All of Mr John Stewart’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 statement. None of it comes as a great surprise, Minister, as you will be aware. Was PwC able to quantify the savings that could have been made in the three areas recommended in the report? Given that NI Water is the biggest consumer of energy of all our public bodies, are you confident…
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to outline any steps being taken to improve the profitability of farm produce in Northern Ireland.
To ask the Minister for Communities to outline any representations he has made to the Minister of Finance in relation to borrowing powers for the Housing Executive in order to build new social housing.
Thanks very much, Mr Speaker. I am happy to wind up on our amendment. It has been a good debate so far and has been held in good tone. I say from the outset that there should be no room for party politics when it comes to a housing crisis and when people need a roof over their head. There should be room not for…
Thank you, Mr Speaker, for facilitating this tribute to Seán Neeson. It was with great sadness that I learned of his passing over the weekend. On behalf of the Ulster Unionist Party, I extend our condolences to his beloved wife, Carol, his children Claire, Peter, Ciara and John, his grandchildren, his entire family…
Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “Housing and the Programme for Government”
Housing and the Programme for Government - Amendment 1 Leave out all after ‘this mandate;’ and insert: ‘acknowledges the Minister for Communities’ stated commitment to tackle homelessness and boost housing supply, including the introduction of the affordable rent scheme, the allocation of £10 million for the Loan to…
I thank the Minister for his answer, and I declare an interest as the president of Carrickfergus Cricket Club. As he will know, Ireland is a test nation — we are all very proud of that — and many of our cricketers operate at the highest level. I am sure that he will join me in recognising the great work of our cricket…
To ask the Minister of Education to detail what further steps his Department is taking to support schools and teachers with the delivery of CPR training, now that it is part of the post-primary curriculum.
Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “Improving Safety at School Bus Stops”
Improving Safety at School Bus Stops - Amendment 1 Leave out all after ‘pupils;’ and insert: ‘recognises the need for a broader and more comprehensive approach to improving the safety of children travelling to and from school, particularly at roadside locations and in rural areas where road layouts may increase risk;…
Death is incredibly difficult in any circumstances, but it can be even more harrowing and often more distressing when it comes as a result of drug use. Unfortunately, too many people still lose their lives as a result of drugs across Northern Ireland. Behind every statistic is a human being — a son, daughter, mother…
Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “Decolonisation of Museum Collections and Repatriation of Artefacts”
Decolonisation of Museum Collections and Repatriation of Artefacts - Amendment 1 Leave out all after ‘impacted’ and insert: ‘: recognises that many museums are already working under significant financial constraints and that their primary responsibility must remain the preservation, interpretation, and accessibility…
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether her Department will make an assessment regarding the implementation of a 20mph speed limit, with appropriate signage, at Oakfield Primary School, Carrickfergus.
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether her Department will make an assessment regarding a 20mph speed limit, with appropriate signage, at Islandmagee Primary School, East Antrim.
I thank the deputy First Minister for that answer. You highlighted a number there, Minister. In response to a recent question, we heard that, between 1 February 2024 and 1 February this year, the scheme received 178 applications from people from England, Scotland and Wales, with 3,900 applications from those in…
I am sure that you will agree, Mr Deputy Speaker, that East Antrim clings to the sea and has some amazing views for people who like to walk or cycle along the promenade. Sadly, in recent weeks, the Department for Infrastructure has installed something akin to a prison wall — a 6-foot-tall fence with mesh on the front…
Mr Stewart asked the First Minister and deputy First Minister to confirm what has been done to promote the Troubles permanent disablement payment scheme in GB for people who were injured in Northern Ireland and moved across to GB and those who were injured at the hands of terrorists while living in GB.
To ask the Minister of Finance to outline when the criteria for applying for an exclusion from the rating of empty domestic properties was last reviewed.
This is the latest in a series of debates on Northern Ireland Water and the funding crisis that it faces. It is a crisis; you do not need to be a member of the Infrastructure Committee, like my colleagues and me, to know the seriousness and gravity of the situation. Every one of us from across all constituencies is…
I thank the deputy First Minister for giving way. She makes a valid point, specifically about the York Street interchange and the time that many people spend sitting in traffic, but she also highlights the economic impact. A recent fiscal study established that not developing the York Street interchange costs the…
Apologies for not being on the speaking list; I do not know what happened. I rise on behalf of the Ulster Unionist Party to join many organisations, including the Construction Employers Federation, the Northern Ireland Business Alliance, the Institution of Civil Engineers and many others in supporting the…
Minister, it is clear that the funding model simply is not working and that, as a result, Northern Ireland Water is currently not fit for purpose. Do you accept that people are paying for water through the rates process? To that end, would you support there being a line in the rates bill to highlight what is…