All of Mr Philip McGuigan’s imported questions, contributions and motions in this mandate, newest first, including those assessed as not flagged, uncertain or not yet analysed.
I thank Colin for securing the Adjournment debate. It is a very appropriate opportunity to discuss an important issue. I begin by declaring an interest. My wife is a special educational needs assistant in a school in North Antrim. Every child, irrespective of background or ability, is entitled to an education. Every…
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail any consideration he has given to the introduction of a form of licencing of activity involving animals, which would allow for the regulation of animal rehoming organisations.
Go raibh maith agat, a Phríomh-Leas-Cheann Comhairle. In 2016, the vast majority of people in the North voted to remain in the EU. They did so in the knowledge that, politically and economically, it was in our best interests. For reasons that are for others to explain, both prior to the Brexit referendum and after,…
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on progress of the work being carried out to ensure Glenshesk Road, Ballycastle, at the location of the landslide in March 2024, is reopened to traffic as quickly as possible.
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure, pursuant to AQW 5449/22-27, for an update on the proposed new footpath from Portglenone village, along Gortgole Road towards Bracknamuckley Forest and Portglenone Gaelic Athletic Club grounds.
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on the measures his Department has taken to keep local residents of Glenshesk Road, Ballycastle, informed of the progress of work being carried out by his Department with associated time frames.
Supporting a Public Health Approach to Tackling Gambling-Related Harms That this Assembly welcomes the publication of the All-Party Group on Reducing Harm Related to Gambling's report, Public Health Approaches to Tackling Gambling Related Harms; agrees that gambling should be officially recognised as a public health…
Over the past 10 years, an average of over 200 people a year have lost their life to suicide here. In my constituency of North Antrim, between 10 and 20 families are devastated and heartbroken in those circumstances every year. As we know, a disproportionately high number of suicides occur among young men.…
To ask the Minister of Education whether the Review of the Northern Ireland Curriculum will consider a statutory requirement for schools to educate pupils on the dangers of gambling as part of the core curriculum.
I thank the proposer for providing the opportunity to speak on the issue today. I absolutely agree that thriving high streets and town centres are vital to the economic vibrancy and social fabric of our communities. They are also the spaces where we live, work, shop, socialise and access public services, so they need…
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail responsibility for dealing with Japanese knotweed on private land, to ensure it does not spread to neighbouring properties.
I thank the Minister for that response. Obviously, charging points are crucial in determining more uptake of zero-emission vehicles. Is the Minister confident that the zero-emission vehicles trading scheme will result in more charging points being installed?
I thank the First Minister for highlighting the North as a place for investment. Will the First Minister indicate the future benefit for the North as a result of the investment summit?
Mr McGuigan asked the Minister for Infrastructure to provide his assessment of how crucial he believes the uptake of zero-emission vehicles is in combating climate change.
There was a lot of Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) activity in County Antrim over the weekend. It was impossible to be everywhere, but I was lucky enough to be in Cushendall yesterday for the senior camogie final between Loughgiel and Dunloy. Both teams served up an exhibition of tough, competitive, skilful and…
To ask the Minister of Health to detail any representations he has made to the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport in relation to receiving a share of the proposed statutory levy on remote gambling operators licenced by the Gambling Commission.
To ask the Minister of Education to detail any representations he has made to the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport in relation to receiving a share of the proposed statutory levy on remote gambling operators licenced by the Gambling Commission.
To ask the Minister for Communities when he will introduce an industry levy on gambling operators, as provided for in Section 15 of the Betting, Gaming, Lotteries and Amusements (Amendment) Act (Northern Ireland) 2022.
To ask the Minister for Communities to detail any representations he has made to the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport in relation to receiving a share of the proposed statutory levy on remote gambling operators licenced by the Gambling Commission.
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to provide an update on the appointment of Commissioners under the Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Act 2022.
Tourism and hospitality is obviously a key sector for the Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council area, which receives numerous visitors from overseas every year. What is the Minister doing to address the threat to tourism in the Causeway coast and glens area and across the North that is posed by the introduction of…