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I thank the Minister for his response. Minister, has your Department engaged with the Council for Catholic Maintained Schools (CCMS) on moving forward on and developing proposals for Dean Maguirc College?
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Dean Maguirc College: Capital Investment Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Dean Maguirc College: Capital Investment
The major capital project for Dean Maguirc College was announced in 2022. It remains on hold. As I previously said, I will continue to keep all projects that were announced under the major capital works programme in March 2022 and that are currently on hold under review. However, the delivery of all announced projects…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Dean Maguirc College: Capital Investment Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Dean Maguirc College: Capital Investment
There is an opportunity for everybody to participate in the consultation. The process that was followed before we went out to consultation included engagement with a range of stakeholders, including pupils — their voices were heard on the matter — and teachers. I recognise that there is increased anxiety in relation…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: AS-level Applicants: Central Applications Office Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: AS-level Applicants: Central Applications Office
Minister, you alluded to the concern about how the removal of AS levels might impact on the health and well-being of young people. Have you or your Department engaged with the Children's Commissioner, the Secondary Students' Union or the mental health champion on the proposals?
Assessment details for Debate contribution: AS-level Applicants: Central Applications Office Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: AS-level Applicants: Central Applications Office
I intend to confirm my policy framework intentions in early 2026. Following that, CCEA Regulation would be required to prepare a regulatory framework from which CCEA, being the awarding organisation, would undertake a full revision of its qualifications. Prior to the roll-out of new specifications, that process took a…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: AS-level Applicants: Central Applications Office Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: AS-level Applicants: Central Applications Office
Will the Minister tell us the timeline for the decision on AS levels?
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: AS-level Applicants: Central Applications Office Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: AS-level Applicants: Central Applications Office
If they wish, schools would be able to bring in other awarding bodies and qualifications. It is a consultation exercise. I have listened to principals, some of whom are very passionate about removing AS levels because of the increased time that is spent preparing for tests and the pressure that that puts on teachers…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: AS-level Applicants: Central Applications Office Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: AS-level Applicants: Central Applications Office
I am glad to have received some clarification from the Minister. Obviously, the consultation is ongoing, but will he elaborate on which AS levels would still be available and acceptable to the CAO?
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: AS-level Applicants: Central Applications Office Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: AS-level Applicants: Central Applications Office
My Department’s consultation on the future of the Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment's (CCEA) GCSEs, AS levels and A levels is an opportunity for students, parents, educators, employers and other stakeholders to contribute by sharing their views on how to improve the structure, content and…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: AS-level Applicants: Central Applications Office Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: AS-level Applicants: Central Applications Office
I inherited unparalleled challenges. We commissioned the Chief Veterinary Officer to tackle TB. On his first day in work, I said, "Congratulations," and gave him the task of reviewing the issue and finding a way forward. He did that, managing to get agreement from all the stakeholders around the table on a blueprint…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Bovine Tuberculosis Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Bovine Tuberculosis
The Bill is wide-ranging with regard to the properties in question. There are already powers in place, but the legislation is outdated. The Bill will give much more flexibility with regard to potential fixed penalty notices. All MLAs in the Chamber will know of buildings that cause real dilapidation in neighbourhoods,…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Dilapidation Bill Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Dilapidation Bill
Thank you, Mr Deputy Speaker. I really appreciate that. Can the Minister explain how the Bill will affect domestic property, privately owned property and commercial and business property?
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Dilapidation Bill Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Dilapidation Bill
It will have a very positive impact not just in North Antrim but in North Down, South Belfast and West Tyrone. That is what this place should be known for: delivery. The Dilapidation Bill will say to people who own the buildings, "Either you fix it, or the council will fix it and send you the bill". It will be an…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Dilapidation Bill Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Dilapidation Bill
A key, fundamental issue is that, when we were in the EU, we had ring-fenced funding support for agriculture, agrienvironment, fisheries and rural development but that ended at the end of March 2025. I was the only Minister in the UK to secure ring-fencing of that funding in this and future years. It is absolutely…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Climate Targets and Farm Sustainability Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Climate Targets and Farm Sustainability
Minister, how will you ensure that farm families are supported with grants and advice to meet climate targets, rather than being penalised? How will you prevent blanket measures that could drive smaller farms out of business?
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Climate Targets and Farm Sustainability Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Climate Targets and Farm Sustainability
My Department is doing that through the roll-out of the sustainable agriculture programme. We want to build resilience in farming and a successful future for it while ensuring that we meet our environmental goals. The idea that environmental protection and farming do not go hand in hand is untrue. We see it happening…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Climate Targets and Farm Sustainability Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Climate Targets and Farm Sustainability
The overwhelming majority of our peatlands in Northern Ireland are in a degraded state. Many of them are emitting carbon rather than capturing it. By restoring our peatlands, we can turn that situation round and offer benefits to local communities. It is a win-win. I am grateful for the support that we have got…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Peatland Strategy Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Peatland Strategy
Will the Minister develop further how peatlands can help to tackle the climate and biodiversity crisis?
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Peatland Strategy Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Peatland Strategy
Recently, I was delighted to launch the peatland strategy to 2040. It is Northern Ireland's first peatland strategy. It offers five strategic objectives and 26 actions that will allow us to move forward with the benefits of peatland restoration. The benefits are clear in carbon storage, nature restoration and improved…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Peatland Strategy Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Peatland Strategy
I made it clear that we hope to make an announcement about an external facilitator this week. Hopefully, we will be able to have a meeting of the group in the time ahead. I am grateful for the role that everyone has played. It has been challenging — that is people's job — but it has been constructive, and we will work…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Farmers: Demonisation Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Farmers: Demonisation
I really do not think that the farmers will find Members' laughter to be a very good response to the topic. Over the weekend, the Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU) expressed its frustration about misinformation on how the NAP group has been working with no chairman or terms of reference. Will the Minister be clear about the…
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Farmers: Demonisation Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Farmers: Demonisation
I must have been the subject of this morning's DUP team meeting on its strategy for questions. The answer to your allegation is a complete no. As Minister, I have been out and about, and your representations of me and the Alliance Party could not be further from the truth. As Minister, I am focused on delivery on the…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Farmers: Demonisation Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Farmers: Demonisation
Once I have the resources, I will put them towards the development of the scheme. When I read the 'Irish Farmers Journal' every Wednesday evening, the North/South differential is not lost on me. Part of that is a result of leaving the EU. I am left with the consequences of that and have to develop new farm support…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Sheep Farming: Sustainable Agriculture Programme Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Sheep Farming: Sustainable Agriculture Programme
Minister, do you acknowledge the real risk that the sheep sector, which already faces challenges, could be further disadvantaged and left vulnerable by competing departmental priorities and a policy process that appears to be increasingly disconnected from the realities on the ground?
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Sheep Farming: Sustainable Agriculture Programme Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Sheep Farming: Sustainable Agriculture Programme
Unlike my predecessor, that is a priority for me. When the measures under the sustainable agriculture programme were announced in March 2022, that matter did not feature. I have been clear that, once we get the farm sustainability payment and farm sustainability standards in place, we will move resources to support…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Sheep Farming: Sustainable Agriculture Programme Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Sheep Farming: Sustainable Agriculture Programme
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