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 he will publish the terms of reference for the review of school behaviour being undertaken by the new behaviour tsar, including (i) any issues to be examined; and (ii) the expected timescale for completion.
To ask the Minister of Education whether he intends to provide additional school places at Ardnashee Primary School in the Foyle constituency, for the 2026-2027 academic year.
To ask the Minister of Education to detail (i) any process by which schools dispose of second-hand modular accommodation units; and (ii) whether such units are offered to other schools before being disposed of.
To ask the Minister of Education to detail any (i) funding; (ii) staffing; and (iii) implementation resource, that has been made available to support the rollout of the Northern Ireland Curriculum 2028, including (a) teacher professional learning; and (b) curriculum resources.
To ask the Minister of Education to detail any rationale for not including statutory modern foreign language teaching at Key Stage two within the proposed Northern Ireland curriculum.
To ask the Minister of Education to detail (i) whether he intends to review the funding model for special school summer schemes to ensure sufficient staffing levels and places can be secured in future years; and (ii) any steps being taken to ensure that all children who meet the eligibility criteria for a special…
To ask the Minister of Education whether any assessment has been made of (i) the impact on families where children with special educational needs are unable to access a special school summer scheme place; and (ii) the availability of alternative childcare, respite and holiday provision for children who are unable to…
To ask the Minister of Education to detail (i) whether any assessment has been made of the ability of special schools to recruit sufficient staff to operate summer schemes; (ii) the number of special schools who have advised (a) his Department; or (ii) the Education Authority, that they were unable to offer their…
To ask the Minister of Education to detail the number of (i) places available through special school summer schemes, in each of the last five years; and (ii) special schools that reduced the number of places offered in 2026 compared with 2025.
To ask the Minister of Education to detail the number of children who (i) applied for a place in a special school summer scheme in 2026; (ii) were offered a place; and (iii) were unsuccessful in securing a place, broken down by special school.
To ask the Minister of Education to detail to what extent the work of the recently appointed Behaviour Tsar will draw on international best practice in relation to (i) nurture-based approaches; (ii) restorative practice; and (iii) relational approaches to learning.
To ask the Minister of Education to detail any guidance issued to schools on managing extreme heat, particularly (i) classroom temperatures; (ii) outdoor activities; and (iii) school uniform arrangements.
To ask the Minister of Education whether any assessment has been made of the impact of extreme heat on (i) pupil health; (ii) concentration; and (iii) exam performance, in schools.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail, as part of the Waste Prevention Programme, any discussions he has had in relation to reviewing the current carrier bag levy exemptions, in the last two years.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, pursuant to AQW 48741/22-27, to detail any criteria used within site-specific Remedial Management Plans (ssRMPs) to determine when reduced stocking densities are required under the Farming with Nature Higher Scheme, including any quantitative…
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs whether any assessment has been made of the impact of reduced stocking densities under the Farming with Nature Scheme on farm incomes, broken down by land classification, including how this has informed his Department’s compliance with its Equality…
To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail (i) any criteria, including a timeline for reviewing the decision to formally pause the Careers Portal Project; and (ii) when a final decision on continuation or closure will be taken.
To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail any alternative funded pathways that are available for employers, seeking to upskill existing employees, following the withdrawal of ApprenticeshipsNI support.
To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail any engagement that was undertaken with (i) employers; and (ii) training providers, prior to the decision to remove existing employees from ApprenticeshipsNI eligibility.
To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail the number of existing employees who commenced ApprenticeshipsNI, in each of the last five years, broken down by (i) sector; and (ii) qualification level.
To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail any alternative funding options that are currently being considered for the Careers Portal Project, including any engagement with external partners or other Departments.