All of Ms Sinéad McLaughlin’s imported questions, contributions and motions in this mandate, newest first, including those assessed as not flagged, uncertain or not yet analysed.
To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail any engagement her Department had with the UK Government in advance of the announcement of the proposed Digital ID scheme.
To ask the Minister for Communities to detail when the Department intends to introduce legislation to ensure fire safety in high-rise residential buildings, including social housing, in order to bring Northern Ireland in line with post-Grenfell standards in England.
If there were, why would the UK Government prioritise delivering such a huge concession for a small region on a small island that already has pre-clearance, and for an airport that does not even have a regular transatlantic air route? It would be better to focus on ensuring that we have the most comprehensive links to…
I am sorry: I want to get through this; OK? More than 70% of visitors to Northern Ireland arrive via Dublin. That does not represent a nefarious plot to undermine Northern Ireland; it is a fact of geography and basic economics. Dublin is a major European air hub, with pre-immigration clearance and US customs. There is…
The SDLP supports the introduction of an aviation strategy that supports our economy and our people and helps us to meet climate targets. We need airports that facilitate connections to GB and beyond, as well as better connections from those airports to Belfast and Derry, such as through the rail links that are…
A few months ago, I joined other Members in a round-table discussion in the Long Gallery on endometriosis hosted by the all-party group (APG) on women's health. On that day, I heard some of the most heartbreaking stories from women living with the condition, one of which — Anne's story — Linda read out today. That was…
OK. We reject the Government's proposal for the so-called BritCard. I am an SDLP MLA for Foyle, and our constituency lives and breathes cross-border cooperation every day. I find it really hard to see how such a scheme could work within the common travel area. In Derry, our lives are shaped by the open border with…
Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “Addressing Skills Gaps between Young People and Businesses”
Addressing Skills Gaps between Young People and Businesses - Amendment 1 Leave out all after ‘employment or training;’ and insert: ‘and calls on the Minister for the Economy to work with her counterparts in the Irish Government on the creation of an all-island talent development agency, to ensure greater alignment…
To ask the Minister for Communities to detail the specific measurements and indices used within his Department to monitor progress towards ensuring they are meeting the Executive's target to build an economy where everyone has a fair chance, can participate equally, and has the best possible opportunity to succeed, as…
Minister, that is a new one for us: you answer the Member for Upper Bann by directing your reply to the SDLP. It is a bit strange, but you are the Minister. How can you ensure regional fairness and balance in investment decisions in your Department? Has the Department for Communities not adopted that policy priority?…
Addressing Regional Imbalance That this Assembly notes with concern the recent resignation from the Invest NI Board due to concerns regarding regional imbalance; further notes that recent Executive decisions, including the allocation of the Northern Ireland Football Fund, appear to have paid little regard to the need…
To ask the Minister of Justice to detail the mechanisms in place to allow individuals to raise concerns about the use of public funds within the family court system.
To ask the Minister of Health what percentage of the overall health and social care budget has been allocated to children’s social services, including foster placements, in each of the last five years.
To ask the Minister of Health what consideration he has given to enabling patients with endometriosis, including those requiring urgent referral, to access treatment across multiple Health and Social Care Trusts, to reduce waiting times for specialist assessment and care.
To ask the Minister of Health to detail how his Department ensures that financial resources within the child protection system are used in a way that promotes the best interests of the child and aligns with relevant statutory and international obligations.