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To ask the Minister for Communities to detail the number of Housing Executive approved bed and breakfast and guesthouses for non-standard accommodation purposes in each local council area, in each of the last five years.
To ask the Minister for Communities, pursuant to AQW 6898/22-27, what steps are being taken by his Department to ensure Action 6 of the strategy is taken forward.
To ask the Minister for Communities, following comments by the Speaker at the conclusion of Question Time on 12 March 2024, whether he will supply all the information requested in (i) AQW 7527/22-27; (ii) AQW 6072/22-27; and (iii) AQW 6478/22-27.
To ask the Minister for Communities (i) when the Historical Environment Division last inspected Kircubbin Harbour; and (ii) when officers will review the state of this historic quay.
To ask the Minister for Communities (i) when the review of Sport NI will be completed; and (ii) whether there will be a change in objectives to ensure grassroots sports will be supported.
To ask the Minister for Communities why the Housing Executive was not included in the list of arm's length bodies being reviewed by the Department at their presentation to the Committee for Communities on 7 March 2024.
To ask the Minister for Communities to detail (i) the amount of funding provided to each amateur boxing club in East Londonderry in each of the last five years; (ii) how clubs apply for funding; and (iii) the amount of funding available for small community sports clubs.
To ask the Minister for Communities to detail (i) the powers his Department has to legally compel (a) private; and (b) public owners of derelict buildings to bring them up to a habitable standard; and (ii) the number of times this has been done in the last five years, broken down by constituency.
To ask the Minister for Communities for an update on the steps he has taken since assuming office to roll-out the Sub-Regional Stadia Programme for Soccer.
To ask the Minister for Communities whether he plans to engage with the UK government on measures to increase home ownership locally and reduce demand on the rental market.
To ask the Minister for Communities what consideration is being given to increasing the points awarded to victims of domestic abuse under the Housing Selection Scheme.
I agree with Jonny. One of the great things that we have done early doors in the Committee — Mr Brett is not here at the moment, but he has been supportive of this — is the fact that we are going to have a joint session with the Education Minister and the Economy Minister. I know that all members were in agreement…
Thank you, Deputy Speaker. I thank the Member for Foyle for that grand introduction. At this stage, we are in an almost unique situation, given that I am the third Member to wind up the debate: the Minister stole those clothes, then there was the Member for Foyle and now me. It has got to the stage where everything…
I welcome and support the motion. I am glad of and grateful for the support that has been expressed for my party's amendment. It is imperative that the Executive do all that they can to create jobs and opportunities. That means not just employment to help people to keep themselves and their families but employment and…
I thank the Members for the debate. It was very informative, and a lot of very good points were made. I apologise that I missed the debate last week, when I was away on travels, but the nature of the debates, particularly on the economy, has been very constructive. I hope that we continue in that vein and collectively…
Absolutely. The Member has just repeated the words that I said. Other work is needed, however, to grapple with the systemic issues that continue to cast a shadow over our potential. The economic inactivity to which Members have referred, particularly among the long-term sick and those with disabilities, remains…
I thank the Member for giving way. Does he accept and acknowledge the fact that broadband connectivity in Northern Ireland is now a huge selling point, particularly for jobs in more rural, isolated areas, as we tilt towards a more technology-driven economy?
I will continue in the vein of my colleagues who have spoken in the debate. In reality, an ambition for our economy that is without direction is pointless. The journey ahead of us demands a clear focus on not just the quantity but the quality of the jobs across the skills spectrum. Despite our stop-start politics, we…
I thank the Member for taking an intervention. Does the Member think it is negative to state facts or that it is OK to come in here and brush over actual economic facts? It should be about delivery. We are not saying it in a negative sense. We are saying that this needs to be fixed. We, collectively, need to fix it…
I feel unwell, but I am trying to be positive about this. To be honest, when I read the motion, out of frustration I did not know where to start. We will support it — anybody would support it. I do not think that any of us would disagree with anything in a motion that calls for more jobs. However, the focus should be…
I thank the Member for giving way. He makes an important point. Quite often, in the Chamber, we are subjected to negative comments about the Foyle constituency and that region, when, in reality — I think of Mr Elliott's comments about Fermanagh, as well — there are some hugely successful businesses and entrepreneurs…
I want to focus on two areas: productivity and regional balance. I will begin by echoing a lot of what Mr Elliott said, as I have heard in my constituency about skills gaps and the fact that colleges have stepped in ably to plug those gaps and be responsive to the economic needs in the area. One issue has been our…