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 Education, in light of financial challenges, to detail any initiatives which are being implemented to ensure the efficient use of funds in the procurement process within controlled schools.
To ask the Minister of Education to detail the measures which are in place to ensure transparency and accountability in the procurement process within controlled schools.
To ask the Minister of Education for his assessment of the Education Authority's rationale associated with limited supplier options, particularly when these options result in higher expenditures for necessary classroom materials.
To ask the Minister of Education, pursuant to AQW 7194/22-27, whether any progress has been made on the outstanding recommendations following the review of restraint and seclusion in educational settings.
To ask the Minister of Education to detail what further action his Department plans to take to reduce the cost of childcare where it is highest, such as in the Derry City and Strabane District Council area.
To ask the Minister of Education (i) for an assessment of whether the current procurement restrictions imposed by the Education Authority on schools in the controlled sector are fit for purpose; and (ii) whether consideration will be given to increasing school-level autonomy to ensure timely and cost-effective…
To ask the Minister of Education to outline (i) why controlled schools are not permitted to procure classroom resources and subject-specific materials from suppliers offering best value for money; and (ii) what safeguards are in place to ensure the Education Authority's procurement framework does not lead to excessive…
To ask the Minister of Education, pursuant to AQW 25078/22-27, when the phased, costed operational plan which will sit behind the Special Educational Needs Reform Delivery Plan will be published.
To ask the Minister of Education to provide an update on the plans to progress the School Enhancement Programme for Killyleagh Integrated Primary School, which was due to commence in 2018.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to outline what engagement he has had with the UK Government around the ongoing challenges for sporting guns and ammunition distributors in relation to the Windsor Framework.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs whether he has plans to bring forward a decommissioning scheme to assist in the modernisation of the fishing fleet.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to list (i) who was responsible for the most water pollution; and (ii) the bodies of water and water courses most impacted by this pollution in each of the last five years.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail what action his Department is taking to address concerns around toxic seaweed at Ballyholme Beach and the risks it poses to domestic pets.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail what action his Department is taking to make farmers aware of the public consultation on the proposed Nutrients Action Programme for 2026 - 2029.
To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail any plans his Department has to introduce legislation to provide payment for the loss of electricity for homeowners following a serious storm.
To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail what discussions she has had with Belfast Metropolitan College regarding (i) the proposed closure; (ii) the consultation responses; and (iii) options to secure the campus' future.
To ask the Minister for the Economy for her assessment of whether the closure of Belfast Metropolitan's Castlereagh Campus is in alignment with her Department's strategic aims and vision for higher and further education in Northern Ireland.
To ask the Minister for the Economy (i) for her assessment of the May 2025 Labour Market Statistics that show the economic inactivity rate increased by 1.8 per cent to 27.2 per cent; and (ii) what steps her Department will take reduce this figure.
To ask the Minister for the Economy when she or her officials last met with university and college’s senior management on the issue of tuition fees, including on outline of the discussions.