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2026 (59 questions)

AQO 4187/22-2715 October 2026 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education for an update on the anticipated timescale for completing roof repairs at Central Integrated Primary School, Carrickfergus.
AQO 4176/22-2715 October 2026 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to outline any steps she is taking to attract new investment and create high-quality jobs in East Antrim.
AQW 53304/22-2729 September 2026 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister in relation to the Garvaghy Road area over the past 28 years, to detail (i) any Executive Office funding for community groups, programmes and projects; (ii) the number of local young people who have participated in Executive Office-funded summer camps or youth programmes; (iii) any action taken to engage the Orange Order and Garvaghy Road residents’ representatives to support resolution of the dispute; and (iv) any funding provided to the relevant council for Executive Office projects in the area.
AQO 4042/22-2724 September 2026 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to outline any engagement she has had with employees, trade union representatives and the local community following Glens of Antrim Potatoes being placed into administration.
AQW 52675/22-2722 September 2026 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to outline any action she is taking to provide support following the announcement of the loss of 95 jobs at Glens of Antrim Potatoes in Cushendall and Ballymena.
AQO 3955/22-2710 September 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health when Northern Ireland's participation in the UK-wide Best4 screening trial is expected to commence.
AQW 51271/22-278 September 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail when he intends to bring the Health and Social Care (Data Processing Bill) to the Assembly.
AQW 50319/22-272 July 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail any plans to expand and standardise diabetes prevention programmes across all Health and Social Care Trusts.
AQW 50318/22-272 July 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether any strategy will be in place to succeed the Diabetes Strategic Framework, including a timeframe for when this will be published.
AQW 50317/22-272 July 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail when a regional diabetes audit will become fully operational.
AQW 49401/22-2723 June 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health when he will answer (i) AQW 44325/22-27; (ii) AQW 45595/22-27; (iii) AQW 38086/22-27; and (iv) AQW 34879/22-27.
AQW 49400/22-2723 June 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, pursuant to AQW 32505/22-27, to detail when the most clinically appropriate time for potential implementation of capsule sponge testing will be determined for the region.
AQW 49022/22-2718 June 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether any further efficiencies and savings are planned as part of the additional functionality of EpicCare Link.
AQW 49021/22-2718 June 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether there are any plans to ring-fence recurrent funding, to protect allied health professional cancer posts and ensure service continuity for patients.
AQW 49020/22-2718 June 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the number of allied health professional roles that remain on short-term or non-recurrent funding, broken down by (i) Health and Social Care Trust; and (ii) profession.
AQW 49019/22-2718 June 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail any steps his Department is taking to ensure that allied health professional workforce planning reflects (i) rising cancer incidence; (ii) growing survivorship needs; and (iii) increasing complexity of care.
AQW 49018/22-2718 June 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail (i) the number of allied health professional cancer business cases that have remained unreviewed or unapproved, since 2016; and (ii) the length of time that they have been outstanding.
AQW 48897/22-2717 June 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether there has been any change in clinical activity since the implementation of EpicCare Link, including (i) elective major surgery within theatre; (ii) paediatric major surgery activity; (iii) outpatient activity and throughput; and (v) oncology services, broken down by Health and Social Care Trust.
AQW 48896/22-2717 June 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail any measurable efficiencies or savings that have been achieved since the introduction of EpicCare Link, including how these are being quantified, broken down by Health and Social Care Trust.
AQW 48895/22-2717 June 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail any administrative support that is currently in place to mitigate any additional data entry burden placed on clinicians following the EpicCare Link implementation, including (i) whether clinicians are routinely required to input data previously completed by administrative staff; and (ii) any plans in place to rebalance this.
AQW 48894/22-2717 June 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether any consideration has been given to the use of Artificial Intelligence-assisted tools, such as Copilot, to reduce clinician workload and improve productivity as part of the EpicCare Link system.
AQW 48893/22-2717 June 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail any impact of EpicCare Link implementation on (i) theatre lists and scheduling efficiency; and (ii) electronic consultations and encounters, including whether a formal evaluation has been carried out.
AQW 48785/22-2716 June 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, pursuant to AQW 40637/22-27, whether he has any plans to introduce a Bill of Amendment to the Health and Social Care (Control of Data Processing) Act (Northern Ireland) 2016, given it was due to be introduced by April 2026.
AQO 3626/22-2721 May 2026 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education for his response to the report on the Independent Review of Teacher Workload in Northern Ireland.
AQW 46348/22-2715 May 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether durvalumab, known as Imfinzi, is available for patients who have been diagnosed with certain types stomach cancers.
AQW 46261/22-2714 May 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail (i) any assessment that has been made on the disparity in access to weight management medications, such as GLP-1 receptor agonists, between Northern Ireland and other parts of the UK; and (ii) any steps he is taking to address this.
AQO 3583/22-277 May 2026 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities whether he will renew and update the targets in the Housing Supply Strategy 2024-2039 to take account of the lack of funding for new builds and issues impacting NI Water’s ability to meet wastewater demands.
AQO 3565/22-277 May 2026 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to outline any engagement he has had with businesses on the economic benefits of decarbonising the economy.
AQW 45596/22-276 May 2026 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail how a Stage 4 cancer patient, with a time limited prognosis, who had specifically paid for a seat on an Enterprise service from Connolly Train Station on 5 May 2026 was left standing in the aisle and was not provided any assistance.
AQW 45595/22-276 May 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail when the injectable form of pembrolizumab will be made available for cancer patients.
AQW 44325/22-2720 April 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail any public health information programmes promoted by the Public Health Agency, in each of the last five years, including (i) the reason for undertaking the campaign; and (ii) a breakdown of any budget spent, including on the media used.
AQW 44206/22-2717 April 2026 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities to detail (i) any engagement he has had with home heating oil suppliers and distributors to ensure there will be no price gouging, and that small loads can be delivered without price penalty; and (ii) whether he will promote the use of oil buying clubs.
AQW 44205/22-2717 April 2026 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities to detail any steps he is taking to ensure that those in receipt of £100 home heating oil grants will get value for money when purchasing oil.
AQW 44204/22-2717 April 2026 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister, since the publication of the High Street Taskforce Report in March 2022, to detail any action (i) taken by their office to deliver a 21st Century High Street; (ii) taken to deliver on the report, including areas of success and areas of failure; (iii) they plan to take to deliver on the report, given the current economic environment in our high streets.
AQW 43841/22-2714 April 2026 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail (i) the reason why the recent road resurfacing work, at the junction of Old Carrick Road and Monkstown Road, Newtownabbey, failed to include a significant subsidence dip in the Monkstown Road, less than one meter from the end of the resurfacing work; and (ii) any action her Department will take to address this road issue.
AQW 43840/22-2714 April 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the availability of scalp cooling for patients in receipt of certain types of chemotherapy, in each Health and Social Care Trust.
AQW 43839/22-2714 April 2026 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities to detail any (i) action he is taking to protect the closed FLAME Gasworks Museum in Carrickfergus, including ensuring that the building, equipment and artefacts are preserved; and (ii) plans his Department has to secure the future of the museum and reopen it to the public.
AQW 43546/22-2731 March 2026 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to detail (i) how the professional photographs taken during the St Patrick’s Day programme in Washington D.C. will be distributed and used; and (ii) any assurances that they will not be made available for personal or party political purposes.
AQW 43545/22-2731 March 2026 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to detail any public benefit derived from expenditure of almost £5,000 on professional photography during the St Patrick’s Day programme in Washington D.C.
AQO 3437/22-2726 March 2026 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities for an update on the work of the Housing for All Ministerial Panel - Housing Thematic Sub-Group.
AQO 3333/22-2712 March 2026 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education, given that the feasibility review for the Carrickfergus Academy new build concluded in November 2025, to outline when the business case is expected to be complete.
AQO 3313/22-275 March 2026 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance for an update on his engagement with hospitality businesses in relation to the methodology used to calculate their rates.
AQO 3251/22-2726 February 2026 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to outline the benefits of recycling for the local economy.
AQO 3234/22-2726 February 2026 · Department of JusticeTo ask the Minister of Justice for an update on the Speeding up Justice programme.
AQW 41103/22-2720 February 2026 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister, pursuant to AQO 2931/22-27, whether stronger arrangements used in local government, requiring members to leave the room where conflicts arise, have been considered.
AQW 41102/22-2720 February 2026 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister, pursuant to AQO 2931/22-27, whether the Executive Office plans to review guidance on ministerial conflicts of interest, to strengthen public confidence.
AQW 41101/22-2720 February 2026 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister, pursuant to AQW 36484/22-27, to detail any organisations in East Antrim involved.
AQO 3224/22-2719 February 2026 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure, in light of the relocation of Islandmagee Primary School on the Low Road, whether the part-time 20mph speed limit will be applied at the new school location.
AQO 3211/22-2719 February 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health when his Department will publish further details on the funding and implementation of hybrid closed loop systems for managing blood glucose in type 1 diabetes.
AQW 39889/22-275 February 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail (i) any urgent actions he is taking to address delays in GP-delivered childhood vaccinations; and (ii) the number of children whose routine vaccinations are overdue.
AQO 3078/22-2729 January 2026 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to outline any assessment that has been made of the recent storm damage to the sea walls along the Carrickfergus coastline at Rhanbuoy Park.
AQW 39167/22-2727 January 2026 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether the responsibility for the maintenance of the footpath on the Islandmagee Road, Whitehead, opposite Whitehead Primary School, rests with her Department or Mid and East Antrim Borough Council.
AQO 3040/22-2722 January 2026 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance how his Department ensures a consistent approach to social value in the public sector.
AQW 38307/22-2715 January 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether his Department, or any of its agencies, will be represented either in person or online at the European Cancer Screening and Early Detection Policy Summit for Newly Implementable Programmes for Prostate, Lung, and Gastric Cancer Screening, in Brussels on 17 and 18 February 2026.
AQW 38086/22-2713 January 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail how dialysis patients avail of reimbursement costs of dialysis on a cruise with an approved supplier, similar to patients who receive reimbursement in Scotland, England and Wales.
AQW 38085/22-2713 January 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail how dialysis patients, who wish to travel to the Republic of Ireland, arrange dialysis treatment.
AQW 37775/22-278 January 2026 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the reasons for the reported shortages of salt and gritting resources in Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, due to supply issues with her Department, including (i) the nature and duration of the supply issues; (ii) any contingency arrangements that were in place; and (iii) any steps being taken to prevent a recurrence.
AQW 37774/22-278 January 2026 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail when the rock face cladding at the sea defences wall on the Belfast Road dual carriageway, Carrickfergus, will be replaced.
AQO 2931/22-278 January 2026 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister, further to media reports, to outline why their Department does not hold information in relation to whether or not the deputy First Minister recused herself from discussions on finances relating to the Education Authority.

2025 (52 questions)

AQW 36484/22-2728 November 2025 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister, pursuant to AQO 2296/22-27, to detail (i) how the £220,000 was broken down by local council area; (ii) any projects that were initiated following the allocation of the funds; and (iii) how the effectiveness of this funding will be assessed.
AQW 36323/22-2726 November 2025 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for her assessment of the investigation, by the Office for Environmental Protection, into her Department and its role in the regulation of sewage discharges into Belfast Lough.
AQO 2827/22-2720 November 2025 · Northern Ireland Assembly CommissionTo ask the Assembly Commission, given that MLA remuneration is currently under independent review, whether it has any plans to review MLAs' staff pay scales and grading structures.
AQO 2769/22-2713 November 2025 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance for an update on the December Monitoring Round.
AQW 34880/22-276 November 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail a timeline for when a decision will be made on the introduction of low dose computed tomography lung cancer screening.
AQW 34879/22-276 November 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health given that the April 2025 Northern Ireland Cancer Registry report Routes to Diagnosis highlights a disproportionately high rate of emergency presentations for lung cancer, to detail any steps his Department is taking to reduce late-stage diagnosis and improve survival rates.
AQW 34878/22-276 November 2025 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to detail any actions they have taken to resolve the impasse over the Maze Long Kesh site, to allow for its future development, since they have taken up office.
AQW 34877/22-276 November 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail any plans he has to address health inequalities arising from the absence of a lung cancer screening programme, particularly in deprived areas with a higher smoking prevalence.
AQW 34876/22-276 November 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the rational for Northern Ireland remaining the only UK region without a lung cancer screening programme or pilot, despite evidence from the UK National Screening Committee and the Northern Ireland Cancer Registry that many cases are diagnosed through emergency presentations which are associated with poorer outcomes.
AQO 2611/22-2716 October 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to outline any action he is taking to ensure patients in Northern Ireland are afforded the same access to clinical trials as patients in other parts of the UK.
AQW 33300/22-2710 October 2025 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to detail the number of students who have taken advantage of (i) the Turing Scheme; and (ii) Erasmus, via the Irish Government Scheme for Northern Ireland, since the United Kingdom left the European Union.
AQW 33299/22-2710 October 2025 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education to detail any assessment made of the impact of the Fair Employment (School Teachers) Act (Northern Ireland) 2022.
AQW 32961/22-277 October 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to outline any steps he is taking to prioritise brain cancer within the Cancer Strategy for Northern Ireland 2022-2032.
AQW 32960/22-277 October 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to outline any steps he is taking to ensure that people can access cancer trials despite hold-ups for signing up by Belfast Health and Social Care Trust.
AQW 32735/22-273 October 2025 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to detail (i) any assessment made of the impact of the Fair Employment (School Teachers) Act (Northern Ireland) 2022; and (ii) whether any monitoring or evaluation of its implementation has been undertaken, or is planned.
AQO 2532/22-272 October 2025 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to outline the next steps to develop Northern Ireland’s first Climate Action Plan.
AQW 32505/22-271 October 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, given that the UK-wide BEST4 trial of capsule sponge testing for Barrett’s oesophagus and oesophageal cancer has already been approved in Great Britain and is already recruiting, to detail what immediate action will his Department take to ensure patients can access this UK-wide clinical trial, noting that the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust has had the fully funded NI trial documentation for over a year for approval.
AQO 2475/22-2725 September 2025 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister, given the Inquiry (Mother and Baby Institutions, Magdalene Laundries and Workhouses) and Redress Scheme Bill (NIA Bill 15/22-27) lists 11 relevant institutions, but leaves additions to The Executive Office regulations, how they will ensure any decisions in relation to this are transparent and include survivor consultation and Assembly oversight, rather than ministerial discretion.
AQW 31723/22-2722 September 2025 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail what proportion of the new railings on the Whiteabbey seafront came from the (i) active travel budget; and (ii) the roads budget.
AQO 2296/22-271 September 2025 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister how the £220,000 allocation to address issues around racial and social cohesion can be targeted to ensure support reaches areas most affected by recent racially motivated incidents.
AQO 2196/22-2712 June 2025 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister, in light of the recent racially motivated violence in Ballymena, for their assessment of the impact that a ten year absence of an action plan and budget for the Racial Equality Strategy has had on its delivery.
AQO 2176/22-275 June 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to outline any action being taken to mitigate against the impact of shortages of the drug Creon.
AQW 28075/22-273 June 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail any action he has taken to secure supplies of the drug Creon which is in short supply for cancer patients in Northern Ireland, especially those patients with pancreatic cancer.
AQO 2111/22-2729 May 2025 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities for an update on the implementation of the Period Products (Free Provision) Act (Northern Ireland) 2022.
AQO 2103/22-2729 May 2025 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister for their assessment of the role that the Commissioner for Survivors of Institutional Childhood Abuse has had in supporting victims of childhood abuse.
AQO 2092/22-2722 May 2025 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs how proposals within his Animal Welfare Pathway 2025-27 will benefit pets and their owners.
AQO 2054/22-2722 May 2025 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure why no public consultation took place before the installation of new shoreline barriers at Shore Road, Whiteabbey, despite their obstruction of views across Belfast Lough.
AQO 2042/22-2715 May 2025 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister whether their Department has considered establishing a Citizens' Assembly as a venue for the public to explore institutional reform options, as outlined in the recently published Reform of Stormont report.
AQO 1885/22-273 April 2025 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister for an update on the draft Refugee Integration Strategy.
AQO 1806/22-2720 March 2025 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities for his assessment of whether the UK Government's proposed changes to the benefits system will increase poverty among disabled people in Northern Ireland.
AQW 24098/22-2710 March 2025 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education to detail (i) when the policy on the School Enhancement Programme was changed; and (ii) the rationale for this decision, given the money that the Education Authority may have already spent on consultancy and architecture fees.
AQO 1724/22-276 March 2025 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister for an update on the establishment of a steering group to consider a memorial to victims and survivors, as recommended in the Historical Institutional Abuse Inquiry report.
AQW 23023/22-2720 February 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, pursuant to AQW 18424/22-27, whether anyone from Northern Ireland is currently on the Transform trial.
AQW 23022/22-2720 February 2025 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to detail (i) a list all of public appointments made by the Executive Office; (ii) the tenure of these positions; and (iii) any action being taken to ensure the continuity of these appointments at renewal.
AQW 23021/22-2720 February 2025 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister when a Commissioner for Public Appointments will be appointed.
AQW 23020/22-2720 February 2025 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities to detail the number of official visits he has made to East Antrim since taking office.
AQW 23019/22-2720 February 2025 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education to detail the number of official visits he has made to East Antrim since taking office.
AQW 22636/22-2714 February 2025 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail any plans to repair or resurface the section of road between Greenisland Golf Club and the Monkstown Road, given the potholes and subsidence that has led to a long crack in the existing surface of the road.
AQW 22635/22-2714 February 2025 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail any plans to repair or resurface the footpath on the B90 old Carrick Road, from the boundary with Mid and East Antrim to the junction of the Monkstown Road.
AQW 22634/22-2714 February 2025 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the resurface threshold per mile for roads that have had numerous repairs and potholes.
AQW 22633/22-2714 February 2025 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the road maintenance plans for East Antrim for the 2025-26 financial year.
AQW 22076/22-276 February 2025 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister, pursuant to AQW 20158 22-27, to detail any responses they have had from Ministerial colleagues in the (i) Department for Communities; (ii) Department for the Economy; (iii) Department of Finance; and (iv) Department for Infrastructure in relation to the establishment of a cross-departmental working group.
AQW 22075/22-276 February 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health (i) for an update on an all-island cancer strategy; and (ii) to detail any discussions he has had with his southern counterpart in relation to such a strategy.
AQW 22074/22-276 February 2025 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail (i) the safety record of existing cycle lanes in East Antrim; and (ii) the future plans for cycle lanes in East Antrim.
AQW 22073/22-276 February 2025 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail her Department's active travel plans for East Antrim.
AQO 1468/22-2723 January 2025 · Department of JusticeTo ask the Minister of Justice for her assessment of the number of paramilitary style attacks over the last year.
AQO 1399/22-279 January 2025 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education for an update on his engagement with teaching unions in relation to planned industrial action over pay.
AQO 1389/22-279 January 2025 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy for an update on the development of tidal and wave energy in Northern Ireland.
AQW 20160/22-278 January 2025 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister, given that terrorism is a reserved matter, and in light of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill 2024 currently going through Westminster, whether they can confirm that their Department will be the lead Department in this matter.
AQW 20159/22-278 January 2025 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister, pursuant to AQO 901/22-27, to detail any discussions they have had with Ministerial colleagues in the (i) Department for Communities; (ii) Department for the Economy; (iii) Department of Finance; and (iiii) Department for Infrastructure in relation to the 14 recommendations outlined in the Delivering a 21st Century High Street report by the High Street Task Force.
AQW 20158/22-278 January 2025 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister (i) which Department will be taking the lead on the implementation of the findings of the High Street Task Force report Delivering a 21st Century High Street; and (ii) whether local councils have also been consulted.
AQO 1322/22-276 January 2025 · Department of JusticeTo ask the Minister of Justice for an update on her legislative programme for the remainder of the 2022-2027 mandate.

2024 (66 questions)

AQW 18978/22-2728 November 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the number of dietitians currently in (i) full-time; (ii) part-time; and (iii) job share posts for patients diagnosed with oesophageal and gastric cancer, broken down by Health and Social Care Trust.
AQW 18977/22-2728 November 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the number of dietitians currently in (i) full-time; (ii) part-time; and (iii) job share posts at the regional service based at Belfast City Hospital for patients diagnosed with oesophageal and gastric cancer.
AQW 18976/22-2728 November 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the current funding allocated for oesophageal and gastric cancer prevention, broken down by Health and Social Care Trust.
AQW 18424/22-2719 November 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, in light of Sir Chris Hoy's diagnosis, whether he will consider lowering the age limit for prostate cancer testing.
AQW 18263/22-2715 November 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health (i) whether the roll-out and training of Maggie’s Call has been completed; and (ii) whether it is now fully operational.
AQW 18262/22-2715 November 2024 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail (i) the total cost to clean up the bonfire site at Prince Andrew Way, Carrickfergus, in 2024; and (ii) the cumulative cost of damage repairs to the site and adjacent areas in the last ten years.
AQO 1191/22-2714 November 2024 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs how the EU proposals for a universal approach on the welfare of dogs and cats and their traceability will impact Northern Ireland.
AQO 1096/22-2724 October 2024 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education to outline the measures he is taking to reduce bureaucracy within the Education Authority and the Department’s arms-length bodies.
AQO 1087/22-2724 October 2024 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to what extent they raised Northern Ireland's unique market access at the International Investment Summit, held on 14 October 2024.
AQO 1010/22-2710 October 2024 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on the York Street Interchange scheme.
AQW 16457/22-279 October 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, given that one in eight women are expected to face breast cancer in their lifetime, (i) for a summary of the options available to women at high risk of breast cancer; and (ii) whether there will be an expansion of screening programs to enable earlier and more frequent access to those with genetic predispositions or other elevated risk factors.
AQO 943/22-2726 September 2024 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy for an update on the implementation of the Independent Review of Invest NI Action Plan.
AQO 845/22-2712 September 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health for his assessment of how to address cancer treatment waiting times, in line with the priorities in the draft Programme for Government 2024-2027.
AQO 734/22-272 September 2024 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister for an update on the draft Refugee Integration Strategy.
AQO 701/22-2720 June 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to provide a timeline on the implementation of the Northern Ireland Cancer Strategy 2022-2032.
AQW 13572/22-2719 June 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health (i) for his assessment of estimates from the Royal College of Radiology that 25 per cent of clinical oncology consultants and 18 per cent of clinical radiology consultants in Northern Ireland are forecast to retire in the next five years; and (ii) what plans he has to retain more clinical oncologists and radiologists in the workforce.
AQW 13571/22-2719 June 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, in relation to the Royal College of Radiologists’ 2023 Clinical Oncology Workforce Census, to detail his plans to ensure the 9 per cent shortfall of consultant oncologists (i) is addressed; and (ii) does not impact patient safety or the quality of care.
AQW 13570/22-2719 June 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, in relation to the Royal College of Radiologists’ 2023 Clinical Radiology Workforce Census, to detail his plans to ensure the 27 per cent shortfall of consultant radiologists (i) is addressed; and (ii) does not impact patient safety or the quality of care.
AQW 13569/22-2719 June 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether he will meet with the Royal College of Radiologists and Health and Social Care NI to discuss recommendations in the 2023 Clinical Oncology and Clinical Radiology Workforce Census report.
AQW 13454/22-2717 June 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether his Department is collaborating with other UK jurisdictions that have banned sunbeds in order to learn from their experiences and follow best practices.
AQW 13400/22-2714 June 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, given the evidence linking sunbed use to increased melanoma risk, what steps he is taking to ban sunbeds in Northern Ireland.
AQW 13399/22-2714 June 2024 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure (i) how current safety regulations for Battery Energy Storage Systems compare with Regulation (EU) 2023/1542; and (ii) whether there are any plans to align standards with these regulations.
AQW 13398/22-2714 June 2024 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure what measures are being taken to ensure that the public is adequately informed and consulted with in relation to proposed Battery Energy Storage Systems installations, especially those near residential areas, to address any community concerns.
AQW 13397/22-2714 June 2024 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the guidance provided to local council planning decision-makers to ensure that battery installations include comprehensive decommissioning plans, covering end-of-life management and environmentally sound disposal of batteries.
AQW 13396/22-2714 June 2024 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure, given the recent rise in installations of Battery Energy Storage Systems, what steps he is taking to develop a specific regulatory framework that addresses the fire safety and environmental risks associated with these systems.
AQO 603/22-276 June 2024 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for an update on the action his Department is taking in relation to blue-green algae in Lough Neagh.
AQO 523/22-2723 May 2024 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education for his assessment of the role of affordable childcare in addressing poverty.
AQW 12310/22-2721 May 2024 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance when she will answer AQW 11532/22-27.
AQW 12224/22-2720 May 2024 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure how he will ensure the additional 600 vehicle movements daily from the planning application LA03/2022/1109/F, concentrated during peak travel periods, does not exacerbate the existing safety issues at the A2 and Glenville Road junction, Newtownabbey.
AQW 12223/22-2720 May 2024 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether he was aware of planning application LA03/2022/1109/F for the redevelopment of 570 to 578 Shore Road, Newtownabbey, when considering the safety measures for the Glenville Road and A2 junction.
AQW 12222/22-2720 May 2024 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to detail the (i) current; and (ii) future plans to support the development of offshore wind programs.
AQW 12221/22-2720 May 2024 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education to detail (i) the schools in East Antrim awaiting the completion of capital projects; (ii) the progress, status, and anticipated completion dates of these projects; and (iii) the current prioritisation ranking of these projects.
AQO 446/22-279 May 2024 · Department of JusticeTo ask the Minister of Justice for an update on a new domestic and sexual abuse strategy.
AQW 11532/22-278 May 2024 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance to detail what action she is taking to bring forward social value legislation.
AQO 429/22-272 May 2024 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to outline any progress that has been made to provide traffic controlling measures at the junction between Shore Road and Glenville Road, Whiteabbey.
AQO 395/22-272 May 2024 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to outline any steps they have taken to implement the recommendations and proposals of the Commission on Flags, Identity, Culture and Tradition Final Report, since 3 February 2024.
AQW 10499/22-2719 April 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health why PatientView has ceased to operate in Northern Ireland.
AQW 10498/22-2719 April 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, given that it is 50 years old, whether he intends to replace the Tower Block facilities at the City Hospital.
AQW 10497/22-2719 April 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health when Northern Ireland will contribute to the National Cancer Diagnosis Audit.
AQO 378/22-2718 April 2024 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education to outline what steps he is taking to ensure Special Educational Needs schools are fully resourced to deal with the rising demand for school places.
AQW 9908/22-2711 April 2024 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the number of cycle accidents in each of the last five years, broken down by age profile.
AQW 9907/22-2711 April 2024 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure, pursuant to AQW 9059/22-27, how many rectification notices have been served in the last five years.
AQW 9906/22-2711 April 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, in relation to the April 2024 vasectomy services announcement, how he intends to assist GP practices in the resulting increased appointments.
AQW 9905/22-2711 April 2024 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure how many primary schools avail of the Cycle Proficiency Scheme.
AQW 9904/22-2711 April 2024 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure when a review of the Cycle Proficiency Scheme was last carried out.
AQW 9482/22-2722 March 2024 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy why full grant funding is not available for students choosing to complete degrees online.
AQW 9481/22-2722 March 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail (i) what cancer prevention vaccines are available; and (ii) the delivery programme of each vaccine.
AQO 276/22-2721 March 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether the encompass programme will enable cancer patients and survivors to have virtual access to their own digital clinical data.
AQW 9061/22-2715 March 2024 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the standards utility providers must meet when carrying out road repairs.
AQW 9060/22-2715 March 2024 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to detail the number of apprenticeships available in East Antrim.
AQW 9059/22-2715 March 2024 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for his assessment of whether the road repairs carried out by a utility provider on the A2 Road from Trooperslane to Hazelbank roundabout are of a sufficient standard.
AQW 9058/22-2715 March 2024 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education to detail any conversations his Department has had with the Department for the Economy in supporting social enterprises by providing affordable and accessible childcare.
AQW 9057/22-2715 March 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, given that 66,000 people in Northern Ireland are living with prediabetes, what support his Department is providing to the Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Programme in each Health and Social Care Trust.
AQO 246/22-2714 March 2024 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance whether she intends to make no-fault divorces available in Northern Ireland.
AQO 220/22-2714 March 2024 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education what assistance is available to support schools to travel to Parliament Buildings for an official visit.
AQW 8417/22-277 March 2024 · Department of JusticeTo ask the Minister of Justice for an update on any proposals to introduce legislation that would make it unlawful for compensation to be paid in respect of a child, without court approval in minor settlements.
AQW 8416/22-277 March 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, pursuant to AQW 6323/22-27, what chemotherapy treatments are available on a cross-border basis at Altnagelvin Hospital.
AQW 8415/22-277 March 2024 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities (i) what discussions have taken place with the Housing Executive to support leaseholders who are struggling to afford planned maintenance and refurbishment scheme costs as ordered by the Housing Executive under the right-to-buy scheme; and (ii) what action he has taken to create a sinking fund similar to what happens in the private sector given that no adequate facility is currently in place.
AQW 8414/22-277 March 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, in light of the UK government’s launch of the Children and Young People Cancer Taskforce, what action he is taking to ensure children and young people in Northern Ireland with cancer have similar treatment.
AQO 174/22-2729 February 2024 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities to outline when Sub-Regional Stadia Programme for Soccer funding will be available for sports clubs.
AQW 7285/22-2722 February 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, given news that thousands of patients in England at risk of bowel cancer will be offered regular checks, what action he is taking to detect cancers early in people with Lynch syndrome.
AQW 7284/22-2722 February 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health what action he is taking to implement Martha’s Rule in Northern Ireland.
AQO 67/22-2715 February 2024 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education to outline his engagement with pre-school education settings on their readiness to facilitate the extension of the Pre-School Education Programme.
AQW 6324/22-2713 February 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, given the impact of the prolonged impasse, what action he is planning to take to fast track the Cancer Strategy in Northern Ireland.
AQW 6323/22-2713 February 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health (i) how many oncology patients from County Donegal receive treatment in Altnagelvin Hospital; and (ii) what treatments are available to these patients.
AQO 29/22-278 February 2024 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs what his plans are in relation to the agri-food sector.

2022 (65 questions)

AQW 4717/22-2714 October 2022 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health when he will answer (i) AQW 1164/22-27; (ii) AQW 3304/22-27; and (iii) AQW 3305/22-27.
AQW 4716/22-2714 October 2022 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health what actions his Department is taking to assist social work students in full time unpaid placement, in light of the cost of living crisis.
AQW 4623/22-2713 October 2022 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy (i) what action he has taken to further progress the Energy Strategy; and (ii) for his assessment of the impact a vacancy in the ministerial office post 28 October 2022 will have on the Strategy.
AQW 4622/22-2713 October 2022 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to detail (i) all of the organisations in East Antrim at risk of losing EU Funding; and (ii) what action he is taking to reduce the resulting impact.
AQW 4621/22-2713 October 2022 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy what action his Department has taken to meet the requirements of the Climate Change Act.
AQW 4620/22-2713 October 2022 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to outline the strategies or actions his Department has taken to ensure all citizens have the opportunity to become digitally literate and fully participate in our increasingly digital society.
AQW 4504/22-2712 October 2022 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to outline (i) the impact that the absence of an Executive has on the development of policy and legislation; and (ii) what measures he can take to minimise the impact.
AQW 4314/22-277 October 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure, pursuant to AQW 3396/22-27, to outline the number of electric vehicles expected to be in use for each year.
AQW 4123/22-275 October 2022 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to outline what steps he is taking to support university students during the cost of living crisis.
AQW 4122/22-275 October 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure, pursuant to AQW 3306/22-27, what steps he is taking to support taxi drivers in the short to medium term.
AQW 3398/22-2722 September 2022 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health what action he is taking to discourage and reduce the use of disposable vaping products among children and young people.
AQW 3397/22-2722 September 2022 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health what plans he has to review access to regular scans for patients who have been treated for primary breast cancer.
AQW 3396/22-2722 September 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure how many electric vehicle charging points will be available by the end of (i) 2022; (ii) 2023; (iii) 2024; and (iv) 2025.
AQW 3395/22-2722 September 2022 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to outline what actions he is taking to support the social enterprise sector in 2022/2023.
AQW 3316/22-2721 September 2022 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy, pursuant to AQW 3079/22-27, what factors contributed to his assessment that a statutory right to time off work for people undergoing fertility treatment is not a priority at this time.
AQW 3306/22-2721 September 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure what plans he has to support taxi drivers, given the rising cost of fuel.
AQW 3305/22-2721 September 2022 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, pursuant to AQW 3081/22-27, what energy support is available for patients living with (i) cancer; and (ii) a terminal illness.
AQW 3304/22-2721 September 2022 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, pursuant to AQW 3081/22-27, to outline all the categories of patients who are entitled to electricity reimbursement for costs associated with their condition.
AQW 3082/22-278 September 2022 · Northern Ireland Assembly CommissionTo ask the Assembly Commission what consideration has been given to removing plastic bottles from sale in the canteen in Parliament Buildings, and switching to more sustainable packaging.
AQW 3081/22-278 September 2022 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, in light of rising energy prices, what additional support is available to people who require medical machines such as oxygen machines in their homes.
AQW 3080/22-278 September 2022 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy what support he is providing to takeaway businesses in Northern Ireland, in light of reports that half of Northern Ireland’s takeaways are at threat of closure due to rising costs.
AQW 3079/22-278 September 2022 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether he is considering introducing a statutory right to time off work for people undergoing fertility treatment.
AQW 1654/22-2716 June 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure, pursuant to AQW 1159/22-27, (i) which recommendations from the report will he be addressing, and (ii) for a timescale for the competition of the York Street Interchange project.
AQW 1186/22-278 June 2022 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance, further to the UK Government’s ban on charging ground rent on leases in England and Wales, what steps his Department is taking to reform ground rent.
AQW 1164/22-278 June 2022 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether he has plans to introduce a fund similar to the Innovative Medicines Fund, recently announced by the Department of Health and Social Care.
AQW 1159/22-278 June 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on the York Street Interchange Scheme.
AQW 30816/17-2210 March 2022 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities (i) why people receiving tax credit are not eligible for the £200 Energy Payment Support Scheme; and (ii) whether she has any plans to extend it to those who are not eligible.
AQO 3285/17-223 March 2022 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health what steps he is taking to implement Project DELTA to improve oesophageal cancer diagnosis using Cytosponge in Northern Ireland.
AQW 30077/17-2222 February 2022 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy (i) whether he has received a copy of the Travel Agents (Coronavirus) Financial Assistance Scheme 2021 from the Executive Office; and (ii) when he intends to develop a similar scheme.
AQO 3207/17-2217 February 2022 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for an update on the total cost of the legal advice he received in relation to halting sanitary and phytosanitary checks at points of entry.
AQW 29848/17-2216 February 2022 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy what plans he has to provide additional support to events businesses that have been adversely affected during the pandemic.
AQW 29768/17-2215 February 2022 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy, pursuant to AQW 28956/17-22, whether he has received details of the Travel Agents (Coronavirus) Financial Assistance Scheme 2021 from the Executive Office.
AQW 29767/17-2215 February 2022 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy how many businesses have received funding from Invest NI for petroleum exploration in the last 12 months.
AQW 29692/17-2214 February 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure what action she is taking to support airports and airport ground crews affected by COVID-19, in light of the Airport and Ground Operations Support Scheme being made available in England.
AQW 29691/17-2214 February 2022 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy what action he is taking to support (i) domestic; and (ii) transatlantic air travel from Northern Ireland.
AQW 29551/17-2210 February 2022 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities whether she intends to implement a similar scheme to the £350 boost for households to help with recent rising energy costs, as announced by the Chancellor last week.
AQW 29550/17-2210 February 2022 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to outline how many of the additional 8,500 premises to be brought into scope under Project Stratum are in East Antrim.
AQW 29549/17-2210 February 2022 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education what extra support has been provided in schools for children with increased emotional or behavioural problems as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
AQW 29548/17-2210 February 2022 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education (i) to outline the mechanisms in place to identify which children should benefit from Targeting Social Need funding and Sure Start funding and; (ii) whether schools are required to spend the funding entirely on pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds.
AQO 3157/17-2210 February 2022 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance for an update on what steps he is taking to ensure community groups, currently eligible for EU funding, do not miss out on the Shared Prosperity Fund.
AQW 29027/17-221 February 2022 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to detail the businesses that received any of the £1.61million that was provided to 21 businesses for fossil fuel and mineral extraction by Invest NI over the last 5 years.
AQW 29025/17-221 February 2022 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy how many businesses received funding from Invest NI for petroleum licensing in the last 12 months.
AQW 29024/17-221 February 2022 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy when he intends to bring proposals for petroleum licensing to the Executive.
AQW 28956/17-2231 January 2022 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy what conversations he has had with the First and deputy First Minister to introduce a scheme similar to the Travel Agents (Coronavirus) Financial Assistance Scheme 2021.
AQW 28895/17-2228 January 2022 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy (i) what approaches have been made to his Department for match funding in relation to European Social Fund projects for the 2022-23 financial year; and (ii) what provision is being made in his Departmental Budget for the 2022-23 financial year to provide match funding to European Social Fund projects during the 2022-23 financial year.
AQW 28894/17-2228 January 2022 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health (i) what approaches have been made to his Department for match funding in relation to European Social Fund projects for the 2022-23 financial year; and (ii) what provision is being made in his Departmental Budget for the 2022-23 financial year to provide match funding to European Social Fund projects during the 2022-23 financial year.
AQW 28721/17-2226 January 2022 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance to detail what steps he is taking to ensure community groups, currently eligible for EU funding, do not miss out on the Shared Prosperity Fund.
AQW 28719/17-2226 January 2022 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities whether his Department is considering any further financial support for freelance workers in creative industries who have been impacted by the restrictions on the hospitality industry as a result of the COVID-19 Omicron variant.
AQW 28718/17-2226 January 2022 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities what steps she is taking to provide support to freelance workers in creative industries within the hospitality sector who have been affected by the Omicron variant and the associated restrictions.
AQW 28634/17-2225 January 2022 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy why he did not make a bid to the Minister of Finance for support for businesses in the hospitality industry which are not currently eligible for support under the Omicron Hospitality Payment Scheme, but have been affected by the Omicron COVID-19 variant and associated restrictions.
AQW 28633/17-2225 January 2022 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy when he intends to bring policy options on the future of onshore petroleum licensing to the Executive.
AQW 28632/17-2225 January 2022 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy when he intends to bring proposals on the future of the Non-Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme to the Executive for agreement.
AQO 3037/17-2220 January 2022 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether he will consider expanding the role of the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service as first responders in life-threatening situations, to support the ambulance service in rural areas.
AQW 28196/17-2218 January 2022 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health (i) how many green sites have been developed in healthcare settings; (ii) where these sites are located; and (iii) for his assessment of how successful they have been.
AQW 28195/17-2218 January 2022 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health how much waiting list initiative funding has been made available to each Health and Social Care Trust to enable them to provide additional clinics.
AQW 28194/17-2218 January 2022 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health how many intensive care unit beds are protected for (i) complex surgery; and (ii) use in the independent sector.
AQW 28193/17-2218 January 2022 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health when the Cancer Strategy for Northern Ireland 2021-2031 will be published.
AQW 28022/17-2214 January 2022 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health when Phase 2 of the £500 HSC Special Recognition Payment will begin.
AQW 28021/17-2214 January 2022 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health when he will implement the use of Cytosponge to identify oesophageal conditions such as Barret's oesophagus.
AQW 28020/17-2214 January 2022 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education for an update on (i) maintenance plans; and (ii) replacement plans for schools in East Antrim.
AQO 3004/17-2213 January 2022 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy what action he is taking to assist those people who have ongoing issues with, or have not received, their High Street Scheme card.
AQO 2990/17-2213 January 2022 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to outline which of their Department’s New Decade, New Approach commitments, that should have been implemented in this mandate, remain outstanding.
AQW 27871/17-2212 January 2022 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy what his Department is doing to support hospitality businesses not currently eligible for the Omicron Hospitality Payment.
AQW 27869/17-2212 January 2022 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy for an update on the Apprenticeship NI HGV pilot scheme.
AQW 27868/17-2212 January 2022 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy for an update on the fully funded, open to all, HGV scheme which was expected to be available at the end of 2021.

2021 (362 questions)

AQW 27467/17-2215 December 2021 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities what plans are in place to deal with the rising number of homeless people placed in temporary accommodation.
AQW 27466/17-2215 December 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure, further to the Young Persons' Free Bus Travel Scheme in Scotland, whether the Minister plans to introduce a similar scheme to incentivise sustainable travel.
AQW 27465/17-2215 December 2021 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education, further to the Department for Education's recent launch of an online marketplace for schools to buy air purifiers to help address COVID-19 in schools in England, to outline what steps her Department has taken to introduce a similar scheme.
AQW 26955/17-227 December 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy, pursuant to his response during Question Time on 6 December 2021 when he announced his Department was using a next-day service for the delivery of High Street Scheme cards, to detail (i) the steps he took he took to procure a contractor for this service; (ii) the additional cost of the next-day delivery service per card; and (iii) the overall anticipated cost for the remainder of this process.
AQW 26953/17-227 December 2021 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education what progress has been made on maintenance works at Larne High School.
AQW 26952/17-227 December 2021 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education how many children receive free school meals in East Antrim.
AQW 26877/17-226 December 2021 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether his Department will allow people to obtain a paper copy of their vaccine status from their GP if they do not have access to digital services.
AQW 26876/17-226 December 2021 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health how the allocation of the National Health and Social Care Levy will be distributed in Northern Ireland.
AQW 26815/17-223 December 2021 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the Health and Social Care tariffs for residential and nursing homes in (i) Northern Ireland; and (ii) the rest of the UK.
AQW 26813/17-223 December 2021 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education when she intends to visit to Larne High School and Carrickfergus Academy, as outlined during Question Time on 29 June 2021.
AQW 26811/17-223 December 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to outline what legal provisions the Health and Safety Executive will (i) approve; (ii) inspect; and (iii) monitor in the construction of the Islandmagee Gas Storage Project.
AQO 2879/17-2225 November 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance how he intends to use building control to help achieve Net Zero.
AQO 2809/17-2218 November 2021 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs what steps he is taking to ensure the welfare of animals at the Port of Larne.
AQW 25697/17-2212 November 2021 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education whether she has any plans to incorporate dance into the primary school curriculum.
AQW 25545/17-2210 November 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy what procedure is in place for people who lose their High Street Scheme cards.
AQW 25544/17-2210 November 2021 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities what action she is taking to protect vulnerable people living in inadequately insulated housing this winter.
AQW 25452/17-229 November 2021 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, in relation to the recent operating lossess of Islandmagee Energy's parent company, what mechanisms are in place to ensure that the cost of decommissioning and management of the decommisioned gas caverns do not fall on the taxpayer or to be discharged from the Northern Ireland Block Grant.
AQW 25451/17-229 November 2021 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, with regards to the Islandmagee Gas Caverns storage project, whether he will publish the independent reports.
AQW 25450/17-229 November 2021 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs whether he will review the draft notice to approve the marine licence for the Islandmagee Gas Storage Project and the consent of discharge.
AQW 25449/17-229 November 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy when he intends to publish the Skills Strategy.
AQW 25448/17-229 November 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy when he intends to publish the Energy Strategy.
AQW 25302/17-225 November 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure what is being done to incentivise rural consumers to use electric vehicles.
AQW 25301/17-225 November 2021 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to oultine his plans to join the National Metastatic Breast Cancer Audit.
AQW 24911/17-221 November 2021 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, with regards to draft licences issued for the proposed Islandmagee Gas Caverns storage project, to outline the procedure or pre-conditions that are to be met by the applicant to trigger the grant of a final licence.
AQW 24910/17-221 November 2021 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, given the cross-cutting, significant and controversial nature of the proposed Islandmagee Gas Caverns storage project, whether he will bring the issue to the Executive Committee for final decisions.
AQW 24816/17-2222 October 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether he will extend the deadline for the High Street Scheme to ensure that everyone that wishes to apply can have their application processed in time.
AQW 24815/17-2222 October 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy for an update on the his Department’s Review of the Northern Ireland Postgraduate Tuition Fee Loan.
AQO 2700/17-2221 October 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy what incentives he will offer to encourage people to reduce fossil fuel reliance in the home.
AQW 24624/17-2220 October 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether the Home and Attractions scheme will be launched this year.
AQW 24623/17-2220 October 2021 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to outline the reasons for his decision to allow a draft Marine Construction Licence to Infrastrata for gas storage caverns under Larne Lough, Islandmagee.
AQW 24622/17-2220 October 2021 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs given a hydrogen storage project (a) has not been applied for, (b) assessed for environmental impacts, or (c) consulted upon, whether any proposals for transitioning the Infrastrata Islandmagee Gas Storage Project to hydrogen will require a fresh application.
AQW 24085/17-2212 October 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy (i) for his assessment of the UN IPCC scientific evidence on petroleum; and (ii) whether he will consider petroleum policy licensing options based on this research.
AQW 24084/17-2212 October 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether, in the preparation of petroleum licensing options to bring before the Executive, he will be including an option to ban petroleum licensing altogether.
AQW 24083/17-2212 October 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether his Department has considered introducing a fund to support businesses in their efforts to improve indoor ventilation, similar to the £25 million fund introduced in Scotland.
AQW 23934/17-228 October 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy what advice his Department will provide in regards to the environmentally-friendly disposal of High Street Scheme cards.
AQW 23933/17-228 October 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to detail the total expected administrative costs associated with the High Street Scheme.
AQW 23932/17-228 October 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to explain why some applicants for the High Street scheme have received cards with other people’s names printed on them.
AQW 23931/17-228 October 2021 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether he will ensure closer follow up of cancer patients to mitigate previous delays for elective surgeries.
AQW 23930/17-228 October 2021 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health what actions he is taking to ensure that the system for elective cancer surgeries is made more resilient.
AQO 2582/17-227 October 2021 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education to outline her plans to improve the school estate at Larne High School.
AQO 2543/17-2230 September 2021 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister whether their Department will implement all of its New Decade, New Approach commitments by the end of this mandate.
AQW 23087/17-2224 September 2021 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education pursuant to AQW 22361 17-22 and considering the long waiting times for a Health Trust diagnosis, whether she will allow for a referral to the Autism Advisory and Intervention Service where there is strong professional evidence available to point towards an autism diagnosis.
AQW 23086/17-2224 September 2021 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities for her assessment of the adequacey of the current schemes to insulate homes vulnerable to fuel poverty.
AQW 23085/17-2224 September 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy for an update on his Department’s work in implementing the relevant sections of New Decade, New Approach.
AQW 23084/17-2224 September 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to detail the planning that has been taking place in his Department to ensure affordable access to electricity and heating this winter for homes and businesses.
AQW 23083/17-2224 September 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to clarify (i) how High Street Stimulus scheme vouchers can be donated to charity; and (ii) whether they can be donated directly.
AQW 22680/17-2217 September 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether he will ensure that organisations can set up single accounts on NIDirect to assist people with High Street Stimulus scheme applications.
AQW 22679/17-2217 September 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to confirm whether the telephone service for the High Street Stimulus scheme application will be free of charge.
AQW 22678/17-2217 September 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy what alternative policy interventions were considered to stimulate consumer spending in Northern Ireland, prior to deciding to establish the High Street Stimulus scheme.
AQO 2489/17-2216 September 2021 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to outline plans for long-term COVID-19 testing facilities in Larne.
AQO 2458/17-2216 September 2021 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister for an update on when the report of the Commission on Flags, Identity, Culture and Tradition will be published.
AQW 22486/17-2215 September 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy for his assessment of the importance of travel agencies in growing and maintaining an air route network to Northern Ireland.
AQW 22485/17-2215 September 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy why travel agency businesses are considered to be outside the remit of his Department.
AQW 22484/17-2215 September 2021 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, following an announcement by the Scottish Government that proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required to enter certain venues, what engagement has he had with the Scottish Government to ensure that Northern Ireland certification will be accepted in Scotland.
AQW 22483/17-2215 September 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy for an update on the development of an Energy Strategy for Northern Ireland.
AQW 22361/17-2214 September 2021 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education, given the current waiting times for diagnosis, to detail the action she is taking to ensure that children awaiting an autism diagnosis are provided with autism support services by the Education Authority.
AQW 22360/17-2214 September 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy what support his Department is providing to businesses following the recent Supreme Court case in regards to COVID-19 and business interruption insurance.
AQW 22359/17-2214 September 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy what actions he is taking to encourage students from Northern Ireland to attend universities in the Republic of Ireland and vice versa.
AQW 22358/17-2214 September 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether he has considered developing a specific scheme for HGV driver apprenticeships.
AQW 22082/17-229 September 2021 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities for her assessment of the risk of increasing levels of fuel poverty this winter; and to detail the actions she is taking to protect vulnerable households from rising energy prices.
AQW 22081/17-229 September 2021 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health what plans are in place to ensure long-term and full-time provision of GP services in Glenarm and Carnlough.
AQO 2417/17-229 September 2021 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities what action she is taking to protect vulnerable households facing fuel poverty this winter.
AQW 22008/17-228 September 2021 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to outline the reasons for the lack of COVID-19 testing facilities in the Larne area; and whether he will ensure long-term testing facilities are established in the town.
AQW 22007/17-228 September 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to detail the contingency planning being undertaken in regards to vocational and essential skills assessments for 2021/22 to prevent any potential disruption as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
AQW 22006/17-228 September 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy for an update on the Holiday at Home Voucher scheme.
AQO 2395/17-226 September 2021 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for an update on the proposed Islandmagee Gas Caverns Marine Licence application.
AQO 2372/17-226 September 2021 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister, in light of COVID-19, what further financial support will they provide to Northern Ireland travel agents.
AQW 21657/17-228 July 2021 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health why Northern Ireland travellers to Poland cannot acquire an interim proof of vaccination document, to avoid quarantine on arrival.
AQW 21656/17-228 July 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy what support he is providing to the aerospace manufacturing industry.
AQW 21580/17-227 July 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for her assessment of the impacts of constraints in the water and wastewater network on housebuilding in East Antrim.
AQW 21579/17-227 July 2021 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs pursuant to AQW 19845-17/22, why there has been low take up of the Small Woodland Grant Scheme in East Antrim.
AQW 21411/17-225 July 2021 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether people who have exceptional assurance to stay in the UK for a limited amount of time, as they are unable to return to a country due to Covid-19 impacts on travel or entry, will be entitled to a COVID-19 vaccine.
AQW 21410/17-225 July 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy, pursuant to AQW 19971/17-22, whether he will make a bid to the Executive for a further COVID-19 travel agents financial support scheme.
AQW 21324/17-222 July 2021 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health for his assessment of the need to expand the official symptoms list of COVID-19, to allow for wider testing of potential cases.
AQW 21323/17-222 July 2021 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the plans for further booster COVID-19 vaccinations later in 2021, including which specific groups will be eligible.
AQW 21199/17-2230 June 2021 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities to detail her plans for the reopening of Job and Benefit Offices.
AQW 21198/17-2230 June 2021 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail outcomes of COVID-19 wastewater surveillance.
AQW 21197/17-2230 June 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether the Study USA Programme will go ahead for this year.
AQW 21048/17-2228 June 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy, pursuant to AQW 19724 17-22, for a timeline for the completion of the Transition of Young People into Careers (14-19) Project.
AQW 21047/17-2228 June 2021 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to outline the reasons for the delay in producing a system for proving COVID-19 vaccination status, in comparison to the rest of the UK and Europe.
AQW 21046/17-2228 June 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on progress on the York Street Interchange Project.
AQW 20950/17-2225 June 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy (i) for his assessment of the risk of additional costs to consumers by the re-introduction of EU roaming fees; and (ii) to outline the engagement he has had with the UK Government on this matter.
AQW 20949/17-2225 June 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy when (i) AQW 19971/17-22; and (ii) AQW 20392/17-22 will be answered.
AQW 20948/17-2225 June 2021 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities pursuant to AQW 20389/17-22, when the review is expected to commence.
AQO 2347/17-2224 June 2021 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to outline his plans for pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics.
AQW 20713/17-2222 June 2021 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister when AQW 20060/17-22 will be answered.
AQW 20712/17-2222 June 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance for an update on progress in developing a Social Value Bill.
AQW 20583/17-2218 June 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy when (i) AQW 17930/17-22; (ii) AQW 18015/17-22; (iii) AQW 18227/17-22; (iv) AQW 18295/17-22; (v) AQW 19026/17-22; (vi) AQW 19027/17-22; (vii) AQW 19028/17-22; (viii) AQW 19245/17-22; (ix) AQW 19247/17-22; (x) AQW 19407/17-22; (xi) AQW 19643/17-22; (xii) AQW 19722/17-22; (xiii) AQW 19723/17-22; (xiv) AQW 19724/17-22; and, (xv) AQW 19725/17-22 will be answered.
AQW 20582/17-2218 June 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy for an update on progress in using the TXGB booking system to enable Northern Ireland tourism businesses to access new markets.
AQW 20581/17-2218 June 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to outline how his Department will contribute to the delivery of the newly published UK Government Tourism Recovery Plan.
AQW 20527/17-2217 June 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy (i) whether his Department is aware that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme could be used to support employees self-isolating; and (ii) whether his Department advised employers of this.
AQW 20526/17-2217 June 2021 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities for an update on the development of a Culture, Arts and Heritage Recovery Strategy.
AQW 20525/17-2217 June 2021 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities when AQW 19243/17-22 will be answered.
AQW 20524/17-2217 June 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure what action is being taken to improve bus connectivity in East Antrim.
AQW 20523/17-2217 June 2021 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister when AQW 19246/17-22 will be answered.
AQO 2311/17-2217 June 2021 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education for her assessment of the condition of the school estate in East Antrim.
AQW 20392/17-2215 June 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy for his assessment of the adequacy of the level of COVID-19 financial support provided to travel agents to date.
AQW 20391/17-2215 June 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to detail the actions he is taking to rebuild the domestic and international air route network to Northern Ireland airports.
AQW 20390/17-2215 June 2021 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs pursuant to AQW 19641/17-22, for his assessment of how the new UK-Australia trade deal will impact Northern Ireland (i) generally; and; (ii) in regards to Northern Ireland’s dual market access to the UK and EU single market for goods.
AQW 20389/17-2215 June 2021 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities, pursuant to AQW 16921/17-22, for her assessment of concerns that additional protections for caravan owners should be included in the Caravan Act.
AQW 20204/17-2210 June 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy, pursuant to AQW 19174 17-22, to detail (i) any specific plans for a £10 million pilot invest to save fund, and (ii) when this will commence.
AQW 20203/17-2210 June 2021 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, pursuant to AQW 19408 17-22, (i) when a calculation of costs will be complete; and (ii) to provide this information when available.
AQW 20060/17-228 June 2021 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister when payments under the Travel Agents (Coronavirus) Financial Assistance Scheme will be made.
AQW 20059/17-228 June 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy for an update on her Department's progress in implementing the Energy Management Strategy and Action Plan for the Central Government Estate to 2030.
AQW 20058/17-228 June 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether her Department will reintroduce funding to cover tuition costs of postgraduate study in professional software development.
AQW 20057/17-228 June 2021 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, pursuant to AQW 17472/17-22, for his assessment of the urgency of rolling out these centres.
AQW 19972/17-227 June 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy (i) for her assessment of the recently launched UK Community Renewal Fund; and (ii) to detail her Department’s engagement with the UK Government regarding this scheme.
AQW 19971/17-227 June 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy what consideration has been given to provide further financial support, in addition to the Travel Agents (Coronavirus) Financial Assistance Scheme 2021, to travel agents as a result of ongoing restrictions on international travel.
AQW 19970/17-227 June 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance, pursuant to AQW 19173/17-22, to detail the support his Department provides in regards to cybersecurity for Department-specific business IT applications.
AQW 19969/17-227 June 2021 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities for an update on the progress of the Housing Executive’s 2021 House Condition Survey.
AQW 19916/17-224 June 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure what action she is taking to improve energy efficiency across her Department, arm's-length bodies, and departmental estate.
AQW 19915/17-224 June 2021 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities what actions she is taking to improve energy efficiency across her Department, arm's-length bodies, and departmental estate.
AQW 19846/17-223 June 2021 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs pursuant to AQW 18889/17-22, to detail the work undertaken by his Department in designing new support schemes and opportunities for farmers since the UK left the EU.
AQW 19845/17-223 June 2021 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs pursuant to AQW 18086/17-22, to detail (i) the number of successful applicants; and (ii) the number of trees planted, broken down by constituency.
AQW 19844/17-223 June 2021 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities for her assessment of the risk of increasing levels of fuel poverty as a result of the economic impact of COVID-19; and what action she is taking to address this situation.
AQW 19843/17-223 June 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy for an update on the Northern Ireland Domestic Aviation Kickstart Scheme.
AQW 19842/17-223 June 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy what actions she is taking in conjunction with the Minister for Infrastructure to promote rail and ferry routes to Northern Ireland for tourists from the Common Travel Area.
AQW 19725/17-221 June 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy (i) whether references to potential opportunities in regards to Northern Ireland’s dual market access, were included in previous drafts of her Department’s 10X Economy policy document; and (ii) why these opportunities are not noted in the final document.
AQW 19724/17-221 June 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy what actions she is taking, in conjunction with the Minister of Education, to address issues of the duplication of courses between further education colleges and sixth forms at secondary schools.
AQW 19723/17-221 June 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy (i) for her assessment of the availability of study pathways between Northern Ireland universities and further education colleges; and (ii) what action her Department is taking to promote further integration between higher and further education.
AQW 19722/17-221 June 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy what incentives her Department is considering to encourage students. without offers from Northern Ireland universities, to consider study at a further education college, rather than travelling elsewhere.
AQW 19721/17-221 June 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance to detail the reasons for the delay in the payment of Northern Ireland Civil Service Pensions for the month of May 2021.
AQW 19643/17-2228 May 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy, given the announcement that Dublin Port will not accept cruise ships for 2022, what actions she is taking to ensure that cruise ship facilities are developed to benefit from the potential of additional tourism business.
AQW 19642/17-2228 May 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy, pursuant to AQW 19025 17-22, (i) to detail the total costs that her Department has incurred to date in regards to the management loans to the Presbyterian Mutual Society; and (ii) whether a final report on the total costs to the Executive will be produced.
AQW 19641/17-2228 May 2021 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for his assessment of the proposed free-trade deal with Australia, and the potential impact on the Northern Ireland agricultural sector.
AQO 2183/17-2227 May 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance for an update on top-up grants for businesses that did not receive financial support during the recent lockdown.
AQW 19408/17-2225 May 2021 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs pursuant to AQW 18230/17-22, whether his Department has any initial estimates for the compensation that may be due to contractors.
AQW 19407/17-2225 May 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy (i) whether the Insolvency Service will be implementing changes similar to those in England and Wales in regards to monetary eligibility criteria for Debt Relief Orders; and (ii) to provide a timeline for the introduction of these changes.
AQW 19405/17-2225 May 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance, pursuant to AQW 16275/17-22, what specific actions are being taken to decarbonise buildings; and to detail any decarbonising targets contained within plans.
AQW 19404/17-2225 May 2021 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, pursuant to AQW 18476/17-22, (i) whether any Civil Service hours have been expended on lodging, or preparing to lodge, judicial proceedings; and (ii) to detail the total number of hours.
AQW 19247/17-2221 May 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy (i) for her assessment of the financial hardship faced by musicians and DJs unable to perform due to COVID-19 restrictions on live music; and (ii) to detail whether she will ensure ongoing financial support is provided until musicians and DJs can resume work as normal.
AQW 19246/17-2221 May 2021 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister what assessment has been made as to when live music can resume at venues; and what engagement has taken place with those working in the sector to achieve this.
AQW 19245/17-2221 May 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to detail what specific support her Department is providing to the corporate events sector.
AQW 19244/17-2221 May 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail key traffic accident blackspots, broken down by constituency, excluding East Antrim.
AQW 19243/17-2221 May 2021 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities (i) for her assessment of the financial hardship faced by musicians and DJs unable to perform due to COVID-19 restrictions on live music; and (ii) what financial support she will provide to help alleviate the hardship.
AQW 19175/17-2220 May 2021 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health given that Scotland, Wales and England now have systems either in place or in development, to detail the solutions his Department is considering in regards to proving COVID-19 vaccination status for those seeking to travel.
AQW 19174/17-2220 May 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether he will seek to introduce a replacement for the Central Energy Efficiency Fund to improve energy efficiency in public buildings.
AQW 19173/17-2220 May 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance, following the cyber-attack on the Health Service Executive in the Republic of Ireland, what assurances he can give regarding the robustness of data security in the Northern Ireland Civil Service.
AQW 19097/17-2219 May 2021 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health (i) for his assessment of current levels of lung cancer screening; and, (ii) whether he will seek to introduce screening based on risk factors at GP level.
AQW 19096/17-2219 May 2021 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health how he will ensure easy availability of Tagrisso (Osimertinib) under compassionate use to benefit patients.
AQW 19095/17-2219 May 2021 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the number of patients that could benefit from Tagrisso (Osimertinib) as a post-surgery treatment for early-stage lung cancer.
AQW 19028/17-2218 May 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy (i) for her assessment of the number of medicine and dentistry offers made this year across the UK; and, (ii) what mitigations may be offered to applicants for this year, if fewer places are available due to deferrals from 2020.
AQW 19027/17-2218 May 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy, pursuant to AQW 18298/17-22, whether she will seek to set up a mechanism for structured engagement with social partners on developing wider economic policy.
AQW 19026/17-2218 May 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy (i) for her assessment of immediate challenges to restarting the tourism economy; and (ii) what actions her Department is taking to assist local tourism businesses.
AQW 19025/17-2218 May 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy for an update on repayments of the loan provided to Presbyterian Mutual Society by the NI Executive.
AQW 18891/17-2214 May 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy (i) for her assessment of concerns that due to decisions on providing predicted grades for A-level courses for this year, students seeking to move into higher education through access to higher education courses are at a disadvantage, compared to students undertaking A-levels; and (ii) what action she is taking to ensure fairness amongst all prospective higher education students.
AQW 18890/17-2214 May 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy, given the impact of COVID-19, to outline the action she is taking to support students leaving post-primary education to take their next steps towards further or higher education.
AQW 18889/17-2214 May 2021 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, pursuant to AQW 18087/17-22 and in relation to the potential centralisation of funding, for his assessment of the deliverability of local priorities in regards to the future of agriculture.
AQW 18751/17-2212 May 2021 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities whether she will meet with me to discuss governance at Mid and East Antrim Borough Council.
AQW 18750/17-2212 May 2021 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister for an update on New Decade, New Approach legislation to be brought forward by their Department.
AQW 18749/17-2212 May 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure pursuant to AQW 18016/17-22, to outline what action is being undertaken to reduce collisions at the locations detailed.
AQW 18748/17-2212 May 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure,pursuant to AQW 18019/17-22, for her assessment of the risks to (i) public health; and (ii) the environment from identified sewage overflow incidents.
AQW 18747/17-2212 May 2021 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to outline the current extent of rapid testing for COVID-19 in Northern Ireland.
AQW 18673/17-2211 May 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether the full dualling of the Larne line has been considered as part of the future of the Northern Ireland railway network.
AQW 18672/17-2211 May 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure pursuant to AQW 18085/17-22, to provide further detail for each of the areas, except for Larne, where problems have been identified.
AQW 18671/17-2211 May 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure pursuant to AQW 18018/17-22, whether any studies have ever been completed to electrify any part of the Northern Ireland railway network.
AQW 18670/17-2211 May 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure pursuant to AQW 18085/17-22, to detail the specific areas where development has been constrained in East Antrim by problems with water infrastructure.
AQW 18669/17-2211 May 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether all new developments are required to implement sewer and storm water separation.
AQW 18476/17-226 May 2021 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (i) to detail the costs incurred to date for legal advice sought by his Department for the purposes of lodging judicial proceedings against the Ireland/Northern Ireland Protocol; and (ii) whether this issue has been discussed at the Executive due to its cross-cutting nature.
AQW 18475/17-226 May 2021 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health (i) for his assessment of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on asthma care; and (ii) how he will ensure that full asthma services are resumed as soon as possible.
AQW 18474/17-226 May 2021 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities whether extended trading hours has been considered to assist with the recovery of retail and to reduce the potential for crowding.
AQO 2068/17-226 May 2021 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health for his assessment of concerns reported by constituents that in-person GP services have become increasingly difficult to access.
AQO 2034/17-226 May 2021 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister for an update on the Travel Agents (Coronavirus) Financial Assistance Scheme 2021.
AQW 18388/17-225 May 2021 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, given the expected increase in medical graduates, what action he is taking to ensure an adequate number of foundation training places are available in the Health Service.
AQW 18387/17-225 May 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to detail her role in resolving the current pay dispute with further education lecturers.
AQW 18298/17-224 May 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy for her assessment of the adequacy of current engagement of social partners in addressing poverty and low pay, and in developing economic policy in Northern Ireland.
AQW 18297/17-224 May 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether she will develop a remote working strategy, to ensure that the benefits of remote working are maximised, and current employment rights law in this area are fit for purpose.
AQW 18296/17-224 May 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether her Department has identified areas where new primary legislation is required in regards to improving employment rights.
AQW 18295/17-224 May 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to detail (i) what meetings she has had with trade union and trade union representative groups; and (ii) business representative groups, over the past 18 months.
AQW 18294/17-224 May 2021 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health (i) for her assessment of the impact of COVID-19 on competition for medicine and dentistry places at local universities; and (ii) whether she will seek to work with the Minister of Health to expand place numbers to ensure that students applying this year are not adversely impacted.
AQW 18230/17-2230 April 2021 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, pursuant to AQW 16422/17-22, (i) for an update on any costs his Department has determined thus far associated with the halting of work, including for consultants, engineers and other services; and (ii) whether this issue has been raised at Executive.
AQW 18229/17-2230 April 2021 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs pursuant to AQW 16422/17-22, to detail how the decision to halt work was communicated to contractors.
AQW 18228/17-2230 April 2021 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs whether he will consider introducing a bottle deposit scheme for Northern Ireland.
AQW 18227/17-2230 April 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy (i) for her assessment of the impact of long COVID on workers; and (ii) what actions she is taking to ensure that employers are supportive of a return to work for those facing the illness.
AQO 1998/17-2229 April 2021 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities to outline her powers regarding local government oversight.
AQW 18087/17-2228 April 2021 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for an update on progress in developing post-Brexit farm support schemes.
AQW 18086/17-2228 April 2021 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for an update on the £4 Million Small Woodland Grant Scheme.
AQW 18085/17-2228 April 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure (i) to outline any water supply and wastewater capacity issues that exist in the (a) Whitehead; (b) Islandmagee; (c) Ballygalley; (d) Milltown; (e) Glenarm; (f) Carnlough; (g) Glenariff; and (h) Cushendall areas; and (j) any other villages or settlements in East Antrim; and (ii) how Northern Ireland Water is working to resolve these capacity issues.
AQW 18019/17-2227 April 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure pursuant to AQW 16423/17-22, (i) to detail (a) the number of recorded incidents of spills from the network; and, (b) their locations; (ii) the number of recorded incidents of flooding in properties as a result of sewage backing up; (iii) to define the meaning of ‘receiving environment’; (iv) to detail the number of unsatisfactory intermittent discharges; (v) what planning approvals and funding have been obtained thus far for improvement works; (vi) for an update on network modelling in regards to the Larne area; (vii) what engagement has been undertaken thus far with the Northern Ireland Environment Agency regarding required work; and (viii) what notice has been given to the public in regards to these issues.
AQW 18018/17-2227 April 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure what assessment has been made in regards to the electrification of the Larne railway line.
AQW 18017/17-2227 April 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the number of people in East Antrim waiting for a practical driving test appointment.
AQW 18016/17-2227 April 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure pursuant to AQW 17080/17-22, (i) to detail specifically the accident blackspots in East Antrim; and (ii) the number of accidents that have been recorded at each location.
AQW 18015/17-2227 April 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy, pursuant to AQW 15711/17-22, whether she will bring proposals to the Executive to provide ongoing support grants to businesses, as they recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
AQW 17931/17-2226 April 2021 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the total amount spent on adapting Whiteabbey Hospital as a Covid Recovery facility; and how this investment will benefit the hospital site in the long term.
AQW 17930/17-2226 April 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy for (i) her assessment of the benefits of local brewery, distilliery, cidery and winery tap houses for Northern Ireland tourism growth and recovery; and (ii) what engagement she has had with the Minister for Communities in regards to liquor licensing legislation to promote these as part of the Northern Ireland food and drink tourism offer.
AQW 17929/17-2226 April 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to detail (i) when she last met with NUS-USI; and (ii) whether she will agree to meet the organisation in the near future.
AQW 17928/17-2226 April 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether extended trading hours has been considered to assist with the recovery of retail and reduce the potential for crowding.
AQW 17927/17-2226 April 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy, how she will ensure the potential for greater consumer protections will be considered as part of the expected review of the Caravan Act 2011.
AQW 17778/17-2222 April 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy, pursuant to AQW 16923/17-22, for her assessment of (i) the need for energy governance reform; and (ii) whether the complexity identified could undermine the delivery of a zero carbon and sustainable energy future.
AQW 17777/17-2222 April 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy for a timeline for expanding apprenticeships to all ages, as outlined in the Economic Recovery Action Plan.
AQW 17776/17-2222 April 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for her assessment of the level of electric vehicle adoption in Northern Ireland, in comparison to other parts of Europe.
AQW 17775/17-2222 April 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether the current electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure is adequate; and for her assessment of whether Northern Ireland has the potential to lag in EV adoption compared to other European regions, due to the availability of charging facilities.
AQW 17774/17-2222 April 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether she will consider free or reduced cost parking to incentivise the purchase of electric vehicles.
AQO 1983/17-2222 April 2021 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to outline what engagement he has had with the UK Government on a veterinary agreement between the United Kingdom and the European Union.
AQW 17685/17-2221 April 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to detail the number of Covid Restrictions Business Support Scheme appeals (i) submitted; and (ii) that have been successful.
AQW 17684/17-2221 April 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy, pursuant to AQW 17283/17-22, (i) for her assessment of the benefits of the Erasmus Programme; and (ii) whether she will explore ways to assist with, and promote, the continued participation in the programme of students at Northern Ireland universities.
AQW 17683/17-2221 April 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to detail the total number of applications to the Covid Restrictions Business Support Scheme (i) received; (ii) approved; (iii) rejected; and (iv) still being, or awaiting to be, processed.
AQW 17616/17-2220 April 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy for an update on the High Street Voucher Scheme and Holiday at Home Scheme, including any plans on how the schemes will be administered.
AQW 17615/17-2220 April 2021 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs pursuant to AQW 16509/17-22, to detail (i) the total number of trees planted; and (ii) the number of trees reported to have died.
AQW 17614/17-2220 April 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether she will bring forward legislation to ban the practice of fire and rehire in Northern Ireland.
AQW 17472/17-2216 April 2021 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether he is considering the establishment of Rapid Diagnostic Centres, similar to those being rolled out as part of the NHS Long Term Plan in England.
AQW 17471/17-2216 April 2021 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the arrangements for the resumption of wedding receptions.
AQW 17470/17-2216 April 2021 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister whether self-contained touring caravans and motorhomes are included in the recent COVID-19 restriction easing plans for self-contained accommodation.
AQW 17469/17-2216 April 2021 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health for an update on developing a Cancer Strategy for Northern Ireland.
AQW 17468/17-2216 April 2021 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health (i) to detail the current restrictions on travel within the Common Travel Area; and (ii) what consideration has been given to easing these restrictions.
AQW 17285/17-2214 April 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy what engagement her Department is having with further and higher education Institutions in relation to preparing for the resumption of increased in-person learning.
AQW 17284/17-2214 April 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy when she will answer AQW 13276/17-22.
AQW 17283/17-2214 April 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy for an update on whether she has had any engagement with the Irish Government, regarding continuing participation in the Erasmus Scheme, for students at Northern Ireland universities.
AQW 17282/17-2214 April 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy for her assessment of whether a direct duty for the Utility Regulator to reduce carbon should be considered.
AQW 17173/17-2213 April 2021 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health how five-year and ten-year survival rates in Northern Ireland, for each type of cancer, compare to other parts of the United Kingdom, and the Republic of Ireland.
AQW 17172/17-2213 April 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether her Department has undertaken any work in regards to the feasibility of district heating networks.
AQW 17171/17-2213 April 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy for her assessment of whether the Utility Regulator’s remit is outdated, and needs reviewed, as suggested by some stakeholders, in the University of Exeter’s Report on Energy governance for the Northern Ireland energy transition.
AQW 17170/17-2213 April 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy for an update on her Department's review into Postgraduate Education in Northern Ireland.
AQW 17169/17-2213 April 2021 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail the number of recipients of Farm Payments in East Antrim, broken down by scheme type.
AQW 17082/17-2212 April 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail (i) when each class of the current railway rolling stock will come to the end of its useful life; and, (ii) what actions her Department is taking to ensure that future rolling stock is powered by clean alternatives to diesel.
AQW 17081/17-2212 April 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance (i) for an update on progress in bringing forward required regulations for his Department to pay out recently announced one-off grants for businesses totalling £178m, to assist with Covid-19 challenges; and (ii) when these payments are expected to be made.
AQW 17080/17-2212 April 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure (i) to detail the main accident blackspots in East Antrim; and (ii) what action her Department is taking to reduce accidents in these areas.
AQW 17079/17-2212 April 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure what additional 20mph zones her Department is considering in East Antrim.
AQW 17078/17-2212 April 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to confirm (i) whether her Department requested that statements critical of current energy governance in Northern Ireland were to be removed in University of Exeter Report on Energy governance for the Northern Ireland energy transition; and, (ii) if so, the rationale for this request.
AQW 16925/17-2226 March 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy, pursuant to AQW 15611/17-22 and due to the proximity to the end of the financial year, whether delays in payment risk funding for the scheme.
AQW 16924/17-2226 March 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy what actions she is taking to encourage caravan park owners to reduce site fees in line with any COVID-19 financial support received.
AQW 16923/17-2226 March 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy (i) for her assessment of the comment that Northern Ireland has an extremely complex structure of energy governance as stated in a recent University of Exeter Report on Energy governance for the Northern Ireland energy transition; and (ii) whether the upcoming Energy Strategy will address this issue.
AQW 16922/17-2226 March 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy (i) what support is available for small manufacturers to adapt to the COVID-19 Pandemic; and (ii) whether she is planning to bring forward further support.
AQW 16921/17-2226 March 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy when the review of the Caravans Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 will commence.
AQW 16781/17-2224 March 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy when (i) AQW 15383/17-22; and (ii) AQW 15610/17-22 will be answered.
AQW 16596/17-2219 March 2021 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities, pursuant to AQW 15965/17-22, for an estimate of the number of Housing Executive houses in East Antrim requiring remedial work; and the timescale and projected costs.
AQW 16595/17-2219 March 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy what consideration has been given in regards to Invest NI contributing its expertise to mainstream Executive Departments, to assist with good practice on the implementation of programmes and project management, as recommended in the Non-Domestic RHI Scheme Inquiry Report.
AQW 16509/17-2218 March 2021 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (i) whether the trees on the former drill site in Woodburn Forest are showing above average mortality; (ii) when was the last inspection of the site carried out; (iii) whether any areas of concern were noted; and (iv) if so, what actions have been put in place to address those areas of concern.
AQW 16424/17-2216 March 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy what actions she is taken to ensure resilience in the Northern Ireland electricity grid against the possibility of more severe weather events in the future as a result of climate change.
AQW 16423/17-2216 March 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure (i) to outline the water supply and wastewater capacity issues that exist in the Larne area; and (ii) how Northern Ireland Water is working to resolve these capacity issues.
AQW 16422/17-2216 March 2021 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs pursuant to AQW 15709/17-22, (i) for an estimate of the costs to his Department associated with halting work; and (ii) what advice was sought prior to the decision to halt construction work.
AQW 16421/17-2216 March 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy, pursuant to AQW 15385 17-22, to outline the practical steps she has taken to reduce frictions, and their outcomes to date.
AQW 16275/17-2212 March 2021 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health what actions he is taking with Executive colleagues to decarbonise public buildings.
AQW 16274/17-2212 March 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance why hospitality businesses paying domestic rates have not been able to avail of a rates holiday; and whether he will consider extending the rates holiday to such businesses.
AQW 16206/17-2211 March 2021 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, with regards to the proposed Islandmagee Caverns Gas Storage Project, for an update on whether he plans to bring the marine construction licence to the Executive Committee for consideration as it is a cross-cutting matter.
AQW 16205/17-2211 March 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance when he will engage in negotiations with Northern Ireland Civil Service staff and representatives to ensure an agreement on a pay award is reached soon.
AQW 16204/17-2211 March 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether she will establish a de-commissioner of last resort regime in Northern Ireland similar to that in Great Britain, to ensure that major energy projects are not abandoned without appropriate decommissioning measures.
AQW 16203/17-2211 March 2021 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs whether he will work with Executive colleagues to establish a public inquiry to address and consider the marine construction licence, discharge consent and Utility Regulator consents together with regards to the proposed Islandmagee Caverns Gas Storage Project.
AQO 1806/17-2211 March 2021 · Department of JusticeTo ask the Minister of Justice for an update on tackling paramilitary activity and crime in East Antrim.
AQO 1797/17-2211 March 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on the York Street Interchange.
AQW 16122/17-2210 March 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether she will extend the £500 Covid Disruption Payment to all students at further education colleges.
AQW 16121/17-2210 March 2021 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities to detail the number of (i) energy efficiency surveys carried out by Housing Executive surveyors under the Affordable Warmth Scheme; (ii) surveys that identified problems with cavity wall insulation; and (iii) homes that have undergone remedial work due to cavity wall insulation problems highlighted by such inspections.
AQW 16120/17-2210 March 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance whether there were Barnett Consequentials associated with the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme in England.
AQW 16033/17-229 March 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to detail (i) the number of £500 Covid Disruption Payments that her Department expects to be made to students in Northern Ireland; and (ii) the number of payments made to date.
AQW 16032/17-229 March 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether the £500 Covid Disruption Payment must be paid by institutions to students before the end of this financial year.
AQW 15965/17-228 March 2021 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities how many Northern Ireland Housing Executive properties have poorly performing cavity wall insulation; and how many have had remedial and upgrade work carried out to address this since 2015.
AQW 15964/17-228 March 2021 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities how many properties, identified as having poor cavity wall insulation in the SERC Report 2014 and the BBA Report 2019, have had remedial and upgrade work carried out.
AQW 15963/17-228 March 2021 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities, in relation to home energy efficiency and retrofitting, what input her Department has had in the work being undertaken by the Department for the Economy for an Energy Strategy for Northern Ireland.
AQW 15962/17-228 March 2021 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail (i) the source of the funding for (a) staffing; (b) physical port infrastructure for administering post-Brexit checks on goods; and (ii) whether he consulted the relevant bodies providing funding before suspending construction on infrastructure at Northern Ireland ports.
AQW 15961/17-228 March 2021 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities to detail the reasons for the delay in the publication of an Action Plan for cavity wall insulation by the Northern Ireland Housing Executive; and when a plan will be published.
AQO 1767/17-224 March 2021 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health for an update on any engagement with independent healthcare providers to reduce waiting lists, specifically around diagnosis and treatment.
AQW 15711/17-223 March 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether she will seek to introduce Restart Grants to support businesses to resume trading following the easing of COVID-19 restrictions.
AQW 15709/17-223 March 2021 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail (i) any costs to contactors that his Department may be liable for due to the halting of the construction of border posts at Northern Ireland ports; and (ii) who is contractually responsible for the decision to suspend construction.
AQW 15708/17-223 March 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to detail (i) the impact of the reported 25 per cent departmental staff vacancy rate on the delivery of COVID-19 support; and (ii) what actions her Department is taking to address this issue.
AQW 15611/17-222 March 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy (i) for an explanation for the delays to payments under the Limited Company Director's Support Scheme; and (ii) what actions she is taking to urgently resolve any issues.
AQW 15610/17-222 March 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy, in relation to the Limited Company Director's Support Scheme, to detail the number of applications (i) submitted; (ii) approved; (iii) approved and paid out; (iv) rejected; and (v) still to be processed.
AQW 15609/17-222 March 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy (i) for an update on the future of HMS Caroline as a visitor attraction in Belfast; and (ii) to detail the options being considered to end the need to rely on the sole authority of the Budget Act to fund the attraction in future.
AQW 15608/17-222 March 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy for an update on alternative arrangements for the awarding of vocational and essential skills examinations for 2021.
AQW 15607/17-222 March 2021 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education, pursuant to AQW 14469/17-22, to detail the number of requests that are outstanding for devices or internet access support from schools in East Antrim.
AQW 15386/17-2225 February 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy what engagement she has had with her Executive colleagues in developing her recently published Economic Recovery Action Plan.
AQW 15385/17-2225 February 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether she will review her recently published Economic Recovery Action Plan to ensure actions to maximise the benefits of Northern Ireland’s dual market access to the UK Market, and EU Single Market for goods form part of the plan.
AQW 15384/17-2225 February 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to detail the level of funding currently agreed by the Executive to fund her recently published Economic Recovery Action Plan.
AQW 15383/17-2225 February 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether she will provide financial support to self-employed people in Northern Ireland that have been excluded from the UK Self Employed Income Support Scheme due to the 50 per cent earnings rule.
AQW 15382/17-2225 February 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether she will provide specific financial support to the Northern Ireland wedding industry as COVID-19 restrictions ease.
AQO 1718/17-2225 February 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy for her assessment of whether a green economic recovery is integrated effectively into her recently published Economic Recovery Action Plan.
AQW 15208/17-2223 February 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy what engagement she has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer in regards to the need for an extension to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme past the current end date of 30 April 2021.
AQW 15207/17-2223 February 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether she will review electricity market regulations to ensure that barriers for the installation of new and updated electric vehicle charging points are minimised.
AQW 15206/17-2223 February 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether she will set up a dedicated unit within Invest NI to help ensure Northern Ireland maximises opportunities and investment in the local green economy.
AQW 15205/17-2223 February 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether she will set up an expert advisory panel to advise on a green economic recovery and ensure Northern Ireland maximises all opportunities in this area.
AQW 15121/17-2222 February 2021 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health for an update on the vaccination programme for staff at special schools; and whether he will ensure this includes all staff.
AQW 15120/17-2222 February 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy what engagement her Department has had with employers to encourage supportive and flexible working arrangements for parents managing home schooling and working from home.
AQW 14945/17-2218 February 2021 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister whether their Department has had any engagement with the Department for the Economy in support of expanding the £500 Covid Disruption Payment to students ordinarily resident in Northern Ireland, but studying elsewhere.
AQW 14944/17-2218 February 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure, pursuant to AQW 12777/17-22, when she will announce (i) the findings of the review; and (ii) the next steps for the project.
AQW 14943/17-2218 February 2021 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health what tuition fee and other financial support is available to graduate-entry medical students.
AQW 14853/17-2217 February 2021 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs whether he has had any engagement with the UK Government in support of a veterinary agreement between the United Kingdom and European Union, to reduce friction and checks on the movement of animals and food between Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
AQW 14851/17-2217 February 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to detail the number of installations under the Non-Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme that have seen enforcement action to date, broken down by (i) the type of installation; and (ii) the area of non-compliance.
AQW 14850/17-2217 February 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to detail the annual costs associated with the administration of the Non-Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme.
AQW 14849/17-2217 February 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy what work has been undertaken in regards to a replacement for the Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme.
AQW 14766/17-2216 February 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy, considering that COVID-19 restrictions may be in place for the nightlife sector for longer than many other parts of the economy, what plans she has for specific support for the sector, and those that work in it.
AQW 14765/17-2216 February 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy, pursuant to AQW 14138/17-22, whether she has had any discussions with the Student Loan Company on whether an agreement can be reached to distribute a £500 Covid Disruption Payment to students ordinarily resident in Northern Ireland, but studying elsewhere.
AQW 14764/17-2216 February 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy, pursuant to AQW 14138/17-22, for her assessment of the risks that the COVID-19 pandemic has adversely affected job opportunities for part-time students, and thus created additional financial pressures.
AQW 14470/17-2211 February 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy, in relation to the £500 Covid Disruption Payment, to detail (i) the rationale for excluding students studying at Belfast Bible College; and (ii) whether she will extend the payment to such students.
AQW 14469/17-2211 February 2021 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education, in relation to support for schools in East Antrim to adapt to online learning, to detail (i) the number of laptops or other types of IT equipment distributed; (ii) the support provided in regards to internet access; (iii) the number of students that have benefitted from support; and (iv) whether any requests for IT and internet access support are outstanding.
AQW 14468/17-2211 February 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy, pursuant to AQW 14053/17-22, whether this funding is intended to allow universities to end accommodation contracts with any student that requests this going forward.
AQW 14467/17-2211 February 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy how the newly announced support for students to help address digital poverty will be delivered.
AQO 1640/17-2211 February 2021 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health for an update on the operation of the Nightingale facility at Whiteabbey Hospital.
AQW 14399/17-2210 February 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance to detail his legislative programme for the remainder of this Assembly Mandate.
AQW 14398/17-2210 February 2021 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister for an update on the work of the High Street Task Force.
AQW 14320/17-229 February 2021 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether agency staff working for the Health Service will receive a £500 recognition payment.
AQW 14319/17-229 February 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to explain why many photographers have not yet received any payments from the Covid Restrictions Business Support Scheme; and what action she is taking to ensure that this is resolved as soon as possible.
AQW 14318/17-229 February 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy, pursuant to AQW 1325 17-22, what work has been undertaken to develop a dedicated fund to support skills growth; and when will any plans be published.
AQW 14138/17-225 February 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy, in relation to the £500 Covid Disruption Payment, to detail (i) the rationale for excluding students ordinarily resident in Northern Ireland, but studying (a) in other parts of the UK and the Republic of Ireland; (b) with the Open University; or (c) part-time; and (iv) whether she will extend the payment to such students.
AQW 14137/17-225 February 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy what tuition fee support is available to graduate-entry medical students in Northern Ireland.
AQW 14136/17-225 February 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy, pursuant to AQW 13696/17-22, what work has been undertaken in regards to developing new replacement programmes.
AQW 14135/17-225 February 2021 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities whether she will consider legislation, similar to that in Scotland, permitting students to end their tenancies in purpose-built student accommodation after giving 28 days’ notice, due to COVID-19.
AQW 14134/17-225 February 2021 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether dentists and dental surgery staff will receive the £500 healthcare recognition payment.
AQW 14055/17-224 February 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether her officials have corresponded with the Competition and Markets Authority concerning the protection of contractors to Moy Park, in what the Renewable Heat Incentive Public Inquiry defined as a monopsony.
AQW 14054/17-224 February 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy, pursuant to AQW 12928/17-22, for her assessment of whether all applications and possible appeals can be processed before the end of this financial year.
AQW 14053/17-224 February 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether she will provide additional financial support to Northern Ireland universities to allow students to leave university accommodation contracts early without penalty.
AQO 1554/17-224 February 2021 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities whether she will consider making changes to Statutory Sick Pay, to provide adequate support for people who have to self-isolate or shield because of COVID-19.
AQW 13977/17-223 February 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy how she will ensure that (i) the COVID-19 Micro-business E-commerce Grant will reach relevant businesses quickly; and (ii) the amount allocated to the scheme will be spent.
AQW 13976/17-223 February 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether she plans to extend COVID-19 financial support to taxi drivers.
AQW 13975/17-223 February 2021 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail any estimates his Department has for the levels of compliance when people are instructed to self-isolate due to COVID-19.
AQW 13974/17-223 February 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy, pursuant to AQW 12779/17-22, whether the payments to remaining applicants includes those under Part B of the Scheme.
AQW 13892/17-222 February 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether she will provide financial support to essential businesses, including those above £51,000 NAV, negatively impacted by very low footfall in city centre locations, as a result of COVID-19 restrictions.
AQW 13801/17-221 February 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy (i) to provide a rationale for excluding hotels under £50,000 NAV, self-catering accommodation, hostels and bunk houses from tourism sector-specific COVID-19 Business Support Schemes; and (ii) to detail whether she will extend sector-specific support to such businesses.
AQW 13800/17-221 February 2021 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether he will extend the healthcare staff recognition payment to medical students in gratitude for their work supporting the Health Service during the pandemic.
AQW 13799/17-221 February 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether the Companies Directory will be reinstated on the NI Business Info website.
AQW 13698/17-2229 January 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy (i) what assessment has been made as to the cost of expanding COVID-19 business support to cover businesses and individuals still excluded; and (ii) to detail any estimates.
AQW 13697/17-2229 January 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance to detail the recent agreement by HM Treasury to fund Department for the Economy and InvestNI Expected Credit Losses, and a Financial Transactions Capital loan write-off, totalling £31 million.
AQW 13696/17-2229 January 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to detail the means by which the European Social Fund will be deferred, to allow for funding to be available for projects in the period from April 2022 to March 2023.
AQW 13695/17-2229 January 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether she is considering a lifetime skills guarantee, similar to that announced in England.
AQW 13593/17-2228 January 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to confirm whether she will be submitting a bid to the Executive to provide broad financial support to students in Northern Ireland to (i) offset the costs of unused accommodation and additional costs associated with restrictions; and (ii) compensate for a lack of in-person tuition as a result of COVID-19.
AQW 13592/17-2228 January 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy (i) to account for the increase in the Financial Transactions Capital loan write-off estimate, from £9 million in the October monitoring round to £10 million in the January monitoring round, associated with a Sustainable Poultry Litter project; and (ii) whether there is a risk of further credit loss associated with this scheme.
AQW 13591/17-2228 January 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy, pursuant to AQW 12695/17-22, whether she will submit a bid for Executive approval to introduce a COVID-19 business support scheme specifically for the events sector.
AQW 13590/17-2228 January 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy, pursuant to AQW 12692/17-22, whether she will publish the business cases associated with investments made under this scheme.
AQW 13589/17-2228 January 2021 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities whether she has assessed if a single support payment could be made to everyone instructed to self-isolate due to COVID-19.
AQO 1543/17-2228 January 2021 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs what engagement he has had with the UK Government on streamlining the process for organic foods entering Northern Ireland from Great Britain.
AQW 13498/17-2227 January 2021 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities whether she has had any engagement with the Department for Work and Pensions on the subject of raising Statutory Sick Payment levels to provide adequate support for COVID-19 self-isolation and shielding.
AQW 13497/17-2227 January 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy what work InvestNI is undertaking to promote Northern Ireland as a place to invest, due to its access to both the UK market and the EU Single Market for goods.
AQW 13496/17-2227 January 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy for an update on recouping grant payments made in error as part of the £10,000 Coronavirus Small Business Support Grant scheme.
AQW 13495/17-2227 January 2021 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister whether he will establish a COVID-19 business support scheme for travel agents and tour operators.
AQW 13494/17-2227 January 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy, pursuant to AQW 12694/17-22, whether her Department is currently developing a support package for the industry to submit for Executive approval.
AQW 13394/17-2226 January 2021 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether he is considering implementing mandatory quarantine in hotels for arrivals to Northern Ireland from specific countries with a high incidence of COVID-19 and COVID-19 variants of concern.
AQW 13393/17-2226 January 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy what specific technical or financial support her Department and InvestNI are providing to assist local businesses in adapting supply chains to avoid Brexit-related friction in trade.
AQW 13392/17-2226 January 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether she has had any engagement with the Republic of Ireland Government in regards to expanding capacity on ferry routes from Ireland to continental Europe to reduce trade friction for importing and exporting goods as a result of Brexit.
AQW 13391/17-2226 January 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance what engagement has she had with HM Treasury regarding the need to continue job support mechanisms after April 2021.
AQW 13390/17-2226 January 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to detail the number of apprenticeship places supported by (i) the Apprenticeship Return, Retain and Result Scheme; and (ii) the New Apprenticeship Incentive Scheme.
AQW 13279/17-2225 January 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy, pursuant to AQW 12692/17-22, how her Department has determined whether the relevant companies are in profit or not, including whether departmental officials have had access to financial records.
AQW 13278/17-2225 January 2021 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, pursuant to AQW 12342/17-22, whether her Department is aware of any role for the Republic of Ireland Government in reimbursing healthcare costs incurred in (i) the European Union; and, (ii) Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein or Switzerland.
AQW 13277/17-2225 January 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy, following her announcement that essential skills and vocational examinations, including BTecs, are to be cancelled for this year, when she expects detail on specific alternative arrangements to be provided to students.
AQW 13276/17-2225 January 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to detail her legislative programme for this mandate.
AQW 13275/17-2225 January 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy for her assessment of the UK Department for Education’s policy paper entitled Skills for Jobs: Lifelong Learning for Opportunity and Growth, including (i) what implications this may have on Northern Ireland; and (ii) whether she is considering similar reforms to the post-16 further education and technical training system.
AQW 13185/17-2222 January 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to detail the expected timescale from application to payment for successful applicants to the (i) Bed and Breakfast, Guest House and Guest Accommodation Scheme; and (ii) Large Tourism and Hospitality Business Support Scheme.
AQW 13184/17-2222 January 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy how she will ensure that all businesses eligible for the Bed and Breakfast, Guest House and Guest Accommodation Scheme are informed of this available support.
AQW 13183/17-2222 January 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy (i) what datasets have been used to identify businesses entitled to the Large Tourism and Hospitality Business Support Scheme; and (ii) how she will ensure that all relevant businesses are contacted.
AQW 13182/17-2222 January 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy, in regards to the Large Tourism and Hospitality Business Support Scheme, to detail how support levels were determined for each band, including what fixed costs were considered, and the estimates for these.
AQW 13105/17-2221 January 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy for her assessment of whether the Covid Restrictions Business Support Scheme processing team is adequately staffed and resourced.
AQW 13104/17-2221 January 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to detail the number of people working on processing applications for the Covid Restrictions Business Support.
AQW 13103/17-2221 January 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to detail the average number of days from submitting an application to payment for successful applicants to the Covid Restrictions Business Support Scheme.
AQW 13102/17-2221 January 2021 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether he will consider introducing rapid COVID-19 testing for special schools.
AQO 1492/17-2221 January 2021 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health for an update on the cancelling of cancer surgeries due to COVID-19.
AQW 12928/17-2219 January 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy, in regards to the Newly Self Employed Support Scheme, to detail (i) the total number of applications; (ii) the total number of grants paid out; and (iii) the average number of days from submitting an application to receiving a grant.
AQW 12927/17-2219 January 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether she has had any engagement with the UK Department for Education or HM Treasury regarding temporarily reducing tuition fees and providing additional support for students as a result of COVID-19.
AQW 12926/17-2219 January 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy for her assessment of the effectiveness of student hardship funds at supporting students facing financial hardship.
AQW 12779/17-2215 January 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy when the next payment will be issued to businesses that previously applied and received grants under the Covid Restrictions Business Support Scheme.
AQW 12778/17-2215 January 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy for an expected timescale for successful applicants to receive payments under the Limited Company Directors Support Scheme.
AQW 12777/17-2215 January 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on the review of the York Street Interchange project.
AQW 12696/17-2214 January 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy for her assessment of whether tour operators would be eligible for Part B of the Covid Restrictions Business Support Scheme.
AQW 12695/17-2214 January 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether she will bring forward COVID-19 financial support for the events sector and traders that rely on now cancelled public events.
AQW 12694/17-2214 January 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether she will bring forward a COVID-19 financial support package for the Northern Ireland travel sector, specifically travel agents and tour operators.
AQW 12693/17-2214 January 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy, pursuant to AQW 11550/17-22, when the first instalment for the loan was due to be repaid to the Department.
AQW 12692/17-2214 January 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy, pursuant to AQW 11548/17-22, to detail (i) the projects included in the scheme and the amount paid out to each; (ii) the projects that continue to pay back loans; and (iii) the amount the Department expects to be repaid out of the £17.8 million in loans issued.
AQW 12598/17-2213 January 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy when AQW 12208/17-22 will be answered.
AQW 12597/17-2213 January 2021 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities for an update on progress on the Housing Executive’s 2021 House Condition Survey.
AQW 12596/17-2213 January 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether she will extend financial support to those that have not been able to avail of UK-wide or Northern Ireland self-employed COVID-19 support schemes, due to the requirement that 50% of income comes from self-employment.
AQW 12595/17-2213 January 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy, pursuant to AQW 11853/17-22, to detail (i) the expected funding gap; and, (ii) any assessment her Department has made of where funding could be diverted from to support European Social Fund projects.
AQW 12500/17-2212 January 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy when she will launch financial support schemes for (i) the large hospitality and tourist accommodation sectors; and (ii) bed and breakfasts that pay domestic rates.
AQW 12499/17-2212 January 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to detail plans for the High Street and Tourism Vouchers schemes, including (i) when the schemes will be launched; and (ii) how she will ensure that the expenditure for such schemes will be made in this financial year.
AQW 12498/17-2212 January 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy (i) what COVID-19 support has been made available to food supply chain businesses; and (ii) whether she is considering additional support to these businesses.
AQW 12497/17-2212 January 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether she will undertake a review of the COVID-19 support schemes administered by her Department to assess (i) where gaps in support exist; (ii) how to provide support to groups excluded; and (iii) how any potential underspend could be mitigated, before the end of this financial year.
AQW 12496/17-2212 January 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether she is considering providing COVID-19 financial support to individuals who became self-employed in the 2020/21 financial year.

2020 (242 questions)

AQW 12377/17-2231 December 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy what alternative arrangements are being made for work experience and examinations for further education students as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic in this academic year.
AQW 12343/17-2230 December 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy when the Covid Restrictions Business Support Scheme will reopen for applications.
AQW 12342/17-2230 December 2020 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail what the arrangements for the European Health Insurance Card will be for people in Northern Ireland from 1 January 2021.
AQW 12341/17-2230 December 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy what engagement she has had with the Irish Government in regards to Northern Ireland universities continuing to participate in the Erasmus Programme.
AQW 12340/17-2230 December 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether she will allow late applications to the Covid Restrictions Business Support Scheme for businesses that had applied for the Localised Restrictions Scheme, but were notified of their ineligibility for the latter scheme after 16 December 2020.
AQW 12208/17-2217 December 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to provide (i) a timeframe for introducing a COVID-19 financial support scheme for company directors; and (ii) what actions her Department is taking to ensure work on the scheme is completed as soon as possible.
AQW 12207/17-2217 December 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy what plans have been made to ensure that Invest NI does not have its budget negatively impacted by the loss of European Structural and Investment funding.
AQW 12206/17-2217 December 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether she will seek to bring forward further financial support for taxi drivers.
AQW 12205/17-2217 December 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether she will make a new bid to the Executive for funds to expand the Newly Self Employed Support Scheme, to ensure those who do not meet the 50 per cent earnings rule of the Newly Self Employed Support or the Self Employed Income Support Scheme due to becoming self-employed later in the 2018/19 and 2019/20 tax years can access support.
AQW 12204/17-2217 December 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to provide a timeframe for introducing a COVID-19 financial support scheme for bed and breakfasts that were previously unable to avail of business support grants.
AQW 12057/17-2215 December 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether she will consider legislating to provide greater consumer protections to static caravan owners who do not have a caravan as a primary residence.
AQW 12056/17-2215 December 2020 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities whether she will commit to a review of the Caravans Act 2011, including consideration of the need for more protections for static caravan owners.
AQW 11927/17-2211 December 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy, in relation to the Covid Restrictions Business Support Scheme, to detail the number of applications submitted from each local council area, to (i) Part A; and (ii) Part B of the Scheme.
AQW 11926/17-2211 December 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether businesses that are permitted to reopen and resume trading following the lifting of some COVID-19 restrictions but choose to remain closed, will automatically receive support from the Covid Restrictions Business Support Scheme.
AQW 11853/17-2210 December 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy for her assessment of whether there is adequate time to design new supported employment programmes that are currently funded by the European Social Fund, before the end of this funding period.
AQW 11785/17-229 December 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance what action he is taking to obtain further clarification regarding the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), including the distribution and management of funding.
AQW 11784/17-229 December 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance whether there were Barnett Consequentials for Northern Ireland from the Green Homes Grant Scheme in England.
AQW 11783/17-229 December 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy pursuant to AQW 8409/17-22, for an update on any outcomes from the joint project with the Department for Communities that has been established to consider the policy and delivery options once the current European Social Fund (ESF) projects conclude.
AQW 11697/17-228 December 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy when AQW 9452/17-22 will be answered.
AQW 11550/17-224 December 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy, pursuant to AQW 9679/17-22, to detail (i) the location of the Anaerobic Digestion plant; (ii) the terms of the loan; (iii) how much of the loan has been repaid to date; (iv) the private investor that also contributed funding; and (v) what progress there had been in constructing the plant.
AQW 11549/17-224 December 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy, pursuant to AQW 9679/17-22, for her assessment of whether the cancellation of this project will have an impact on the poultry sector in Northern Ireland.
AQW 11548/17-224 December 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy, pursuant to AQW 9679/17-22, to detail (i) the total amount in loans provided by the Department for the Economy, and its predecessor, the Department of Enterprise Trade and Investment, for projects under Sustainable Utilisation of Poultry Litter Scheme; and (ii) the amount that has been repaid to date.
AQW 11476/17-223 December 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether she will amend the criteria for the Newly Self-Employed Support Scheme to ensure that those that became self-employed from September 2019 to March 2020 are included in the scheme.
AQO 1365/17-223 December 2020 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health for his assessment of the impact of COVID-19 on cancer screenings.
AQO 1346/17-223 December 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance for his assessment of the impact on Northern Ireland of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, relative to the EU Structural and Investment Funds that it is designed to replace.
AQW 11292/17-221 December 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy when information on the appeals process for the Covid Restrictions Business Support Scheme will be published.
AQW 11291/17-221 December 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether there is a dedicated telephone number or email address for elected representatives to assist constituents with Covid Business Support Scheme problems.
AQW 11290/17-221 December 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy, pursuant to AQW 9679 17-22, to detail the change in circumstances that subsequently indicated the project might not reach an outcome that fully covers the investment made by Invest NI.
AQW 11105/17-2227 November 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether those who have already received a payment from the Covid Restrictions Business Support Scheme, will need to apply again for additional payments.
AQW 11104/17-2227 November 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy what engagement and working relationship her Department will have with the newly announced UK Office for Investment.
AQW 11103/17-2227 November 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy what additional COVID-19 business support schemes will be put in place to support businesses through the period of closures from 27 November.
AQW 11033/17-2226 November 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy for her assessment of whether, following further announcements on the functioning of the Shared Prosperity Fund, enough financial support will be available to maintain projects currently funded via the European Social Fund.
AQO 1311/17-2226 November 2020 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education whether he will introduce legislation to provide for a flexible school starting age.
AQO 1297/17-2226 November 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy how the recently announced High Street Voucher scheme will operate.
AQO 1286/17-2226 November 2020 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities whether she will expand support for home insulation and energy efficiency schemes, to address fuel poverty and the climate crisis.
AQW 10952/17-2225 November 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to detail her plans to provide COVID-19 financial support to (i) the newly self-employed; (ii) company directors; and (iiI) others that have not yet received such support.
AQW 10951/17-2225 November 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy (i) when her Department decided that wind turbines should not receive the £10,000 Coronavirus Small Business Support Grant; (ii) when this decision was notified to (a) Land and Property Services; and (b) the wider public.
AQW 10950/17-2225 November 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance for an update on the progress of introducing a Social Value Bill to the Assembly; and whether he will commit to attempting to pass such legislation before the end of this Assembly Mandate.
AQW 10949/17-2225 November 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy what oversight role her Department is undertaking in regards to COVID-19 risk assessments and testing at Northern Ireland universities.
AQW 10948/17-2225 November 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether she will advise Northern Ireland universities to deliver teaching online until Easter to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
AQW 10837/17-2224 November 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether Part B of the Covid Restrictions Business Support Scheme will automatically be extended to businesses in the direct supply chain of the additional businesses required to close from 27 November.
AQW 10742/17-2223 November 2020 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, pursuant to AQW 8129 17-22, to detail the species of trees have been planted thus far.
AQW 10741/17-2223 November 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy what role her Department has in regulating the Liquefied Petroleum Gas market in Northern Ireland.
AQW 10740/17-2223 November 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether she will support the creation of a Life Sciences-Charity Partnership Fund to support research in Northern Ireland.
AQW 10672/17-2220 November 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy what financial support she will put in place to support businesses impacted by new COVID-19 restrictions from 27 November 2020.
AQW 10671/17-2220 November 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether she will consider introducing statutory bereavement pay for employees following the death of a close relative or partner.
AQW 10670/17-2220 November 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to detail (i) the process by which the current Covid Restrictions Business Support Scheme was designed; and (ii) whether this included input from affected businesses.
AQW 10588/17-2219 November 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to provide an estimated timeframe from application to the payment of grants, under Part B of the Covid Restrictions Business Support Scheme.
AQW 10587/17-2219 November 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether she will change the criteria of Part B of the Covid Restrictions Business Support Scheme, which requires businesses to have been trading immediately prior to 16 October 2020, in order to support supply chain businesses that have been unable to trade since March due to a long-term reduction in orders and bookings as a result of COVID-19 restrictions on their customers.
AQW 10501/17-2218 November 2020 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health how his Department is engaging with businesses to ensure that they are aware of their responsibilities in regards to restrictions and mitigations and that reopening is as safe as possible.
AQW 10500/17-2218 November 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether she has considered introducing a COVID-19 safety compliance scheme, similar to food hygiene scores on the doors, to improve safety and public confidence.
AQW 10386/17-2217 November 2020 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities whether she will bring forward additional COVID-19 financial support for social enterprises.
AQW 10206/17-2213 November 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy what actions she is taking to support university students in Northern Ireland to safely return home over the winter break period.
AQW 10205/17-2213 November 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether she intends to bring forward a financial support scheme for businesses with turnover negatively impacted by heightened COVID-19 restrictions, but not required to close, or in the direct supply chain of a business required to close.
AQW 10204/17-2213 November 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy (i) for her assessment of the risk of disruption to examinations in the further education sector for the current academic year, as a result of COVID-19; and (ii) what actions she is taking to mitigate this risk.
AQO 1191/17-2212 November 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance what actions he is taking to ensure that £500 million of centrally-held funding, and any further Barnett consequentials, are spent effectively in this financial year.
AQO 1173/17-2212 November 2020 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education when decisions will be made on outstanding development proposals for schools in East Antrim moving to controlled integrated status.
AQW 9990/17-2210 November 2020 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the amount of money allocated to the commissioning of a Nightingale Hospital at the Whiteabbey Hospital site; and what long term benefits this additional funding will have for services at the hospital post-COVID-19.
AQW 9989/17-2210 November 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy for her assessment of whether apprenticeships in the hospitality sector can continue to provide quality skills training over the course of the winter, considering the heightened restrictions on hospitality due to COVID-19.
AQW 9988/17-2210 November 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy what action she is taking to ensure that apprenticeships continue to promote a high level of engagement in learning, despite a lower level of on-site training due to COVID-19 restrictions.
AQW 9909/17-229 November 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to detail (i) her Department's current estimate of the value of payments made in error in regards to the Coronavirus £10,000 Small Business Support Grant Scheme; and (ii) how this compares with the estimate of the Auditor General of around £13.5 million.
AQW 9908/17-229 November 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy for her assessment of whether the recommendation that applicants to the COVID-19 Restrictions Business Support Scheme provide a form completed by a registered accountant, will disadvantage small businesses unable to pay for this service.
AQW 9907/17-229 November 2020 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health when AQW 7595/17-22 will be answered.
AQW 9763/17-225 November 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy what action she is taking (i) to avoid the loss of 700 jobs at Caterpillar in Larne and Belfast; and (ii) to help support workers at these sites.
AQW 9762/17-225 November 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to detail the number of grants paid out under the Covid Restrictions Business Support Scheme thus far.
AQW 9761/17-225 November 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy, in relation to the Covid Restrictions Business Support Scheme, for an estimation of the amount of time it will take from application to the payment of grants.
AQW 9760/17-225 November 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy, in relation to the Covid Restrictions Business Support Scheme, to detail (i) the number of completed applications submitted thus far; and (ii) the number of applications started, but not yet submitted.
AQW 9759/17-225 November 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy (i) to detail the rationale for applicants to the Covid Restrictions Business Support Scheme to derive more than 50% of their income from businesses required to close or cease trading; and (ii) whether she will consider removing this threshold to support individuals who rely on multiple sources of income.
AQW 9680/17-224 November 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance to detail (i) the delays in the payment of grants under the Localised Restrictions Support Scheme; and (ii) the expected amount of time from application to payment of grants under the scheme.
AQW 9679/17-224 November 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to detail the Financial Transactions Capital write-off of £9 million by InvestNI; and what actions are being taken to recoup investments made.
AQW 9678/17-224 November 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to detail (i) the legislation required to be progressed by her Department for the implementation of the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland; and (ii) the specific constraints on progress for each.
AQW 9677/17-224 November 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether the unsuccessful bid for capital funding for Project Stratum in the October monitoring round will impact or delay the project.
AQW 9676/17-224 November 2020 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, in relation to the ongoing pressures of a COVID-19 second wave, for his assessment of the current status of cancer services in Northern Ireland.
AQW 9575/17-223 November 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy what action her Department is taking to ensure that the application process for the COVID-19 Restrictions Business Support Scheme is simplified, so not to exclude businesses that would otherwise qualify for support.
AQW 9574/17-223 November 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy when applications for Part B of the COVID-19 Restrictions Business Support Scheme will open.
AQW 9573/17-223 November 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to detail the process by which her Department will recover any COVID-19 Business Support Grant payments paid to ineligible recipients, including wind turbine owners.
AQW 9572/17-223 November 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy for her assessment as to whether businesses such as market stall traders, which normally trade at now cancelled public events, would be included in Part B of the COVID-19 Restrictions Business Support Scheme.
AQW 9571/17-223 November 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy for her assessment of whether the recommendation of a letter from a qualified and registered accountant, lawyer or a current bank manager confirming certain details in applying for the COVID-19 Restrictions Business Support Scheme, may place small and micro businesses at a disadvantage in applying.
AQW 9455/17-222 November 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether she will investigate temporary changes to employment law to allow those made redundant on the basis of the expected end of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme on 31 October to take advantage of the extension of the scheme as announced by the Chancellor of the Exchequer on 31 October.
AQW 9454/17-222 November 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy for an update on the Tourism Recovery Steering Group, including; (i) how often the group meets; (ii) how many times in total the group has met; and (iii) any recommendations that have been made thus far.
AQW 9453/17-222 November 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy how the forthcoming Energy Strategy will be integrated with a climate change act for Northern Ireland, which was committed to in New Decade, New Approach.
AQW 9452/17-222 November 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy (i) whether a report into governance in her Department with regards to energy has been commissioned; (ii) if so, when this was commissioned; and (iii) when it will be published.
AQW 9370/17-2223 October 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy, following the Chancellors announcement of additional financial support to businesses in the hospitality, accommodation and leisure sector in high alert level areas in England, whether she will be seeking the full Barnett consequentials from this to expand the COVID-19 Restrictions Business Support Scheme.
AQW 9369/17-2223 October 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy what work her Department has undertaken in producing a long-term, comprehensive economic strategy to be endorsed by the wider Executive.
AQW 9368/17-2223 October 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy how her Department will review the effectiveness and future role of the Economic Advisory Group, following the initial twelve month period, as indicated in the terms of reference.
AQW 9367/17-2223 October 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy what support she is providing to supply chain operators for airport-based retail, considering the ongoing impact of COVID-19 restrictions on travel.
AQW 9267/17-2222 October 2020 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health what action he is taking to ensure that patients are able to contact their GP for advice and care during the COVID-19 pandemic.
AQW 9266/17-2222 October 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure what action her Department is taking to ensure that people that have had driving tests cancelled as a result of additional COVID-19 restrictions, will be prioritised for rebooking when possible.
AQW 9265/17-2222 October 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy what action her Department is taking to ensure that the Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland is adequately resourced to undertake its enforcement role in regards to COVID-19 mitigation measures.
AQO 1036/17-2222 October 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy how she will ensure that future COVID-19 financial support schemes do not exclude sole traders and others that have not been able to access support previously.
AQW 9065/17-2220 October 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether her Department is progressing plans to reform the employment contracts of further education college lecturers.
AQW 9064/17-2220 October 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether she is committed to maintaining the current terms and conditions for further education college lecturers.
AQW 9063/17-2220 October 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy what actions her Department is taking to promote digital inclusion in Northern Ireland.
AQW 9062/17-2220 October 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance whether she will consider producing a digital inclusion strategy for Northern Ireland.
AQW 8806/17-2215 October 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy what financial support she will provide to businesses impacted by additional COVID-19 restrictions; and what is the timeframe for distributing such support.
AQW 8804/17-2215 October 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether her Department will publish advice to businesses, permitted to continue operation, on following additional COVID-19 restrictions.
AQW 8803/17-2215 October 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy what financial support her Department will provide to Further and Higher Education institutions and students to facilitate a recommended move to distance learning.
AQW 8802/17-2215 October 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy how she will ensure that future COVID-19 business support schemes do not unfairly exclude sole traders, and those who have previously been unable to avail of support.
AQW 8651/17-2213 October 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy what actions she will take in response to the Northern Ireland Audit Office report into the Northern Ireland Renewables Obligation scheme, which identifies a significant risk that some investors may be achieving a higher financial return than was required to encourage the adoption of the various supported technologies.
AQW 8650/17-2213 October 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy for her assessment of the levels of return for anaerobic digesters as part of the Northern Ireland Renewables Obligation scheme; and whether these represent value for money.
AQW 8649/17-2213 October 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to detail the number of requests sent by her Department to HMRC or the Treasury, seeking access to tax data in order to assist those excluded from business support schemes.
AQW 8648/17-2213 October 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy how she will ensure that recommendations made by the Northern Ireland Audit Office in regards to the Northern Ireland Renewables Obligation scheme are incorporated into any future energy schemes.
AQW 8647/17-2213 October 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy for her assessment of the robustness of the information upon which the level of support was determined for anaerobic digesters under the Northern Ireland Renewables Obligation scheme.
AQW 8487/17-229 October 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy (i) to account for the low number of completed applications to the Digital Selling Capability Grant and the Equity Investment Fund; and (ii) for her assessment as to whether there will be a significant underspend on these schemes.
AQW 8486/17-229 October 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy for her assessment of the potential additional financial burden facing further and higher education students as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic; and what support she can provide.
AQW 8485/17-229 October 2020 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities what support she can provide to students in regards to the cost and burden of contracts for private accommodation.
AQW 8483/17-229 October 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy what action she is taking to co-ordinate with other Executive Ministers to support students and staff at universities and colleges in Northern Ireland during the COVID-19 pandemic.
AQW 8413/17-228 October 2020 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs whether he will bring forward a clean air strategy for Northern Ireland.
AQW 8412/17-228 October 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy for her assessment of (i) the need for support to travel agents; and (ii) the contribution that the travel sector makes to maintaining key air routes to Northern Ireland.
AQW 8411/17-228 October 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy what support she is providing for travel agents to help protect businesses and jobs in the sector until at least Spring 2021.
AQW 8410/17-228 October 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy how she will ensure that people furthest from the labour market continue to receive support to access employment after the ending of the current European Social Fund Programme funding period in 2022.
AQW 8409/17-228 October 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy, with regard to the ending of the current European Social Fund Programme funding period in 2022, for her assessment of the risks to funding to Northern Ireland disability employment groups.
AQW 8321/17-227 October 2020 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health for his assessment of the adequacy of current stocks of Personal Protective Equipment for a potential winter surge of COVID-19 infections.
AQW 8320/17-227 October 2020 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health (i) how much Personal Protective Equipment is stored in Health and Social Care facilities; (ii) how much is being stored in private/rented storage; and (iii) what is the cost of such storage.
AQW 8319/17-227 October 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy, pursuant to AQW 6555/17-22, to specifically outline (i) which areas of funding for COVID-19 response measures were ring-fenced; (ii) where reallocations of £23.7 million originated from; and (iii) where they were directed to in order to fund emerging pressures.
AQW 8318/17-227 October 2020 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister when they will meet with ExcludedNI.
AQW 8317/17-227 October 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy, pursuant to AQW 6464-17/22, for an expected timeline for bringing forward proposals and a consultation on banning zero hours contracts.
AQW 8130/17-225 October 2020 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities whether she is working towards introducing a scheme similar to the Green Homes Grant in England.
AQW 8129/17-225 October 2020 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for an update on the Forests for Our Future Programme, including how many trees have been planted thus far.
AQW 8128/17-225 October 2020 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education what advice his Department is providing schools to assist with planning for the half-term break, including the provision of free school meals.
AQW 8074/17-222 October 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy what preparations have been undertaken to provide support to businesses in areas of heightened COVID-19 restrictions.
AQW 8073/17-222 October 2020 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities what preparations have been made to provide support to people in areas of heightened COVID-19 restrictions.
AQW 8072/17-222 October 2020 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health for an update on plans for a Nightingale facility at Whiteabbey Hospital to provide additional Health Service capacity for COVID-19 care.
AQW 8071/17-222 October 2020 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to detail the average length of time for answers to Written Questions to be issued.
AQW 8070/17-222 October 2020 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to detail (i) the number of Written Questions submitted to their Department; and (ii) the number still awaiting answer, since January 2020.
AQO 873/17-221 October 2020 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, given the cross-cutting nature of the proposals, whether the decision on a marine licence for the Islandmagee Gas Storage Project will be made by the Executive.
AQW 7880/17-2230 September 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance for an update on his Department’s work on a social value bill; and for a timeline for the progression of such legislation.
AQW 7793/17-2229 September 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy what support she will provide to travel agents in the current context of COVID-19 travel restrictions.
AQW 7792/17-2229 September 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether she is working on a bid to the Department of Finance to provide financial support to Northern Ireland airports.
AQW 7791/17-2229 September 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy when (i) AQW 6464/17-22; (ii) AQW 6917/17-22; (iii) AQW 6555/17-22; and (iv) AQW 6554/17-22 will be answered.
AQW 7595/17-2225 September 2020 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health what action will he take to ensure the introduction of the Cytosponge TFF3 test in hospitals and other healthcare settings.
AQW 7594/17-2225 September 2020 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the average waiting time for surgery, broken down by type of procedure.
AQW 7593/17-2225 September 2020 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health what action he is taking to address cancer treatment delays and ensure a safe resumption and continuance of services.
AQW 7592/17-2225 September 2020 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the average waiting time from referral to beginning treatment for cancer patients.
AQW 7591/17-2225 September 2020 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the average time from first appointment to diagnosis for cancer patients.
AQO 845/17-2224 September 2020 · Department of JusticeTo ask the Minister of Justice for an update on her Department’s work on tackling paramilitarism.
AQW 7431/17-2223 September 2020 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, due to the cross-cutting nature of the Islandmagee Gas Caverns proposals, whether marine licensing decisions will be made by the wider Executive.
AQW 7430/17-2223 September 2020 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the current daily COVID-19 testing capacity; and for his assessment of the adequacy of this capacity.
AQW 7429/17-2223 September 2020 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the average waiting times for each Emergency Department in Northern Ireland, for each month since 1 Janaury 2020.
AQW 7428/17-2223 September 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether she will pause the awarding of a contract for research into the economic, societal and environmental impacts of onshore petroleum exploration and production to allow for a full investigation and understanding of issues and implications of the research to take place.
AQW 7003/17-2216 September 2020 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister whether they will instruct officials to issue advice for civil servants concerned that they are being asked to work on Brexit policy that may break the law.
AQW 6917/17-2215 September 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether she will make a recommendation to the Executive on a proposed scheme to assist sole traders and others thus far excluded from business support schemes.
AQW 6916/17-2215 September 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy, following planning approval being granted for the North South Electricity Interconnector, to detail the benefits of a more interconnected Single Electricity Market for (i) the Northern Ireland consumer; and (ii) reducing the carbon footprint of energy use and generation in Northern Ireland.
AQW 6828/17-2214 September 2020 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the average waiting time for a GP appointment.
AQW 6827/17-2214 September 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to provide an explanation for the commissioning of research into the economic, societal and environmental impacts of onshore petroleum exploration and production in Northern Ireland.
AQW 6555/17-229 September 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether her Department will be seeking to obtain a limited ability to redistribute funds to ensure flexibility on COVID-19 support scheme spending and avoid underspend.
AQW 6554/17-229 September 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether she will publish specific options, compiled by her Department, to provide support to sole traders that have thus far been excluded from COVID-19 business support schemes.
AQW 6466/17-228 September 2020 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health why people were allocated COVID-19 test appointments at Carrickfergus Rugby Club for Saturday 5 September 2020 and Sunday 6 September 2020, despite testing facilities not being operational on these dates.
AQW 6465/17-228 September 2020 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities whether her Department has had any communication with the Department for Work and Pensions in regard to the Kickstart Scheme, in order to assist with setting up a Northern Ireland-specific employer incentive scheme.
AQW 6464/17-228 September 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy for an update on progress in banning zero hours contracts, as set out in New Decade, New Approach.
AQW 6463/17-228 September 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy for an update on progress in developing (i) an industrial strategy; and (ii) an investment strategy, as set out in New Decade, New Approach.
AQO 635/17-223 September 2020 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister for an update on the appointment of a Commissioner for Victims and Survivors.
AQW 6112/17-221 September 2020 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister (i) when the process of appointing the new Victims and Survivors Commissioner will be completed; and (ii) when the new Commissioner will be announced.
AQW 6111/17-221 September 2020 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister when the process of appointing the new Victims and Survivors Commissioner commenced.
AQW 6026/17-2218 August 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy what action she will take to support and adequately fund local Further and Higher Education institutions to ensure opportunities for young people, as well as maximising the economic benefits of these institutions.
AQW 6025/17-2218 August 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether she will implement a financial support scheme for individual businesses forced to close due to COVID-19 cases amongst staff or customers.
AQW 6024/17-2218 August 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance for an update on progress in making her Department a Living Wage employer as set out in New Decade, New Approach.
AQW 6023/17-2218 August 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy what action the Department is taking to widen participation in Higher Education in Northern Ireland.
AQW 6022/17-2218 August 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy for an update on a tourism recovery plan for Northern Ireland.
AQW 5940/17-2228 July 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether she will provide support to businesses that have thus far received little or no assistance from COVID-19 Business Support Schemes.
AQW 5939/17-2228 July 2020 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, pursuant to AQW 5336/17-22, whether staff are recruited directly by his Department, or by an agency.
AQW 5938/17-2228 July 2020 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, pursuant to AQW 5336/17-22, how regularly staff are tested for COVID-19.
AQW 5937/17-2228 July 2020 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, pursuant to AQW 5336/17-22, what is the extent of the historical test results; and how long is it expected to take to update.
AQW 5936/17-2228 July 2020 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to outline the current capacity for daily testing of COVID-19 in Northern Ireland.
AQW 5857/17-2227 July 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether the dualling of the Dargan Viaduct will be prioritised as part of the future proofing of the York Street Interchange project.
AQW 5856/17-2227 July 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy for a timescale for the completion of her Department's review into Postgraduate Education in Northern Ireland.
AQW 5855/17-2227 July 2020 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health what support and guidance his Department is providing to travellers returning to Northern Ireland and required to quarantine for 14 days, as a result of a change in quarantine exemption rules.
AQW 5854/17-2227 July 2020 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether he intends to widen the groups of people eligible for the flu vaccine this year; and to whom and how will it be distributed.
AQW 5853/17-2227 July 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure how her Department will avoid further delay to the York Street Interchange project whilst also ensuring the project is future proof.
AQW 5743/17-2221 July 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy what process her Department uses to ensure that all policies and legislation proactively enables inclusion and equity, particularly for people with disabilities and black and ethnic minority persons.
AQW 5742/17-2221 July 2020 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health what additional support his Department is providing to dental practices during the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure they can (i) adequately meet the financial cost associated with the procurement of additional personal protective equipment and reduced patient capacity; and (ii) obtain the required personal protective equipment.
AQW 5741/17-2221 July 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure, pursuant to AQW 5118/17-22, (i) where the project currently sits in regards to her departmental priorities; and (ii) whether she can provide a timeline for the project.
AQW 5740/17-2221 July 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure, pursuant to AQW 5118/17-22, (i) how she will determine if the project is fit for purpose; (ii) what areas may not be fit for purpose currently; and (iii) how these can be remedied.
AQW 5739/17-2221 July 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy for an update on her plans for the future of the Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme.
AQW 5674/17-2210 July 2020 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education what advice his Department is giving to school principals for students returning from a holiday outside Northern Ireland, when schools reopen in late summer.
AQW 5673/17-2210 July 2020 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether his Department intends to make free parking permanent for Health and Social Care staff.
AQW 5536/17-227 July 2020 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for an update on work on establishing an independent environmental protection agency, as outlined in New Decade, New Approach.
AQW 5535/17-227 July 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether she will consider implementing a Third Sector Resilience Fund, similar to that in Scotland.
AQW 5534/17-227 July 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy what action her Department is taking to ensure that apprentices and interns are compensated fairly for the work they undertake for businesses.
AQW 5379/17-221 July 2020 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs what support has been offered to food processing and packing facilities in respect of COVID-19 personal protection equipment protocol and assessments.
AQW 5378/17-221 July 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to outline (i) what communication is taking place; and (ii) data is being shared, with local government in respect of forward planning for potential redundancies.
AQW 5377/17-221 July 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy what steps have been taken in terms of monitoring lone worker potential health and safety risks that may arise due to social distancing or reduced staffing.
AQW 5336/17-2230 June 2020 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, in regards to drive-through COVID-19 testing, to detail (i) the qualifications of staff conducting patient contact swab tests; (ii) whether a medically qualified doctor is always on site; (iii) the percentage of failed tests of completed tests; and (iv) whether the results for each person tested have been shared with their GP, and for an explanation if this is not the case.
AQW 5209/17-2225 June 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy (i) whether she has referred to specific scientific advice in deciding whether to advocate for a reduction in the social distancing rule from two metres to one metre; and (ii) will she publish this advice.
AQW 5120/17-2223 June 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy how many people in her Department are currently working on EU withdrawal work.
AQW 5119/17-2223 June 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether her Department has sifficient staff to complete all required EU withdrawal work before the end of the transition period.
AQW 5118/17-2223 June 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on progress on the York Street Interchange project.
AQW 5036/17-2219 June 2020 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities what consideration her Department has given to the reopening of public libraries for basic borrowing services.
AQW 5035/17-2219 June 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy what actions her Department has taken regarding the devolution of powers to set the minimum wage in Northern Ireland, as set out in New Decade, New Approach.
AQW 5034/17-2219 June 2020 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister what action has been taken to bring forward an Age, Goods and Facilities and Services Bill to address age discrimination, as outlined in New Decade, New Approach.
AQW 4886/17-2216 June 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy, pursuant to AQW 4386/17-22, whether she will introduce specific regulations to ensure redundancy is calculated based on regular contractual pay, rather than Job Retention Scheme pay.
AQW 4885/17-2216 June 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether she will be seeking to participate in the new Re-open EU website and application, which provides travellers with information about COVID-19 rules and restrictions in European countries, so that NI hospitality and tourism businesses are not disadvantaged.
AQW 4669/17-2210 June 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether her Department, in conjunction with Tourism NI, will publish specific advice to prepare local tourism and hospitality businesses for safe reopening in the future.
AQW 4636/17-229 June 2020 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister for an update on progress in implementing the proposed actions of the Racial Equality Strategy 2015-2025.
AQW 4635/17-229 June 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy for a weekly breakdown of the number redundancies and redundancy consultations, notified to the Department since the beginning of 2020.
AQW 4500/17-224 June 2020 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health what action he has taken to restore cancer services.
AQW 4499/17-224 June 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy, as of 3 June 2020, how many applications have been submitted to the Micro-business Hardship Fund.
AQW 4498/17-224 June 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy what engagement there has been between management, staff and trade unions in the six further education colleges to discuss and plan for the academic year ahead, to ensure the safe operation of colleges and the best outcomes for students and young people.
AQW 4497/17-224 June 2020 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education for the estimated cost to schools for additional extended cleaning practices and sanitising products per term, and how this will be budgeted for.
AQW 4442/17-222 June 2020 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health what guidance his Department has given to local councils, and other public bodies, for the safe reopening and operation of public toilets during the COVID-19 pandemic.
AQW 4386/17-221 June 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether a furloughed employee, subsequently made redundant, would have redundancy pay calculated based on furloughed pay or regular contractual pay, in Northern Ireland.
AQW 4326/17-2228 May 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether her Department has had discussions with, or provided guidance to, Northern Ireland universities regarding the delivery of teaching online.
AQW 4325/17-2228 May 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy what support her Department is providing to further education colleges to continue operations and adapt to COVID-19.
AQW 4324/17-2228 May 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether she intends to bring forward support for businesses where the sole employee is the business owner or company director.
AQW 4323/17-2228 May 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy (i) how many premises in East Antrim are expected to benefit from Project Stratum; and (ii) whether she will consider ways to speed up progress on the project.
AQW 4322/17-2228 May 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy (i) what input or correspondence has the Department had with the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs' Marine Licensing in regards to the proposed Islandmagee Gas Storage Project; and (ii) whether she will publish this information.
AQW 4235/17-2222 May 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to provide her Department’s assessment of the number of social enterprises registered as charities, broken down by constituency, that, thus far, have been excluded from COVID-19 Business Support Schemes.
AQW 4234/17-2222 May 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether her Department has invited airlines which serve Northern Ireland to be part of the Tourism Recovery Steering Group.
AQW 4107/17-2213 May 2020 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities whether her Department will consider implementing a scheme similar to the Future Jobs Fund that was previously operational in other parts of the United Kingdom, to assist the unemployed, particularly young people, into employment.
AQW 4106/17-2213 May 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy, for each of the COVID-19 business support schemes her Department has responsibility for, to detail (i) the number of applications; (ii) the number of successful applications; (iii) the number of applications still waiting to be processed; and (iv) the average waiting time from application to the payment of funds.
AQW 4037/17-227 May 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether her Department will seek to increase the resources and capacity of the Health and Safety Executive to assist employers and ensure a safe working environment for employees in response to COVID-19.
AQW 4036/17-227 May 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether her Department is considering potential financial support measures for businesses to assist with implementing social distancing measures going forward.
AQW 3967/17-221 May 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether she intends to provide assistance to social enterprises in Northern Ireland that cannot avail of any of the current COVID-19 business support measures, including a timetable for action.
AQW 3966/17-221 May 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy for an update on her Department's Brexit preparations, in line with the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland.
AQW 3504/17-2211 March 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether she will consider using the new Sustainable Development Index (SDI), as outlined by Jason Hickel, as a tool for Northern Ireland to annually monitor its current ecological situation, and thus seek to emulate best practice globally.
AQW 3422/17-2210 March 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether she plans to introduce any new financial support measures in the case of illness, for self-employed workers and independent contractors, in response to COVID-19.
AQW 3421/17-2210 March 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether she has met, or plans to meet, the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation of the Irish Government.
AQW 3141/17-224 March 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether she intends to mirror changes in employment legislation in the rest of the UK, in response to COVID-19, to allow for the payment of Statutory Sick Pay from the first day of illness.
AQW 2961/17-222 March 2020 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health what steps he has taken to implement the recommendations of the Bengoa report since taking office; and when he will provide a full report on the progress of implementation.
AQW 2253/17-2218 February 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy what plans Invest NI has to extend their Brexit preparation work to (i) the retail sector; and (ii) the haulage sector.
AQW 2252/17-2218 February 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy what apprenticeship opportunities will flow from the Belfast Region City Deal.
AQW 2251/17-2218 February 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy what plans her Department has to refresh the Higher Education Strategy.
AQW 2250/17-2218 February 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy what representation she is making to the Executive for Apprenticeship Levy Funds, generated in Northern Ireland, to be re-invested in apprenticeships or other forms of upskilling.
AQW 2249/17-2218 February 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy what her plans are to implement the previous Executive's Economic Inactivity Strategy.
AQW 2179/17-2217 February 2020 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to outline the rationale for extending the Islandmagee Gas Storage Project Consultation.
AQW 2178/17-2217 February 2020 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities for an update on the implementation of the Disability Employment Strategy.
AQW 2177/17-2217 February 2020 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs when the applicant was made aware of the extension of the Islandmagee Gas Storage Project Consultation.
AQW 2176/17-2217 February 2020 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for his assessment of the importance of public confidence in the Islandmagee Gas Storage Project Consultation process; and for his assessment of the impact that an extension of the consultation will have on public confidence.
AQW 2175/17-2217 February 2020 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to what extent the decision to extend the Islandmagee Gas Storage Project Consultation period was influenced by the applicant.
AQW 1941/17-2212 February 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to detail what measures are in place to address the skills requirements in advanced manufacturing and engineering.
AQW 1940/17-2212 February 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance to detail the Barnett consequentials for the Executive announced during the 2019/20 financial year, providing their value on a per annum basis and stating when they commence.
AQW 1863/17-2211 February 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy for an update on her Department's Brexit preparations in line with the Northern Ireland protocol; and how many people are working on ensuring compliance with the protocol.
AQW 1794/17-2210 February 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to outline what support is currently available to local councils for installing new electric car infrastructure.
AQW 1793/17-2210 February 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether Translink has assessed whether existing rolling stock can be converted to non-fossil fuel power sources.
AQW 1792/17-2210 February 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether her Department plans to cooperate with the relevant authorities in the Republic of Ireland on the future of the Enterprise rail service, including new rolling stock and electrification.
AQW 1077/17-2228 January 2020 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities to detail the (i) number of people on the Northern Ireland Housing Executive Housing waiting list; and (ii) average waiting time and number of points before allocation, broken down by (a) council area; and (b) constituency.
AQW 1076/17-2228 January 2020 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities for her assessment of the number of social homes being built each year; and the effectiveness of support being made available to the Housing Executive and other Housing Associations to construct new homes.
AQW 1075/17-2228 January 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail (i) how many streetlights are currently awaiting (a) repair; or (b) replacement in East Antrim, and (ii) what action will be taken to address the backlog.
AQW 657/17-2221 January 2020 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities what actions her Department is taking to address housing insecurity.
AQW 656/17-2221 January 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance for an update on his Department's plans for a social value act.
AQW 655/17-2221 January 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure what support her Department has provided Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, including its legacy Councils, for the installation of e-car charging points.
AQW 654/17-2221 January 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether her Department intends to mirror the United Kingdom's plans of phasing out of diesel-only trains by 2040.

2017 (2 questions)

2016 (122 questions)

AQW 9055/16-2119 December 2016 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to outline (i) who from his Department, or the former Department of Enterpise, Trade and Investment, met or corresponded with the whistleblower in relation to the non-domestic Renewable Heat Incentive scheme; and (ii) on what dates this occurred.
AQW 9052/16-2119 December 2016 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to provide copies of the Department’s Codes of Practice for whistleblowers, from 2013 to present.
AQW 8911/16-219 December 2016 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities to outline (i) the progress of his Department’s Review of the Role and Regulation of the Private Rented Sector; and (ii) whether the Review recommends mandatory electrical checks on Landlord’s property during transitions in tenancy.
AQW 8910/16-219 December 2016 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy for an update on future funding of Social Enterprise Hubs.
AQW 8838/16-218 December 2016 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education what consideration was applied when creating the social disadvantaged priority criterion for pre-school admission places; and what evidence exists of the effectiveness of this priority criterion in combatting social disadvantage.
AQW 8837/16-218 December 2016 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education to detail (i) the advantages; and (ii) disadvatages of a separate Key Stage Two primary school in delivering social change, such as Strandtown Primary School.
AQW 8836/16-218 December 2016 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education when the current priority criterion for socially disadvantaged children applying for pre-school will be reviewed.
AQW 8834/16-218 December 2016 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health pursuant to AQW 7707/16-21, to outline the alternative options which will be explored by the Health and Social Care Board to ensure GP services in Glenarm continue to be delivered when the current contractor retires at the end of March 2017; and whether the GP service can be maintained in the current timeframe.
AQW 8697/16-217 December 2016 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education to detail how many (i) children applied with a first preference to Monkstown Nursery School, Newtownabbey; and (ii) first preference applications were successful to Monkstown Nursery School, in each of the last three years.
AQW 8696/16-217 December 2016 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education what consideration his Department has given for a statutory priority criterion for parents applying for pre-school places, who are medically disadvantaged and/or are in receipt of Employment and Support Allowance only.
AQW 8695/16-217 December 2016 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education how many (i) fully-funded; and (ii) part-funded nursery places are available for Monkstown Nursery School, Newtownabbey.
AQW 8121/16-2129 November 2016 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health following reports on Monday 28 November 2016 that the working group on fatal foetal abnormality has recommended legislative change in cases of fatal foetal abnormality, whether she will publish immediately the working group's report.
AQW 7872/16-2124 November 2016 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure , following the Chancellor's Autumn Statement, for an update on the York Street Interchange project .
AQW 7863/16-2124 November 2016 · Department of JusticeTo ask the Minister of Justice pursuant to AQO 650/16-21, to outline any arrangements to monitor and evaluate the impact of programmes that receive funding from her Department.
AQW 7861/16-2124 November 2016 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail local councils’ powers under the Planning Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 to request the convening of a public hearing following the service of a notice of opinion indicating an intended decision on; (i) a planning application dealt with under 'call in' procedures; and (ii) currently undetermined planning applications retained and being dealt with by his Department after Local Government Reform.
AQW 7860/16-2124 November 2016 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy pursuant to AQW 4295/16-21, whether his Department has received a response from the licensee seeking details of their future plans for Petroleum Licence PL1/10.
AQW 7707/16-2122 November 2016 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health pursuant to AQW 6137/16-21, when the measures being taken to ensure that a GP service will be maintained at the Antrim Coast Medical Practice, Glenarm, will be outlined.
AQO 755/16-2117 November 2016 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, given that the Northern Ireland Association of Social Workers has reported that 88 per cent of social workers regularly work unpaid hours and that 50 per cent of social workers report staff vacancies in their team, how she plans to address this issue.
AQW 6775/16-219 November 2016 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether his Department or any of its arm's-length bodies has helped fund the sale of the former JTI Gallaher site to Wright Group.
AQW 6706/16-218 November 2016 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister pursuant to AQW 3388/16-21, to whom the new Executive press secretary will directly report.
AQW 6701/16-218 November 2016 · Department of JusticeTo ask the Minister of Justice to detail her Department's (i) art; (ii) artefacts; and (iii) other historic items either displayed or held in storage; and to itemise their value.
AQW 6700/16-218 November 2016 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to what extent her Department will guarantee replacement finance for the Basic Payment Scheme following a potential United Kingdom exit from the European Union.
AQW 6637/16-217 November 2016 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy what reasons United Airlines has given for cancelling the Belfast to Newark flight; and why his Department was unable to secure the necessary funding.
AQO 659/16-2127 October 2016 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education to outline any programmes in schools in East Antrim designed to deter children from illegal activity and paramilitary involvement.
AQO 650/16-2127 October 2016 · Department of JusticeTo ask the Minister of Justice what research exists that shows the positive or negative outcomes on crime and community relations in areas where there is community funding for addressing paramilitarism and organised crime.
AQW 6273/16-2126 October 2016 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister when will their Department's website be updated to reflect the progress of Social Investment Fund projects.
AQW 6272/16-2126 October 2016 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure on what date will the Inspector's report from the York Street Interchange scheme's public inquiry be released.
AQW 6271/16-2126 October 2016 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure , pursuant to AQW 5709/16-21, to detail (i) his Department's key priorities for projects for the next ten years; and (ii) the York Street Interchange scheme's place within these priorities.
AQW 6270/16-2126 October 2016 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail (i) current road schemes; and (ii) future road schemes.
AQW 6269/16-2126 October 2016 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on the planned hub at the Europa Bus Centre/Great Victoria Street railway station.
AQW 6121/16-2125 October 2016 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure what processes are in place to ensure the speedy release of a Freedom of Information request in circumstances where the absence of clearance from either he or his Special Adviser has taken the request beyond the statutory deadline for response.
AQW 6095/16-2125 October 2016 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health what processes are in place to ensure the speedy release of a Freedom of Information request in circumstances where the absence of clearance from either her or her Special Adviser has taken the request beyond the statutory deadline for response.
AQO 619/16-2120 October 2016 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health for an update on the work of the Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority in ensuring compliance with the regulations and care standards governing nursing homes.
AQW 5766/16-2119 October 2016 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure , following the York Street Interchange announcement on 19 October 2016, to detail his plans to address the daily traffic gridlock at the current York Street junction.
AQW 5765/16-2119 October 2016 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the information his Department has received from the European Union regarding future funding for (i) ongoing Transport NI projects; and (ii) future Transport NI projects.
AQW 5764/16-2119 October 2016 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the estimated cost of planning for the York Street Interchange since 2009.
AQW 5709/16-2119 October 2016 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure why the York Street Interchange is the only Transport NI project on hold.
AQW 5639/16-2118 October 2016 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to detail the departmental (i) art; (ii) artefacts; and (iii) other historic items either displayed or held in storage; and to itemise their value.
AQW 5638/16-2118 October 2016 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister , pursuant to AQW 3841/16-21, to outline (i) who was responsible for the decision to not attend; (ii) why that decision was not given in a timely manner; and (iii) whether they were aware that non-attendance would mean non-compliance from the United Kingdom.
AQW 5637/16-2118 October 2016 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister , pursuant to AQW 3990/16-21, to outline the action (i) taken; and (ii) to be taken by their Department to ensure the retention of the Human Rights Act.
AQW 5627/16-2118 October 2016 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to list the art, artefacts, and other historic items owned by her Department that are displayed or held in storage; and to itemise their value.
AQW 5323/16-2113 October 2016 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister , pursuant to AQW 2029/16-21, how civil service teams considering potential implications to Northern Ireland’s interests will report their findings and observations; and when they will publish their progress.
AQW 5322/16-2113 October 2016 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister , pursuant to AQW 2029/16-21, to whom the established departmental civil service teams considering potential implications to Northern Ireland’s interests are reporting.
AQW 5320/16-2113 October 2016 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister , pursuant to AQW 2029/16-21, what level of contact, and with what grade level, will these Civil Service teams have with Whitehall, Irish and EU counterparts.
AQO 560/16-2113 October 2016 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy for his assessment of the importance of Northern Ireland continuing to participate in the European Single Market.
AQW 5201/16-2112 October 2016 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs , in relation to a plan to replace the Basic Payment Scheme, what discussions (i) she has had with departmental officials; (ii) her Department has had with Scottish officials; (iii) her Department has had with Welsh officials; and (iv) her Department has had with Whitehall officials.
AQW 5200/16-2112 October 2016 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for her assesment on when her Department will make the last payment from the Basic Payment Scheme following the result of the referendum on European Union membership.
AQW 5189/16-2112 October 2016 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister , pursuant to AQW 2029/16-21, whether teams at senior levels of the Northern Ireland Civil Service had been established to consider potential implications for each Department.
AQW 5188/16-2112 October 2016 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to detail plans to ensure full and proper engagement before United Nations Treaty monitoring bodies in all future scenarios.
AQW 4777/16-216 October 2016 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health , pursuant to AQW 3992/16-21, since April 2016 how many (i) urgent breast cancer referrals were seen within 14 days; (ii) what percentage of 98 per cent of patients diagnosed with cancer received their first definitive treatment within 31 days of a decision to treat; and (iii) what percentage of 95 per cent of patients urgently referred with a suspected cancer begin their first definitive treatment within 62 days.
AQW 4737/16-216 October 2016 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister for an update on Social Investment Fund projects that have been (i) approved; (ii) started; and (iii) completed.
AQW 4736/16-216 October 2016 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to detail all Social Investment Fund projects and their (i) Project Lead/Management Agent; and (ii) Project Delivery Agent.
AQW 4472/16-213 October 2016 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to outline her plans to (i) protecting fishing stocks; and (ii) stop overfishing if fishing quotas and the Common Fisheries Policy are replaced following the referendum result to leave the European Union.
AQW 4471/16-213 October 2016 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to outline the plans to replace fishing quotas following the referendum result to leave the European Union.
AQW 4470/16-213 October 2016 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs how ministerial time for party business is accounted for on departmentally funded trips.
AQW 4469/16-213 October 2016 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to outline the environmental impact study for the proposal to build a compressed air energy storage plant in Islandmagee.
AQW 4436/16-213 October 2016 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to outline how Ministerial time used for party business is accounted for on departmental-funded trips.
AQW 4394/16-2130 September 2016 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister what action is being taken to (i) accommodate refugees currently in Northern Ireland; and (ii) accommodate more refugees to come to Northern Ireland.
AQW 4393/16-2130 September 2016 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister what action has been taken to address a potential rise in racist harassment following the European Union referendum result.
AQW 4391/16-2130 September 2016 · Department of JusticeTo ask the Minister of Justice what action her Department has taken to address a potential rise in racist harassment in Northern Ireland following the European Union referendum result.
AQW 4356/16-2130 September 2016 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities to outline what assessment his Department has undertaken on electrical safety of the Private Rented Sector.
AQW 4295/16-2129 September 2016 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to detail the future plans for the area covered by license PL1/10; and whether PL1/10 will be terminated once the announced divestment of Infrastrata’s remaining oil and gas exploration interests are completed.
AQW 4293/16-2129 September 2016 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the progress on implementing the recommendations from the review of GP-led primary care services.
AQW 4291/16-2129 September 2016 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health when the Bengoa Report will be published.
AQW 4098/16-2127 September 2016 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities to provide an update on the next stages of his Department's reviews into (i) the role and regulation of the private rented sector; and (ii) the fitness standard.
AQW 4097/16-2127 September 2016 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities to outline what consideration he has given to five-yearly electrical safety checks in the private rented sector.
AQW 4096/16-2127 September 2016 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities what work his Department is undertaking with the private rented sector to improve safety for tenants in rented homes.
AQW 4095/16-2127 September 2016 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities what recent assessment his Department has made on homes in the private rented sector in relation to (i) gas safety; (ii) domestic electrical distribution safety; (iii) the provision of fire safety measures; and (iv) the provision of carbon monoxide safety measures.
AQW 4094/16-2127 September 2016 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities to outline how Ministerial time used for party business is accounted for on departmentally funded trips.
AQW 3992/16-2126 September 2016 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the 2016 targets to reduce patient waiting times in the Northern Health and Social Care Trust.
AQW 3991/16-2126 September 2016 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister what issues in the Brexit negotiation are specific to Northern Ireland; and how these issues will be represented.
AQW 3990/16-2126 September 2016 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to outline their commitment to a Bill of Rights for Northern Ireland.
AQW 3983/16-2126 September 2016 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to outline (i) the programme for weed spraying in East Antrim; (ii) the weed spraying conducted in East Antrim in 2016 to date; and (iii) whether he will ensure that all public footpaths and roads in East Antrim are sprayed for weeds.
AQW 3873/16-2123 September 2016 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether a reassessment has been made on the necessity to build a Compressed Air Energy Storage plant in Islandmagee.
AQW 3842/16-2123 September 2016 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy what efforts were made by Invest NI in the last 12 months to mitigate Caterpillar job losses.
AQW 3841/16-2123 September 2016 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister why the Executive was not represented alongside the other devolved administrations at the 58th Session of the United Nations Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.
AQW 3840/16-2123 September 2016 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance how ministerial time for party business is accounted for on departmental funded trips.
AQW 3839/16-2123 September 2016 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health how ministerial time for party business is accounted for on departmental funded trips.
AQW 3783/16-2122 September 2016 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education , pursuant to AQO 193/16-21, to detail what is contained within the 12 per cent of the overall 2016-17 budget allocated to schools from centre budgets held by the Education Authority.
AQW 3782/16-2122 September 2016 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education , pursuant to AQO 193/16-21, to detail what is contained in the 13 per cent of the overall 2016-17 budget attributable to services to schools.
AQW 3781/16-2122 September 2016 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education how Ministerial time used for party business is accounted for on Assembly-funded trips.
AQW 3756/16-2122 September 2016 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy for his assessment of the importance of European Union funding on the construction of a second power station at Islandmagee.
AQW 3395/16-2119 September 2016 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to detail the decisions made under the powers conferred on them by section 23 (3) of the Northern Ireland Act 1998.
AQW 3394/16-2119 September 2016 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister whether the position of Head of the Executive Information Service has been filled; and through what process this position was filled.
AQW 3388/16-2119 September 2016 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister whether the newly appointed press secretary has the power to direct members of the Executive Information Service or other civil servants.
AQO 193/16-215 September 2016 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education, whether he plans to increase the proportion of the departmental budget fund allocated to schools beyond the current level of 59 per cent.
AQW 2029/16-2129 June 2016 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to detail the plans in place to ensure that Northern Ireland’s interests are effectively represented at a national and European level in the coming months.
AQW 2028/16-2129 June 2016 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health (i) for her assessment of the current provision of GP in and out of hours services; and (ii) to outline what is being done to reduce the risks and pressure on these services.
AQW 2026/16-2129 June 2016 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health for her assessment of the British Medical Association’s Report General Practice in Crisis – a report on primary care in Northern Ireland.
AQW 1528/16-2121 June 2016 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to outline (i) when Translink will be able to accept card payments for fares; and (ii) how Translink deal with passengers with only this method of payment at present.
AQW 1527/16-2121 June 2016 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities whether he intends to bring forward reform to licensing laws to allow the hospitality industry to maximise local and tourism income during the holidays.
AQW 1210/16-2115 June 2016 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs what action the Northern Ireland Environment Agency is taking to mitigate the damage from the recent oil spill at Larne.
AQW 1176/16-2114 June 2016 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education to outline the actions he plans to take in response to the recent report from the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child thats recommends children should be able to decide on their own not to attend religious worship in schools.
AQW 1175/16-2114 June 2016 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education to outline the action he plans to take in response to the recent report from the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child, which condemns academic selection in Northern Ireland and calls for the Executive to actively promote a fully integrated education system.
AQW 1174/16-2114 June 2016 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to outline what action will be taken against the persons responsible for the oil spill on the Larne coast to contribute towards the cost of the clean up; and to encourage more diligent oil storage and transport in the future.
AQW 1173/16-2114 June 2016 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs whether she can give an assurance that the oil spill on the coast of Larne represents no threat to the health of residents along the East Antrim coast.
AQO 82/16-219 June 2016 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance when he plans to introduce a civil marriage equality bill.
AQO 9892/11-163 March 2016 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Social Development when he plans to introduce regulations confirming the non-application of the under-occupancy charge in Northern Ireland.
AQO 9892/11-163 March 2016 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Social Development when he plans to introduce regulations confirming the non-application of the under-occupancy charge in Northern Ireland.
AQO 9848/11-163 March 2016 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment for his assessment of the exclusion of Whitehead from the Northern Ireland natural gas network.
AQO 9848/11-163 March 2016 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment for his assessment of the exclusion of Whitehead from the Northern Ireland natural gas network.
AQW 54873/11-1626 February 2016 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety whether he will provide an option for parents to purchase the Meningitis B vaccine on private prescription, but have it administered by their Health Service GP or practice nurse.
AQW 54496/11-1618 February 2016 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel, pursuant to AQW 53516/11-16, to detail the reasons for the 6 promotions during the freeze period, given the Northern Ireland Civil Service is expected to be downsizing and streamlining its total workforce.
AQW 54494/11-1618 February 2016 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel, pursuant to AQW 53519/11-16, how many of the five Fast Stream participants promoted since 2011 received their promotion after November 2015.
AQW 54493/11-1618 February 2016 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel, pursuant to AQW 53517/11-16, how many Grade 7 positions were allowed to leave under the Voluntary Exit Scheme during the same period; and whether they have not and will not be replaced by newly promoted staff.
AQW 54352/11-1616 February 2016 · Department for Employment and LearningTo ask the Minister for Employment and Learning to detail the schemes that exist to help people with mental health problems obtain or resume paid work; and for his assessment of the effectiveness of these schemes.
AQW 53970/11-168 February 2016 · Department of JusticeTo ask the Minister of Justice for his assessment of the impact on his Department of the decision by the Northern Ireland Office not to make any further funding available for legacy investigations.
AQW 53641/11-1629 January 2016 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Social Development whether the commitment in A Fresh Start agreement not to apply the bedroom tax will be enacted by his Department declining to introduce subordinate legislation that would maintain parity in this regard, namely the Housing Benefit (Amendment) Regulations 2012.
AQW 53519/11-1627 January 2016 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel how many of those appointed to Grade 7 in the Northern Ireland Civil Service were participants in the Fast Stream scheme.
AQW 53518/11-1627 January 2016 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel whether a promotion freeze applies to those appointed to the Northern Ireland Civil Service under the Fast Stream scheme.
AQW 53517/11-1627 January 2016 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel to detail the number of people that have retired from Grade 7 positions in the Northern Ireland Civil Service in the 2015-16 financial year.
AQW 53516/11-1627 January 2016 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel to detail the number of people appointed to Grade 7 positions in the Northern Ireland Civil Service in the 2015-16 financial year.
AQO 9520/11-1621 January 2016 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development why it will take four months for water mains replacement work on North Road, Carrickfergus, to be completed.
AQO 9520/11-1621 January 2016 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development why it will take four months for water mains replacement work on North Road, Carrickfergus, to be completed.
AQO 9491/11-1614 January 2016 · Department of the EnvironmentTo ask the Minister of the Environment whether his Department intends to impose taxi regulations on wedding cars.
AQO 9491/11-1614 January 2016 · Department of the EnvironmentTo ask the Minister of the Environment whether his Department intends to impose taxi regulations on wedding cars.
AQW 52853/11-1613 January 2016 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety, following a target that no patient should wait more than 18 weeks for their first outpatient appointment, to detail why 47.6 per cent of patients are waiting more than 18 weeks.
AQW 52852/11-1613 January 2016 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety for his assessment of (i) why the number of patients on waiting lists has more than doubled since December 2012; and (ii) why no Health and Social Care Trust met waiting time targets in 2015.
AQW 52851/11-1613 January 2016 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety what actions the Health and Social Care Trusts are taking to maximise the potential benefits of the TF3 Consortium telehealth services to patients with chronic conditions.
AQW 52559/11-167 January 2016 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development whether Translink will construct a public use railway halt at Ballymartin Park and Ride so that those using the facility can make full use of the adjacent railway line.
AQO 9384/11-167 January 2016 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister when they will publish a Sexual Orientation Strategy.
AQO 9384/11-167 January 2016 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister when they will publish a Sexual Orientation Strategy.

2015 (163 questions)

AQW 51820/11-162 December 2015 · Department of the EnvironmentTo ask the Minister of the Environment whether his Department has undertaken an Environmental Impact Assessment regarding the marine impact of the proposed compressed air storage scheme near Islandmagee.
AQW 51819/11-162 December 2015 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Social Development to detail the number of kitchen refurbishments that have been cancelled for Northern Ireland Housing Executive tenants in the last twelve months due to insufficient funding.
AQW 51521/11-1626 November 2015 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development whether her Department will undertake more robust measures to tackle the flouting of the pedestrian precinct rules by drivers on North Street and West Street in Carrickfergus.
AQO 9319/11-1626 November 2015 · Department of JusticeTo ask the Minister of Justice what are the implications for the justice system of legacy issues not being included in A Fresh Start.
AQW 51408/11-1625 November 2015 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment what is the outstanding balance on the £175m loan provided to the Presbyterian Mutual Society in 2011; and whether all payments are up to date as of November 2015.
AQW 51383/11-1625 November 2015 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development why Translink services are not integrated with the Google Maps route finder facility, as is the case in other parts of the UK.
AQW 51225/11-1620 November 2015 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development whether Translink will consider a later final service on the Larne Line to allow passengers on the last Dublin to Belfast train to connect to the Larne Line.
AQW 51210/11-1620 November 2015 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Social Development whether his Department intends to reassess claimants with lifetime Disability Living Allowance awards when transitioning to Personal Independence Payments.
AQW 51205/11-1620 November 2015 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development to outline the logic of the road numbering system in Northern Ireland.
AQW 51204/11-1620 November 2015 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development to account for the delays to the Enterprise service on the day of its relaunch; and the unreliability of the rolling stock in general.
AQW 51203/11-1620 November 2015 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development whether her Department intends to procure new trains for the Enterprise service in the near future.
AQW 51120/11-1619 November 2015 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development what action is being taken to remedy flooding at Greenisland Railway Station.
AQO 9211/11-1619 November 2015 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education what initiatives are in place to encourage the development of computer programming skills in schools.
AQO 9211/11-1619 November 2015 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education what initiatives are in place to encourage the development of computer programming skills in schools.
AQW 51051/11-1618 November 2015 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment how many (i) co-operatives; (ii) community benefit societies; (iii) community interested companies; and (iv) registered charities have been formed with the support of the 11 Social Enterprise Hubs since they were funded under the Executive’s Accelerating Social Enterprises programme.
AQW 51011/11-1617 November 2015 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment whether his Department will consider lowering the charges for registering co-operatives in Northern Ireland, given it costs five times more to register new co-operatives than in the rest of UK.
AQO 9168/11-1612 November 2015 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development to outline her plans to assist farmers to move to lower-cost dairy production.
AQO 9137/11-1612 November 2015 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to outline their Department's response to the finding in the Good Relations Indicators that 54 per cent of people see town centres as safe and welcoming for people of all walks of life.
AQO 9137/11-1612 November 2015 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to outline their Department's response to the finding in the Good Relations Indicators that 54 per cent of people see town centres as safe and welcoming for people of all walks of life.
AQW 50759/11-1611 November 2015 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development to outline the reasons for the overcrowding on the Larne line train, in particular at Whiteabbey station in the morning when there are such large crowds that passengers are left behind; and what action she is taking to rectify this matter.
AQW 50625/11-169 November 2015 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety (i) whether he will publish the Public Health Agency's Consultation Plan for the proposed changes to Lifeline, outlining (a) the pre-consultation undertaken; (b) information analysis; (c) options appraisal; (d) Contact NI evaluation of existing services; and (d) the budget for the consultation; and (ii) whether he intends to make a statement on the process of the consultation.
AQO 9111/11-165 November 2015 · Department of JusticeTo ask the Minister of Justice for an update on the outcome of the Speeding up Justice pilot in the Ards court division.
AQO 9111/11-165 November 2015 · Department of JusticeTo ask the Minister of Justice for an update on the outcome of the Speeding up Justice pilot in the Ards court division.
AQW 50313/11-163 November 2015 · Department of the EnvironmentTo ask the Minister of the Environment for his assessment of the legality of councils paying a Councillor's allowances directly to a third party.
AQW 50302/11-163 November 2015 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety whether his Department intends to formally mark the European Day on the Protection of Children Against Sexual Exploitation and Abuse.
AQW 50301/11-163 November 2015 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education whether his Department intends to formally mark the European Day on the Protection of Children Against Sexual Exploitation and Abuse.
AQW 50300/11-163 November 2015 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education to detail the expected timeframe for the passage of the Shared Education Bill.
AQW 49818/11-1614 October 2015 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety what actions the Health and Social Care trusts are taking to maximise the potential benefits of the TF3 Consortium telehealth services to patients with chronic conditions.
AQW 49809/11-1614 October 2015 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development to outline her Department's response to the issues raised in the Rail Services in East Antrim Adjournment Debate on 13 October 2015.
AQW 49567/11-167 October 2015 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Social Development to detail the decisions that have been presented to him by departmental officials and are awaiting ministerial sign-off since 10 September 2015.
AQW 49566/11-167 October 2015 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Social Development to detail the ministerial decisions he has taken since 10 September 2015.
AQW 49282/11-1630 September 2015 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development to list the policy decisions that have been awaiting ministerial sign-off since 10 September 2015.
AQW 49279/11-1630 September 2015 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development, should clause one of the Water and Sewerage Services Bill not be passed, on what date the current authorisation expires for grants to water and sewerage undertakers to be paid.
AQW 49183/11-1628 September 2015 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment what policy decisions have been awaiting sign off since he first resigned on 10 September 2015.
AQW 49182/11-1628 September 2015 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment what impact the current instability is having on his Department's ability to attract foreign investment.
AQW 49150/11-1625 September 2015 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education to detail the minor works schemes scheduled for the North Eastern Region, broken down by priority.
AQO 8800/11-1624 September 2015 · Department of Culture, Arts and LeisureTo ask the Minister of Culture, Arts and Leisure for an update on the appointment of new members to the board of Sport NI.
AQW 48994/11-1621 September 2015 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education why according to his Department's Shared Education policy a single school that is jointly managed is treated as a shared school while a single integrated school is not treated as a shared school and is therefore placed on a spectrum of shared school options.
AQW 48973/11-1621 September 2015 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development when the current authorisation for grants to be paid to water and sewerage undertakers expires should clause one of the Water and Sewerage Services Bill (NIA 51/11-16) not pass.
AQO 8746/11-1617 September 2015 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development whether Translink will construct a public use railway halt at Ballymartin Park and Ride so that those using the facility can make full use of the adjacent railway line.
AQW 48071/11-151 July 2015 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel to outline (i) the estimated cost savings her Department could make through sourcing temporary workers for NICS positions through her Department’s dedicated on-line recruitment portal, rather than maintaining Contract P3436 with private recruitment agencies at an estimated annual cost of £20m; and (ii) the reason why this method is not currently used to fill short-term fixed contracts for NICS posts, given the current financial challenges faced by the Executive.
AQW 48070/11-151 July 2015 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel to confirm that all temporary agency staff hired for NI Civil Servant assignments (i) are fully security cleared before taking up their post; and (ii) can expect their personal details to be subject to the same standards of data protection and confidentiality as permanent NI Civil Service staff.
AQW 48069/11-151 July 2015 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel to estimate, in the event of an employment tribunal establishing that the Swedish Derogation contracts for temporary agency workers in NICS between 2011 and 2015, imposed by a recruitment agency under contract to her Department, were not lawfully administered in accordance with the Agency Workers Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2011, and that equal pay rights had been wrongfully withheld during this period, the potential (i) legal and (ii) financial liabilities her Department may face as the hirer of these workers.
AQW 48068/11-151 July 2015 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel to detail, between 2011 and 2015, the number of temporary agency workers on assignment to her Department who have (i) received out-of-court settlements from their recruitment agency to recover unlawfully withheld wages due to misapplied and ineffective Swedish Derogation contracts wrongfully denying them equal pay rights under Regulation 5 of the Agency Worker Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2011; (ii) been required to sign non-disclosure statements by the agency as part of their settlement for unlawfully withheld wages, preventing them from speaking openly about their experiences; and (iii) been subsequently barred by the agency from taking up publicly advertised NICS temporary vacancy posts through the same recruitment agency following these settlements, in breach of Regulation 17 of the Agency Workers Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2011.
AQW 48067/11-151 July 2015 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel to detail (i) the criteria used to review Contract P3436 (Supply of temporary/short-term workers to NI Civil Service 2011) when her Department twice exercised its annual option to extend the initial two year contract in 2013 and 2014: (ii) the managerial level at which this review was carried out and the decision to extend the contract made.
AQW 47995/11-1530 June 2015 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety whether a professional duty of candour exists for Health Service staff, as has been introduced by the Department of Health in England; and if it not, whether his Department intends to introduce such a duty.
AQW 47915/11-1529 June 2015 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel to detail the number of temporary agency workers on Swedish Derogation contracts currently on assignment to her Department who (i) qualify for receipt of in-work tax credits; and (ii) would not qualify for any such tax credits if they were to receive equal pay with permanent colleagues after 12 weeks, in line with Regulation 5 of the Agency Workers Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2011.
AQW 47779/11-1525 June 2015 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Social Development to detail the number of new-build shared housing schemes under the Together: Building a United Community strategy, which are in addition to schemes that were already proposed under the Northern Ireland Housing Executive’s Shared Future Housing Programme.
AQW 47744/11-1525 June 2015 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Social Development to outline his Department’s responsibilities in regards to achieving child poverty targets.
AQW 47528/11-1522 June 2015 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Social Development to detail the number of staff appointed or promoted to management level in the Northern Ireland Housing Executive in 2014/2015.
AQW 47493/11-1519 June 2015 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Social Development to detail the salary paid to the Director of Transformation in the Northern Ireland Housing Executive.
AQW 47492/11-1519 June 2015 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Social Development whether the Northern Ireland Housing Executive Board has asked its acting Chief Executive to resign.
AQW 47491/11-1519 June 2015 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Social Development to explain the very low number of installations of energy efficiency measures under the Affordable Warmth Scheme, in contrast to the Warm Homes Scheme.
AQW 47490/11-1519 June 2015 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Social Development to detail the number of referrals and installations of energy efficiency measures under the Affordable Warmth Scheme, broken down by month from September 2014.
AQW 47489/11-1519 June 2015 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Social Development to detail the number of installations of energy efficiency measures under the (i) Warm Homes Scheme; and (ii) Affordable Warmth Scheme, broken down by month since September 2014.
AQO 8541/11-1518 June 2015 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel whether she has had discussions recently with the British Government regarding the devolution of corporation tax.
AQO 8541/11-1518 June 2015 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel whether she has had discussions recently with the British Government regarding the devolution of corporation tax.
AQW 47140/11-1512 June 2015 · Department of the EnvironmentTo ask the Minister of the Environment what action his Department is taking to ensure tyres and other materials which are hazardous to the health of nearby residents are not burned on bonfires this year.
AQW 47139/11-1512 June 2015 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety whether in line with the Department of Health in England, his Department plans to reduce the number of agency nurses working in the Health Service.
AQW 47095/11-1511 June 2015 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety for an update on addressing car parking capacity issues at the Royal Victoria Hospital for Sick Children, Belfast.
AQW 47094/11-1511 June 2015 · Department of the EnvironmentTo ask the Minister of the Environment whether his Department has assessed the number of non-licenced car parks in the environs of Belfast International Airport.
AQW 47093/11-1511 June 2015 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel to detail the number of temporary agency workers removed from their post in the Northern Ireland Civil Service for (i) failure to sign or return a ‘Regulation 10 Declaration’ waiving their right to equal pay under Regulation 5 of the Agency Workers’ Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2011; (ii) asserting their rights to equal holiday and working conditions under Regulation 5 of the Agency Workers’ Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2011; (iii) querying the legality of the contract of employment signed with the temporary work agency, or an ‘umbrella’ company to which the worker has apparently been assigned without signing a contract of employment; and (iv) instigating legal action against the hiring Northern Ireland Civil Service Department, a temporary work agency, and/or an ‘umbrella’ company for perceived breaches of equal pay, holiday and working conditions as stipulated by Regulation 5 of the Agency Worker’s Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2011 between November 2011 and March 2015.
AQW 46784/11-155 June 2015 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel to detail any Personal Tax Relief Schemes onto which temporary agency workers within the NI Civil Service are automatically enrolled, either by (i) the contracted temporary worker agency or (ii) an assigned 'umbrella' company.
AQW 46782/11-155 June 2015 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel to confirm that temporary agency workers who have worked for more that 12 continuous weeks within the NI civil Service under a 'Swedish Derogation' and /or Regulation 10' contract will automatically receive a minimum of the four weeks 'between assignments pay' at National Minimum Wage once their contract concludes, in accordance with Regulation 10 of the Agency Workers' Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2011, unless the agency first finds them a suitable post within that time line.
AQW 46778/11-155 June 2015 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel to detail the estimate the total monetary value of wages withheld from temporary agency workers hired by the NI Civil Service, through the use of a 'Swedish Derogation ' and/or 'Regulation 10' clause , between the awarding of Contract P3436 (Supply of Temporary /Short-term Workers to NI Civil Service 2011) in November 2011 and March 2015, compared to providing these workers with their equal pay rights as stipulated by Regulation 5 of the Agency Workers' Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2011.
AQW 46776/11-155 June 2015 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel to detail the relationship between her Department , Kennedy Recruitment and the business entity trading variously as Zeva/Corvus Contact Ltd/UKPA Ltd.
AQW 46723/11-154 June 2015 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel to detail why temporary agency workers employed within the NI Civil Service do not receive equal pay commensurate with their permanent colleagues after twelve weeks continuous employment.
AQO 8396/11-154 June 2015 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development to outline the impact of the budget crisis on future capital projects, including the York Street Interchange.
AQW 46682/11-153 June 2015 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel to detail who is the legal employer of temporary agency staff and temporary contract workers employed in the NICS through Kennedy Recruitment, Premier Employment Group Ltd and Brook Street Bureau PLC.
AQW 46681/11-153 June 2015 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel to detail how may temporary workers were employed on Swedish Derogation or Regulation 10 contracts by (i) Kennedy Recruitment; (ii) Premier Employment Group Ltd; and (iii) Brook Street Bureau PLC for each year between 2011 and 2015.
AQW 46671/11-153 June 2015 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel (i) whether umbrella companies are used as part of the recruitment and payroll process for temporary agency workers hired by the NI Civil Service and (ii) what steps her Department take to ensure legal compliance with the Agency Workers' Regulation (Northern Ireland) 2011.
AQW 46668/11-153 June 2015 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel whether his Departmental Solicitor's office provided advice on the use of 'Swedish Derogation' and /or 'Regulation 10' clauses during the tendering process for Contract P3436 (Supply of temporary /short-term workers to NI Civil Service 2011), and what advice did they provide.
AQW 46571/11-152 June 2015 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel whether the inclusion of a 'Swedish Derogation' and /or 'Regulation 10' clause in temporary agency worker contracts formed a key factor in the decision to award Contract P3436 (Supply of Temporary/short term, Workers to NICS 2011) to Kennedy Recruitment, Premier Employment Group Ltd, and Brooke Street Bureau PLC, in November 2011.
AQW 46570/11-152 June 2015 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel whether her Department has stipulated that a 'Swedish Derogation' and/or 'Regulation 10' clause be invoked when hiring temporary agency staff and temporary contract workers to fill posts within NICS, in order to circumvent the equal pay requirements under Regulation 5 of the Agency Workers' Regulations (NI) 2011.
AQW 46568/11-152 June 2015 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel to detail, month by month, the number of temporary agency staff (i) beginning a contract, and (ii) ending a contract, for each financial year between 2008 and 2015 , broken down by Department.
AQW 46567/11-152 June 2015 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel to detail (i) the total cost paid to temporary work agencies to supply temporary staff across the NI Civil Service for the financial year 2014/15; (ii) the total cost disbursed as wages to temporary agency workers for 2014/15; and (iii) the total cost disbursed as fees administration and any other cost paid to temporary work agencies for 2014/15.
AQW 46566/11-152 June 2015 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel to detail the total annual cost of employing a temporary agency worker at Executive Officer 1 grade for the financial year 2014/15, compared with the total annual cost, including NICS Nuvos Pension and National Insurance Contributions, of a permanent NICS employee on step 1 of the Executive Officer1 grade pay scale.
AQW 46433/11-1529 May 2015 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education, given the commitment to provide financial assistance to schools in formal intervention, as outlined in Every School is a Good School, why this has not been provided to Ashgrove Primary School to help them deal with the issues highlighted following their recent inspection.
AQW 46331/11-1527 May 2015 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel to detail the total wage bill for temporary agency staff and temporary contract workers employed by the Northern Ireland Civil Service for each financial years between 2008 and 2015, broken down by Department.
AQW 46330/11-1527 May 2015 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel to detail the number of temporary agency staff and temporary contract workers employed by the Northern Ireland Civil Service, for financial year between 2008 and 2015 in posts requiring (i) a graduate certificate and (ii) a postgraduate qualification.
AQW 46327/11-1527 May 2015 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel to detail the total number of temporary agency staff and temporary contract workers employed by the Northern Ireland Civil Service for each of the financial years between 2008 and 2015 broken down by General Service and Analogous grades.
AQW 46319/11-1527 May 2015 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel to detail the total number of (i) temporary agency staff and (ii) temporary contract workers hired by the Northern Ireland Civil Service for each financial year between 2008 and 2015, broken down by Department.
AQW 46316/11-1527 May 2015 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel to detail the total number of staff working for each Department within the Northern Ireland Civil Service, comprising of (i) permanent and fixed term Civil Servants, (ii) temporary agency staff and (iii) temporary contract workers, for the financial year between 2008 and 2015.
AQW 45816/11-1515 May 2015 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel whether his Department has assessed the additional revenue to be gained by lifting the valuation cap on houses for rating purposes.
AQW 45815/11-1515 May 2015 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Social Development whether his Department monitors non-compliance with tenancy deposit scheme requirements; and if so, to detail the number of prosecutions or fines imposed since 2013.
AQW 45814/11-1515 May 2015 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Social Development whether his Department has assessed the need for further statutory powers to provide for more effective regulation of the private rental sector.
AQW 45811/11-1515 May 2015 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Social Development whether his Department will bring forward legislation to effectively regulate the payment of upfront fees in the private rental sector.
AQW 45657/11-1512 May 2015 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to detail the average waiting times in each Health and Social Care Trust area for a routine ultrasound.
AQW 45656/11-1512 May 2015 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education to provide a timetable for the introduction of the Shared Education Bill to the Assembly.
AQO 8169/11-1530 April 2015 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel to outline the number of homes in Northern Ireland valued at £400,000 and above for rating purposes.
AQO 8169/11-1530 April 2015 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel to outline the number of homes in Northern Ireland valued at £400,000 and above for rating purposes.
AQO 8111/11-1530 April 2015 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister for their assessment of whether the Commissioner for Older People in Northern Ireland's budget is sufficient to allow all legal action on behalf of older people to be initiated.
AQO 8100/11-1530 April 2015 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment to outline the financial support planned in the next budgetary period for Carrickfergus Enterprise and Larne Enterprise and Development Company.
AQO 8100/11-1530 April 2015 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment to outline the financial support planned in the next budgetary period for Carrickfergus Enterprise and Larne Enterprise and Development Company.
AQW 45217/11-1528 April 2015 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development for his Department’s assessment of the level of congestion on the Dargan Viaduct.
AQW 45216/11-1528 April 2015 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development for his Department’s assessment of the viability of relaying the Dargan Viaduct before, and following, the York Street Interchange Project completion.
AQW 45175/11-1528 April 2015 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development whether Translink has considered the cost of completely relaying track between York Street and Central Station; and if so, to provide details of the cost.
AQW 45174/11-1528 April 2015 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development to detail the number of trains between York Street and Central Station, and vice versa, each day.
AQW 45173/11-1528 April 2015 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development to outline Translink’s position on relaying track on the Dargan Viaduct, during the York Street Interchange project.
AQW 45008/11-1523 April 2015 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development whether his Department has considered additional traffic calming measures on the Upper Road in Greenisland.
AQW 45007/11-1523 April 2015 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Social Development how six closed questions and three consultation events is considered adequate for the Social Housing Reform Programme, Regulatory Framework Consultation.
AQW 45006/11-1523 April 2015 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety, pursuant to AQW 43571/11-15, to detail the pressures felt by the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust that results in expenditure on agency nurses to be £5m, 2200 per cent higher than the Southern Health and Social Care Trust in 2013/14.
AQW 44968/11-1523 April 2015 · Department of the EnvironmentTo ask the Minister of the Environment for an update on the taxi licensing legislation in regard to the regulation of wedding cars.
AQW 44931/11-1522 April 2015 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel what action is being taken to repair or replace the defective communications system used for passing emails between NI Direct and Mid and East Antrim.
AQW 44892/11-1522 April 2015 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety for a breakdown of the health services which have been put out to tender, broken down by (i) service; and (ii) fiscal value; and to detail the cost of the tendering process.
AQW 44891/11-1522 April 2015 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety how many clinical contracts have been awarded to public providers since 2010.
AQW 44890/11-1522 April 2015 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety how many Health and Social Care services are provided by private healthcare providers across all services, such as mental health services, care in the community and initial assessments.
AQW 44889/11-1522 April 2015 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to detail (i) the number of people waiting for; and (ii) the average waiting time for a consultation with a neurologist in Craigavon Area Hospital.
AQW 44781/11-1520 April 2015 · Northern Ireland Assembly CommissionTo ask the Assembly Commission, following investigation, what penalties or sanctions will be placed on parties or Members found to have acted contrary to the agreement signed by all MLA's not to use Parliament Buildings for the purposes of election campaigns.
AQW 44744/11-1520 April 2015 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development for a breakdown of number of (i) pelican; and (ii) puffin crossings in each constituency.
AQW 44743/11-1520 April 2015 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development to list the location of all puffin crossings.
AQW 44742/11-1520 April 2015 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development whether his Department has considered implementing a policy, similar to Network Rail in GB, to phase out all level crossings to improve safety on the rail network.
AQW 44741/11-1520 April 2015 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development for his assessment of the future use of zebra crossings on the road network; and whether standards require new or upgraded zebra crossings to be placed on a speed table.
AQW 44399/11-1513 April 2015 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Social Development to outline the work being undertaken by his Department and the Northern Ireland Housing Executive to seek removal of tributes to illegal paramilitary organisations situated within the publicly funded memorial area created within Kilcooley Estate, Bangor in 2009.
AQW 44334/11-1527 March 2015 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development whether his Department has considered phasing out pelican crossings in favour of puffin or countdown crossings.
AQW 44322/11-1527 March 2015 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development for his assessment of the potential gains in road safety from the replacement of pelican crossings with newer designs, such as puffin or countdown crossings.
AQW 44231/11-1526 March 2015 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development for an outline of the capacity building infrastructure that her Department will provide to beneficiaries of the 2014-2020 Rural Development Programme.
AQW 44230/11-1526 March 2015 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment for her assessment of the level of 4G availability; and what her Department is doing to encourage faster roll out to customers outside Belfast.
AQW 44229/11-1526 March 2015 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education to detail his Department’s approach to promoting French, German and Spanish in (i) primary; and (ii) post-primary education.
AQW 44228/11-1526 March 2015 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education to outline the measures put in place by his Department to promote the integration of education.
AQW 44227/11-1526 March 2015 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety for his assessment of the prudence of Health and Social Care Trusts measuring the number of patients treated in corridor beds, and the duration of time spent in a corridor bed.
AQO 7970/11-1526 March 2015 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to explain the disparity in expenditure on agency nurses between Health and Social Care Trusts in the past five years, as highlighted in his answer to AQW 43571/11-15.
AQO 7970/11-1526 March 2015 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to explain the disparity in expenditure on agency nurses between Health and Social Care Trusts in the past five years, as highlighted in his answer to AQW 43571/11-15.
AQO 7953/11-1526 March 2015 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel for his assessment of the impact of delays, and any potential additional cost, caused by the failure to agree the Final Stage of the Welfare Reform Bill.
AQO 7953/11-1526 March 2015 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel for his assessment of the impact of delays, and any potential additional cost, caused by the failure to agree the Final Stage of the Welfare Reform Bill.
AQW 43939/11-1519 March 2015 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development what Translink is doing to reduce the number of people smoking on platforms in both manned and un-manned stations.
AQW 43938/11-1519 March 2015 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Social Development, pursuant to AQW 42828/11-15, how his Department intends to end the use of open fire and open fire back boiler heating systems in Housing Executive homes.
AQW 43573/11-1511 March 2015 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister when Northern Ireland will be included as a signatory to the European Convention on Local Self Government.
AQW 43572/11-1511 March 2015 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to detail the average hourly cost of an agency nurse, compared with a nurse employed by the Health Service.
AQW 43571/11-1511 March 2015 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to detail the amount spent on agency nurses in each of the last five years.
AQW 43499/11-1510 March 2015 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development whether he has had any discussions on the designating of the hard shoulder of the M2, from Sandyknowes to Greencastle, as a bus lane with traffic merging at Bellevue Bridge for 100 yards to accommodate the lower part of the bridge structure.
AQW 43496/11-1510 March 2015 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development for an update on the A8 upgrade scheme, including an expected date for completion.
AQW 43333/11-156 March 2015 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety whether his Department considers minimum staffing levels to be acceptable for the everyday running of the Health Service.
AQW 43298/11-155 March 2015 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety what additional work pressures on staff his Department has considered in relation to patients treated on beds in hospital corridors.
AQW 43297/11-155 March 2015 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety whether beds in hospital corridors are counted towards the capacity of a hospital; and if so, how many such beds are in each hospital
AQW 43296/11-155 March 2015 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety how many patients have been treated in beds in hospital corridors in the last month; and what his Department is doing to avoid the use of such beds.
AQW 43295/11-155 March 2015 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety what additional risk to health and dignity his Department has considered in regards to patients in beds in hospital corridors.
AQW 43289/11-155 March 2015 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Social Development for the commencement date of legislative changes on higher levels of pension for those with 35 years of National Insurance contributions, scheduled for 6 April 2016.
AQO 7797/11-155 March 2015 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to outline his specific proposals to improve the standard of social care provided as part of Transforming Your Care.
AQO 7797/11-155 March 2015 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to outline his specific proposals to improve the standard of social care provided as part of Transforming Your Care.
AQW 42993/11-1527 February 2015 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development, following his recent visit to Dorisland, for an update on progress, including whether Dorisland now meets European regulatory standards; and if so, how long this will be the case.
AQW 42992/11-1527 February 2015 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development, following his visit to the Shore Road Project on 25 February 2015, for his assessment of the progress made and the expected completion date.
AQO 7752/11-1526 February 2015 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel for his assessment of the effectiveness of the Voluntary Exit Scheme in the current economic circumstances.
AQO 7752/11-1526 February 2015 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel for his assessment of the effectiveness of the Voluntary Exit Scheme in the current economic circumstances.
AQW 42840/11-1525 February 2015 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment whether she has had discussions with P&O and Larne Port on making pricing more competitive to facilitate a greater flow of trade and tourists across the North Channel and through Larne Port.
AQW 42839/11-1525 February 2015 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development to detail any investigations into the possible electrification of the Larne Railway line, which would provide for faster, cleaner and more efficient rail journeys for the people of East Antrim.
AQW 42838/11-1525 February 2015 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development what investigations have been undertaken on the potential use of the Larne Railway Line for the purposes of freight, connecting Larne port with the wider railway network.
AQW 42829/11-1525 February 2015 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Social Development to detail the policy in regards to the preferred energy source for heating in Housing Executive owned homes.
AQW 42828/11-1525 February 2015 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Social Development to detail the number of homes owned by the Housing Executive in East Antrim that have gas fired central heating systems, as well as those heated by other means.
AQW 42773/11-1524 February 2015 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development what work is being undertaken to implement a long-term solution to the maintenance and refurbishment of the Castle Car Park Subway in Carrickfergus.
AQW 42772/11-1524 February 2015 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development what work has been done to explore the possibility of creating a free-flowing junction between the M2 and A8 at Sandyknowes to facilitate more efficient traffic flows on the Belfast to Larne route.
AQW 42618/11-1520 February 2015 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Social Development for his Department’s position on the enforceability of legislation limiting or prohibiting up-front fees when renting homes.
AQW 42617/11-1520 February 2015 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Social Development what specific schemes exists to address the issue of fuel poverty in the private rented sector.
AQW 42304/11-1513 February 2015 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment what actions are being taken to encourage competition and compel transparency in pricing in the domestic gas supply market.
AQW 42303/11-1513 February 2015 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment what efforts are being made to ensure that reductions in the wholesale price of natural gas are being passed on to domestic customers.
AQO 7610/11-155 February 2015 · Department of JusticeTo ask the Minister of Justice for an update on the development of facilities for female prisoners at Hydebank Wood.
AQO 7610/11-155 February 2015 · Department of JusticeTo ask the Minister of Justice for an update on the development of facilities for female prisoners at Hydebank Wood.
AQO 7527/11-1529 January 2015 · Department for Employment and LearningTo ask the Minister for Employment and Learning how he will balance his budget in 2015/16.
AQO 7527/11-1529 January 2015 · Department for Employment and LearningTo ask the Minister for Employment and Learning how he will balance his budget in 2015/16.
AQO 7454/11-1522 January 2015 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister for an update on the implementation of those aspects of the Stormont House Agreement that are within their remit.
AQO 7454/11-1522 January 2015 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister for an update on the implementation of those aspects of the Stormont House Agreement that are within their remit.
AQW 40658/11-1513 January 2015 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Social Development whether he would consider extending the Warm Homes Scheme until such times as the new councils have the appropriate capacity in place to manage and roll out the new Affordable Warmth programme.
AQW 40454/11-158 January 2015 · Department of the EnvironmentTo ask the Minister of the Environment, as part of his Department’s responsibility to develop policy and legislation to facilitate the transition from 26 to 11 councils, what advice has been given to councils on what would be considered the legal status quo if a council should fail to adopt a policy on the flying of flags.

2014 (72 questions)

AQO 7175/11-1520 November 2014 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment what support she plans to make available to small businesses in East Antrim.
AQO 7108/11-1513 November 2014 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister when the Sexual Orientation Strategy will be published.
AQO 7108/11-1513 November 2014 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister when the Sexual Orientation Strategy will be published.
AQW 38518/11-1510 November 2014 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Social Development what actions his Department has taken to advance the Together: Building a United Community objective of reviewing housing provision to bring forward recommendations on enhancing shared neighbourhoods.
AQW 38517/11-1510 November 2014 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Social Development for an update on the objective of building ten new Shared Neighbourhood Developments under the Together: Building a United Community strategy.
AQO 7045/11-156 November 2014 · Department of JusticeTo ask the Minister of Justice how he has sought to protect frontline public services against the cuts to his departmental budget since devolution of Justice in 2010.
AQW 38014/11-153 November 2014 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Social Development to detail (i) the number of people that have benefited from the extra statutory scheme set up in 2013 for contributions based Employment Support Allowance (ESA) and extended in 2014 to include income based ESA, which allows claimants to continue to receive ESA when they move between Northern Ireland and Great Britain; and (ii) how much income has been generated for claimants as a result of the scheme.
AQW 37960/11-1524 October 2014 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to detail the annual cost of the free prescriptions programme, compared to the previous system which included exemptions.
AQW 37959/11-1524 October 2014 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel how much additional resource the Executive would receive should the cap on household rates be removed.
AQW 37958/11-1524 October 2014 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel for his estimation of the revenue that would be generated from a 1 per cent increase in the regional rate in the next financial year.
AQW 37954/11-1524 October 2014 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development what is the annual cost of the free bus pass for people over 60 years old; and what percentage of users are aged between 60 and 65.
AQO 7004/11-1523 October 2014 · Department of the EnvironmentTo ask the Minister of the Environment to outline the urban regeneration and community planning functions that are yet to be scheduled for transfer to the new councils.
AQO 7004/11-1523 October 2014 · Department of the EnvironmentTo ask the Minister of the Environment to outline the urban regeneration and community planning functions that are yet to be scheduled for transfer to the new councils.
AQO 6927/11-1516 October 2014 · Department of Culture, Arts and LeisureTo ask the Minister of Culture, Arts and Leisure for her assessment of the cultural impact of the decision by Northern Ireland Tourist Board to withdraw funding from the Tourism Events Fund.
AQO 6912/11-1516 October 2014 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development to outline the measures she is taking to mitigate flooding in East Antrim.
AQW 37464/11-1514 October 2014 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development whether the plans for a cycleway, as part of the A2 Shore Road upgrade at Greenisland, have been altered during construction.
AQW 37463/11-1514 October 2014 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development for an update on the York Street Interchange road scheme.
AQO 6835/11-152 October 2014 · Department of the EnvironmentTo ask the Minister of the Environment what actions his Department is taking to improve the audit trail for managing tyres from purchase to disposal.
AQO 6803/11-152 October 2014 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel what discussions he has had with the Treasury regarding the consequences of the official notification that the Executive is on track to exceed its spending limits.
AQO 6702/11-1518 September 2014 · Department for Employment and LearningTo ask the Minister for Employment and Learning for his assessment of the competitive position of Northern Ireland’s universities.
AQO 6702/11-1518 September 2014 · Department for Employment and LearningTo ask the Minister for Employment and Learning for his assessment of the competitive position of Northern Ireland’s universities.
AQO 6678/11-1511 September 2014 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety what action his Department is taking in response to the Independent Review of the Actions Taken in Relation to Concerns Raised about the Care Delivered at Cherry Tree House, Carrickfergus.
AQO 6678/11-1511 September 2014 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety what action his Department is taking in response to the Independent Review of the Actions Taken in Relation to Concerns Raised about the Care Delivered at Cherry Tree House, Carrickfergus.
AQO 6621/11-154 September 2014 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment for an update on the proposal to extend the natural gas network to Whitehead, County Antrim.
AQO 6621/11-154 September 2014 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment for an update on the proposal to extend the natural gas network to Whitehead, County Antrim.
AQO 6516/11-151 September 2014 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Social Development for an update on the work of the Housing Repossessions Taskforce in addressing the impact of negative equity.
AQO 6516/11-151 September 2014 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Social Development for an update on the work of the Housing Repossessions Taskforce in addressing the impact of negative equity.
AQW 35165/11-154 July 2014 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Social Development what proportion of bank loans secured by Clanmill Housing to construct 1,600 houses has been drawn down.
AQW 35164/11-154 July 2014 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Social Development, pursuant to AQW 32786/11-15, on how many sites will construction commence during this financial year.
AQW 35163/11-154 July 2014 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Social Development, pursuant to AQW 32785/11-15, whether his Department intends to recover funding from Clanmill Housing for projects that have not acquired planning permission.
AQW 35126/11-153 July 2014 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Social Development what actions his Department has taken, in line with the Volunteering Strategy, to mitigate financial difficulties volunteer drivers may face in paying for full D1 or D licenses, should the Department of the Environment require community organisations to adopt full bus operator licensing.
AQW 35125/11-153 July 2014 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Social Development what actions his Department has taken to ensure that, in line with the Volunteering Strategy, the Department of the Environment protects volunteer drivers in its review of bus operator licensing.
AQW 35124/11-153 July 2014 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Social Development what actions his Department’s Voluntary and Community Unit is taking to ensure that the Volunteering Strategy and its agreed objectives are being adopted by each Executive Department.
AQW 34774/11-1525 June 2014 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Social Development how many social housing properties, over which his Department has has responsibility, either by way of grants provided for the property, or by housing association, have paramilitarty murals painted on their outside walls broken down by paramilitary groupings.
AQW 34773/11-1525 June 2014 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Social Development how many Housing Executive property offices, and all other property owned, occupied or rented by his Department have outside walls painted with paramilitary murals, broken down by paramilitary grouping.
AQW 34772/11-1525 June 2014 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Social Development how many occupied Housing Executive homes have paramilitary murals painted on them, broken down by paramilitary grouping.
AQW 34765/11-1525 June 2014 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education where the new build for Abbey Community College will be built; and for an estimated time period for this work to be completed.
AQO 6502/11-1519 June 2014 · Department of JusticeTo ask the Minister of Justice for his assessment of the recent comments by the Chair of the Community Relations Council on the prospects of removing all interface barriers by 2023.
AQO 6502/11-1519 June 2014 · Department of JusticeTo ask the Minister of Justice for his assessment of the recent comments by the Chair of the Community Relations Council on the prospects of removing all interface barriers by 2023.
AQO 6453/11-1519 June 2014 · Department of the EnvironmentTo ask the Minister of the Environment for an update on his progress in achieving a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by at least 35 per cent on 1990 levels by 2025, as per the commitment in the Programme for Government 2011-15.
AQO 6453/11-1519 June 2014 · Department of the EnvironmentTo ask the Minister of the Environment for an update on his progress in achieving a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by at least 35 per cent on 1990 levels by 2025, as per the commitment in the Programme for Government 2011-15.
AQO 6292/11-1529 May 2014 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel for his assessment of the success of programmes to improve the energy efficiency of public buildings.
AQO 6292/11-1529 May 2014 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel for his assessment of the success of programmes to improve the energy efficiency of public buildings.
AQO 6211/11-1515 May 2014 · Department of Culture, Arts and LeisureTo ask the Minister of Culture, Arts and Leisure what action she has taken to ensure that sufficient arts and cultural facilities are available for future screen and television productions.
AQO 6196/11-1515 May 2014 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Social Development, in light of the recent comments by the former Ombudsman for Northern Ireland, Dr Maurice Hayes, whether he will restrict his interaction with the Northern Ireland Housing Executive to the Board or the Chief Executive.
AQO 6164/11-158 May 2014 · Department of JusticeTo ask the Minister of Justice whether he has received a response from HM Treasury in relation to the legislation that prevents the identification of filling stations that have failed compliance visits by HMRC.
AQO 6153/11-158 May 2014 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development what discussions he has had with the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment regarding the physical infrastructure legacy of the Giro d'Italia.
AQO 6153/11-158 May 2014 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development what discussions he has had with the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment regarding the physical infrastructure legacy of the Giro d'Italia.
AQW 32527/11-1531 March 2014 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to detail the doctor to patient ratio in medical and surgical wards at Antrim Area Hospital on (i) weekdays; and (ii) weekends.
AQW 32526/11-1531 March 2014 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety for his assessment of Antrim Area Hospital’s ability to cope with a major incident following the major incident drill of 23 March 2014.
AQW 32525/11-1531 March 2014 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety for an update on the Northern Health and Social Care Trust’s proposal for an additional MRI scanner at Antrim Area Hospital.
AQO 5795/11-156 March 2014 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Social Development whether his Department has a policy on housing children in high rise accomodation.
AQO 5795/11-156 March 2014 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Social Development whether his Department has a policy on housing children in high rise accomodation.
AQO 5744/11-1527 February 2014 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety for an update on his plans to introduce legislation on adoption reform.
AQW 31239/11-1520 February 2014 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Social Development to outline his plans for the construction of new social housing in East Antrim.
AQW 31080/11-1518 February 2014 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development, pursuant to AQW 30542/11-15, to detail the estimated completion date for the installation of odour control equipment.
AQO 5618/11-1513 February 2014 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Social Development what discussions he has had with the Office of the First Minister and deputy First Minister regarding the shared housing objectives under Together: Building a United Community.
AQO 5618/11-1513 February 2014 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Social Development what discussions he has had with the Office of the First Minister and deputy First Minister regarding the shared housing objectives under Together: Building a United Community.
AQW 30545/11-154 February 2014 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development to detail the total number of household visits that have taken place in East Antrim under the Maximising Access in Rural Areas programme.
AQW 30543/11-154 February 2014 · Department of Culture, Arts and LeisureTo ask the Minister of Culture, Arts and Leisure, pursuant to AQO 5287/11-15, how many of the 155 projects have reverted to sectarian murals.
AQW 30542/11-154 February 2014 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development, pursuant to AQO 5422/11-15, whether he will seek funding for additional deodorising equipment at Carrickfergus Waste Water Treatment Works.
AQW 30541/11-154 February 2014 · Department of JusticeTo ask the Minister of Justice to detail the number of successful prosecutions arising from the death of a cyclist in a road traffic collision in each financial year since 2002; and whether the outcome resulted in a custodial or non-custodial sentence.
AQO 5528/11-1530 January 2014 · Department of the EnvironmentTo ask the Minister of the Environment whether he plans to amend the Local Government Bill to allow the use of the Single Transferable Vote system for the allocation of positions of responsibility.
AQO 5474/11-1523 January 2014 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education how his Department improves literacy and numeracy in deprived communities.
AQW 29913/11-1516 January 2014 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel when a final decision on the Northern Ireland Civil Service equal pay settlement will be made.
AQO 5422/11-1516 January 2014 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development what further investment is planned for the Carrickfergus Waste Water Treatment Works.
AQO 5422/11-1516 January 2014 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development what further investment is planned for the Carrickfergus Waste Water Treatment Works.
AQW 29758/11-1513 January 2014 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Social Development how many people are waiting to be allocated housing in East Antrim, broken down by estate.
AQW 29757/11-1513 January 2014 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Social Development whether his Department is on target to spend the full budget allocation of the Boiler Replacement Scheme.
AQO 5357/11-159 January 2014 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel how he intends to reform the procurement process to make it easier for small and medium sized businesses to bid for government contracts.
AQO 5287/11-156 January 2014 · Department of Culture, Arts and LeisureTo ask the Minister of Culture, Arts and Leisure for her assessment of previous reimaging schemes for sectarian murals in the light of the creation of several new murals in recent months.
AQO 5287/11-156 January 2014 · Department of Culture, Arts and LeisureTo ask the Minister of Culture, Arts and Leisure for her assessment of previous reimaging schemes for sectarian murals in the light of the creation of several new murals in recent months.

2013 (89 questions)

AQW 29377/11-1511 December 2013 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety (i) how many nursing home inspectors are employed by the Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority (RQIA); (ii) how many nursing homes are on the RQIA’s register; and (iii) how many people currently reside in those nursing homes.
AQW 29376/11-1511 December 2013 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety when domiciliary care workers will be registered with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council.
AQW 29375/11-1511 December 2013 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety for his assessment of the introduction of minimum pack size for tobacco products under the revised EU Tobacco Products Directive.
AQW 28949/11-152 December 2013 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety, given the recent whistle blower case regarding Cherry Tree House Nursing Home, whether he will widen the Desk Top Review which he has commissioned, to permit staff, relatives and elected representatives, an opportunity to give oral evidence to the Review Team.
AQO 5137/11-1521 November 2013 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education for his assessment of the proposed changes to the English proposals to measure schools' examination results by awarding each grade achieved an individual score, rather than assessments based on the number of pupils achieving A*-C grades.
AQO 5137/11-1521 November 2013 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education for his assessment of the proposed changes to the English proposals to measure schools' examination results by awarding each grade achieved an individual score, rather than assessments based on the number of pupils achieving A*-C grades.
AQO 5112/11-1514 November 2013 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister whether there have been discussions about ensuring that recommendations from the Haass talks are not left unimplemented due to disagreements.
AQO 5038/11-157 November 2013 · Department of JusticeTo ask the Minister of Justice for an update on his plans to introduce Statutory Time Limits in youth cases.
AQW 27932/11-156 November 2013 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Social Development whether he has received a proposal from the Northern Ireland Housing Executive to reinstate the Home Repair Assistance grant scheme.
AQW 27765/11-154 November 2013 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development whether his Department has any plans to allow public transport to avail of the hard shoulder on the M2 and M5 motorways.
AQW 27695/11-1525 October 2013 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Social Development to detail the properties owned by (i) Carrickfergus Borough Council; (ii) Larne Borough Council; and (iii) Ballymena Borough Council, in which interest has been expressed to take over their management or ownership under Community Asset Transfer.
AQW 27694/11-1525 October 2013 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Social Development whether predecessor Councils have been consulted on which of their buildings might be transferred to new management or ownership under Community Asset Transfer.
AQW 27693/11-1525 October 2013 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Social Development to detail (i) any organisations funded by his Department that have expressed an interest in managing or purchasing property owned by Carrickfergus Borough Council under Community Asset Transfer; (ii) the monetary value placed on each property by those interested organisations; and (iii) whether Carrickfergus Borough Council was consulted by those organisations prior to any expressions of interest.
AQO 4995/11-1524 October 2013 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety how he will ensure that the future quality of care in statutory and private care homes will be of the highest standard.
AQO 4995/11-1524 October 2013 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety how he will ensure that the future quality of care in statutory and private care homes will be of the highest standard.
AQW 27611/11-1523 October 2013 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Social Development for his assessment of the suitability of Northern Ireland for a 'Homes for a Pound' scheme, similar to that operated by Liverpool City Council.
AQW 27610/11-1523 October 2013 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Social Development to detail the number of vacant homes owned by the Northern Ireland Housing Executive, or other public sector bodies, that are not currently in a condition suitable for habitation.
AQW 27601/11-1523 October 2013 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Social Development why his Department has decided to cut the funding for the Special Needs Management Allowance.
AQO 4930/11-1517 October 2013 · Department for Employment and LearningTo ask the Minister for Employment and Learning for an update on the Assured Skills project.
AQO 4904/11-1517 October 2013 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development for an update on the feasibility study of the Belfast Transport Hub project.
AQO 4904/11-1517 October 2013 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development for an update on the feasibility study of the Belfast Transport Hub project.
AQW 27057/11-1511 October 2013 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education what progress has been made on a new and permanent building for Corran Integrated Primary School, Larne following his announcement on 22 January 2013.
AQW 27056/11-1511 October 2013 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Social Development what progress has been made in securing funding commitments and obtaining planning permission for new supported living accommodation and services at Whiteabbey Hospital.
AQW 27055/11-1511 October 2013 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development, pursuant to AQW 23850/11-15, what health and safety assessments his Department have undertaken on the dangers posed by the possible detachment of flags and other materials from lamp posts and other street furniture.
AQW 26203/11-1524 September 2013 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education for his assessment of the financial impact of the proposed Common Funding Scheme on schools in the district electoral areas of (i) Carrickfergus; (ii) Antrim; and (iii) Newtownabbey.
AQW 26201/11-1524 September 2013 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety what form the replacement facility will take on the site of Greenisland House.
AQW 26200/11-1524 September 2013 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Social Development what progress has been made to secure funding commitments and obtain planning permission for new accommodation and services on the site of Greenisland House.
AQW 26076/11-1520 September 2013 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development what plans Translink have to provide a park and ride facility, including safe pick-up and drop-off facilities, at Ballycarry Railway Station,
AQW 26075/11-1520 September 2013 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development for an update on road and footpath improvements in the vicinity of Ballycarry Railway Station.
AQW 26074/11-1520 September 2013 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development to detail the number of recorded breakdowns and delays on the Larne Railway Line since the introduction of the 2013 timetable.
AQW 26073/11-1520 September 2013 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development when six-carriage trains will be fully deployed on the Larne Railway Line.
AQW 26072/11-1520 September 2013 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development to detail the number of passengers using the Larne Railway Line since the introduction of the 2013 timetable compared to the comparable period under the previous timetable.
AQO 4672/11-1519 September 2013 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development what action he is taking to address the delay in the renewals process for the Blue Badge Scheme.
AQO 4672/11-1519 September 2013 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development what action he is taking to address the delay in the renewals process for the Blue Badge Scheme.
AQO 4610/11-1512 September 2013 · Department of the EnvironmentTo ask the Minister of the Environment what correspondence he has had with the Northern Ireland Office regarding the proposed date for elections to the new district councils.
AQO 4610/11-1512 September 2013 · Department of the EnvironmentTo ask the Minister of the Environment what correspondence he has had with the Northern Ireland Office regarding the proposed date for elections to the new district councils.
AQW 24612/11-1524 June 2013 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development to outline the action that his Department has taken to avert the train strike on 24 June 2013.
AQW 24137/11-1510 June 2013 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development to outline the cause of the fire on the Belfast to Dublin Enterprise train on 6 June 2013; and the action that is being taken to ensure that there is no recurrence.
AQO 4320/11-156 June 2013 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development for an assessment of his Department's responsibilities under the Together: Building a United Community strategy.
AQW 24009/11-155 June 2013 · Department of JusticeTo ask the Minister of Justice for his assessment of the sense of unfairness felt by some police officers who had completed the required length of service but were unable to leave the PSNI under the Patten Scheme due to age requirements.
AQW 23852/11-1531 May 2013 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development if his Department will bid for funding under the June Monitoring Round for improvements to level-crossings at Jordanstown and Trooperslane.
AQW 23851/11-1531 May 2013 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development if his Department considers lamp posts as places of work for Roads Service employees.
AQW 23850/11-1531 May 2013 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development what health and safety assessments have been undertaken of the dangers posed by flags and other materials attached to lamp posts and other street furniture.
AQW 23789/11-1530 May 2013 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel whether his Department owns the buildings on which he has approved the erection of new flag poles.
AQO 4256/11-1529 May 2013 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to outline his plans for reassessing the financial costs of providing public services as part of the Together: Building a United Community Strategy.
AQO 4195/11-1523 May 2013 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel for an update on the number of renewable energy jobs created locally compared to other regions of the UK, since April 2011.
AQW 23440/11-1521 May 2013 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development what support her Department will provide to Carrickfergus Borough Council to replace trees lost to Ash Dieback disease.
AQW 23439/11-1521 May 2013 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development whether Northern Ireland Water will extend the storm sewers on Mill Street and High Street, Cushendall.
AQW 23437/11-1521 May 2013 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education how many children, who did not take the new transfer tests in the previous academic year, have subsequently transferred to grammar schools.
AQW 23234/11-1517 May 2013 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development whether he is aware of the difficulties that users of the Door-to-Door Transport service in Newtownabbey and Carrickfergus are experiencing following the introduction of the Disability Action contract, and if so, what measures he has put in place to improve the service.
AQW 21831/11-1516 April 2013 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development to detail the roads that have been adopted; broken down by District Council area, in the last two years.
AQW 21801/11-1515 April 2013 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment to detail the advertising spend by InvestNI in the United States of America, in each of the last three years.
AQO 3872/11-1511 April 2013 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel to outline any initial findings from the responses to the consultation on the Rate Rebate Replacement Arrangements.
AQO 3872/11-1511 April 2013 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel to outline any initial findings from the responses to the consultation on the Rate Rebate Replacement Arrangements.
AQW 20613/11-155 March 2013 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development how Transport Northern Ireland will help to coordinate and improve the planning, management and delivery of transport across Departments.
AQW 20227/11-1521 February 2013 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development to detail any planned repair work to reservoirs.
AQO 3565/11-1521 February 2013 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development how she can guarantee that relocating her Department's headquarters to Ballykelly is the most desirable option if a business case is not developed for any other site.
AQW 19866/11-1514 February 2013 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development how many times each E-car charge point has been used since the activation of the Charge Point Management System in July 2012.
AQW 19865/11-1514 February 2013 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development how many memoranda of dissent have been recorded within her Department since May 2011.
AQO 3501/11-1514 February 2013 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety what efforts his Department, in conjunction with other Departments, has made to co-ordinate transport services.
AQO 3398/11-1531 January 2013 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development to outline the scores achieved against the defined set of criteria by the 23 local government districts for the relocation of her Department's headquarters.
AQO 3398/11-1531 January 2013 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development to outline the scores achieved against the defined set of criteria by the 23 local government districts for the relocation of her Department's headquarters.
AQO 3347/11-1531 January 2013 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister when the Sexual Orientation strategy will be published.
AQO 3306/11-1524 January 2013 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment for her assessment of the damage caused to Northern Ireland's tourist brand by the recent unrest.
AQO 3306/11-1524 January 2013 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment for her assessment of the damage caused to Northern Ireland's tourist brand by the recent unrest.
AQW 18787/11-1522 January 2013 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development why Translink has ceased the refreshment trolley service on the Londonderry Railway Line.
AQW 18786/11-1522 January 2013 · Department for Employment and LearningTo ask the Minister for Employment and Learning to detail (i) the number of civil servants from his Department who have left work early since 3 December 2012 due to the civil unrest associated with the flag protests; and (ii) the associated financial cost to his departmental budget.
AQW 18785/11-1522 January 2013 · Department of JusticeTo ask the Minister of Justice to detail (i) the number of civil servants from his Department who have left work early since 3 December 2012 due to the civil unrest associated with the flag protests; and (ii) the associated financial cost to his departmental budget.
AQW 18703/11-1521 January 2013 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development how often the Roads Service audits the number of cyclists on major routes.
AQW 18702/11-1521 January 2013 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development if his Department will consider installing electronic cycle counters on key arterial routes.
AQW 18701/11-1521 January 2013 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development what action his Department is taking to reduce cycling casualties.
AQW 18699/11-1521 January 2013 · Department of the EnvironmentTo ask the Minister of the Environment for his assessment of the effectiveness of current planning policy in encouraging travel by bicycle.
AQW 18696/11-1521 January 2013 · Department of the EnvironmentTo ask the Minister of the Environment what actions his Department is taking to reduce cycling casualties.
AQW 18608/11-1517 January 2013 · Department of the EnvironmentTo ask the Minister of the Environment to detail (i) the number of Civil Servants from his Department who have left work early since 3 December 2012 due to the civil unrest associated with the flag protests; and (ii) the associated financial cost to his departmental budget.
AQW 18607/11-1517 January 2013 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to detail (i) the number of Civil Servants from his Department who have left work early since 3 December 2012 due to the civil unrest associated with the flag protests; and (ii) the associated financial cost to his departmental budget.
AQW 18606/11-1517 January 2013 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel to detail (i) the number of Civil Servants from his Department who have left work early since 3 December 2012 due to the civil unrest associated with the flag protests; and (ii) the associated financial cost to his departmental budget.
AQW 18605/11-1517 January 2013 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education to detail (i) the number of Civil Servants from his Department who have left work early since 3 December 2012 due to the civil unrest associated with the flag protests; and (ii) the associated financial cost to his departmental budget.
AQW 18604/11-1517 January 2013 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment to detail (i) the number of Civil Servants from her Department who have left work early since 3 December 2012 due to the civil unrest associated with the flag protests; and (ii) the associated financial cost to her departmental budget.
AQO 3279/11-1517 January 2013 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel what support his Department is offering to businesses that have experienced trading loss as a consequence of flag protests.
AQO 3279/11-1517 January 2013 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel what support his Department is offering to businesses that have experienced trading loss as a consequence of flag protests.
AQO 3234/11-1517 January 2013 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister what efforts are being made to find agreement on matters of deep dispute in our society, such as flags and parades.
AQW 18463/11-1515 January 2013 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Social Development to detail (i) the number of Civil Servants from his Department who have left work early since 3 December 2012 due to the civil unrest associated with the flag protests; and (ii) the associated financial cost to his departmental budget.
AQW 18462/11-1515 January 2013 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to detail (i) the number of Civil Servants from their Department who have left work early since 3 December 2012 due to the civil unrest associated with the flag protests; and (ii) the associated financial cost to their departmental budget.
AQW 18458/11-1515 January 2013 · Department of Culture, Arts and LeisureTo ask the Minister of Culture, Arts and Leisure to detail (i) the number of Civil Servants from her Department who have left work early since 3 December 2012 due to unrest; and (ii) the associated financial cost to her departmental budget.
AQW 18457/11-1515 January 2013 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development to detail (i) the number of Civil Servants from her Department who have left work early since 3 December 2012 due to unrest; and (ii) the associated financial cost to her departmental budget.
AQW 18456/11-1515 January 2013 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development to detail (i) the number of Civil Servants from his Department who have left work early since 3 December 2012 due to unrest; (ii) and to detail the associated financial cost to his departmental budget.
AQW 18326/11-1510 January 2013 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment how many businesses received financial support from her Department, or its arm's-length bodies, between 1 September 2012 and 31 December 2012.
AQW 18325/11-1510 January 2013 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment, pursuant to AQW 13912/11-15 and in relation to the support offered to the 1,841 businesses between 1 January and 31 August 2012, how many jobs have been created.
AQO 3211/11-1510 January 2013 · Department of Culture, Arts and LeisureTo ask the Minister of Culture, Arts and Leisure, given the funding package announced for boxing, what action her Department has taken to support other minority sports following the success of the 2012 Olympic Games.

2012 (96 questions)

AQO 3103/11-1529 November 2012 · Department of the EnvironmentTo ask the Minister of the Environment when he intends to transform Voluntary Transitional Committees into Statutory Transitional Committees.
AQO 3103/11-1529 November 2012 · Department of the EnvironmentTo ask the Minister of the Environment when he intends to transform Voluntary Transitional Committees into Statutory Transitional Committees.
AQO 3084/11-1529 November 2012 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment, given the recent redundancies in the construction sector, what discussions she has had with affected contractors.
AQW 16877/11-1516 November 2012 · Department of the EnvironmentTo ask the Minister of the Environment why the Road Safety Council is not receiving any government funding.
AQO 2880/11-158 November 2012 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development for his initial assessment of the report from the Committee for Regional Development on Unadopted Roads.
AQO 2880/11-158 November 2012 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development for his initial assessment of the report from the Committee for Regional Development on Unadopted Roads.
AQO 2840/11-1525 October 2012 · Department of JusticeTo ask the Minister of Justice to outline the next steps in the development of the Prison Service Estates Strategy.
AQO 2840/11-1525 October 2012 · Department of JusticeTo ask the Minister of Justice to outline the next steps in the development of the Prison Service Estates Strategy.
AQW 15832/11-1518 October 2012 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development how the new contract for parking enforcement and car parking management will affect the operation and cost to users of the bus service between the Northside Park and Ride and Belfast City Centre.
AQW 15809/11-1518 October 2012 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development for his assessment of the potential for a Gritting Bill that would clarify the laws in relation to the liability faced by the public in the cleaning or gritting of footpaths or roads.
AQW 15808/11-1518 October 2012 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development, pursuant to AQW 14112/11-15 and given the low number of applications for the Ecar Home and Workplace Charge Point Grant, what further actions his Department will take to make the transition to an electric vehicle a more attractive option.
AQW 15807/11-1518 October 2012 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development why infrastructure projects and upgrades at Carrickfergus Waste Water Treatment Works have not yet begun.
AQO 2786/11-1518 October 2012 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development whether she will publish the business case for the relocation of her Department's headquarters.
AQW 15776/11-1517 October 2012 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development what progress has been made on NI Water's capital projects in East Antrim.
AQW 15758/11-1517 October 2012 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment whether her Department complies with the Freedom of Information Act in relation to the amount of redacted information that it releases in response to written requests.
AQW 15757/11-1517 October 2012 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment to detail any meetings that she, or her predecessor, has had with the Caleb Foundation since 8 May 2007.
AQW 15756/11-1517 October 2012 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment to detail any meetings that her Department has had with the Northern Ireland Tourist Board since 8 May 2007 in relation to the Giant's Causeway Visitor Centre.
AQW 15755/11-1517 October 2012 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment whether her Department held discussions with the National Trust or the Northern Ireland Tourist Board on the potential for the reflection of creationism within the new Giant's Causeway Visitor Centre being a condition of the grant that the National Trust received from her Department.
AQO 2746/11-1511 October 2012 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel for an update on the impact of the empty retail rate concession since its introduction.
AQW 15362/11-1510 October 2012 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety what consideration the Northern Health and Social Care Trust gave to (i) the travel to work area and; (ii) the availability of public transport in its proposal to introduce car parking charges for staff at the Causeway and Antrim Area Hospitals.
AQW 15228/11-158 October 2012 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment whether her Department will consider extending the natural gas network to Whitehead.
AQO 2584/11-1520 September 2012 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel for his assessment of the potential for the proposed ‘business bank’ to benefit the local economy.
AQO 2584/11-1520 September 2012 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel for his assessment of the potential for the proposed ‘business bank’ to benefit the local economy.
AQO 2546/11-1520 September 2012 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment, given the recent job losses in the manufacturing and engineering sector, to outline the steps taken by her Department to ensure that this has as little impact as possible on other companies involved in the wider supply chain.
AQW 14112/11-1511 September 2012 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development how many applications for the Ecar Home and Workplace Charge Point Grant have been received; (ii) how many have been successful and; (iii) the total amount of grant funding awarded to date.
AQW 14111/11-1511 September 2012 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment how many businesses in the South Antrim area obtained funding under the Jobs Fund during 2012, broken down by each of the maximum grants.
AQW 14110/11-1511 September 2012 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment how many businesses in the East Antrim area obtained funding under the Jobs Fund during 2012, broken down by each of the maximum grants.
AQW 14109/11-1511 September 2012 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment how much funding InvestNI has allocated to the East Antrim area in each of the last three years.
AQW 13913/11-156 September 2012 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Social Development for an update on plans to provide funding for Carrickfergus town centre through the ReStore Programme.
AQW 13912/11-156 September 2012 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment how many businesses have received financial support to date in 2012; and how many jobs have been created during this period.
AQW 13911/11-156 September 2012 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment how many potential business owners have attended the InvestNI Business Planning sessions in County Antrim to date in 2012; and how many new businesses in the area have received assistance during this period.
AQW 13910/11-156 September 2012 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister why priority question AQW 11698/11-15 has not yet been answered.
AQW 13909/11-156 September 2012 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development what action his Department is taking to improve cycle lane connectivity.
AQO 2441/11-156 September 2012 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development what actions his Department has taken to address the gaps in legislation regarding responsibility for the gritting of footpaths.
AQO 2441/11-156 September 2012 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development what actions his Department has taken to address the gaps in legislation regarding responsibility for the gritting of footpaths.
AQO 2418/11-156 September 2012 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister following the publication of 'Advancing Transgender Equality - A Plan For Action' by the Home Office and the meeting of the Junior Ministers with the Northern Ireland Transgender Forum, what steps are being taken to develop a transgender strategy.
AQO 2418/11-156 September 2012 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister following the publication of 'Advancing Transgender Equality - A Plan For Action' by the Home Office and the meeting of the Junior Ministers with the Northern Ireland Transgender Forum, what steps are being taken to develop a transgender strategy.
AQW 13865/11-155 September 2012 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development what action his departmental officials have taken to assess the feasibility of a two-tier parking fine system.
AQW 13864/11-155 September 2012 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development how the progress of RG6 Strengthen Community Cohesion, under the Regional Development Strategy, is monitored
AQW 13863/11-155 September 2012 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development to detail the criteria used to decide the Door-2-Door Transport Scheme's operational area boundaries.
AQW 13862/11-155 September 2012 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development what preparatory measures his Department is taking to minimise disruption during the upgrade of the A2 road at Greenisland.
AQW 13861/11-155 September 2012 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development why Translink estimates that a new train timetable will not be introduced until the end of 2012.
AQO 2311/11-1521 June 2012 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education whether he can give an assurance that Integrated Schools will not be discriminated against in the Area Planning Process.
AQO 2311/11-1521 June 2012 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education whether he can give an assurance that Integrated Schools will not be discriminated against in the Area Planning Process.
AQW 12852/11-1512 June 2012 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education when the twenty-year-old mobile classrooms at Corran Integrated Primary School and Nursery Unit, Larne, will be replaced with a new purpose built school building.
AQO 2216/11-157 June 2012 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety for his assessment of the Northern Health and Social Care Trust’s proposal to withdraw from provision of residential care home accommodation.
AQO 2216/11-157 June 2012 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety for his assessment of the Northern Health and Social Care Trust’s proposal to withdraw from provision of residential care home accommodation.
AQO 2180/11-157 June 2012 · Department of the EnvironmentTo ask the Minister of the Environment for an update on his plans for the creation of a national park.
AQO 2106/11-1531 May 2012 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development to outline how her Department is working, on a cross-departmental basis, to promote renewable energy generation.
AQO 2062/11-1517 May 2012 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development to outline his preferred governance model for Northern Ireland Water.
AQW 11770/11-1515 May 2012 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel what action Land and Property Services is taking to address the loss of rates revenue resulting from the presence of illegal car parks in the vicinity of Belfast International Airport.
AQW 11769/11-1515 May 2012 · Department of the EnvironmentTo ask the Minister of the Environment what action the Driver and Vehicle Agency is taking against the owners of vehicles that do not meet road traffic regulations, but are operating from illegal car parks around Belfast International Airport.
AQW 11768/11-1515 May 2012 · Department of the EnvironmentTo ask the Minister of the Environment what action his Department is taking to ensure that the appropriate enforcement action is being taken to close off-site car parks operating around the Belfast International Airport without the appropriate planning permission.
AQW 11699/11-1514 May 2012 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education when the single-pane windows in Sunnylands Primary School, Carrickfergus, will be replaced.
AQW 11698/11-1514 May 2012 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister, in light of the misuse of flags, what plans the Executive has to introduce legislation to regulate the flying of flags on public property.
AQW 11693/11-1514 May 2012 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development, pursuant to AQW 10826/11-15, to detail the extra cost to the public purse incurred as a result of the reclassification of Northern Ireland Water as a non-departmental public body.
AQO 2005/11-1510 May 2012 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel for an update on discussions with Treasury on the devolution of Corporation Tax powers.
AQW 11317/11-153 May 2012 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development for an update on Translink’s plans for a new Belfast transport hub.
AQW 11316/11-153 May 2012 · Department of the EnvironmentTo ask the Minister of the Environment for an update on planning application F/2010/0092/F.
AQW 11260/11-153 May 2012 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development when he will bring forward his proposals on the future governance of NI Water.
AQW 11259/11-153 May 2012 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development to detail how Roads Service notifies district councils when a road is adopted.
AQW 11258/11-153 May 2012 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety whether his Department plans to close Lisgarel Residential Home, Larne.
AQO 1984/11-153 May 2012 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment what discussions her Department has had with the Ministry of Defence to ensure that HMS Caroline remains in Belfast.
AQO 1984/11-153 May 2012 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment what discussions her Department has had with the Ministry of Defence to ensure that HMS Caroline remains in Belfast.
AQO 1948/11-153 May 2012 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education what support his Department provides for children with autism.
AQO 1948/11-153 May 2012 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education what support his Department provides for children with autism.
AQO 1915/11-1526 April 2012 · Department of Culture, Arts and LeisureTo ask the Minister of Culture, Arts and Leisure what plans her Department has to develop a cross-departmental strategy to increase youth participation in sport.
AQW 10839/11-1524 April 2012 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education (i) what percentage of children are currently enrolled in integrated education; and (ii) what plans he has to increase this number.
AQW 10838/11-1524 April 2012 · Department of the EnvironmentTo ask the Minister of the Environment to detail (i) how many people were convicted of littering offences last year; (ii) how much revenue was raised from the resulting fines; and (iii) what further measures he is taking to combat this problem.
AQW 10837/11-1524 April 2012 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Social Development why grounds maintenance contracts between his Department and the Housing Executive have been allowed to expire before new contracts are put in place.
AQW 10826/11-1524 April 2012 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development what are the financial implications of the classification by the the Office of National Statistics of NI Water as a non-departmental public body.
AQW 10617/11-1519 April 2012 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety whether he has plans to introduce fines for people who fail to attend medical appointments at a hospital or with a GP.
AQO 1832/11-1519 April 2012 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel to outline what work he will ask his Department to undertake to reduce the cost of division.
AQO 1832/11-1519 April 2012 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel to outline what work he will ask his Department to undertake to reduce the cost of division.
AQO 1809/11-1519 April 2012 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development what commitment her Department will give to increase protection for ancient and long established woodlands.
AQO 1768/11-1529 March 2012 · Department for Employment and LearningTo ask the Minister for Employment and Learning what action he is taking to support the tourism and hospitality sector.
AQO 1675/11-1515 March 2012 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development what work his Department will undertake in conjunction with the Department of the Environment to improve road safety for cyclists.
AQO 1675/11-1515 March 2012 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development what work his Department will undertake in conjunction with the Department of the Environment to improve road safety for cyclists.
AQO 1634/11-1515 March 2012 · Department of the EnvironmentTo ask the Minister of the Environment whether he would consider speeding up the planning process for renewable energy applications.
AQO 1634/11-1515 March 2012 · Department of the EnvironmentTo ask the Minister of the Environment whether he would consider speeding up the planning process for renewable energy applications.
AQO 1502/11-1523 February 2012 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development for his assessment of the current flags protocol.
AQO 1502/11-1523 February 2012 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development for his assessment of the current flags protocol.
AQW 8685/11-1522 February 2012 · Department of the EnvironmentTo ask the Minister of the Environment what action his Department is taking to ensure that district councils comply with good tendering practices for legal services.
AQW 8684/11-1522 February 2012 · Department of the EnvironmentTo ask the Minister of the Environment to detail the district councils that (i) tender; and (ii) do not tender for legal services.
AQW 8487/11-1517 February 2012 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Social Development, pursuant to AQW 1670/11-15, what funding will be made available under the ReStore Programme in Carrickfergus.
AQO 1423/11-1516 February 2012 · Department of the EnvironmentTo ask the Minister of the Environment how the provisions in the Marine Bill will address the issue of marine management.
AQO 1423/11-1516 February 2012 · Department of the EnvironmentTo ask the Minister of the Environment how the provisions in the Marine Bill will address the issue of marine management.
AQO 1390/11-1516 February 2012 · Department for Employment and LearningTo ask the Minister for Employment and Learning what role his Department has had in informing the draft Programme for Government and the draft Economic Strategy.
AQW 7829/11-157 February 2012 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment what support her Department will offer to credit unions during their transfer to Financial Services Authority regulation.
AQW 7828/11-157 February 2012 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment what representations she has made, or intends to make, to Treasury regarding the concerns of credit unions about the proposals to restrict the majority of their investments to one year maturity.
AQW 7796/11-157 February 2012 · Department of JusticeTo ask the Minister of Justice for an update on the steps that have been taken to implement the agreement made by the Prison Service in August 2010 on the management of separated prisoners.
AQW 6869/11-1520 January 2012 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development to detail his Department’s capital budget broken down by the amount allocated to (i) each objective; and (ii) each spending area up to, and including, the 2014-15 financial year.
AQW 6868/11-1520 January 2012 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development to detail his Department’s proposed capital spend projects, for each of the next three financial years, including the projected timescales and the costs for each project.
AQO 1198/11-1519 January 2012 · Department for Employment and LearningTo ask the Minister for Employment and Learning what actions his Department is taking to address the skills issues in the Information and Communications Technology sector.
AQO 1065/11-159 January 2012 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel for an update on the devolution of air passenger duty powers.
AQO 1043/11-159 January 2012 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment how many initial business advice sessions, training plans and business plans have been delivered by InvestNI in the East Antrim constituency since 30 September 2011.

2011 (76 questions)

AQW 5928/11-1514 December 2011 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment how many Improvement and Prohibition notices have been issued to each District Council by the Health and Safety Executive in the last five years.
AQW 5926/11-1514 December 2011 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety what action his Department is taking to increase GPs understanding of myalgic encephalomyelitis.
AQW 5747/11-159 December 2011 · Department of Culture, Arts and LeisureTo ask the Minister of Culture, Arts and Leisure what support her Department provides for emerging artists.
AQW 5746/11-159 December 2011 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development what action his Department is taking to integrate the Port of Larne with the Larne Railway Line.
AQW 5745/11-159 December 2011 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development, given that the Regional Transportation Strategy consultation document acknowledges that greenhouse gas emissions from transport must be reduced, why the document does not contain a specific target to achieve such a reduction; and whether he will consider the inclusion of a specific target for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from transport in the finalised strategy.
AQW 5744/11-159 December 2011 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development, given that the Regional Transportation Strategy consultation document acknowledges the desirability of moving people away from using car and towards more sustainable means of transport, why the twelve proposed objectives in the document do not include an objective to achieve such a modal shift; and whether he will consider the inclusion of a specific target to achieve a modal shift in the finalised strategy.
AQW 5743/11-159 December 2011 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to detail the length of time a patient must wait from requesting to see a doctor at the Old School Surgery, Greenisland until they receive an appointment.
AQW 5258/11-1529 November 2011 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development whether Translink will introduce additional services to Great Victoria Street station from the Larne railway line.
AQW 5257/11-1529 November 2011 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development why he indicated that he would require a satisfactory performance from the Chief Executive of NI Water over the winter period, rather than an exceptional performance.
AQW 5256/11-1529 November 2011 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development on what date an announcement will be made regarding the assessment of the performance of the Chief Executive of NI Water’s over the winter period.
AQW 5255/11-1529 November 2011 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development to detail the criteria that will be used to judge the performance of the Chief Executive of NI Water over the winter period.
AQW 4554/11-1515 November 2011 · Department of the EnvironmentTo ask the Minister of the Environment, in relation to the proposed changes to MOT tests, whether any financial support will be made available for small automobile repair shops to invest in the technology necessary to prepare vehicles for the proposed revised MOT test.
AQW 4551/11-1515 November 2011 · Department of the EnvironmentTo ask the Minister of the Environment for his assessment of the financial impact of the proposed changes to MOT tests on small automobile repair shops.
AQW 4376/11-1510 November 2011 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety how many consultants work at each hospital's paediatrics department; and what is the average daily number of patients they treat.
AQW 4001/11-1528 October 2011 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development when the public address systems at the stations on the Larne Railway line will be repaired.
AQW 3689/11-1521 October 2011 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister when a decision will be made on the bids received under the Social Investment Fund.
AQW 3223/11-1512 October 2011 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development what action his Department is taking to improve the public perception of, and attitude towards, the use of public transport.
AQW 3222/11-1512 October 2011 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development whether his Department will support the extension of audio-visual information systems to buses.
AQW 3221/11-1512 October 2011 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development what action his Department is taking to ensure that footpaths are free from obstructions to people who are visually impaired.
AQW 3217/11-1512 October 2011 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Social Development for his assessment of the advantages and the economic viability of community heating schemes and the bulk purchase of fuel.
AQO 588/11-156 October 2011 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development whether her Department would consider the development of a woodland inventory.
AQO 588/11-156 October 2011 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development whether her Department would consider the development of a woodland inventory.
AQO 524/11-1529 September 2011 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety whether he has any plans to introduce legislation on adoption during this mandate.
AQO 524/11-1529 September 2011 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety whether he has any plans to introduce legislation on adoption during this mandate.
AQW 2645/11-1528 September 2011 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development, given the delay in the reopening of the Jordanstown Road, what action his Department is taking to ensure that similar delays are avoided in the future.
AQW 2326/11-1521 September 2011 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Social Development how many children are living below the poverty line in each constituency.
AQW 2317/11-1521 September 2011 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety what action his Department is taking to reduce the number of people with mood and anxiety disorders in the East Antrim area.
AQW 2278/11-1521 September 2011 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development for his assessment of how the funding allocation for the A5 scheme will impact upon structural maintenance elsewhere.
AQW 2277/11-1521 September 2011 · Department of Culture, Arts and LeisureTo ask the Minister of Culture, Arts and Leisure, given that children are one of the largest groups of library users and that the consultation process is not open to people under 16 years old, for her assessment of whether the current public consultation process on the reduction of library opening hours is in breach of Article 12 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, and the Northern Ireland Act 1998 on the basis of age discrimination.
AQW 2237/11-1520 September 2011 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to detail the change in patient numbers attending (i) Whiteabbey Hospital; and (ii) Antrim Area Hospital as a result of the closure of the Accident and Emergency Unit at Whiteabbey Hospital.
AQW 2234/11-1520 September 2011 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Social Development, pursuant to AQW 1728/11-15, what steps his Department has taken, and plans to take, to address the high level of child poverty in the East Antrim area.
AQW 2204/11-1520 September 2011 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development how many people have been charged with fare evasion on Translink services in each of the last three years; and how much revenue this generated.
AQW 2203/11-1520 September 2011 · Department of Culture, Arts and LeisureTo ask the Minister of Culture, Arts and Leisure what weight she will attach to the responses to the public consultation on the proposed reduction in the opening hours of Greenisland and Whitehead libraries.
AQW 2202/11-1520 September 2011 · Department of Culture, Arts and LeisureTo ask the Minister of Culture, Arts and Leisure what steps she has taken, and intends to take, to secure the long-term futures of Greenisland and Whitehead libraries.
AQO 412/11-1515 September 2011 · Department of Culture, Arts and LeisureTo ask the Minister of Culture, Arts and Leisure to outline preparations for the 2013 World Police and Fire Games.
AQO 372/11-1515 September 2011 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister for an update on discussions on the Programme for Government.
AQW 1921/11-1513 September 2011 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety (i) how many people are classed as obese; and (ii) what actions his Department is taking to address this problem.
AQW 1920/11-1513 September 2011 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Social Development how many people in the East Antrim area received Job Seekers Allowance in each of the last four years.
AQW 1908/11-1513 September 2011 · Department of JusticeTo ask the Minister of Justice (i) how many arrests were made in relation to the rioting in Ballyclare and Carrickfergus on 9 July 2011; and (ii) how many people have been prosecuted and convicted in relation to the disturbances.
AQW 1784/11-158 September 2011 · Department of the EnvironmentTo ask the Minister of the Environment (i) how many people have been convicted of dog fouling offences in the last twelve months; (ii) how much revenue was raised from the resulting fines; and (iii) what further measures he is taking to combat this problem.
AQW 1783/11-158 September 2011 · Department for Employment and LearningTo ask the Minister for Employment and Learning what percentage of people aged 16-25 years old are not in employment, education, or training.
AQW 1782/11-158 September 2011 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development to detail any road lighting schemes proposed for the Carrickfergus Borough Council area over the next four years; and the wards in which they will take place.
AQW 1781/11-158 September 2011 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development whether his Department charges utility companies for operating on roads during peak times; and if not, would he consider imposing a charge.
AQW 1780/11-158 September 2011 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development to detail the annual cost to the local economy that results from congestion caused by road works.
AQO 357/11-158 September 2011 · Department of JusticeTo ask the Minister of Justice for an update on the progress that has been made in resuming normal business in the Crown Court following the decision of solicitors who were involved in the legal aid dispute to return to work.
AQW 1728/11-157 September 2011 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Social Development how many children in the East Antrim area are living below the poverty line.
AQW 1727/11-157 September 2011 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education to outline the provision in the post-primary curriculum for the teaching of Northern Irish history.
AQW 1726/11-157 September 2011 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Social Development to detail the level of funding allocated to cross-community projects in the East Antrim area in each of the last three years.
AQW 1725/11-157 September 2011 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Social Development which community based projects in the Carrickfergus Borough Council area currently receive funding from his Department.
AQW 1724/11-157 September 2011 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development to detail any road surfacing projects which have been identified for the Carrickfergus Borough Council area over the next three years.
AQW 1670/11-156 September 2011 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Social Development what capital projects his Department has planned for the East Antrim constituency in each of the next five years.
AQW 1669/11-156 September 2011 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education for his assessment of whether children sitting several entrance exams for post-primary schools, including exams for the Catholic maintained and controlled sector (i) is in the best interests of the children; and (ii) is sustainable in the long-term.
AQW 1667/11-156 September 2011 · Northern Ireland Assembly CommissionTo ask the Assembly Commission what plans are currently in place to upgrade (i) internet speed; and (ii) the phone system in Parliament Buildings.
AQW 1666/11-156 September 2011 · Department for Employment and LearningTo ask the Minister for Employment and Learning (i) how many of the students enrolled in higher education in Northern Ireland are international students; and (ii) how many of them receive financial assistance.
AQW 1665/11-156 September 2011 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment, given that a company suspended its hydraulic fracturing activities in Blackpool after two minor earthquakes were related to its work, what steps her Department has taken to ensure that any hydraulic fracturing being carried out in Northern Ireland does not damage the environment.
AQW 1581/11-155 September 2011 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education how many (i) primary schools; and (ii) post-primary schools have closed in the last three years due to a lack of student numbers; and of those, how many were from the (a) Catholic maintained sector; and (b) controlled sector.
AQW 1580/11-155 September 2011 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Social Development how many houses owned by the Housing Executive in the East Antrim area are currently unoccupied.
AQW 1579/11-155 September 2011 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education how many children were unable to obtain a place at a nursery school in the East Antrim area in each of the last five years.
AQW 1563/11-155 September 2011 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development to detail the average number of passengers who have travelled daily on the Larne Line during off-peak hours over the last six months.
AQW 1562/11-155 September 2011 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development for an estimate of the potential savings over the next five years as a result of the proposed reductions in rail services on the Larne Line.
AQO 301/11-1531 August 2011 · Department of the EnvironmentTo ask the Minister of the Environment for an update on his Department's discussion paper on Environmental Governance.
AQO 301/11-1531 August 2011 · Department of the EnvironmentTo ask the Minister of the Environment for an update on his Department's discussion paper on Environmental Governance.
AQO 283/11-1531 August 2011 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment whether her Department plans to produce an energy strategy to help improve energy security and energy independence.
AQO 259/11-1531 August 2011 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development if he would attend a full meeting of Carrickfergus Borough Council to discuss the A2 road upgrade.
AQO 259/11-1531 August 2011 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development if he would attend a full meeting of Carrickfergus Borough Council to discuss the A2 road upgrade.
AQW 1103/11-1521 June 2011 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister why the Executive did not respond to the Treasury's consultation on Air Passenger Duty.
AQW 1077/11-1520 June 2011 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development whether he intends to introduce a residents only parking scheme in the Rosstulla Park area, adjacent to the University of Ulster, Jordanstown, to ensure that residents are not restricted by vehicles parking in this area to avoid car parking charges at the University.
AQO 186/11-1516 June 2011 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister for an update on the consultation on the draft Child Poverty Strategy.
AQW 928/11-1515 June 2011 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety whether he will ensure that the Accident and Emergency Unit at the Mater Hospital will remain open and that a full service will continue until he has determined the appropriate level of accident and emergency services for the Greater Belfast area.
AQW 919/11-1515 June 2011 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment, in relation to air passenger duty, what action she intends to take to ensure that Northern Ireland will be treated on a no less favourable basis than the Republic of Ireland to ensure fair competition between airlines and airports on the island of Ireland.
AQO 90/11-152 June 2011 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment whether her Department will implement a strategy to develop the green economy.
AQO 90/11-152 June 2011 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment whether her Department will implement a strategy to develop the green economy.
AQW 372/11-1531 May 2011 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development whether he will visit Carrickfergus Borough Council to outline his Department's stance on the A2 upgrade.
AQW 125/11-1523 May 2011 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety whether he plans to repeal the legislation that was introduced by the previous Minister which requires dental surgeries to register as independent hospitals with the Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority on a form which is not designed for use by small businesses; and if he will engage with the relevant dental authorities and organisations on this issue.
AQW 91/11-1519 May 2011 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development whether he intends to reverse the decision not to progress with the A2 upgrade.
AQW 90/11-1519 May 2011 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development if he intends, under the Private Streets (NI) Order 1980, to adopt the streets in Loughview Village, Carrickfergus so that salt boxes can be provided for next winter.