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.
To ask the Minister of Health to detail any discussions he has had with GPs in order to address the ongoing issue for patients in having to make numerous telephone calls before getting a connection when trying to book an appointment.
It was with sadness last Thursday that I learned of the passing of Mr Jim Dixon, a well-known, highly respected businessman from Enniskillen. At the outset, I tender my deepest sympathies to his wife, Anna, and daughters Suzanne, Sharon and Serena and their respective families. I trust that they will find the needed…
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether her Department has an obligation to control noxious weeds on lands, which were vested for the new A5 Western Transport Corridor scheme, to curb the spread onto lands currently being farmed.
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether her Department received permission from the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, prior to the cutting of trees and the removal of hedgerows, on all lands vested for the A5 Western Transport Corridor scheme.
To ask the Minister of Health, pursuant to AQW 31223/22-27, to detail (i) which three hospitals in the Western Health and Social Care Trust have social work staff shortages; and (ii) the number of (a) full-time vacancies; and (b) part-time vacancies, in each hospital.
The A5 has been the subject of much debate in the House in recent weeks and months, and it bears mentioning again today. The ongoing delay as we await the outcome of the appeal by the Minister and her Department against the court judgement is causing uncertainty for farm businesses and much concern for the families…
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail any assistance his Department has provided for farm businesses affected by A5 Western Transport Corridor scheme.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail what information officials from the Department for Infrastructure have requested from his Department relating to farm businesses affected by the A5 Western Transport Corridor scheme.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail any direct engagement his Department has had with farmers affected by the proposed A5 Western Transport Corridor scheme.
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the number of farm businesses, affected by the proposed A5 Western Transport Corridor scheme, that have opted for (i) the rental offer for the land affected; and (ii) the restoration of the land affected.
Minister, which schools that were announced to have work done under the major capital works programme in March 2022 have now progressed through planning?
Mr T Buchanan asked the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, having noted that he likes to talk a good talk, what positive action he has taken since coming into office to curb the tuberculosis crisis in Northern Ireland.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, pursuant of AQW 30296/22-27, what is the timeframe for the (i) scoping work; and (ii) the development of a risk based plan.
To ask the Minister of Health to detail the amount of funding mental health services have had, in each of the last five years, broken down by Health and Social Care Trust.
To ask the Minister of Health for an update on the Acute Mental Health facility to be developed as the third phase of the Omagh Hospital and Primary Care Complex.
To ask the Minister of Education to detail why there has been a delay within the Education Authority in finalising the acquisition of the Strabane Grammar School site on Liskey Road, Strabane given that all necessary documentation are now in place.
Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “A5 Western Transport Corridor Scheme”
A5 Western Transport Corridor Scheme - Amendment 2 Leave out all after ‘Minister for Infrastructure’ and insert: ‘failed to take the necessary actions to ensure that the A5 Western Transport Corridor scheme could withstand legal challenge; calls on the Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to present…
To ask the Minister of Health to detail (i) whether there is a shortage of hospital social workers in the Western Health and Social Care Trust area, and (ii) the impact this is having on delayed discharges, particularly where patients ready to leave hospital are placed on a waiting list for assessment.