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.
Thank you, Minister. The proposed funding for musical instruments and local arts venues is very much appreciated. How will those initiatives be sustained in the long term? With arts organisations still waiting for confirmation of their full allocation three months into the new financial year, how quickly after your…
We have all heard it: at a time when our public services are under immense strain, the public rightly expect the Executive to use every tool and every partnership available to them to protect what matters. That includes cooperation with the Irish Government on funding streams that would directly benefit communities in…
I will begin by reminding the House why we were recalled to the Chamber last August: it was in response to the deeply disturbing racist riots that broke out. I will quote from a speech that was made at the time: "Northern Ireland has a proud history of welcoming those who seek better lives for themselves and their…
I rise as an Alliance spokesperson for communities. While the total of £940·9 million resource DEL, £270 million capital DEL and £48·1 million in financial transactions capital provides substantial funding, critical challenges remain. The Department's earmarked resource funding of £184·1 million meets key needs,…
Thank you, Minister, for your answer. Will you give us an assessment of the impact of the transitional arrangement on the community and voluntary sector? Have you had any engagement with the community and voluntary sector to ascertain how it can overcome the barriers that it will face during the transitional period?
Minister, can you outline how the fleadh will contribute to the development and delivery of the Department's strategic aims when it comes to arts, culture and shared community spaces?
Minister, will the GP contract investment attract more GPs in order to stabilise the service? Our constituents want more access to GPs, and we need you to stabilise it. What are you going to do, if we see more GP hand-backs?
On a point of order, Mr Speaker. Given that Standing Orders state that Ministers should bring matters of importance to the House before they reach the media and given that the anti-poverty strategy that the Minister for Communities is supposedly introducing was discussed in the media last week, will you look into why…
Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “Addressing the Impact of Illegal Immigration in Northern Ireland”
Addressing the Impact of Illegal Immigration in Northern Ireland - Amendment 3 Leave out all after 'legal migration to the UK;’ and insert: ‘regrets that international conflict, persecution, the impact of climate change and the lack of safe, legal routes are forcing people to seek sanctuary in the UK via irregular…
As a former youth worker, I witnessed young people's journey through the joy and the pressure that come with growing up, and, in the past decade, I saw significant change in how that pressure was increasingly being shaped by the online world. For many of our young people, being online is not part of life; it is life.…
I wholeheartedly agree. I also pay tribute to my colleague and friend for the bravery that he showed just to be himself in a world where he was admonished for such. Thank you, John, for your contribution. On safety, I want to make a quick comment on Mr Gaston's comments. In the past decade, not one trans person has…
Thank you, Madam Principal Deputy Speaker. I am really glad that we had the opportunity to speak today, as we mark International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia. Today is a day to affirm our commitment to equality and state clearly, in the Chamber, that everyone deserves to live in safety and dignity,…
Minister, you know that our schools should be safe havens and safe spaces for all young people. I know that you have said that on a few occasions. Given that 48% of LGBTQIA young people admit that they have been bullied in schools, and given that we know that they are more at risk of suicidal tendencies and self-harm,…
Minister, will you elaborate on how the school milk subsidy scheme helps to deliver on the strategic priorities that are outlined in the Northern Ireland food strategy framework?
Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “Review of Local Councils’ Animal Welfare Policies”
Review of Local Councils’ Animal Welfare Policies - Amendment 1 Leave out all after ‘charities;’ and insert: ‘welcomes the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affair’s work to actively examine the case for inspecting and licensing rescue and rehoming organisations and bring forward relevant legislation…
International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia That this Assembly recognises International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia; affirms its commitment to equality, diversity and human rights; believes that every citizen should be free to live free from discrimination, violence or harm;…
Minister, artificial intelligence by its nature evolves and changes rapidly. Will you advise on whether there was any consideration of how training resources can be updated regularly as the technology evolves and changes?
Thank you so much, Minister. My question follows on from the previous one, which was on carer's leave. There has been a really low uptake of that leave in GB, where it is already in law. You referenced the research on paid carer's leave, so is there a timeline for that and for any discussions about paid carer's leave…
I am not to be found wanting when it comes to advocating and speaking in the Chamber for the arts as a powerful force for change, for the expression of solidarity and of political pressure. In the Chamber, I have also been a vocal supporter of the Irish language, which I want to be a living, breathing vehicle for…
As my North Antrim colleague Philip McGuigan outlined, 17 months is a long time for a community to be cut off. I am glad to hear that there will be preventative works. Will there be any works to the parallel Drumavoley Road to take some of the strain away from Glenshesk Road and alleviate future risks?