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.
Thank you, Mr Deputy Speaker, and thank you to everyone across the House who contributed to the debate. It is clear from your contributions that the impact of the cost-of-living crisis is felt in every constituency. That is no surprise, given that we have talked for years about the cost-of-living crisis. It did not…
Ms McLaughlin asked the Minister for the Economy to explain the reported potential loss of up to 450 jobs at Ulster University, including 221 in Belfast, 114 in Coleraine, 108 at Magee and seven in Jordanstown, given the fact that her Department's recent financial needs assessment stated that the university is not…
To ask the Minister for the Economy whether her Department has carried out any assessment of the economic impact of Ulster University's decision to cut 450 jobs from its workforce.
The SDLP will support the motion, because, at its core, it speaks to something that we cannot ignore, which is that Northern Ireland is at a turning point. We face rising energy costs, pressures on our farming sector and a growing environmental crisis, particularly around nutrients, water quality and waste. Too often,…
Thank you, Minister, for your answer and your engagement on the matter to date. There are serious issues and concerns about the Mobuoy site. What financial proposals have you submitted for the Finance Minister and the Executive's consideration? A concerted effort by all is needed to correct the damage.
As other Members said, this is a really serious issue. A university is about to shed 15% of its workforce, and we will have to deal with the impact that that will have on staff, students and the wider economy, particularly in the north-west. What makes the situation so concerning is the contradiction at its centre.…
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to detail any engagement they have had with Executive colleagues regarding supporting the delivery of regional balance, in light of proposed job losses at a key institution in the North West.
To ask the Minister of Finance whether he has engaged with the Minister for the Economy regarding the financial sustainability of universities in Northern Ireland.
To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail whether any assessment has been made on the absence of a long-term funding model for higher education contributing to the current financial pressures facing Ulster University.
To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail any consideration their Department has taken, with Executive colleagues, of the wider economic and regional implications of proposed job losses at Ulster University.
To ask the Minister for Communities to detail any support that will be made available to staff who may be affected by redundancy at Ulster University, including access to retraining and employment support programmes.
Potential Job Losses at Ulster University To ask the Minister for the Economy for an urgent update on the announcement by Ulster University of up to 450 job losses, including the reasons for these cuts and what action she is taking to support staff and ensure the long-term sustainability of the higher education sector.
To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail any engagement her Department has had with Ulster University regarding its proposed staff redundancy scheme, including any steps taken to prevent job losses.
To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail any assessment her Department has made of the impact that staffing reductions at Ulster University could have on the planned expansion of its Magee campus.
To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail any measures her Department has considered to provide emergency financial support for higher education institutions facing financial pressures.
To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail any progress made in developing a sustainable higher education funding model for Northern Ireland, including a timeline for its delivery.
To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail any assessment her Department has made of the potential economic impact of proposed job losses at Ulster University, particularly in the North West.
It is important that we step back from the framing of the motion and look at the reality of where Northern Ireland is. The argument being made is that climate targets are the barrier and are holding back infrastructure and delivery and placing pressures on public services. However, when you look at the evidence, you…
I welcome Julie Middleton to the Chamber. It is great to see you here. I know that you will be a strong voice for the people of Foyle. It goes without saying that I wish Gary all the best as he works towards recovery. At a time of growing uncertainty across the world, we are beginning to see a shift in Europe. There…
To ask the Minister for the Economy whether she has given any consideration to mirroring the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme in Northern Ireland.
To ask the Minister for the Economy whether she has given any consideration to the introduction of paid climate leave, similar to that which has recently been introduced in Spain.