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 wonder whether, given that the Minister has previously alluded to treading the boards, he maybe has a personal connection to Riverside. If so, I hope that there is some footage.
I support the motion, and I welcome the report of the all-party group on reducing the harm that is related to gambling. I pay tribute to the chair of the APG, Philip McGuigan, who has been so generous with his lived experience. I am sure that that is not a comfortable space to be in, so, thank you, Philip. The report…
Thank you so much, Minister, for your statement. A lot of single men who are under threat and kept in temporary accommodation stay there for a long time. If intimidation points are taken away, what support will be given to such men, given that we know that it is difficult for a single male in the system? Similarly,…
Thank you, Principal Deputy Speaker. I feel as though we were having a nappy-off between Miss Brownlee, Mr O'Toole and Mr Carroll about who has changed more nappies. I can confirm to Mr Butler, however, that there are no safety pins and there is no more yellowing terry towelling; they are all quite funky and velcroed…
Does the Member agree that that is exacerbated in rural areas, where the lack of choice and lack of access to supermarkets and lower prices make things even worse?
I am delighted to hear that the consultation has been launched. The more quickly we can get it sorted, the better. What engagement has the Minister had with DWP about those who are excluded in GB and whether there will be a direct copy and paste here?
I beg to move: I rise not out of duty but out of a profound sense of sadness and quite a lot of anger that, in 2025, children in Northern Ireland still rely on food banks to survive; that 62,000 children face hunger in Northern Ireland; that the number of emergency food parcels distributed to children has increased by…
Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “Collection and Recycling Scheme for Disposable Nappies”
Collection and Recycling Scheme for Disposable Nappies - Amendment 1 Leave out all after ‘concern’ and insert: ‘that disposable nappies and other absorbent hygiene products make up around 4 per cent of residual waste; welcomes the proposed new guidance for councils on expanding opportunities to recycle more materials,…
To ask the Minister for Communities to detail any preparatory steps his Department has undertaken in relation to the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill.
To ask the Minister for Communities to detail any engagement he has had with the Home Office in relation to the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill.
Thank you, Madam Principal Deputy Speaker. I will try to speak fast. I wish that I had more time. I echo my colleague Connie's personal thanks to Cara Hunter. We know only too well the abuse that comes when a woman speaks out about her personal experience, as my colleague Sorcha Eastwood is unfortunately experiencing…
Thank you very much, Minister. Are there are any other recommendations of the independent welfare review that you are considering for the upcoming Budget?
Ms Mulholland asked the Minister for Communities whether he would consider increasing the repayment term for universal credit advance payments to 36 months, and setting a minimum income floor below which a claimant's income cannot fall regardless of deductions.
To ask the Minister for Communities to detail (i) any funding and resources being allocated to support women in under-represented roles within sports or positions within sport; and (ii) any steps being taken to ensure greater gender equality in these roles.
To ask the Minister for Communities to detail any steps being taken to promote gender equality in sports officiating, including specific initiatives to encourage and support women to pursue careers as referees, following the recent achievement of the first female referee officiating a NIFL Premiership match.
Minister, this is obviously a sensitive topic. Will you give your assessment of the importance of following an evidence-led and risk-based approach rather than indulging in some of these knee-jerk, populist reactions when you are keeping prisoners safe?
To ask the Minister of Education for an update on any proposed usage of Balnamore Primary School following the decision to close the school at the end of the 2024-25 academic year.
To ask the Minister of Education whether preschool places in Balnamill Little Learners for 2025-26 will be impacted by the recent decision to close Balnamore Primary School.
To ask the Minister for the Economy for an update on the engagement his Department has had in relation to the Riverside Theatre, located at Ulster University, Coleraine.
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on the start date of the construction works on Glenshesk Road, Ballycastle, following two landslides.
To ask the Minister for Communities whether his Department has had any discussions in relation to the Riverside Theatre, located at Ulster University, Coleraine, given its cultural significance to the region.
Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “Tackling Online Violence Against Women and Girls”
Tackling Online Violence Against Women and Girls - Amendment 1 Leave out all after ‘deepfake technology;’ and insert: ‘recognises that online communication is a reserved matter; welcomes the UK Government’s recent announcement that they intend to make a new criminal offence for creating or sharing sexually explicit…