Every imported question, contribution and motion, with its classification. Unflagged, uncertain and not-yet-analysed records are all included so the analysis can be checked independently.
To ask the Minister of Health whether any assessment has been made of the impact of any misconceptions on the risks of hormone replacement therapy (HRT), in relation to the uptake of HRT among eligible women.
To ask the Minister of Health to detail (i) how changes in deprivation of liberty referrals, authorisations and reviews following Supreme Court judgment [2026] UKSC 16 will be monitored by (a) his Department; and (b) each Health and Social Care Trust; (ii) how any resulting safeguarding concerns or adverse outcomes…
To ask the Minister of Health to detail (i) any safeguards that apply when an existing deprivation of liberty authorisation is ended or allowed to lapse as a result of Supreme Court judgment [2026] UKSC 16; (ii) how the person concerned and their nominated person will be informed and supported to challenge that…
To ask the Minister of Health whether there are any plans to revise the deprivation of liberty code of practice, operational guidance and associated training following Supreme Court judgment [2026] UKSC 16, including (i) any timetable for these revisions; and (ii) how disabled people, families, carers and…
To ask the Minister of Health to detail (i) any instructions or interim guidance issued to Health and Social Care Trusts (HSCT) following Supreme Court judgment [2026] UKSC 16; (ii) any changes that have been made to deprivation of liberty assessments, authorisations and reviews; and (iii) how consistent application…
To ask the Minister of Health whether any assessment has been made of the implications of Supreme Court judgment [2026] UKSC 16 for the operation of the Mental Capacity Act (Northern Ireland) 2016, including whether any consideration will be given to any legislative changes necessary to protect people subject to…
To ask the Minister of Health (i) whether any assessment has been made of GP workforce capacity in practices serving Limavady and Ballykelly, including current vacancies and recruitment difficulties; and (ii) to detail any support that is available to maintain patient access.
To ask the Minister of Health to detail any increases in charges for (i) car parking; and (ii) staff and patient canteen facilities, since April 2025, including (a) the amount of each increase; and (b) any additional income generated in each case, in each Health and Social Care Trust.
To ask the Minister of Health to detail (i) any expenditure on Liaison Care services, including (i) the annual cost; and (ii) any savings achieved or projected as a result of changes to the provision of these services, in each Health and Social Care Trust, in each of the last three financial year.
To ask the Minister of Health to detail (i) any plans to reduce expenditure on agency staff; including (i) the current number of agency staff employed; (ii) the number of agency posts that have been reduced since April 2025; and (iii) any projected reduction in agency expenditure during the 2026-27 financial year, in…
To ask the Minister of Finance to detail (i) how annual performance reports and appraisals are taken into account in internal Northern Ireland Civil Service promotion competitions; and (ii) whether any consideration is being given to placing greater weight on these assessments.
To ask the Minister of Finance whether his Department will consider introducing arrangements to recognise sustained satisfactory performance by Northern Ireland Civil Service staff undertaking higher duties when competing for permanent appointment to that grade.
To ask the Minister of Finance whether his Department has any plans to review the competency-based framework used in Northern Ireland Civil Service recruitment and promotion competitions, including the weight given to (i) demonstrated workplace performance; (ii) relevant experience; and (iii) job-specific knowledge.
To ask the Minister of Finance whether his Departments upcoming consultation on the removal of parental rights will consider other criminal offences other than domestic homicide.
To ask the Minister of Finance to detail the number of procurement cases involving the Northern Ireland Civil Service that are currently subject to legal proceedings.
To ask the Minister of Finance to detail any targets that have been put in place to reduce the levels of sick leave in the Northern Ireland Civil Service.
To ask the Minister of Education to detail (i) the number of Specialist Provision in Mainstream Schools places that are currently available within (i) primary; and (ii) post-primary, schools in the Ballymena area; and (ii) the number of additional places planned for the 2027- 28 academic year.
To ask the Minister of Education to detail any steps his Department will take to ensure that teachers and school staff have the training and resources they need to support children and young people experiencing bereavement.
To ask the Minister of Education to detail any amount spent to date on the public advertising campaign for the Northern Ireland Childcare Subsidy Scheme.
To ask the Minister of Education whether any protections against potential excessive price increases from providers will be introduced as part of the Northern Ireland Childcare Subsidy Scheme.
To ask the Minister of Education to detail any steps his Department is taking to ensure that the German language remains an option for all students at GCSE and A-level following the announcement that CCEA plans to drop the subject.
To ask the Minister of Education when he will answer (i) AQW 51777/22-27; (ii) AQW 51778/22-27; (iii) AQW 51779/22-27; (iv) AQW 51780/22-27; and (v) AQW 51781/22-27.