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.
I thank the Minister for opening the debate in such a powerful way. There could not have been a more appropriate way to introduce the Bill to the House, so thank you very much. I also extend a huge "Thank you" to those who have joined us in the Public Gallery. I will try to speak a little more slowly than my normal…
First, I welcome the Minister to his new role. I am sure that he is delighted that I will not be haranguing him about landslides any more. I wish him well in his new role. As I am a member of the Communities Committee, I will focus my remarks on the Department for Communities, and that will be the crux of my…
To ask the Minister of Health to detail the number of people in the Northern Health and Social Care Trust (i) who are currently assessed as requiring residential short breaks; and (ii) who access regular short break services.
Ms Mulholland asked the First Minister and deputy First Minister to provide an update on the timeline for the appointment of the Commissioner for Public Appointments.
I thank the Minister for bringing the statement to the House. I think that we all agree that more money being put into the pockets of those who need it is our end goal. The Minister highlighted the 10,000 annual fraud allegations, and, in response to his colleague Mrs Erskine, he referenced some of those prosecutions.…
Thank you, Mr Deputy Speaker. I thank the proposer of the motion. We have much common ground. I am really pleased to speak about one of the most pressing issues that face the constituents whom I deal with about universal credit. As the roll-out of universal credit continues, with households in receipt of tax credits…
Delivering a New Deal for Private Renters in Northern Ireland That this Assembly expresses concern at the unaffordable rents, lack of long-term security and inadequate protections for tenants in Northern Ireland’s private rented sector; recognises that many private renters face a constant struggle to keep a roof over…
I thank Gerry Carroll for tabling the motion, which is really important and offers tangible solutions to the challenges faced by so many unpaid carers. It does not address all the challenges by any stretch, but it is a crucial starting point and highlights an issue of paramount importance. Like Gerry, I will focus…
What engagement have you or your Department had with your DWP counterparts to ensure that our unique circumstances are taken into account in the UK Government's pending Green Paper on welfare reform?
Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “Support for Carers”
Support for Carers - Amendment 1 After ‘Northern Ireland’ insert: ‘; and further calls on the Executive to adopt a cross-departmental approach to provide wider support to unpaid carers, including through the provision of paid carer’s leave from work and adequate access to respite services.’
Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “Impact of the Universal Credit Five-Week Wait”
Impact of the Universal Credit Five-Week Wait - Amendment 1 Leave out all after ‘illegal money lenders;’ and insert: ‘and calls on the Minister for Communities to rename and widen eligibility for the Universal Credit Contingency Fund and introduce a system of backdating for claimants’ first Universal Credit assessment…
To ask the Minister of Health what engagement his Department is having with Health and Social Care Trusts to ensure equality of access to continuous glucose monitoring systems.
To ask the Minister for Communities whether his Department plans to bring forward specific policies relating to the work of the National Museums of Northern Ireland, particularly within the context of the Heritage, Culture and Creativity Programme.
Delivering a New Deal for Private Renters in Northern Ireland (withdrawn) That this Assembly expresses concern at the unaffordable rents, lack of long-term security and inadequate protections for tenants in our private rented sector; recognises that many private renters face a constant struggle to keep a roof over…
I really welcome the chance to speak on the motion. It is on an issue that I see time and again in my constituency office: the lack of housing in general but particularly for first-time buyers, especially young people. There are two interconnected issues. First, house prices are too high — we know that — owing to a…
As others have done, I wish you good luck in your new post, Minister. Will you detail what engagement your predecessor or your Department have had with TEO, specifically the civil contingencies policy branch, about preparation and preparedness for this storm and any future events?
Thank you, deputy First Minister, for your answer. Given that we are 27 years past the agreement, when is it envisioned that we will complete the journey of transition so that some of those funds can be diverted into things such as neighbourhood health projects or tackling rural equality and rural isolation? In my…
Ms Mulholland asked the Minister of Justice to clarify the criminal Bar's current demands, as she understands them, given that she mentioned earlier some of the issues at the heart of the criminal Bar's withdrawal of services.
Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “Supporting Learning Pathways for our Young People”
Supporting Learning Pathways for our Young People - Amendment 2 Leave out all after ‘support this’ and insert: ‘expresses concern at the lack of progress of actions under the Developing a More Strategic Approach to 14-19 Education and Training framework; calls on the Minister of Education to assess the current…
No? While the Riverside Theatre is not in my constituency of North Antrim, I am so much closer to it than to any other theatre. Over the years, I have been to so many plays, speeches and really interesting talks there as well as all sorts of artistic events. The panto is my family's firm favourite — I think that we…