world news AQW 17785/22-27 By aims.niassembly.gov.uk Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT [Ms Diane Forsythe]: To ask the Minister of Finance how much of the £1.5 billion increase to the Northern Ireland budget in 2025-26, announced in the Budget Statement, will be additional money to spend freely on new items rather than absorbed by inflation, pay increases and other already committed items. Full Article Department of Finance
world news AQW 17784/22-27 By aims.niassembly.gov.uk Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT [Ms Diane Forsythe]: To ask the Minister of Finance whether she has commissioned any research into the impacts of the recent budget announcement on specific sectors, either directly within her Department or in partnership with other bodies such as NICVA for the voluntary and community sector impact. Full Article Department of Finance
world news AQW 17783/22-27 By aims.niassembly.gov.uk Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT [Ms Diane Forsythe]: To ask the Minister of Finance, in relation to her Ministerial Statement following the announcement of the Chancellor's Autumn Budget, to provide an estimated value of the total exceptional items mentioned in the Reserve Claim section. Full Article Department of Finance
world news AQW 17782/22-27 By aims.niassembly.gov.uk Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT [Ms Diane Forsythe]: To ask the Minister of Health to detail the percentage of non-complex discharges from an acute hospital setting that took place within 4 hours of the patient being declared medically fit in 2023-24, broken down by Health and Social Care Trust. Full Article Department of Health
world news AQW 17781/22-27 By aims.niassembly.gov.uk Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT [Ms Diane Forsythe]: To ask the Minister of Health to detail the percentage of complex discharges from an acute hospital setting that took place within 48 hours of the patient being declared medically fit in 2023-24, broken down by Health and Social Care Trust. Full Article Department of Health
world news AQW 17780/22-27 By aims.niassembly.gov.uk Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT [Ms Cara Hunter]: To ask the Minister for Infrastructure (i) whether his Department has been in contact with Northern Ireland Electricity Networks to discuss recurring incidences of power outages in the Greysteel and Ballykelly areas; and (ii) to detail the steps being taken to prevent future occurrences. Full Article Department for Infrastructure
world news AQW 17778/22-27 By aims.niassembly.gov.uk Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT [Ms Cara Hunter]: To ask the Minister of Health to detail the processes in place to ensure that next of kin are informed of a patient's decision to request a do-not-resuscitate order. Full Article Department of Health
world news AQW 17777/22-27 By aims.niassembly.gov.uk Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT [Ms Cara Hunter]: To ask the Minister of Health whether his Department plans to cut the VAT rate on donor sperm for couples where the man is infertile. Full Article Department of Health
world news AQW 17776/22-27 By aims.niassembly.gov.uk Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT [Mr Phillip Brett]: To ask the Minister for Communities to detail the amount of funding that will be allocated to (i) Belfast City Council; and (ii) Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council from the Integrated Advice Partnership Fund. Full Article Department for Communities
world news AQW 17769/22-27 By aims.niassembly.gov.uk Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT [Ms Kate Nicholl]: To ask the Minister for Infrastructure, pursuant to AQW 14633/22-27, to detail the timeline for delivery of the resurfacing scheme on the A24 Ormeau Road and Saintfield Road. Full Article Department for Infrastructure
world news AQW 17768/22-27 By aims.niassembly.gov.uk Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT [Ms Kate Nicholl]: To ask the Minister for Infrastructure, pursuant to AQW 14633/22-27, to detail the level of priority that will be given to the resurfacing scheme on the A24 Ormeau Road and Saintfield Road in the 2025-26 financial year. Full Article Department for Infrastructure
world news AQW 17767/22-27 By aims.niassembly.gov.uk Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT [Ms Kate Nicholl]: To ask the Minister for Infrastructure, pursuant to AQW 14633/22-27, to detail the pre-works engagement he intends to undertake with local (i) residents; and (ii) businesses in relation to the resurfacing scheme on the A24 Ormeau Road and Saintfield Road. Full Article Department for Infrastructure
world news AQW 17766/22-27 By aims.niassembly.gov.uk Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT [Ms Kate Nicholl]: To ask the Minister of Health when he will bring proposals for minimum unit pricing for alcohol to the Executive for approval. Full Article Department of Health
world news AQW 17765/22-27 By aims.niassembly.gov.uk Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT [Ms Kate Nicholl]: To ask the Minister of Health when he expects to bring legislation to the Assembly in relation to minimum unit pricing for alcohol. Full Article Department of Health
world news AQW 17762/22-27 By aims.niassembly.gov.uk Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT [Mr Gary Middleton]: To ask the Minister of Health whether his Department will consider bringing forward legislation to lower the age limit for prostate cancer testing. Full Article Department of Health
world news AQW 17761/22-27 By aims.niassembly.gov.uk Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT [Mr Gary Middleton]: To ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether his Department plans to improve the pedestrian and cycle infrastructure between Bready and Newbuildings, Londonderry, in the absence of the new A5 Western Transport Corridor progressing in that area. Full Article Department for Infrastructure
world news AQW 17760/22-27 By aims.niassembly.gov.uk Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT [Mr Gary Middleton]: To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the steps his Department is taking to prepare for adverse winter weather conditions in the Derry City and Strabane District Council area. Full Article Department for Infrastructure
world news AQW 17759/22-27 By aims.niassembly.gov.uk Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT [Mr Gary Middleton]: To ask the Minister for Communities to detail the funding support his Department currently provides for grassroots football clubs. Full Article Department for Communities
world news AQW 17756/22-27 By aims.niassembly.gov.uk Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT [Mr John Blair]: To ask the Minister for Communities whether his Department is implementing any measures to reduce general waste in buildings used by his Department or its arm's-length bodies. Full Article Department for Communities
world news AQW 17755/22-27 By aims.niassembly.gov.uk Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT [Mr John Blair]: To ask the Minister for Communities whether his Department is implementing any measures to increase recycling rates in buildings used by his Department or its arm's-length bodies. Full Article Department for Communities
world news AQO 1153/22-27 By aims.niassembly.gov.uk Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT [Ms Claire Sugden]: To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to outline reasons for delays in considering contentious planning applications. Full Article Department for Infrastructure
world news AQO 1152/22-27 By aims.niassembly.gov.uk Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT [Ms Carál Ní Chuilín]: To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to provide an overview on how he will work with NI Water to ensure that homes developed in areas of highest demand will be able to connect to water and sewage facilities. Full Article Department for Infrastructure
world news AQO 1151/22-27 By aims.niassembly.gov.uk Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT [Mr Brian Kingston]: To ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether the resurfacing work at Townsend Street will cover all of the street up to Peter’s Hill on the Shankill Road, Belfast. Full Article Department for Infrastructure
world news AQO 1150/22-27 By aims.niassembly.gov.uk Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT [Mr Peter McReynolds]: To ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on plans to permit all taxis to use certain bus lanes in Belfast City Centre. Full Article Department for Infrastructure
world news AQO 1149/22-27 By aims.niassembly.gov.uk Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT [Mr Danny Donnelly]: To ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on the development of a Climate Action Plan. Full Article Department for Infrastructure
world news AQO 1148/22-27 By aims.niassembly.gov.uk Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT [Ms Cara Hunter]: To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to provide an update on plans for the A2 Ballykelly Bypass. Full Article Department for Infrastructure
world news AQO 1147/22-27 By aims.niassembly.gov.uk Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT [Miss Áine Murphy]: To ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on funding for rural roads. Full Article Department for Infrastructure
world news AQO 1146/22-27 By aims.niassembly.gov.uk Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT [Mr Eóin Tennyson]: To ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on the redevelopment of Lurgan Train Station. Full Article Department for Infrastructure
world news AQO 1145/22-27 By aims.niassembly.gov.uk Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT [Mr Andrew McMurray]: To ask the Minister for Infrastructure for his assessment of the impact of 163 vacancies in his Department's Water and Departmental Delivery Group. Full Article Department for Infrastructure
world news AQO 1144/22-27 By aims.niassembly.gov.uk Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT [Miss Nuala McAllister]: To ask the Minister for Infrastructure when the findings of the feasibility study into extending the North-South Glider route to Glengormley and Carryduff will be published. Full Article Department for Infrastructure
world news AQO 1143/22-27 By aims.niassembly.gov.uk Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT [Mr Mark Durkan]: To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to provide an update on efforts to ensure timely street lighting repairs. Full Article Department for Infrastructure
world news AQO 1142/22-27 By aims.niassembly.gov.uk Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT [Mr Robbie Butler]: To ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on the technical issues impacting journeys on the Portadown-Belfast-Bangor train line as a result of the opening of the Belfast Grand Central Station. Full Article Department for Infrastructure
world news AQO 1141/22-27 By aims.niassembly.gov.uk Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT [Ms Diana Armstrong]: To ask the Minister for Infrastructure what emergency plans his Department has in place to mitigate the risk of flooding this winter in Fermanagh and South Tyrone, around the Fermanagh Lakelands. Full Article Department for Infrastructure
world news AQO 1140/22-27 By aims.niassembly.gov.uk Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT [Mr David Honeyford]: To ask the Minister for Infrastructure what input his Department will have into the development of any aviation strategy agreed by the Executive, relating to road and rail access, further to York Aviation's Air Connectivity to Support Inbound Tourism and Business Growth report submitted to the Department for the Economy. Full Article Department for Infrastructure
world news AQO 1139/22-27 By aims.niassembly.gov.uk Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT [Dr Steve Aiken OBE]: To ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on his considerations in relation to the Hightown incinerator planning application. Full Article Department for Infrastructure
world news AQO 1138/22-27 By aims.niassembly.gov.uk Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT [Ms Kate Nicholl]: To ask the Minister of Health for an update on the review of Minimum Standards for Childminding and Day Care for Children Under Age 12. Full Article Department of Health
world news AQO 1137/22-27 By aims.niassembly.gov.uk Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT [Mr Doug Beattie MC]: To ask the Minister of Health for an update on the financial position within his Department. Full Article Department of Health
world news AQO 1136/22-27 By aims.niassembly.gov.uk Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT [Ms Liz Kimmins]: To ask the Minister of Health to outline any actions he has taken to address inequalities in women's cardiovascular health. Full Article Department of Health
world news AQO 1135/22-27 By aims.niassembly.gov.uk Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT [Mr Andrew McMurray]: To ask the Minister of Health for an update on his Department's efforts to ensure there is no suspension of maternity services at Daisy Hill Hospital. Full Article Department of Health
world news AQO 1134/22-27 By aims.niassembly.gov.uk Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT [Mrs Cathy Mason]: To ask the Minister of Health for an update on his Department’s ongoing work to promote early intervention practices in the childcare and early years sector to meet the needs of children showing early signs of special educational needs. Full Article Department of Health
world news AQO 1133/22-27 By aims.niassembly.gov.uk Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT [Mr David Honeyford]: To ask the Minister of Health to outline the budget required for the Women's Health Action Plan. Full Article Department of Health
world news AQO 1132/22-27 By aims.niassembly.gov.uk Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT [Ms Sian Mulholland]: To ask the Minister of Health for an update on the Mental Health Strategy 2021-2031. Full Article Department of Health
world news AQO 1131/22-27 By aims.niassembly.gov.uk Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT [Mr Colin Crawford]: To ask the Minister of Health for his assessment of the work of the IMPACTAgewell project in the Mid and East Antrim Borough Council. Full Article Department of Health
world news AQO 1130/22-27 By aims.niassembly.gov.uk Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT [Ms Cara Hunter]: To ask the Minister of Health for an update on waiting lists for specialist dental care for children in the Northern Health and Social Care Trust and the Western Health and Social Care Trust. Full Article Department of Health
world news AQO 1129/22-27 By aims.niassembly.gov.uk Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT [Mr John Blair]: To ask the Minister of Health whether he will change the relevant procedures to enable multi-use sites, containing both short-term respite and residential beds, to expand provision of respite services. Full Article Department of Health
world news AQO 1128/22-27 By aims.niassembly.gov.uk Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT [Mr Alan Robinson]: To ask the Minister of Health for an update on the progress of the Women's Health Action Plan. Full Article Department of Health
world news AQO 1127/22-27 By aims.niassembly.gov.uk Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT [Mr Daniel McCrossan]: To ask the Minister of Health to outline any work undertaken to reduce the minimum age of 60 for bowel cancer screening. Full Article Department of Health
world news AQO 1126/22-27 By aims.niassembly.gov.uk Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT [Ms Diana Armstrong]: To ask the Minister of Health for an update on elective care activity that is being delivered within the South West Acute Hospital. Full Article Department of Health
world news AQO 1125/22-27 By aims.niassembly.gov.uk Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT [Ms Joanne Bunting]: To ask the Minister of Health what discussions his officials have had with their counterparts in the Department of Justice regarding improved information sharing with the Northern Ireland Prison Service relating to prisoners' health conditions and medications. Full Article Department of Health
world news AQO 1124/22-27 By aims.niassembly.gov.uk Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT [Mrs Linda Dillon]: To ask the Minister of Health, given his recent allocation of up to £13 million to enhance services for children with disabilities, what measures will be put in place to ensure that families are positively impacted by this funding. Full Article Department of Health