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Mrs Pam Cameron: Assembly records
All of Mrs Pam Cameron’s imported questions, contributions and motions in this mandate, newest first, including those assessed as not qualifying, uncertain or not yet analysed.
I thank the Minister for her statement, in which she spoke of the significant stakeholder engagement undertaken by the Government of Ireland and the progression of the market-sounding exercise to support the Programme for Government commitment to establish air connectivity between Dublin and the City of Derry Airport.…
I thank the Minister for his statement to the House. He noted that there was no announcement on the local growth fund in the Budget, but the cliff edge rapidly approaches for the voluntary and community sector. What is happening with that fund? Have discussions on revising the proposal for a 70% capital/30% revenue…
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on her Department’s current priorities for improving road safety on rural and high-risk routes across Northern Ireland.
To ask the Assembly Commission to outline any measures being taken to strengthen the Assembly’s cyber security and digital resilience, particularly in light of the rise in cyber attacks on public bodies across the UK and Ireland.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to outline any discussions he and his officials have had with the Department for the Economy in relation to the re-establishment of the Inter-Departmental Biomethane Group.
To ask the Minister of Education whether he will provide copies of findings from any (i) Education and Training Inspectorate; or (ii) Education Authority, inspections or reviews, which identify transport gaps or challenges in post-16 and post-19 special educational needs and disabilities provision, in the North…
To ask the Minister of Education to detail (i) any feedback gathered by (a) his Department; (b) the Education Authority; or (c) partner agencies; from (d) parents; (e) schools; or (f) support services, regarding transport barriers faced by 16 to 25 year olds with special educational needs; and (ii) the impact of those…
To ask the Minister of Education to detail any current (i) waiting lists; (ii) unmet demand; or (iii) capacity pressures, affecting 16 to 25 year olds with special educational needs who are unable to access educational placements, due to (a) transport barriers; or (b) a lack of suitable local provision, in the North…
To ask the Minister of Education to detail the number of 16 to 25 year olds who currently have (i) a statement of special educational needs; and (ii) an Education, Health and Care Plan, within the North Eastern Education Authority area.
Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “Impact of the Ongoing Increase in the Cost of Living”
Impact of the Ongoing Increase in the Cost of Living - Amendment 2 Leave out all after ‘with regards to’ and insert: ‘the challenges it faces, including a lack of clarity over the delivery of the Local Growth Fund in Northern Ireland; welcomes the draft Anti-Poverty Strategy 2025-2035 published by the Minister for…
Thank you, Mr Speaker, for the opportunity to speak, and I thank the Alliance Party for tabling the motion. At the heart of the debate lies a question of principle: how do we remember our past and the values that those acts of remembrance represent? For the Democratic Unionist Party, that principle is clear and firm:…
Thank you, Mr Deputy Speaker; I will be brief. I very much welcome the Minister's statement and the clarity around the shocking case of discrimination against Daryl Clarke. Does the Minister agree that the onus is now fully on the Ulster Boxing Council and the IABA to regain their reputation and the trust of the…
The Democratic Unionist Party recognises the need for strong and effective measures that enhance transparency and accountability in the devolved institutions. Accountability and trust matter, and Ministers should always conduct themselves to the highest standard of propriety and integrity. The public are entitled to…
I thank the Minister for her answer. I wish her well in ensuring that police officers get their well-deserved pay award in the near future. The Minister went on record in the media last week as saying that the fact that the PSNI is unable to take industrial action did not mean that the police should be at the end of…
What more can be done to support those who come under the range of legacy schemes, including the historical institutional abuse (HIA) redress scheme and the victims' pensions process, many of whom face difficulties in having their situation understood and recognised?
To ask the Minister of Education to detail any assessment that has been made on the potential impact on disadvantaged pupils, or those with special educational needs, that could arise from reducing the number of exams students are required to sit, given that some pupils may benefit from multiple assessment…
To ask the Minister of Education to detail how his Department plans to ensure that reducing the number of exam papers does not result in single papers carrying greater weighting toward final grades.
Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “Audit and Re-Imaging of Memorials”
Audit and Re-Imaging of Memorials- Amendment 1 Leave out all after ‘in a way that’ and insert: ‘upholds the rule of law and avoids causing pain or hurt to others, including innocent victims; expresses concern that there are memorials on public land that were erected without lawful authority and include imagery and…
I thank the Minister for his answer. Does he agree that it is wholly unacceptable that the deaf community is left out and has no reasonable way of communicating, including with his Department, and that it is really important that that community has full access to public services?
Mrs Cameron asked the Minister of Finance what his Department is doing to prepare for the passage of the Sign Language Bill, which is making its way through the legislative process.
To ask the Minister of Health to detail any guidance issued to Health and Social Care Trusts regarding communication support for deaf service users who cannot communicate effectively in written English.
To ask the Minister of Health whether his Department has assessed the impact on deaf service users of having to rely on written communication during safeguarding, care planning or assessment processes.
To ask the Minister of Health to detail any actions his Department is taking to increase the number of Health and Social Care Trust staff trained in (i) British Sign Language; and (ii) Irish Sign Language, to support deaf service users and care-home residents.