All of Mr Peter McReynolds’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 Minister for his statement and take this opportunity to wish him well in his new role. He will no doubt be aware of the issues that face many adults in obtaining access to a potential ADHD diagnosis. I laid a petition with the Speaker on the matter on 23 April, calling on the previous Health Minister to…
I thank the Minister for his response. Can he outline how he will ensure that necessary capital works are delivered for the new academic year, so that all children with a specialist placement in a mainstream school or nursery are able to access their place on a full-time basis from the start of the academic year?
Mr Speaker, I welcome you back to your post. I rise on behalf of the Alliance Party to make some comments on matters relating to the expenditure proposals for the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, as laid out by the Finance Minister this month. I start by commending the AERA Minister on his…
I thank the junior Minister for her response, and I congratulate her on her appointment to her new role since I last saw her. What resources will be available during this and future financial years to ensure the implementation of the strategic framework?
Given the evidence that the absence of the institutions caused considerable harm to preparations for the pandemic, what steps will be taken in the coming weeks towards meaningful institutional reform?
I will keep my remarks brief. It is with no doubt that I welcome the introduction of the regulations from an Infrastructure perspective. I remember my colleague Sian Mulholland leading the charge on this while we were councillors together in Belfast, alongside Katrina McDonnell from The Homeless Period Belfast.…
Energy Market That this Assembly recognises the cost of living crisis is exacerbated by the cost of energy; further recognises that this constitutes the direct cost of a reliance on fossil fuels in an increasingly unstable world; endorses the concept of energy transition proofing for all public policy and legislation,…
Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “Independent Inquiry into the Alleged Use of Wiretapping of Northern Ireland Journalists”
Independent Inquiry into the Alleged Use of Wiretapping of Northern Ireland Journalists - Amendment 1 Leave out all after ‘unwarranted or unjustified surveillance;’ and insert: ‘notes that the Investigatory Powers Tribunal hearings are ongoing; recognises, as per the Report of The Independent Commission on Policing…
To ask the Minister of Health whether he will commit to publishing workforce statistics annually, including the number of registered children’s community nurses.
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure for his assessment of Financial Transactions Capital as a method to attract additional investment for capital projects.
To ask the Minister for the Economy what discussions have taken place with the Department of Business and Trade regarding Harland and Wolff’s application for an export development guarantee loan.
I welcome today's debate on the impact that the recently consulted-on closure of Belfast Metropolitan College's Castlereagh campus would have on the immediate area of East Belfast, as well as the surrounding areas of Belfast and the local economy. I do so as an East Belfast MLA and a former employee of Belfast…
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure (i) why the decision was made to close road service operations and maintenance transport hubs, on a temporary basis, in the Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council area; (ii) how long these closures will last; and (iii) whether the decision underwent rural proofing to ensure the…
I thank the Minister for his answer. He will be aware that £36·2 million was committed in 2011 to improve Irish League football grounds. A consultation on football stadia funding was launched in 2015, and four Ministers have been responsible for that fund since then — two from Sinn Féin and two from the DUP. It will…
I thank the Minister for her statement, and I wish her well in her role. Can she elaborate on the discussions that took place regarding climate change and biodiversity loss?
Almost one month ago, I was grateful to have the opportunity to present a petition to the Speaker in the Chamber on behalf of more than 3,500 people calling for the urgent commissioning of adult ADHD services in Northern Ireland. That is an essential first step to give hope and support to the, potentially, thousands…
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to outline when the draft Strategic Framework Ending Violence Against Women and Girls will be approved.
I thank the Minister for her statement. Will she outline how the Probation Board for Northern Ireland cooperates and shares with the Irish Probation Service?