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 to detail (i) how the causes of the Troubles will be taught under the proposed revised history curriculum; (ii) how the development and consequences of the conflict will be covered; and (iii) how this compares with the existing curriculum.
To ask the Minister of Education to detail (i) any evidence supporting the proposed chronological approach to teaching history; (ii) any consideration given to pupils' age and developmental stages; and (iii) how any differences in historical knowledge between primary and post-primary pupils will be addressed.
To ask the Minister of Education to detail (i) the number of practising history teachers involved in developing the proposed revised history curriculum; (ii) any role they have in drafting the proposals; and (iii) any changes made to the recommendations of the subject advisory group prior to consultation.
To ask the Minister of Education to detail (i) any assessment that has been made of the adequacy and timeliness of communication with schools following the bomb threats on 19 October 2026; and (ii) whether the Minister will commission an urgent review of emergency guidance and communication procedures.
To ask the Minister of Education to detail any protocols that are currently in place to support school principals in responding to security threats, including decisions on (i) evacuation; (ii) closure; and (iii) communication with parents.
To ask the Minister of Education to detail (i) any guidance that was issued to schools by the (a) Department of Education; and (b) Education Authority, following the bomb threats on 19 October 2026; and (ii) at what time this guidance was communicated.
To ask the Minister of Education to detail the number of primary schools that have sought or expressed an interest in establishing Specialist Provision in Mainstream Schools provision but have not yet received approval or funding, broken down by (i) school; and (ii) geographical area, including reasons why approval or…
To ask the Minister of Education to detail how geographical need, levels of special educational needs, existing local provision, school enrolment, deprivation, accessibility, school accommodation and demand for places are taken into account when deciding which primary schools will be approved for Specialist Provision…
To ask the Minister of Education to detail the criteria used by his Department and the Education Authority when deciding which primary schools will be approved for Specialist Provision in Mainstream Schools provision and associated funding.
To ask the Minister of Education to detail the average level of funding provided per (i) primary school; and (ii) Specialist Provision in Mainstream Schools class, broken down by type of specialist provision.
To ask the Minister of Education to detail the amount of funding provided to primary schools for Specialist Provision in Mainstream Schools provision in each of the last five financial years, broken down by (i) staffing; (ii) classroom assistant costs; (iii) set-up costs; (iv) capital or equipment costs; and (v)…
To ask the Minister of Education pursuant to AQW 44948/22-27 to detail (i) the reason and use of external consultants; and (ii) any cost associated with each external consultant, employed by his Department in the 2024-2025 financial year.
To ask the Minister of Education whether his Department is considering amending statutory restrictions on school closing times to enable school buildings to be used as shelter during times of crisis.
To ask the Minister of Education to detail any additional (i) educational; (ii) pastoral; and (iii) safeguarding, support that has been provided to pupils affected by the June 2025 disorder in Ballymena, including how the effectiveness of this support is being monitored.
To ask the Minister of Education to detail any measures his Department is taking to ensure that children from minority ethnic backgrounds can attend school safely and free from racial intimidation.
To ask the Minister of Education to detail any steps his Department is taking to address the failures identified in the Meeting, Mapping, Moving: Ballymena Recovering report.
To ask the Minister of Education to detail (i) any measures in place to assess value for money in education spending across School Maintenance and Capital Projects; and (ii) whether he plans to review accountability structures within the Education Authority.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail the rationale for the withdrawal of funding from the Rural Business Development Grant Scheme 2026-27.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail his Department's expenditure on bovine tuberculosis compensation, in each of the last five financial years, broken down by divisional veterinary office.