All of Mr Timothy Gaston’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 Communities whether his Department is considering any interim measures to enhance fire safety in high-rise residential buildings, pending the enactment of forthcoming legislation.
To ask the Minister for Communities to detail the reasons for the delay in progressing the high-rise residential buildings fire safety legislation in Northern Ireland, particularly when compared to the implementation of similar legislation in Great Britain in the wake of the Grenfell tragedy.
There is no doubt that the closure of Extern's community crisis intervention service will leave a glaring hole in provision in the north-west. I share the frustration of other Members at its closure, but, without immediate action, it will sadly not be the last. It opened in 2019 as a pilot project under the umbrella…
There certainly have been abject failures of investment by the Executive, not least the £17 million that has been wasted to date on Casement Park, a project that was flawed from the beginning. However, there is much more to examine and make right when it comes to investment in Northern Ireland. The recent Invest…
Thank you, Madam Principal Deputy Speaker. Yesterday, I secured a Matter of the Day on the Trump deal, which seems to have brought an end to the conflict in the Middle East. I regret that, 24 hours later, I already need to note that Hamas has fallen short of its commitments. The terrorists were to return the bodies of…
FlaggedDecided on a second assessment.Legacy of the Troubles, victims and paramilitarism
Supporting Service Leavers, Veterans and their Families That this Assembly recognises that the transferable skills developed by many armed forces service leavers and veterans can make an important contribution to our economy and build stronger communities; believes that those serving, service leavers, veterans and…
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to provide a copy, or summary, of all correspondence issued by her Department to Sinn Féin since 2023 in relation to the unauthorised billboard at the Camlough Road, Newry.
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether she (i) has taken; and (ii) will take, steps to avoid any potential conflict of interest in relation to enforcement action concerning the unauthorised billboard at the Egyptian Arch, given that it previously displayed the Sinn Féin party logo.
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail any steps her Department takes to ensure that its enforcement of unauthorised attachments or structures on department-owned land is applied consistently and without regard to political affiliation or message.
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail any enforcement action her Department has taken in relation to the unauthorised billboard at the Egyptian Arch on the Camlough Road, Newry, which remains in place over two years after the Department instructed its removal.
Maybe Mr Brett has rid his guts at everybody who has spoken on the motion. What I want to put to you, Mr Brett, is this: the DUP has the power to do something about the issue, so please share with us what you intend to do. I was not taking aim at the DUP; I was simply pointing that out. Let us judge you by your…
FlaggedIrish language, Ulster-Scots and language policyCriteria met: Identity framing, Cultural grievance politics, Dog-whistle messaging, Controversy escalation.
I start tonight by looking at the facts. Since 2022, only 12% of applications for Irish language street signs in Belfast have secured majority support from residents. That means that, in nearly nine out of 10 cases, minority wishes have trumped the view of the majority. That is not cultural expression; it is, indeed,…
FlaggedIrish language, Ulster-Scots and language policyCriteria met: Identity framing, Sectarian or communal antagonism, Cultural grievance politics, Dog-whistle messaging, Controversy escalation.
Even the cheerleaders who cried the loudest to bring back Stormont, with the promise that all our woes would be forgiven and a distant memory, must be very underwhelmed by the legislative programme that we have in front of us today. It is a lacklustre programme, which will just about keep the lights on, along with the…
Minister, it is past the time for honeyed words and more talking shops about an issue that affects people's livelihoods. If the science points to a badger cull, will you introduce the necessary legislation to put it in place during your time as Minister?
I welcome the fact that, over two years after Hamas started the conflict, which, my goodness, began with the biggest massacre of Jews since the Second World War, it is finally drawing to a conclusion. I commend the work of President Donald J Trump and his team, which was vital in getting us to this point. Although…
FlaggedDecided on a second assessment.Another identity-related subjectCriteria met: Identity framing.
I join Members in condemning the protest outside the home of the Justice Minister. Regardless of the public profile of any of us in the Chamber, we are all entitled to a private family life. There is a fundamental right to freedom of speech and to protest, and those are values that I will always defend, but I do not…
FlaggedDecided on a second assessment.Legacy of the Troubles, victims and paramilitarism
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to detail the estimated cost to the public purse of the NICS EU study visit in January 2025, including (i) travel; (ii) accommodation; (iii) subsistence; and (iv) staffing.
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister whether the purpose of the NICS EU study visit in January 2025 was to build capacity for implementing the Windsor Framework.
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to detail (i) the measurable outcomes that resulted from the NICS EU study visit in January 2025; and (ii) whether an assessment has been made as to the value for money of these outcomes.
To ask the Minister for Communities to detail the current status of the high-rise residential buildings fire safety policy being developed by his Department, including the anticipated timeline for consultation and enactment.
To ask the Minister of Health to detail the total number of people employed in the health service, in each of the last five years, broken down by staff groupings, including (i) medical and dental staff; (ii) nursing and midwifery staff; (iii) allied health professionals; (iv) social services staff; (v) ambulance…
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to provide details on what the £20 million investment in 2025-26 is being spent on, as referenced by the deputy First Minister during her briefing at the Committee for the Executive Office on 10 September 2025.