All of Ms Paula Bradshaw’s imported questions, contributions and motions in this mandate, newest first, including those assessed as not flagged, uncertain or not yet analysed.
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister, pursuant to AQW 13230/22-27, to detail the outcome of their considerations of a submission from officials in relation to the High Street Task Force’s Delivering a 21st Century High Street report and appropriate next steps.
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to detail over what period the consultation on a new International Relations Strategy will take place.
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to detail the plans they made during 2024 for the way forward in relation to filling the post of the Commissioner for Public Appointments.
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister for an assurance that the final Programme for Government will be published during the 2024-25 financial year.
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to detail the outcome of the Executive Office's bid to the UK Treasury for a budget for the Northern Ireland Executive Office in Brussels to assist the Windsor Framework Democratic Scrutiny Committee with its work.
International Women’s Day 2025 That this Assembly welcomes the theme of Accelerate Action for International Women’s Day 2025; recognises that focusing on the need to accelerate action emphasises the importance of taking swift and decisive steps to achieve gender equality; and supports increased momentum and urgency in…
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister, pursuant to AQW 21239/22-27, when the procurement process for the administrator of the Crisis Fund will be completed.
Thank you for your question. No, we have not heard anything more. The Maze/Long Kesh Development Corporation is, however, mentioned in that long list of commissioners and board members who need to be appointed.
Addressing Paramilitary Insignia That this Assembly expresses grave concern at the ongoing prevalence and impact of paramilitary insignia, including flags and murals, within communities in Northern Ireland; condemns the continued use of this insignia to mark territory and control public spaces, long after the signing…
Will the Minister please outline when the international relations strategy will be updated to take account of the change of Administration in the US, which, in recent weeks, has been aggressive towards its neighbours and others?
I support the Bill. It is effectively an amending Bill that ties in with two motions passed by the Assembly: one in June 2024 and the other two weeks ago. As Trevor Clarke has outlined, those motions made a technical addition to the Assembly Commission's functions in line with decisions previously agreed by the…
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail any discussions she or her predecessor has had with the Minister of Finance in relation to a Vacant Site Levy, similar to that in use in the Republic of Ireland.
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on traffic calming measures at Orpen Park, Finaghy, given that consultation was due to be brought to a conclusion in November 2024.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for an update on the implementation of the Climate Change Act (Northern Ireland) 2022.
I rise to talk about an ongoing issue that remains too prevalent in Northern Ireland and that continues to undermine the peace, stability and progress of our communities. That issue is paramilitarism, its intergenerational impact and the urgent need for a coordinated response to eradicate it from our communities once…
What happened in February 1992 was yet another appalling event during the Troubles. The mid-Ulster area, in particular, bore a horrifying toll throughout that dark period in the number of attacks on security forces and civilian deaths and injuries. It must be said that, by 1992, it should have been long evident that…
Extension of Sitting on Monday 10 February 2025 under Standing Order 10(3A) That, in accordance with Standing Order 10(3A), the sitting on Monday 10 February 2025 be extended to no later than 7.30pm.
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister, in light of their recent meeting with the new Consul General of China and the forthcoming St Patrick's Day events in Washington DC, to detail when they will (i) set out their objectives in terms of International Relations; and (ii) publish a new International…
To ask the Minister of Health for his assessment of whether Health and Social Care Trusts are securing high quality services and value for money under current care home commissioning processes.
Thank you, Minister, for your answer. You mentioned the duplication of services: could you give an assessment of your understanding of how that duplication increases the carbon footprint?