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 Health to detail the number of patients on the waiting list for a specialist dementia nurse, in each of the last three years, broken down by Health and Social Care Trust.
To ask the Minister for Communities to detail the number of individuals who availed of the Loan to Acquire Move-on Accommodation scheme, in each local council area, in the last 12 months.
To ask the Minister for Communities whether his Department will consider establishing a dedicated Nonspeaking People’s Forum or Nonspeaking Communication Group, working alongside the wider Disability Forum.
To ask the Minister of Health to detail (i) any regional arrangements that are in place to coordinate community and voluntary sector commissioning undertaken separately by the Public Health Agency, Strategic Planning and Performance Group and Health and Social Care Trusts; (ii) whether a single regional register…
To ask the Minister of Health to detail the number of days, in each of the last three years, when there was no psychiatrist available on call within the Western Health and Social Care Trust.
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether any assessment has been made of the impact on 16 to 23 year-olds from Translink's proposed reduction in the yLink public transport discount from 50 per cent to 33 per cent.
There may well be areas in which the Bill can be strengthened or clarified. However, I will not accept the argument that, just because it is difficult to draw a line, we should draw no line at all. Freedom of religion and expression matter, as does family life, of course, but so too does the freedom of an LGBT young…
If you were asking me that about any other party, I would probably say that I found it odd. However, when it comes to the DUP, I am not quite sure that I find anything odd at all.
I rise to support the principles of the Conversion Practices (Criminalisation) Bill. I do so because there is a very simple principle at the heart of the debate, which is this: there is nothing wrong with being gay. There is nothing to cure and nothing to fix. You cannot pray the gay away. That last line may sound a…
First and foremost, my thoughts are with the Kelly family, whom I know well and who have been re-traumatised by this unfortunate incident. I have performed the role of civilian chaperone on several occasions in the past. Is it the case that a wider security concern exists in certain areas, including certain areas in…
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail any (i) discussions her Department has had with the insurance industry and other relevant stakeholders, regarding the affordability of car insurance, particularly for young drivers; and (ii) actions she is taking to (a) address the high cost of premiums; and (b) ensure…
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure, pursuant to AQW 39803/22-27, for an update on whether further intervention is required to ensure residents within the Derry City Walls, particularly along Magazine Street, have access to parking.
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure (i) whether he will consider engaging with Translink to review the current arrangements which prevents 60+ SmartPass holders from booking travel online; and (ii) to detail any steps that will be taken to ensure that these passengers are not disadvantaged during busy periods.
To ask the Minister for Communities to detail the total expenditure on temporary accommodation provision, in each local council area, in each of the last 12 months.
To ask the Minister for Communities, pursuant to AQW 47191/22-27, to detail where it is stated that social housing provided by statutory bodies must include flooring as standard in kitchens and bathrooms.
Go raibh maith agat, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle. I thank everyone for their contributions today. I join them in congratulating Belfast City Council at every level; Comhaltas; Translink; the performers; businesses and, of course, the workers who are the lifeblood of those businesses; community organisations; and the…
To ask the Minister of Health to detail (i) any steps his Department is taking to mitigate the impact of Royal Mail delays on patients, particularly elderly patients and those receiving cancer treatment, who may be awaiting appointment letters; and (ii) whether any arrangements are in place for hospitals and Health…
To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail any policy framework that her Department has in place to monitor and hold SONI accountable for the delivery of its statutory obligations as the transmission system operator for Northern Ireland.
To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail any steps her Department will take to progress an Offshore Renewables Installation Bill, now that the Renewable Electricity Generation Bill (NIA Bill 42/22-27) has been introduced to the Assembly.