All of Miss Nicola Brogan’s imported questions, contributions and motions in this mandate, newest first, including those assessed as not flagged, uncertain or not yet analysed.
The RHI scandal represented an outrageous failure of those behind the scheme not only to operate in a responsible and transparent manner but to make themselves accountable and take responsibility for those failures. The ongoing legacy of RHI not only damaged public confidence in the institutions of the Assembly and…
Supporting Upland Sheep Farmers That this Assembly recognises the vital role of the sheep sector within the agri-food industry, particularly as the primary farm enterprise in less favoured areas; acknowledges that the carbon footprint of ewes in upland areas is 8 per cent lower than that from ewes on lowland farms;…
Addressing the Problem of Bovine TB (bTB) That this Assembly acknowledges that bovine TB (bTB) remains a serious threat to farming and recognises the significant impact it has on farmers; affirms the importance of agriculture and food production to our economy and society; notes the work of the TB Eradication…
Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire as ucht a ráitis. I also thank the Minister for the work that she has done in securing additional funds through the fiscal framework. Will the Minister outline when October monitoring will take place to allocate funds for the rest of this financial year and when we can expect to see a…
To ask the Minister of Finance for an update on the progress of legislation to be brought forward to amend the Matrimonial Causes (Northern Ireland) Order 1978 to allow applications for a divorce without apportioning blame on either party.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, given that cross-compliance penalties pursued for pollution incidents by his Department are a civil matter, and that those who have been suspected of polluting cannot be identified, whether incidents successfully pursued under this mechanism are…
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for an update on the development of wildfire policy following public consultations on (i) the Reducing Wildfires in the Countryside Plan 2018; and (ii) Wildfires in NI: Draft Strategic Way Forward 2023.
Ceart go leor, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle. Go raibh maith agat. As a member of the AERA Committee and Sinn Féin spokesperson on the environment and climate, I am happy to speak in support of the motion. Ensuring that we have safe, clean water is one of the fundamental responsibilities of any Government. The quality of…
I thank the Minister for bringing the motion to the Assembly, and I am happy to speak in support of it. As has been outlined, the legislation was introduced during the pandemic to allow the registration of deaths and stillbirths to take place via telephone and for documents such as death certificates to be sent…
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister whether the promotion of regional balance and supporting rural communities is a core aspect of the Investment Strategy.
I speak as a member of the AERA Committee. I welcome Robbie Butler as the new Chair of the Committee and wish him well in his role. I thank our farmers for the work that they do in producing food and stewarding our environment. Farmers play an essential role in producing high-quality, nutritious food and contribute…
Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire. I thank the Minister and his officials for their continued commitment to and support for the project. It is very much welcomed by the people of West Tyrone, who have waited far too long for the road to be upgraded. Will the Minister explain what engagement DFI has had with the Dublin…
I welcome the news that the A5 road upgrade has been approved by the Executive, following Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd's proposals to proceed with the project. Work on the A5 is due to commence early next year. As you can imagine, that is incredibly positive news for the people of West Tyrone, who have been…
Can the Minister outline the role that the Paws for Thought multi-agency group will play in coordinating efforts between stakeholders to address different animal welfare issues?
As the Budget Bill makes its way through the legislative process, which is now at Final Stage, we are reminded of the intense pressures that the Finance Minister and her Department faced while drafting it. In delivering the Budget, Minister Archibald has done a commendable job in very challenging circumstances,…
The Assembly has a duty to do everything that it can to assist a just transition to a net zero society powered by clean, renewable energy. That is not just a legal commitment but a moral responsibility to ensure that we protect and preserve our environment for future generations. However, we should not allow the…
Farmers' Basic Payment Scheme (Revised Wording) That this Assembly recognises the significant investment in rural communities and businesses, and the wider economy derived from the Single Farm Payment under the EU Common Agricultural Policy (CAP); agrees that CAP Single Farm Payments were critical to supporting farms…
I thank the First Minister and deputy First Minister for their statement today. The four-party Executive have taken significant action since coming into office on matters around the public-sector pay award and the interim fiscal framework. You have made progress on the Budget and agreed a legislative programme.…
Opposition to Racism That this Assembly condemns the criminal damage and targeting of businesses in recent days; rejects all forms of Islamophobia, xenophobia and racism; endorses the work of voluntary sector organisations combatting racism and supporting those impacted by it; recognises the work of the Police Service…