All of Miss Michelle McIlveen’s imported questions, contributions and motions in this mandate, newest first, including those assessed as not flagged, uncertain or not yet analysed.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to outline what barriers there are to renewable energy development on the Forest Service estate.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail the amount of funding he requested from the Minister of Finance for the Just Transition Fund for Agriculture.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail the number of sites deemed suitable for wind turbines on the Forest Service estate.
We can agree across the Chamber that we are concerned about the return of blue-green algae at Lough Neagh and other sites across Northern Ireland and the impact that it has had on many, including the eel fishery. We also agree that all necessary actions should be taken to address the problems. Where we do not agree is…
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) is announcing a new bovine TB action plan today, which will include further wildlife measures. The Minister will be aware of the call from our local industry for a wildlife intervention strategy. Without one, any other proposals are deemed to be unworkable.…
Minister, I note that the NSMC approved the Loughs Agency's revised business plan for 2024 and the business plan for 2025. Does the Minister believe that there are any efficiencies that could be made, and has the Loughs Agency been tasked with that?
I note that there is agreement on working to achieve offshore renewable energy targets while ensuring the protection of marine ecosystems. The protection of our fishing industry should also be a priority alongside that. Will the Minister give assurances that any meaningful engagement will also include the fishing…
Holding the Irish Government to Account on Legacy That this Assembly rejects the notion of an amnesty for those responsible for wrongdoing during the Troubles; stresses that any revised proposals for dealing with the legacy of the past must be the product of serious and sustained engagement with innocent victims,…
To ask the Minister of Health to detail the average waiting time for house inspections by occupational health in the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust, in each of the last five years.
To ask the Minister of Health to detail the number of occupational health house inspections that took place in the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust, in each of the last five years.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail why (i) Agrisearch; and (ii) the Northern Ireland Food and Drink Association, have not been included within the membership of the Nutrients Action Plan stakeholder forum.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs whether consideration is being given to a transition pathway to future environmental farming support for those farms involved in the Environmental Farming Scheme who are currently excluded from the Farming with Nature programme.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to provide an update on the development of a Farming with Nature Higher Level Scheme.
Will the Minister confirm, as referenced in the media, that the Rainbow Project was part of the gender clinic review group putting pressure on the clinicians to ignore the Cass review recommendations and, as such, was briefed on the Minister's plans before they were brought to the Executive? If so, how appropriate was…
I thank the Minister for his response. Will he provide an assessment of how schools that have previously transformed to integrated status have fared with regard to reasonable numbers? I am conscious of the fact that the controlled school sector is demonised by ideologues who preach about the label of "integration".
I thank the deputy First Minister for her answer. Does she unequivocally agree that the response continues to leave women feeling vulnerable in places where they should feel safe, such as in single-sex changing rooms and toilets, and that any ongoing uncertainty that is caused by that delay from the Equality…
I am absolutely delighted to welcome the decision by my colleague Paul Givan, the Education Minister, to withdraw the transgender guidance that was issued to schools in Northern Ireland. It is a significant and commendable step that reflects a commitment to clarity, fairness and the recognition of biological reality…
FlaggedDecided on a second assessment.Gender, sexuality, abortion and related social issuesCriteria met: Dog-whistle messaging.
It was with great sadness that we learned of the passing of Tommy Gallagher. I served with Tommy in the Assembly from 2007 to 2011, and found him to be a man who was not only a dedicated public servant but someone who demonstrated great warmth and kindness. Throughout his years as a public representative, Tommy worked…
Miss McIlveen asked the Minister of Education, having congratulated him on his work over the summer, whether he will provide an update on his approach to reasonable numbers for schools that are transforming to integrated status.
Miss McIlveen asked the First Minister and deputy First Minister for their assessment of the Equality Commission's responses to the UK Supreme Court's decision in the case of For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers.
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure, pursuant to AQW 27686/22-27, whether she has explored any sources of funding for a feasibility study for a permanent bridge between Portaferry and Strangford.
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether a potential permanent bridge between Portaferry and Strangford will be considered for inclusion in the Transport Strategy 2035 as an alternative to the Strangford Ferry.