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To ask the Minister for Infrastructure, pursuant to AQW 11234/22-27, to detail any further engagement his officials have had with colleagues in other jurisdictions to evaluate a number of pilot schemes being progressed in relation to cross pavement electric vehicle charging solutions.
To ask the Minister for Communities to detail his plans to address reports that a third of those who are homeless in Northern Ireland are under 18 years of age.
To ask the Minister for Communities for details of the pilot programme in the draft Programme for Government that will support young people leaving care and help to prevent this group from the risk of homelessness.
To ask the Minister for Communities to detail any steps being taken to (i) phase out the use of microplastics in artificial grass pitches by 2030, in line with EU chemical REACH legislation; and (ii) ensure that the financial burden of this change in legislation does not fall on grassroots sports organisations.
To ask the Minister for Communities to detail the number of allegations of harassment or bullying that have been reported by staff in his Department in each of the last five years.
To ask the Minister for Communities, pursuant to AQW 16395/22-27, whether this mitigation for pensioners who will not be receiving the Winter Fuel Payment will be made available within the same time frame of November to January.
To ask the Minister for Communities (i) for an update on the ban on conversion therapy; and (ii) whether he intends to implement a ban in the 2022-2027 mandate.
To ask the Minister for Communities, pursuant to AQW 16607/22-27, whether he will engage with the British Government in relation to the implementation of an Essentials Guarantee, to protect people in receipt of Universal Credit from going without essentials.
To ask the Minister for Communities whether he will ensure any work being conducted on Knock Iveagh has archaeological supervision; and (i) whether the Historical Environment Division will investigate the work recently conducted at night at the sight of a wind turbine on Knock Iveagh.
Go raibh maith agat, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle. I thank all Members who contributed to this afternoon's debate on a hugely important issue. The debate covered very many of the issues that I have heard as an MLA and, previously, as a carers' spokesperson over the years. We support both amendments, and I thank the parties…
Thank you, Mr Deputy Speaker. I thank the contributors to the debate, and I thank the Minister for the actions that he has committed to taking. Some of the stories shared and facts presented are nothing short of harrowing. It is harrowing that the current system means that some of our most vulnerable citizens are not…
I thank the Minister for giving way. If you get a chance, will you speak to the point that I made earlier about there being capacity in the community and voluntary sector but it does not have the money, yet the statutory sector has the money but not the staffing resources? Is there a way in which that could be merged…
I thank the Minister for taking an intervention and apologise for asking for one so early in his response. Can we ensure that the consultation process is easy and accessible for carers? We know that they have a lot on their plate, so, the easier the process can be, the better, even if it is actually a personal…
Thank you very much, Mr Deputy Speaker. I thank all Members who contributed to the debate. I will start with a direct and clear response to the motion. The current provision for children and adults with learning disabilities is inadequate and has been for quite some time. I agree with the motion that respite is not a…
Thank you very much, Mr Speaker. I have listened to the debate, and it was truly heartbreaking. The saying that comes into my head repeatedly as I hear the experiences being recounted throughout the Chamber is, "Be kind, for you do not know what battles people are fighting". Whilst we say it quite often, there is no…
I begin by offering moral support to the parents and families of children with complex needs. I also give a huge thank you to the professionals and volunteers who provide respite, be that day care, overnight stays or short breaks. Their care and support for families and the individuals who receive the respite is…
I am happy to support the motion and the two amendments. Social care workers — paid and unpaid — provide and benefit from respite services. Failure to invest in those services is directly and actively harming adults and children with learning difficulties, complex needs and challenging behaviours, as well as their…
The motion and the amendments rightly highlight the lack of respite provision for adults and children with learning difficulties, complex needs and challenging behaviours. In many cases, the lack of respite falls to unpaid carers. Considering that some 222,000 people in Northern Ireland — approximately 12% of our…
I thank the Member for giving way. I have dealt with families whose family members have very individual needs. There can be an anxiousness for families when they put their children into facilities. Does the Member agree that there are anxieties about not just the family member but the attached needs and making sure…
The Member is referring to adult services. She will be aware that the BBC documentary highlighted the fact that social workers are not allowed to go into the person's home. They are told that the risk is too high and that it is unsafe to do so, yet we expect families to be there all the time with no help. What is the…
I thank the Members who tabled the motion and the amendments. As my colleague said, we will support all of them. As many in the House know, I have been a carer. As part of the debate, I will spell out what it is like to be a carer. You look after someone. That someone could be a child or an adult. You get them up in…