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 Communities, pursuant to AQW 6085/22-27, to detail (i) the work carried out by his Department; and (ii) when a ban on conversion therapy will be implemented.
Go raibh maith agat, a Phríomh-Leas-Cheann Comhairle. A legislative ban on petroleum licensing and fracking represents a step change that we need to see to safeguard our environment and protect the health and well-being of communities. For a decade, parties across the Assembly have recognised the need to phase out…
Last week, the Sooty Olive restaurant in my constituency closed its doors for the final time. When asked what the Government could have done to help, the owner said, "Anything". The Minister rightly pointed out the difficulty that the Budget presents and how that would make it difficult to do anything around rates,…
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on progressing the necessary funding required by the City of Derry Airport, given that it is recognised that the 2024-25 financial year will be a critical year for the airport in achieving continued growth.
To ask the Minister for Communities whether his Department will consider proposals put forward by the Department for Work and Pensions to reform the disability benefits system amid the rising number of claimants with a mental health condition.
To ask the Minister for Communities to detail plans to address the growing number of social housing applications from people who are homeless due to the loss of private rented accommodation.
To ask the Minister for Communities whether he will implement a mortgage rescue scheme to protect both homeowners and private renters at risk of losing their home.
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure, following his statement in April 2024 in relation to the beneficial impact the A6 has had on air quality in Dungiven, whether action has been taken to measure the impact of air quality in Drumahoe.
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure what action he is taking to reduce the number of staff in his Department with temporary promotions lasting over a three year period.
To ask the Minister for Communities (i) whether there is a fitness standard framework for temporary accommodation; and (ii) whether the Housing Executive routinely assesses temporary accommodation properties.
To ask the Minister for Communities, pursuant to AQW 9751/22-27, to detail the number of non-standard accommodation placements made to each council area, rather than from which the placement has been made.
Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “Ban Petroleum Licensing and Fracking”
Ban Petroleum Licensing and Fracking - Amendment 1 Leave out all after ‘introduce’ and insert: ‘legislation to ban petroleum licensing, drilling and extraction before the end of 2024’.
To ask the Minister of Health to detail (i) the number of gastroenterologists specialising in Pelvic Radiation Disease; and (ii) the services available for patients suffering from this condition, broken down by Health and Social Care Trust.
To ask the Minister of Finance to detail any engagement she has had with the Minister of Education in relation to funding a pay and grading review for education support staff.
To ask the Minister of Education to detail the number of pupils deemed chronic absentees or with long term absences in (i) primary; and (ii) post-primary settings in each of the last five years.
Given the capacity issues faced by Northern Ireland Water and the impact that they have on the delivery of housing, particularly social housing, can the Minister outline any collaboration, or even conversations, that he has had with his counterpart in DFI, the Minister for Infrastructure, about addressing this issue?
I thank the Member for his intervention. I concur entirely that compassion is key to healing and helping those who are fighting addiction. Many of us see and feel the impacts of addiction much closer to home, and the escalation in numbers of affected people and severity of illness has been heartbreaking to bear…
Addiction is a plague in our society. It is the great equaliser. It does not discriminate based on age, gender, race or social status. The story of addiction is a human story; it is one of pain and struggle and one that I am sure all of us can relate to in some way or another. Sadly, like many here, I see the impact…