All of Ms Sorcha Eastwood’s imported questions, contributions and motions in this mandate, newest first, including those assessed as not qualifying, uncertain or not yet analysed.
I agree entirely with the Minister. The issue of speeding outside schools in the North needs to be prioritised. I promised my young constituents at Harmony Hill Primary School, Lisburn — Liam, Rory, Maria, Lyla and Hannah — that I would ask the Minister on the Floor of the House whether he would consider installing…
Ms Eastwood asked the Minister for Infrastructure, after congratulating him on his new role and telling him that she used to work with his brother and is looking forward to working with him, to state whether he plans to roll-out more 20 mph school safety zones.
To ask the Minister for the Economy whether he will consider providing funding to Young Enterprise, given the nature of their work in encouraging entrepreneurship.
To ask the Minister for the Economy whether he is considering any changes to student finance arrangements to further support distance and part-time learners.
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister, pursuant to AQW 5663/22-27, to confirm that without ministerial agreement on the future of the Maze/Long Kesh site, the Maze/Long Kesh Development Corporation is constrained to matters of health and safety, site security, essential maintenance and supporting the…
To ask the Minister of Health to detail his Department's actions to improve care pathways for those with myalgic encephalomyelitis or chronic fatigue syndrome.
To ask the Minister for the Economy, following the announcement of an additional £1 million financial support for higher education students, whether there will be additional funding for further education students.
To ask the Minister for the Economy (i) for his assessment of Belfast Metropolitan College removing itself from the College Employers’ Forum; and (ii) what action he his taking to ensure good industrial relations in the further education sector.
To ask the Minister for the Economy what action he is taking to ensure a fair settlement is reached for further education lecturers on (i) pay; and (ii) terms and conditions.
To ask the Minister for the Economy, pursuant to AQW 5531/22-27, whether he will publish (i) his vision for further education; and (ii) an associated action plan on reforming the sector.
International Women’s Day 2024 That this Assembly recognises that International Women’s Day is a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women; believes that this day both serves as a powerful reminder of the progress made towards gender equality and highlights the work that…
Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “Expanding Support for Apprenticeships”
Expanding Support for Apprenticeships - Amendment 1 Leave out all after ‘public sector apprenticeships;’ and insert: ‘recognises the crucial role our further education sector has in delivering many apprenticeship programmes; notes the need to have a dedicated skills fund to help expand apprenticeship provision; and…
I ask the Minister for an update on the implementation of the recommendations of the Northern Ireland Audit Office report on public procurement in Northern Ireland, with particular reference to the reforms that were made to the Procurement Board in 2020.
That is a good one, Jim. I support the motion and thank those who tabled it. It is about much more than the fishing industry. It is about showcasing the best of Northern Ireland. We have heard from various Members about the spin-off benefits for skills and tourism. We need to encourage and enable a truly sustainable…
To ask the Minister of Finance for an update on the implementation of recommendations from the NI Audit Office report on Public Procurement in Northern Ireland, published in April 2023.
To ask the Minister for the Economy (i) whether delivery of the current Skills Strategy has been paused; and (ii) when an updated strategy will be completed.
We heard earlier from the Minister for the Economy about the need for collaborative working and the overlap, and you have referenced that in some of your answers. Will you consider working collaboratively and commit to a joint action plan with the Economy Minister on the issue of careers advice in schools?