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.
Minister, I certainly welcome your disability and work strategy. I will take a moment to praise a scheme that is currently being run between Mid and East Antrim Borough Council and Castle Tower School in Ballymena that is preparing young people with special needs for the world of work that lies ahead of them. The…
This issue has been a real frustration for me and, indeed, the Committee. Victims are wondering whose side the person appointed by the Executive Office to carry out the negotiations is on. Are they on the side of protecting the institution, or are they there to get value for money for the state? If money is not…
Last week, we saw another stage in the ongoing process of the erosion of and, indeed, the attack on one identity in Northern Ireland for the promotion of another. I refer, of course, to the decision by Belfast City Council to impose a radical Irish language policy across our capital city. Once again, those who preach…
FlaggedIrish language, Ulster-Scots and language policyCriteria met: Identity framing, Cultural grievance politics, Dog-whistle messaging, Controversy escalation.
On a point of order, Madam Principal Deputy Speaker. Further to your response to Mr Buckley, I signalled a number of times to get in to speak on the Matter of the Day regarding Gaza. I believe that we were well within the 30 minutes. Will you clarify to the House that you chose not to call me to speak, even though…
The attack on the Manchester synagogue on Thursday was an outrageous assault on the Jewish community, occurring on the holiest day of the Jewish calendar. Yom Kippur, which is better known to Christians as the "Day of Atonement", is a time when sin is recalled and repented for. In the Old Testament, we remember the…
FlaggedReligion and belief (including people of no religion), churches, faith communities and religious prejudice (including antisemitism and anti-Muslim prejudice)Criteria met: Identity framing, Sectarian or communal antagonism, Dog-whistle messaging.
With all due respect, Madam Principal Deputy Speaker, what I am saying is relevant to what we have, which is the hypocrisy of Sinn Féin. It is experiencing today what it inflicted on many people up and down this country through its years of terrorism.
FlaggedDecided on a second assessment.Legacy of the Troubles, victims and paramilitarismCriteria met: Identity framing, Dog-whistle messaging.
Thank you, Madam Principal Deputy Speaker. What I said will bring me on to where I was going with it. As the men fled, they told the barman that they had left a 10-lb bomb that would go off in 10 minutes.
I join other Members in condemning the pipe bomb attack in Newry. Such activity has no place, and it never had a place, in any democratic society. Today, although we rightly think about what could have happened but for the prompt action of the security forces, and of the British Army bomb squad in particular, my mind…
To ask the Minister of Health to detail (i) any specific actions his Department is taking to reduce dermatology waiting times; and (ii) any targets that have been set for improvement over the next (a) 12 months; and (b) 24 months.
To ask the Minister of Health (i) whether his Department has reviewed GP referral pathways for dermatology; and (ii) to detail any steps being taken to ensure those with suspected cancer are prioritised.
To ask the Minister of Health whether consideration has been given to utilising the independent sector to help address the backlog in dermatology outpatient appointments.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, pursuant to AQW 31343/22-27, whether the Loughs Agency was making any pension contributions to staff that were appointed without pre-approval.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs whether the Loughs Agency staff review of the approved staff complement figure will take account of (i) the long-term suspension of commercial salmon fishing; (ii) the aquaculture function never having been enacted; and (iii) marine tourism being part…
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to detail the Executive Department responsible for ensuring that holders of public office with access to sensitive or classified material, including the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland, have undergone the appropriate level of Developed Vetting or equivalent…
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to detail the protocols and procedures that apply to holders of public office in Northern Ireland that require access to Top Secret or compartmentalised intelligence, including the Department that oversees adherence to these protocols.
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to detail (i) any mechanisms in place to ensure that Executive Departments apply UK Security Vetting standards, including Developed Vetting, for senior public office holders with access to sensitive or national security information; (ii) whether there is an…
To ask the Minister of Justice to detail (i) whether the current Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland has undergone Developed Vetting or an equivalent national security clearance; (ii) whether that clearance remains active; and (iii) the procedures that are followed to ensure that the clearance is maintained in line…
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, pursuant to AQW 31343/22-27, (i) whether the Loughs Agency recruited additional staff and incurred unapproved expenditure; and (ii) whether he will carry out a review in order to make an assessment of the current staff complement in the Loughs Agency.
To ask the Minister of Health to detail any assessment made of the impact of current dermatology waiting times on patient outcomes, including late diagnosis of skin cancer.