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 whether his Department plans to support the work already being done to ensure all deaf children have the opportunity to access Auditory Verbal therapy through local teachers of the deaf.
To ask the Minister of Education whether his Department has made an assessment of the need for early and effective support, including Auditory Verbal therapy, to develop language and communication for deaf children.
To ask the Minister of Education, pursuant to AQW 17810/22-27, whether gambling harm is addressed through teaching on gambling, gaming and financial capability across several areas of the curriculum in (i) all primary schools; and (ii) all post-primary schools.
To ask the Minister of Education for an update on the number of applicants to the Northern Ireland Childcare Subsidy Scheme, broken down by constituency.
To ask the Minister of Education, pursuant to AQW 15218/22-27, for an update on legislation for the replacement body for the General Teaching Council for Northern Ireland.
To ask the Minister of Education, pursuant to AQW 17640/22-27, whether gambling harm is addressed through teaching on gambling, gaming and financial capability across several areas of the curriculum in (i) all primary schools; and (ii) all post-primary schools.
To ask the Minister of Education for an update on the progress of a new build for Bangor Central Integrated Primary School, including a timescale for completion.
To ask the Minister of Education whether his Department plans to extend pay parity to Foundation Classroom Assistants in line with SEND Assistants, recognising the workload of Foundation Assistants.
To ask the Minister of Education to detail (i) any measures his Department is taking to improve drugs education in schools; and (ii) any consultations his Department has conducted on the issue of harm prevention.
To ask the Minister of Education, pursuant to AQW 17476/22-27, whether gambling harm is addressed through teaching on gambling, gaming and financial capability across several areas of the curriculum in (i) all primary schools; and (ii) all post-primary schools.
To ask the Minister of Education to detail (i) when he will establish an area planning taskforce; (ii) the make up of this taskforce; and (iii) whether the taskforce will be independent of the Department.
To ask the Minister of Education to detail the communication that has been sent to school leaders in relation to the operation of the new local impact teams.
To ask the Minister of Education when the Education Authority aims to complete consultations with schools nominated by children currently with a statement of special educational need for the 2025-26 academic year.
To ask the Minister of Education, pursuant to AQW 17696/22-27, whether gambling harm is addressed through teaching on gambling, gaming and financial capability across several areas of the curriculum in (i) all primary schools; and (ii) all post-primary schools.
To ask the Minister of Education to detail the schools in the Foyle constituency that will benefit from his announcement on funding for (i) outdoor play equipment; and (ii) new desktop computers.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs whether he has any plans to bring forward legislation to improve animal welfare during the 2022-2027 mandate.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail the rationale for extending the appointment of only five of the eight Agri-Food and BioSciences Institute board members whose term of office was coming to an end in November 2024, leaving three spaces vacant on the board for the next six…
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, pursuant to AQW 18087/22-27, (i) whether they will lead a delegation to meet the Home Office to try to resolve issues in relation to visas for workers in the agri-food sector; and (ii) whether a meeting has been requested by the Executive Office.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, pursuant to AQW 15789/22-27, for an update on the timetable to introduce a total ban on single-use vapes.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, pursuant to AQW 19392/22-27, whether he will (i) review the current economic position of the fishing industry; and (ii) more regularly review the economic impact of the fishing industry going forward.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail future policy and support plans for the horticulture sector in the context of his Department's Green Growth Strategy.
To ask the Minister for the Economy (i) for his assessment of the economic impact of Belfast’s current traffic congestion; and (ii) to detail any engagement he has had with the Department for Infrastructure to address these issues.