All of Mr Mark Durkan’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 the Economy to detail (i) the rationale as to why the changes to ApprenticeshipsNI funding were made after providers had successfully tendered and invested in delivery; and (ii) whether her Department will consider delaying implementation to allow a proper transition period for those affected.
To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail any assessment that has been undertaken of the impact that the removal of ApprenticeshipsNI funding for existing employees, from 27 July 2026, will have on (i) independent training providers; (ii) employers; and (iii) apprentices.
To ask the Minister of Health to detail the frequency with which the Executive Working Group on Mental Wellbeing, Resilience and Suicide Prevention was required to meet under its Terms of Reference, in each of the last three years.
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to detail (i) any reason for any delay in notifying applicants to the Good Relations Fund regarding funding decisions; and (ii) when applicants can expect to receive a decision.
To ask the Minister of Health whether any assessment has been made of the findings contained within the June 2026 report The Economic Case for a Regional Mental Health Crisis Intervention Service in Northern Ireland.
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail any plans her Department has to increase the frequency and capacity of rail services between Derry and Belfast, particularly during weekends and major events in the city, including the Maritime Festival and Halloween celebrations.
To ask the Minister of Health to detail any progress that has been made in establishing a Regional Mental Health Crisis Intervention Service as envisaged in the Mental Health Strategy 2021-2031.
To ask the Minister of Health to detail any steps his Department is taking to improve the collection and use of dementia data, to better inform service planning, diagnosis and patient care.
To ask the Minister of Education whether he intends to provide additional school places at Ardnashee Primary School in the Foyle constituency, for the 2026-2027 academic year.
To ask the Minister of Education whether he has considered introducing automatic enrolment for eligible children entitled to free school meals, through data sharing with the Department for Communities.
To ask the Minister for Communities whether any assessment has been made of whether moving academy provision from Institute Football Club risks limiting opportunities for young players in the second-largest city in Northern Ireland.
To ask the Minister for Communities to detail any steps his Department is taking to ensure regional balance in access to elite youth football pathways, particularly in the North West.
To ask the Minister for Communities whether he will seek clarification from the Northern Ireland Football League on the criteria used to determine academy participation, given concerns about lack of transparency.
To ask the Minister for Communities to detail how current football academy structures align with wider youth development and participation objectives, given that Championship clubs can complete at under 18 level.
To ask the Minister for Communities to detail any oversight arrangements that exist in respect of governance and decision-making within the Northern Ireland Football League, particularly regarding changes to academy participation.
To ask the Minister for Communities whether any assessment has been made by his Department of the impact on youth football provision in Derry should Institute Football Club be excluded from academy structures.