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.
It is with great pride but huge sadness that I pay tribute to the late Anna Lo. Others have spoken of Anna's role as a trailblazer and pathfinder. She showed what could be done and how it could be done well. Anna served with distinction and determination as an MLA and in the role of Chairperson of the Environment…
To ask the Minister of Health whether he will consider introducing tobacco-style warning labels to help reduce the rate of alcohol consumption and abuse.
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure for a breakdown of how the October Monitoring Round allocation of £39.6 million to his Department will be spent.
To ask the Minister for Communities to detail (i) how the target of 1,400 new social homes was determined; (ii) any engagement with the Housing Executive prior to setting this figure; and (iii) whether potential costs for water and wastewater connections have been considered as part of this calculation.
To ask the Minister of Health to detail the steps his Department has taken to address delays experienced by agency health staff who have not received their backdated pay award for 2023-24, including the one-off non-consolidated payment of £1,500, particularly those in the Western Health and Social Care Trust.
To ask the Minister of Finance (i) to detail any engagement she has had with the Minister for Communities in relation to restoring the Rates Support Grant; and (ii) for her assessment of ring-fencing this funding.
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether he will consider exploring a park with us in mind style initiative across local councils areas, including Derry City and Strabane District Council, to address pavement parking.
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure, pursuant to AQW 15318/22-27, to detail the steps being taken to enhance accessibility for all passengers, including training for taxi drivers to assist (i) passengers with dementia; (ii) deaf passengers; and (iii) visually impaired passengers with guide dogs.
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the engagement he has had with the taxi industry in relation to improving passenger safety, especially for women in light of growing safety concerns.
To ask the Minister of Justice for her assessment of the Chief Constable's ambition to bring police officer numbers to 7,000 within the next three years.
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister for an update on progress in establishing an Infrastructure Commission to advise on major capital projects, following the creation of a cross-departmental working group in early 2022.
To ask the Minister of Finance to detail the steps his Department is taking to ensure that income used to calculate Rate Rebate as part of the Universal Credit application excludes Holiday Pay and Pay in Lieu of Notice.
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether he has engaged with NI Water in relation to the possibility of borrowing capital, based on revenue generated through non-domestic charges.
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure, in relation to the pilot scheme to permit Class A and Class C taxis to use bus lanes in Belfast, to detail any consideration that has been given to the impact on cyclists.
To ask the Minister for Communities to detail any steps his Department is taking (i) to ensure Capita publish publicly-accessible Condition Insight Reports; and (ii) to facilitate access to these publications on the new Health Assessment Advisory Service website.
To ask the Minister of Health for an update on (i) the implementation of National Institute for Health and Care Excellence TA 943; and (ii) the integration of advanced continuous glucose monitoring technologies into diabetes care.
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether his Department will consider introducing legislation to regulate private parking firms operating in Northern Ireland.
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure (i) whether his Department holds any information on the amount of lead piping currently in use in each local council area; and (ii) to detail the steps being taken to assist property owners with replacing this infrastructure.
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to outline how the £270 million allocation, announced for infrastructure within the Autumn Budget 2024, will be spent.