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.
Thank you, Mr Deputy Speaker. After seven months, the publication of the Executive's draft Programme for Government was welcome. However, it quickly became apparent and is becoming more apparent by the day that the document, which should provide a road map for a better, fairer Northern Ireland, lacks any detail…
While all Sinn Féin Members may not have known the reasons behind McMonagle's departure, surely, when news of his arrest broke, it must have occurred to some Members at least to question how he had ended up in that job and whether the party had given references. The HR manager, who is still a Sinn Féin member, is no…
I thank the Minister for his answer and for that commitment. I will enlighten him a wee bit. I am waiting for further enlightenment myself, but I understand that the delay is due to the discharge of planning conditions. Will the Minister commit to speaking not just to his officials but cross-departmentally to the…
Will the Minister outline exactly how that competition will be judged? What weighting will be given to factors such as housing need and how the lack of affordable housing in an area is affecting other Executive objectives such as the expansion of the university in Derry or the ability to house health workers in any…
I welcome the statement and commend the Minister and his officials on their commitment to getting to this stage. It has been a long road and an extremely painful one for those who have lost loved ones on the A5 along the way, and I commend all those who have played a positive role in campaigning for change. The…
I thank the Minister for his statement. Has there been any indication from the UK Government that the Budget will include increased funding for housing? What discussions has the Minister had with his Executive colleagues to determine whether, should additional money come here through a Barnett consequential arising…
Mr Durkan asked the Minister for Communities whether he is aware of the reasons behind the delay in the handover to Arbour Housing of 98 brilliant-looking and completed new social homes at Templemore, given that he will be well aware of the dire need for housing in many places, in particular the Foyle constituency,…
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail (i) the steps he is taking to protect marine life in our waters; and (ii) his Department's plans to enhance marine biodiversity conservation in line with current environmental commitments.
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail any consideration his Department has given to a cross-border approach to resolve issues in relation to Coshquin Pumping Station and the consequent impediment to the delivery of housing.
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether he has considered establishing a dedicated unit within the planning system, similar to the Scottish Government's Energy Consents Unit.
To ask the Minister for Communities whether he will introduce a levy on gambling operator profits, which could fund research and treatment for problem gambling.
To ask the Minister for Communities (i) for an update on the Intermediate Rent Housing Scheme; and (ii) whether the allocation process is based on cost or assessed need.
To ask the Minister of Health to detail the number of patients on waiting lists for elective surgery in each of the last three years, broken down by Health and Social Care Trust.
To ask the Minister of Education to detail (i) the measures his Department will take to address long-term pupil absences due to mental health issues; and (ii) how schools are being supported to ensure early intervention and resources for pupils.
To ask the Minister of Education to detail (i) the number of pupils on long-term absence from school; and (ii) the number that have been referred to the Education Welfare Service, in each of the last five years.
To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail (i) the level of funding that will be allocated to the City of Derry Airport; and (ii) the timeline for when his Department will assume responsibility for funding from Derry City and Strabane District Council.
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the additional funding his Department will contribute to the A5 Western Transport Corridor beyond the €600 million committed by the Irish Government.
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether he will allocate funding to Shopmobility as part of the Transport Programme for People with Disabilities to ensure it can sustain its services.
To ask the Minister for Communities for an update on his Department's response to the Department for Work and Pensions' Modernising Support for Independent Living Green Paper and proposed changes to Personal Independence Payments, including the cessation of cash payments to claimants.
To ask the Minister of Finance whether she has had any engagement with the Minister of Health in relation to funding the Republic of Ireland Reimbursement Scheme.
To ask the Minister for the Economy, pursuant to AQW 15387/22-27, whether his Department plans to provide financial support to assist the Magee campus to expand affordable student accommodation at Duncreggan Student Village.