All of Mr Tom Buchanan’s imported questions, contributions and motions in this mandate, newest first, including those assessed as not flagged, uncertain or not yet analysed.
Minister, biosecurity is an important issue in the farming community. When will you introduce a robust programme to deal with the ongoing TB issues, which are continually on the increase?
To ask the Minister of Finance to detail the number of people in Northern Ireland registered with a (i) British (ii) Irish; or (iii) other, birth certificate.
Minister, we are all passionate about the preservation of our nature and wildlife. How does your strategy sit alongside large infrastructure projects and, for example, wind farms, which are mainly developed in boglands and peatlands, where there is heather and which are rich in biodiversity, birdlife and all of that?
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail what his Department has delivered for the people in West Tyrone, since taking office.
I express my sincere condolences to the Byrne family on the recent passing of Joe, a beloved husband and father and a friend to all who knew him. Joe and I were first elected to Omagh District Council in 1993, where he served for a number of years. He also served in the House as an MLA for West Tyrone. He was a great…
To ask the Minister of Education to detail all new school builds that are shovel ready, awaiting funding to proceed with development, in each constituency.
I thank the Minister for his statement. Minister, I note the return of £4·9 million as a result of unfilled vacancies in DAERA.Given the pressures that our agriculture sector is experiencing and the large number of vacancies in the Department, especially in veterinary personnel, that is a matter of concern. Have you…
Economic growth, roads and transport are part of your seven foundations for the future. That is very much needed in West Tyrone. Should there be a negative outcome to the ongoing court case regarding the A5, what is plan B?
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail the number of farm businesses affected with bovine TB that he has engaged with, since he took office in February 2024.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail when farm businesses can expect to see a reduction in bovine TB cases following any intervention his Department has put in place.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail when the recommendations made by the Tuberculosis Partnership Steering Group will be placed in the public domain.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail any recommendations he has received from the Tuberculosis Partnership Steering Group since it was established on 29 January 2025.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail any increase that has occurred in bovine TB cases, since he took office in February 2024.
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister for an update on the number of applications to the Troubles Permanent Disablement Payment Scheme since 1 January 2025.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail any measures his Department has put in place to monitor the impact on the (i) veterinary sector; (ii) farming community; and (iii) agricultural business, from 1 January 2026, when EU rules will apply to the supply of veterinary medicines to…
To ask the Minister of Health whether his Department has (i) funded; and (ii) authorised, any part of the legal defence or representation arising from the neurology recall cases.
To ask the Minister of Health whether his Department holds or administers Crown Indemnity for consultants employed by the (i) Belfast Health and Social Care Trust; and (ii) all other Health and Social Care Trusts.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail any work he is doing with the Ulster Beekeepers' Association to manage short-term risk until a fully trained bee inspector service is in place.
To ask the Minister of Justice to detail whether any promotions will be made from the temporary senior prison officers list within the next (i) six months; and (b) 12 months.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail any measures his Department has put in place to prevent a major outbreak of foulbrood or other bee diseases.