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.
I and my party have deep concerns regarding the draft RHI scheme regulations 2024 and will therefore vote against them. The Northern Ireland (Regional Rates and Energy) Act 2019 outlined a commitment to a 12% average rate of return, yet the new tariff falls short. We know all too well the deficiencies of the RHI…
To ask the Minister for the Economy when his Department will introduce an energy and resource efficiency support programme for businesses to help support the transition to net-zero.
To ask the Minister for the Economy, pursuant to AQW 16833/22-27, to detail any engagement he has had with the Minister of Education in relation to a market assessment of the childcare sector.
To ask the Minister of Health whether his Department has considered a review of the financial assessment for those who are in need of a nursing home place.
To ask the Minister of Health to detail the number of residential homes and nursing homes that (i) charge; and (ii) do not charge third-party contributions, broken down by Health and Social Care Trust.
To ask the Minister for the Economy for his assessment of the impact a lack of an Early Learning and Childcare Strategy is having on his Department’s ability to increase the proportion of good jobs through investing in affordable childcare and fair pay for childcare workers, as set out in his Economic Vision.
Thank you, Madam Principal Deputy Speaker. I welcome the contributions that Members have made to the debate, and I thank the First Minister for responding to it. It is clear that, more than 26 years after our peace agreement and 30 years on from the republican and loyalist ceasefires, it should be a source of shame…
Implementation of RHI Inquiry recommendations That this Assembly acknowledges the findings of the Northern Ireland Audit Office’s second report on progressing implementation of the Renewable Heat Incentive public inquiry recommendations, published on 15th October 2024, which highlights the outstanding issues and a…
To ask the Minister of Health to detail any steps that can be taken to provide additional support to those with special educational needs who are in need of dental work.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, pursuant to AQW 16234/22-27, whether he has brought the Green Growth Strategy to the Executive for approval.
To ask the Minister for the Economy, pursuant to AQW 15999/22-27, to detail any engagement he has had with the Minister for Infrastructure in relation to rail and bus transport links in the North West region to help deliver regional balance.
To ask the Minister for the Economy, pursuant to AQW 16454/22-27, whether he will come to the Assembly Chamber to provide an update on cross-border study following his meeting with his counterpart in the south.
Thank you, Minister, for coming to the Chamber to answer our questions. I am aware of breaking news that another woman in Northern Ireland has lost her life today. Do you accept that there is a need for a complete overhaul of the family court system? I have discussed that with the Minister. There are real flaws in the…
The Budget sustainability plan explores raising rates this year from 2·5% to 4%. Ratepayers have seen increases in the regional rate and the district rate. As you indicated in your response to a previous question, rates are increasing and services are decreasing. Given that previous answer, will you commit to not…
To ask the Minister for the Economy, pursuant to AQW 16087/22-27, to detail the number of staff who will fill the new Invest NI Regional Office through (i) a mix of redeployment; (ii) internal recruitment; and (iii) external recruitment.
To ask the Minister for the Economy whether his Department has considered a review of the vocational education provision to help develop a more skilled workforce.