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Mrs Michelle Guy: Assembly records
All of Mrs Michelle Guy’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 Education in relation to the action to develop, where appropriate, bespoke services to support children in Irish-medium education, outlined in the Special Educational Needs Reform Agenda - Delivery Plan 2025-2030, to detail how his Department will determine what bespoke services are appropriate.
To ask the Minister of Finance, in light of recent increases in National Insurance contributions and the Minimum Wage, to detail any support that can be provided to childcare providers.
To ask the Minister of Education to provide a breakdown of estimated costs for each action in the Special Education Needs Reform Agenda five-year Delivery Plan which amount to the estimated £570 million total.
To ask the Minister of Education to detail whether his Department is tracking information on (i) the pricing of all childcare providers registered on the NI Childcare Subsidy Scheme; and (ii) staff salaries, to understand the level of support required.
To ask the Minister of Education, pursuant to AQW 22298/22-27, whether the Education Authority's in-house team is now replacing the role Fujitsu were originally contracted to fulfil.
To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail the steps her Department is taking to support childcare providers and ensure families have access to quality, affordable childcare.
Thank you, Minister. You said that work should continue, and I agree. If the unions are willing to come to the table now, as they have indicated, will you ask or encourage management side to also get around the table as soon as possible so that we can get this over the line to the benefit of everyone?
Does the Minister accept that evidence shows that systematic phonics, rather than systematic synthetic phonics, is the best approach to teaching literacy in schools?
Delivering a New Deal for Private Renters in Northern Ireland That this Assembly expresses concern at the unaffordable rents, lack of long-term security and inadequate protections for tenants in Northern Ireland’s private rented sector; recognises that many private renters face a constant struggle to keep a roof over…
Minister, where a school and a sports club share facilities that require an upgrade, do you routinely direct them to the Education Authority's minor works funds?
To ask the Minister of Education whether he plans to (i) increase the Northern Ireland Childcare Subsidy Scheme cap of £167 per month; (ii) increase the subsidy percentage from 15 per cent; and (iii) extend the subsidy scheme to school aged children.
To ask the Minister of Education whether the Education Authority are obligated to pay any money to Fujitsu following the cancellation of the contract for the EdIS Strategic Partner and School Management System.
To ask the Minister of Education when the Education Authority will appoint a new contractor to deliver the EdIS Strategic Partner and School Management System contract.
To ask the Minister of Education when he will provide a breakdown of how the £50 million allocated for childcare measures in the Draft Budget 2025-26 will be spent by his Department.
To ask the Minister of Health whether it is protocol for someone living in Northern Ireland, who has been initially treated in the Republic of Ireland but needs further, non-urgent, outpatient care in Northern Ireland, to be sent to an Emergency Department.
Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “Support for Carers”
Support for Carers - Amendment 1 After ‘Northern Ireland’ insert: ‘; and further calls on the Executive to adopt a cross-departmental approach to provide wider support to unpaid carers, including through the provision of paid carer’s leave from work and adequate access to respite services.’
Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “Impact of the Universal Credit Five-Week Wait”
Impact of the Universal Credit Five-Week Wait - Amendment 1 Leave out all after ‘illegal money lenders;’ and insert: ‘and calls on the Minister for Communities to rename and widen eligibility for the Universal Credit Contingency Fund and introduce a system of backdating for claimants’ first Universal Credit assessment…
To ask the Minister of Health to outline the protocol for interaction between the Public Health Agency and the Health and Social Care Trusts when an issue arises from screening.
To ask the Minister of Education whether occupational therapists are required to (i) be consulted on; and (ii) sign-off equipment purchased for a Specialist Provision in Mainstream Schools' classroom.
To ask the Minister of Education whether there is a Department-approved criteria defining (i) what a sensory room is; and (ii) what a sensory room contains.
To ask the Minister of Education whether there are auditing procedures to ensure the effectiveness of money spent on Specialist Provision in Mainstream Schools.
To ask the Minister of Education to detail the number of Specialist Provision in Mainstream Schools (i) that have been set up to date; and (ii) that are projected for the 2025-26 academic year.
I beg to move amendment No 2: I thank the Members who tabled the motion. We have tabled an amendment that broadens the motion's scope and acknowledges that this is another issue that requires Departments to work closely together. This should be an energising debate that focuses on giving young people the best…
To ask the Minister of Education to detail the number of people currently working in schools without an Access NI Check in roles that have contact with children and young people.