strategy for Northern Ireland, such as the testing of non-bovine animals.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs what additional legislation needs to be introduced to fully implement the Bovine Tuberculosis Eradication Strategy for Northern Ireland.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for an update on progress towards publishing a litter strategy for Northern Ireland by 2024.