All of Mr Keith Buchanan’s imported questions, contributions and motions in this mandate, newest first, including those assessed as not flagged, uncertain or not yet analysed.
Tackling the high number of unadopted housing developments and roads That this Assembly expresses alarm at the high number of unadopted housing developments across Northern Ireland; regrets that some roads and footpaths have been left for decades without full adoption; highlights the significant challenges faced by…
I thank the Minister for his answer. Rural community transport providers do vital work. They pick up in places that general public transport does not. However, information that I have received from the Northern Health and Social Care Trust shows that it spent £2·3 million on private taxis and, to be fair, private…
On parking schemes, Minister, are you aware of any tactics used by individual companies that are privately managed and privately run to get money out of people? There are several parking places in Cookstown that you drive into that have no signage or very small signage, and then you are fined £100 for a two-hour stay.…
I thank the First Minister for her answer. I welcome the fact that the First Minister and deputy First Minister attended this event and are engaging with the Prime Minister and other UK regions. Will she commit to me and this House to make a full statement on the back of that meeting to outline its benefits to this…
There is increasing concern in my constituency regarding the provision of GP services. Over the past number of weeks, I have been made aware of the potential closure of Fairhill medical centre in Magherafelt. That proposed closure will affect more than 2,300 patients. Patients recently received a letter stating the…
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on the cross departmental working group that was set up to consider how community transport groups, departments and other partners can work together to improve accessible community transport for people who cannot access or use public transport.
Thank you for your answer, Minister. You, obviously, hold responsibility for higher education and employment rights. A recent communication from the Equality Commission mentions equality of opportunity. Was there equality of opportunity in that process? Will you commit to tasking your officials with conducting an…
Mr K Buchanan asked the Minister for the Economy whether he is content with the process that was used by Ulster University recently to appoint Stephen Farry and Jodie Carson.
Representing a largely rural constituency, I make no apology for highlighting the need to ensure that adequate funding is available to community groups and organisations from a rural background. To help to improve our rural communities, it is important to ensure that they are thriving, sustainable and inclusive places…
Thank you, Minister, for your answer. You delivered a statement this morning on the reconfiguration framework for better outcomes. Will that have any impact on current waiting times? Do you see it having any advantage in reducing waiting times?
To ask the Minister of Health to detail the amount of financial assistance provided to cancer research in each of the last five years, broken down by (i) institution; and (ii) facility.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail any plans he has to release another tranche for the Rural Micro Grants Scheme 2024/2025 during this financial year.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail any plans he has to provide further support to communities through the Rural Halls Refurbishment Scheme.
To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail (i) how the Patrick G Johnston Centre for Cancer Research decided what type of cancers to research; (ii) the associated costs of each study; and (iii) where the centre received funding for each study, in the last five years.
Access to reliable and fast digital connectivity is essential to our rural communities and rural economies in all areas. It also allows people to stay in touch with friends and family. That connectivity should be affordable, and it is essential that we work collectively to deliver for our constituents. Constituents…
During the past weeks, we have heard much about culture. This week, 21 to 28 September, marks Orange Heritage Week. The timing of Orange Heritage Week has historical and cultural relevance, commencing on the anniversary of the formation of the institution in 1795 and finishing on Ulster Day, 28 September, the…
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail the current policy in relation to the leashing of dogs in his Department's parks and forestry facilities.
The press statement from NI Water on Friday indicated that over 40% of the water that goes to homes across Northern Ireland comes from Lough Neagh. NI Water is now dealing with an issue that it has been contributing to for decades: the grey water that flows into rivers each day. Farmers across Northern Ireland have…
Thank you, Minister. I also thank the Minister for his visit to west Tyrone in July. He saw at first hand the tremendous work being done with children and young people by the football clubs there. Will the Minister ensure that grassroots football remains a commitment for The Northern Ireland Football Fund?
High-quality Mobile Coverage in Rural Areas That this Assembly recognises the need for high-quality mobile coverage in rural communities across Northern Ireland; supports the roll-out of the Shared Rural Network by the UK Government and four leading mobile network operators and welcomes progress to date; expresses…