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 of Finance whether he has engaged with the Minister of Health to ring-fence funds garnered through the Soft Drinks Industry Levy to address health conditions, such as obesity and type 2 diabetes.
To ask the Minister of Finance, in relation to the 2024 Civil Service recruitment competition, to detail (i) the number of candidates disqualified for alleged proxy assistance; and (ii) whether there is a formal appeals mechanism for those impacted.
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether her Department will review the traffic light sequencing at the Culmore Road Roundabout at Madam's Bank Road, in the Foyle constituency, which is currently contributing to traffic issues.
To ask the Minister for Communities to detail whether his Department will consider a scheme that would provide financial support for tenancy deposits to support victims of domestic abuse in securing housing in the private sector.
As we draw the debate to a close, I want to bring us back to the heart of what today is or should be about. It is about children and the basic right to food, not party interests, not posing or posturing, not budget spreadsheets but ensuring that children have access to a healthy, nutritious meal, if the Minister was…
Minister, it was welcomed or heralded as good news that, when we had over 900 vacancies in the Civil Service in the north-west, we were going to recruit 200 AOs. The feedback that I have been receiving from many applicants, however, shows that they are frustrated at what they perceive as a lack of fairness and…
I thank the Minister — the Big Fella — for giving way. Can the Minister confirm whether the £1·3 billion that was, as he says, "raised" by him and his predecessor came from the source that is inflicting all this austerity on us?
To ask the Minister of Health to detail the number of speech and language therapists employed within stroke units, in each Health and Social Care Trust.
To ask the Minister of Finance, in relation to the recent Civil Service Administrative Officer recruitment drive in the North West, to detail (i) the number of applicants who declared that they have a disability at registration stage; (ii) the number of these applicants who were subsequently invited to interview; and…
To ask the Minister of Finance, in relation to the recent Civil Service Administrative Officer recruitment drive in the North West, to detail the number of applicants aged 50 and over who (i) submitted an expression of interest; and (ii) were subsequently invited to interview.
To ask the Minister of Education to detail the number of Ministerial visits and engagements which have been (i) cancelled; or (ii) rescheduled since, his return from Israel.
To ask the Minister for Communities, pursuant to AQW 33322/22-27, whether there are plans to assess temporary accommodation beyond the point of acquisition, to ensure they remain safe and of good quality.
The report compels us to reflect honestly on how this region was led through an unprecedented global crisis. Around the world, Governments struggled under immense pressure, making agonising decisions, and no response was perfect. However, acknowledging international challenges does not diminish the specific failures…
To ask the Minister of Health to detail the number of (i) respite beds; and (ii) short-term break placements, that have been availed of for elderly care, in the last three years, broken down by Health and Social Care Trust.
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure, pursuant to AQW 20096/22-27, for an update on any progress on the steps being taken to address concerns in relation to the use of LED lights on vehicles.
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether her Department will consider the installation of a pedestrian crossing for St Eithne's Primary School, in the Foyle constituency.
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether her Department will consider implementing a 30 mph speed limit along the Creggan Road, from Grangemore Park to the Glen Road, within the Foyle constituency.
To ask the Minister for Communities whether he will implement a staggered income threshold to replace the single income threshold in the eligibility requirements for Discretionary Support.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail any efforts made in conjunction with the North South Ministerial Council to address challenges surrounding the Loughs Agency’s ability to carry out effective enforcement within Lough Foyle, in particular to aquaculture trestles moving towards…
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail any work being done to protect designated protected sites in Lough Foyle from disturbance associated with bait digging and intertidal shellfish collections.
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail any engagement her Department has had with the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs and the Department for Economy, to ensure there is minimal disturbance to coastal communities and marine environments, in respect of the potential entry point into…