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.
I thank the Finance Minister for bringing forward the Budget (No. 2) Bill, particularly given the challenging time pressures that her and her officials were under. Bringing forward a balanced and fair Budget is challenging at the best of times, but doing so after 14 years of British Government austerity, when the bids…
Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire fosta. I thank the Minister for his statement. It is welcome to see the developments regarding Lough Neagh; we know how important it is for the people around the lough. On 22 April this year, my colleague Declan Kearney wrote to the Minister to ask him to meet the eel fishermen who have…
I thank the Minister for that answer. That news will be really welcome to people right across West Tyrone and everyone who uses the A5. As I say, we have been waiting patiently for progress on it. I thank the Minister for the work that he has done and the commitment that he has made to deliver the A5 upgrade. What is…
Go raibh maith agat, a Cheann Comhairle. I start by thanking the Finance Minister for the work that she has done on an extremely challenging Budget and for bringing forward the Main Estimates, which will give effect to that Budget. I also acknowledge the announcement made earlier today in which the allocations for…
Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire. I welcome the announcements in the Minister's statement. The funding will be greatly appreciated by all Departments, which have suffered from having very tight budgets. Will she confirm whether any money from underspends will be returned to the Treasury?
Miss Brogan asked the Minister for Infrastructure, given that he will be aware that the Member and Sinn Féin colleagues in West Tyrone have long been campaigning for this and are eager to see it happen, for an update on the upgrade of the A5, on which far too many lives have been lost, resulting in far too many…
Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire as a ráiteas. It is great to hear that Lough Neagh was discussed and that it is still a priority for the North/South Ministerial Council. The Minister will be aware that, over the weekend, Mr Nicholas Ashley-Cooper made comments about his ownership of the lough and his intention to…
Will the tourism partnership board include hospitality representatives, and will the tourism action plan include actions that will help the hospitality sector?
The First Minister will know that the Finance Minister, Caoimhe Archibald, has been working on behalf of the Executive to get a better financial deal from the British Treasury to ensure that we get better public services in the North. Will the First Minister outline when the June monitoring allocations will be made?
I also welcome the Ceann Comhairle of the Dáil here this afternoon. As Sinn Féin spokesperson on the environment, I acknowledge and welcome the recent comments that were made by Nicolas Ashley-Cooper regarding the ownership of Lough Neagh. Mr Ashley-Cooper stated that he would like to transfer his estate's ownership…
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs whether (i) his Department; and (ii) the College of Agriculture Food & Rural Enterprise have any plans to deliver the use of antimicrobials training courses, that had been free for farmers, farm family members and farm workers up until 31 October 2023.
Proper Funding for Effective Public Services That this Assembly recognises that years of British Government austerity and underfunding of the Executive has seriously undermined our public services in many areas, including health, housing, and education; notes its endorsement of the letter sent to Prime Minister Sunak…
As Sinn Féin spokesperson for climate and the environment, I am happy to speak here today in support of the motion. Whilst the move to net zero will, no doubt, bring challenges, we should be aware of the very many opportunities that it will also bring. The shift to renewables brings enormous potential in energy…
Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire. On addressing climate change and loss of biodiversity, it seems sensible to have a joined-up approach to biodiversity loss on our island. What scope is there for a truly integrated approach to the issue through the development of something like an all-Ireland biodiversity strategy?
I welcome the Minister back to his position. Given the funding constraints imposed on us, can the Minister explain what he is doing to leverage alternative sources of funding for climate change schemes?
Miss Brogan asked the Minister for the Economy for an update on the closure of the renewable heat incentive (RHI) scheme, as agreed as part of the New Decade, New Approach agreement.
To ask the Minister of Education, following his commitment to invest £7.1 million in early years provision, for a timeline on plans to expand core early years programmes such as Sure Start.
I begin by thanking Minister Archibald for all the hard work that she has put into bringing forward the Budget, particularly given the very challenging circumstances that we find ourselves in. It is a hugely welcome development that the Executive have agreed a Budget for 2024-25. That will provide some certainty and…