All of Miss Nicola Brogan’s imported questions, contributions and motions in this mandate, newest first, including those assessed as not qualifying, uncertain or not yet analysed.
Miss Brogan asked the First Minister and deputy First Minister whether the First Minister welcomes the recent confirmation from the Taoiseach that he intends to bring a proposal to the Cabinet to recommend an increase in the Irish Government’s contribution to the A5 road upgrade project, which is a hugely important…
To ask the Minister of Education for an update on the status of the linked Development Proposal 706 and 707 for Tummery Primary School and St. Dympna's Primary School, Co. Tyrone.
I beg to move: I am really pleased to be here this afternoon to move the motion on behalf of Sinn Féin. I am delighted that one of the first motions to be debated in this new Assembly is on the need to prioritise high-quality, affordable childcare. For almost two years, in the absence of a functioning Assembly and…
I add my congratulations to the Minister on his new role and wish him all the best in the time ahead. I welcome the Minister's commitment to the Strule shared education campus in Omagh and his intention to bring forward investment proposals. Can he offer some kind of timeline for when he plans to bring forward those…
I take my first opportunity to speak in the restored Assembly to raise the importance of having the A5 road upgrade delivered as a matter of urgency. First, I would like to welcome the commitment from Michelle O'Neill in her inaugural address as First Minister that delivery of the A5 road upgrade is a priority for the…
High Quality Affordable Childcare That this Assembly recognises that the costs of childcare are unaffordable for many and that hard-working families are struggling every month to meet these costs; further recognises that the childcare sector is in need of urgent and significant investment in order to put the sector on…
Public Sector Pay Settlements That this Assembly endorses the demand for fair pay settlements for public sector workers; urges the DUP to respect the democratic outcome of the May 2022 Assembly election; and emphasises the pressing need to urgently reinstate the Executive to tackle the unprecedented challenges…
Commencement of section 1 of the Organ and Tissue Donation (Deemed Consent) Act (Northern Ireland) 2022 That this Assembly calls for the commencement of section 1 of the Organ and Tissue Donation (Deemed Consent) Act (Northern Ireland) 2022.
£600 Energy Payment That this Assembly expresses deep concern that struggling families and households have not received the £600 payment that many are desperately relying on; calls on the DUP to end its boycott of this Assembly; and supports the immediate appointment of an Executive to provide urgent help for those…
Appointment of Executive That this Assembly expresses deep concern at the deepening cost of living crisis; is further concerned that the ongoing instability at Westminster has compounded these financial pressures; and supports the urgent convening of an Executive to support our public services and provide urgent help…
Cost of Living Crisis That this Assembly recognises the immense hardship facing people and families across Northern Ireland caused by rising energy, fuel and food bills; expresses concern at the latest information from the Office for National Statistics which places inflation at 9.4 per cent and suggests that real…
To ask the Minister of Health, following the announcement that the Western Health and Social Care Trust is taking on the contract temporarily for the Dromore and Trillick GP Practice in Tyrone, what measures he is taking to ensure GP services are protected on a long-term basis.
To ask the Minister of Education whether her Department has considered ways in which to incorporate emotional health and well-being and mental health awareness into the school curriculum.
To ask the Minister of Education whether her Department has allocated additional sustainability funding to childcare providers to help meet their higher energy bills during the current cost of living crisis.
To ask the Minister of Education whether there has been any progress in the commissioning of research by her Department to inform the development of a childcare strategy.
To ask the Minister for the Economy for an update on (i) his Department's review of the Postgraduate Tuition Fee Loan; (ii) when he expects this review to be completed; (iii) whether he will give a commitment that any increase in funding will be provided ahead of the 2022/23 academic year; and (iv) when he expects the…
To ask the Minister for Communities to detail (i) the number of people who have been supported with initial upfront childcare costs through the Advisor Discretion Fund, since it was extended in October 2021; (ii) the number of people who have submitted a claim and been rejected; (iii) the average amount of support…
Childcare Strategy That this Assembly notes the urgent need for a childcare strategy to deliver more affordable, accessible, sustainable and good quality childcare; further notes the importance of a childcare strategy in progressing early years education, supporting child development and addressing disadvantage;…
Appointment of Executive Ministers and the Formation of an Executive That this Assembly supports the urgent appointment of Executive Ministers; calls for the formation of an Executive without further delay to ensure the democratic outcome of the election is respected; and further calls for immediate action to be taken…