All of Ms Sian Mulholland’s imported questions, contributions and motions in this mandate, newest first, including those assessed as not flagged, uncertain or not yet analysed.
Ms Mulholland asked the Minister for Communities, who will be aware of the huge concerns in the community and voluntary sector about the local growth fund, which is not in his remit, although the sector is, one of the main ones being how it will be split between revenue and capital funding, whether he has had any…
I rise as someone with giota beag Gaeilge — a little bit of Irish. I am an aspiring learner; it is something that I have tried to do. I think of Béal Feirste — Belfast; the heart of my constituency, Ballymena — an Baile Meánach — the Middle Townland; and Loughguile — Loch gCaol — River of the Narrow Water. For me, all…
First, thank you, Minister, for joining me to visit the Antrim Arms Hotel in Ballycastle during the summer to see just how much impact dilapidated buildings can actually have, particularly on small rural towns. Secondly, I agree with your positive outlook on life, so do you agree that the Dilapidation Bill will make a…
To ask the Minister of Health whether encompass can automatically flag if a patient is deaf and in need of a British Sign Language or Irish Sign Language translator.
To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail how her Department is supporting those businesses in Rasharkin, Kilrea and the neighbouring area, impacted by the closure of Bann Bridge.
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the plans her Department has to minimise the disruption to local residents and businesses, due of the closure of Bann Bridge, Kilrea.
To ask the Minister for Communities to outline how the findings of new research by the Simon Community report on Childhood Adversity and Homelessness in Northern Ireland: Breaking the Cycle, will be used to inform the development of the new homelessness strategy.
Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “Replacing Irish Language Street Signage Policy in Belfast”
Replacing Irish Language Street Signage Policy in Belfast - Amendment 3 Leave out all after ‘That this Assembly’ and insert: ‘recognises that the Irish language is a valuable part of our shared heritage and cultural diversity; notes the increasing interest in, and usage of, the Irish language from across our…
To ask the Minister of Health to detail the number of social workers in the Northern Health and Social Care Trust with a qualification in sign language, broken down by level.
To ask the Minister of Health to detail the number of employees in the Northern Health and Social Care Trust with a qualification in sign language, broken down by level.
Thank you, Madam Principal Deputy Speaker. I start by echoing the points made earlier, especially by my colleagues, that this is about fairness, social justice, value and the urgent need for leadership and co-working. Before I wind up on the debate, I will address a specific point as a representative for North Antrim,…
When it comes to working with other agencies, particularly in emergency situations, what role do councils play? What engagement do the Minister and the Department have when situations such as those that we have seen over the past few months occur?
Minister, we all know the budgetary constraints that you operate under. In my communication with you on this particular case, I outlined some things and some changes that could be put in place that will not require capital. Is your Department considering those at this time?
It is lovely to hear a nod to how motherhood can be joyful and fulfilling. That sometimes gets lost in these discussions. I thank Ms Flynn for recognising it. I speak as a mummy of three, who was one of the one in five, and also as an MLA for North Antrim, where too many mothers face this time with fear rather than…
Minister, given that there is evidence that community-led employability schemes have comparable costs and sometimes achieve higher retention, some people have implored us not to establish stand-alone government or statutory schemes but instead to scale up the voluntary and community sector-led employability delivery…
Thank you very much, Minister; we welcome the announcement of the consultation. You spoke about supporting and enabling employers to take on more staff with disabilities. That is really important. How will that work align with the Department for the Economy's skills strategy and employer engagement programmes so that…
Something that would greatly improve the services in Mid Ulster and across the Northern Trust area is the construction of Birch Hill Centre for Mental Health in the Northern Trust. Can the Minister give us an update on the funding position for that or the timeline for that mental health provision in the Northern Trust?
To ask the Minister of Education to detail any steps being taken to ensure that young people in rural areas have equal access to safe spaces and structured youth provision.
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether she will consider adding (i) St Olcan's Primary School, Armoy; (ii) St Patrick's Primary School and Nursery Unit, Loughguile; and (iii) Gaelscoil An Chaistil, Ballycastle, to the winter gritting schedule, in light of the particularly dangerous conditions experienced…
To ask the Minister of Education to detail (i) any assessments made of childcare availability in rural areas; and (ii) how findings have been factored into the development of a childcare strategy.
To ask the Minister for the Economy to outline any support her Department is providing to enable parents in rural areas to access flexible employment opportunities.
To ask the Minister for the Economy to outline any support her Department is providing for low-income households struggling with high energy costs, particularly those in rural areas which are not on the gas grid.
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to outline how her Department is prioritising safe walking and cycling routes to (i) schools; and (ii) community facilities, in rural areas.