https://askedbydavid.nidata.fyi/ An independent tracker of the questions asked by David Honeyford, Alliance Party MLA for Lagan Valley, in the Northern Ireland Assembly – with answers, search, filters and downloads. en-gb Tue, 20 Oct 2026 01:44:54 GMT https://askedbydavid.nidata.fyi/questions/504065/ 504065-tabled Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Department for the Economy To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail any plans she has to introduce regulation for the cost of home heating oil. Awaiting answer; due by 21 October 2026. https://askedbydavid.nidata.fyi/questions/501229/ 501229-answered Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Department for Communities To ask the Minister for Communities for an update on the delivery of the Northern Ireland Football Fund. Answer (13 October 2026): The three strands of the Northern Ireland Football Fund are progressing as follows: Performance Programme The Department is currently subject to a Judicial Review relating to the process used to identify the prioritised cohort of applicants selected to be taken forward in the performance programme. Nevertheless, my officials continue to progress the programme while awaiting the outcome of those proceedings. This prioritised cohort is currently progressing through the Outline Business Case 1 (OBC1) stage, with legal due diligence also ongoing. All OBC1 submissions are due to be received by… https://askedbydavid.nidata.fyi/questions/502852/ 502852-tabled Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Department for Infrastructure To ask the Minister for Infrastructure in respect of the tendering of the A1 Junctions Phase 2 scheme, to detail (i) how far the process has gone; and (ii) the remaining stages in the process. Awaiting answer; due by 22 October 2026. https://askedbydavid.nidata.fyi/questions/502851/ 502851-tabled Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Department for Infrastructure To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail any indicative timetable for works on the A1 Junctions Phase 2 scheme. Awaiting answer; due by 22 October 2026. https://askedbydavid.nidata.fyi/questions/502850/ 502850-tabled Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Department for Infrastructure To ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether there are any requirements for (i) land purchases; and (ii) vesting, to deliver the A1 Junctions Phase 2 scheme. Awaiting answer; due by 22 October 2026. https://askedbydavid.nidata.fyi/questions/502849/ 502849-tabled Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Department for Infrastructure To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail any indicative budget for the A1 Junctions Phase 2 scheme. Awaiting answer; due by 22 October 2026. https://askedbydavid.nidata.fyi/questions/502848/ 502848-tabled Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Department for Infrastructure To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail (i) where the A1 Junctions Phase 2 scheme is placed on the order of priority of road projects; and (ii) any projects which are currently placed before this scheme. Awaiting answer; due by 22 October 2026. https://askedbydavid.nidata.fyi/questions/499712/ 499712-answered Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Department for the Economy To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail (i) any assessment that has been made of the SSE Airtricty standard gas unit rate increase of 18.97 per cent from 1 October 2026; and (ii) any action she is taking to mitigate the impact of this price increase on customers. Answer (6 October 2026): I am concerned about the impact that recent energy price increases, including gas price increases, over which we have no control, will have this winter, particularly for those on lower income or in vulnerable households. Unfortunately, the continuing geopolitical conflicts, across the world, are driving the increases that consumers here are seeing in their cost of energy. The Utility Regulator scrutinises every element of regulated electricity and gas tariff increases, including reviewing wholesale prices to ensure the tariff fairly reflects the cost of supply. While data published by the… https://askedbydavid.nidata.fyi/questions/501230/ 501230-tabled Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Department of Finance To ask the Minister of Finance whether the Investment Strategy will include capital investment in (i) Regional; and (ii) Sub Regional, Stadia such as Casement Park and the Northern Ireland Football Fund. Past due date; due by 14 October 2026. https://askedbydavid.nidata.fyi/questions/499713/ 499713-answered Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Department for the Economy To ask the Minister for the Economy whether provision for plug-in microgeneration, up to 800w, is included in the suite of legislation and regulations currently in preparation in her Department. Answer (28 September 2026): My Department is considering the implications of regulatory changes recently introduced in Britain in relation to plug-in microgeneration, specifically plug-in solar panel systems. The existing electricity safety regulations, introduced by the former Economy Minister Arlene Foster, do not permit plug-in solar devices to be used here. My officials are examining the legislative changes required to facilitate the safe and straightforward use of compliant plug-in solar microgeneration devices by consumers in the North. My Department is progressing this work as quickly as practicable and intends… https://askedbydavid.nidata.fyi/questions/498990/ 498990-answered Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for an assessment of the Office for Environmental Protection’s advice on the latest proposals for a revised Nutrients Action Programme. Answer (28 September 2026): Mr Muir: I welcome the detailed advice and recommendations that I received from the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) in its response to the consultation on the proposed measures in the revised nutrients action programme (NAP). My Department is carefully considering those recommendations alongside all the other consultation responses. I asked the stakeholder task and finish group, with representatives from the agriculture, environmental and agri-food sectors, to develop proposals that are evidence based, workable at farm level within realistic time frames and meet legislative… https://askedbydavid.nidata.fyi/questions/499437/ 499437-answered Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT The Executive Office To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister for an update on the review of the Strategic Investment Board. Answer (23 September 2026): The report into the review of the Strategic Investment Board (SIB) was finalised in 2025. The review recognised the important role that SIB plays in providing specialist expertise to support investment planning, infrastructure delivery and the effective implementation of major projects and programmes across the public sector. It also concluded that SIB’s future role should be considered in light of the Executive’s priorities and made a number of recommendations in that regard. Following the review, we have provided strategic direction to SIB to support a more robust approach to delivery and… https://askedbydavid.nidata.fyi/questions/479578/ 479578-answered Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Department of Justice To ask the Minister of Justice to outline any assessment that has been made of the pressures currently facing the Northern Ireland Prison Service. Answer (16 September 2026): I want to acknowledge the recent inspection report which described Magilligan Prison as one of the highest-performing establishments in the United Kingdom. This is a significant achievement. It is to the credit of the Northern Ireland Prison Service that prison establishments here have maintained stability and continue to perform to such a high standard despite sustained population pressure. On 1 April 2023, the total prison population in Northern Ireland was 1,822. This year the population had increased by over 14% to 2,079. With Magilligan consistently operating at its capacity… https://askedbydavid.nidata.fyi/questions/496570/ 496570-answered Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Department for the Economy To ask the Minister for the Economy to outline any action her Department is taking to ensure electricity grid capacity does not act as a barrier to economic investment. Answer (14 September 2026): Dr Archibald: Ensuring that electricity grid capacity does not act as a barrier to economic investment is a priority for me and my Department. Through the grid development monitoring group, my Department brings together key stakeholders to drive progress on strategic transmission and distribution projects and to identify barriers to delivery. In addition, my Department is working closely with NIE Networks, the System Operator for Northern Ireland (SONI) and the Utility Regulator to support major network investment, including the £2·27 billion RP7 programme to increase network capacity and… https://askedbydavid.nidata.fyi/questions/496367/ 496367-answered Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to outline the progress being made in implementing the Lough Neagh Action Plan. Answer (7 September 2026): Mr Muir: Of the 37 actions in the plan, 23 have been delivered, and 14 are actively progressing. I remain committed to driving forward the delivery of the remaining actions at pace. Progress to date reflects coordinated efforts across key themes, including scientific research; enhanced monitoring and enforcement; education and stakeholder engagement; regulatory reform; and strategic communications. Consultation on an updated nutrients action programme concludes today. There is also £49 million of funding from the Shared Island Fund to support farmers with nature-based solutions. I am doing… https://askedbydavid.nidata.fyi/questions/493678/ 493678-answered Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT Department for Infrastructure To ask the Minister for Infrastructure, following another accident on the A26 Glenavy Road, for an update on the options to improve road safety in this area, in particular at the (i) Lisnabilla Road; (ii) Station Road; (iii) Magheramesk Lane; (iv) Maghaberry Road, junctions on the A26, north of the Moira Roundabout. Answer (26 August 2026): Road Safety is a high priority for my Department, and we are committed to working proactively to make our roads safer and to address the needs of all road users. As you will appreciate collisions on the road network are investigated by the PSNI. Once the findings are shared with the Department, my officials will carefully consider if any action can be taken through the introduction of engineering measures to enhance road safety. Officials are also reviewing the latest Road Traffic Collision data from the PSNI for collision cluster sites, including the Glenavy Road, to identify locations… https://askedbydavid.nidata.fyi/questions/493903/ 493903-answered Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT Department of Health To ask the Minister of Health to detail a list of unused and underused properties in the health service estate in the (i) Lagan Valley constituency; and (ii) Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council area. Answer (30 July 2026): As of 31 March 2026: Constituency/ Council Unused/ Underused Site Property (i) & (ii) Unused N/A Lisburn Health Centre (ii) Unused Forster Green Hospital Main Building (ii) Unused Knockbracken Healthcare Park Boiler House (ii) Unused Knockbracken Healthcare Park Divis (ii) Unused Knockbracken Healthcare Park Singing Kettle (ii) Unused Knockbracken Healthcare Park Inver Building (ii) Unused Knockbracken Healthcare Park Lagan Villa (ii) Unused Knockbracken Healthcare Park Maine (ii) Unused Knockbracken Healthcare Park Moy (ii) Unused Knockbracken Healthcare Park Piney… https://askedbydavid.nidata.fyi/questions/493902/ 493902-answered Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT The Executive Office To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister for an update on plans for the Maze-Long Kesh development site. Answer (30 July 2026): No decisions have yet been taken regarding the future of the site. https://askedbydavid.nidata.fyi/questions/491760/ 491760-answered Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT Department of Health To ask the Minister of Health to detail the number of people awaiting a first appointment for a neurology appointment in respect to dementia, in (i) 2022-23; (ii) 2024-25; (iii) 2025-26; and (iv) this year to date, broken down by Health and Social Care Trust. Answer (22 July 2026): While neurologists are key specialists in diagnosing dementia, depending on the patient's age and specific symptoms, diagnoses can also be assessed by other specialists operating in other services. In that context, all HSC Trusts have confirmed that current information systems would not identify if a first appointment was related to dementia. https://askedbydavid.nidata.fyi/questions/493900/ 493900-answered Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT Department for the Economy To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail any plans that are in place to improve complementarity between the higher education and further education sectors in Northern Ireland to increase the number of further education students gaining places on undergraduate courses in Northern Ireland’s universities. Answer (21 July 2026): Further Education (FE) colleges provide accessible and flexible pathways into Higher Education (HE) through the delivery of Foundation Degrees, Higher National Diplomas and Certificates, and Higher Level Apprenticeships. As part of the FE Fit for the Future Programme, work is ongoing to review the FE curriculum to strengthen progression pathways and reduce barriers to higher-level study. #I also recently consulted on a review of the approach to widening participation in HE which recognises the role of FE colleges, including their involvement in the Widening Participation (WP) Forum. https://askedbydavid.nidata.fyi/questions/493679/ 493679-answered Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT Department for the Economy To ask the Minister for the Economy, further to evidence session by senior officials from Invest Northern Ireland at the Assembly’s Committee for the Economy on 1 July 2026, whether she will publish data highlighting the benefits of Northern Ireland being part of both the UK internal market and the EU’s single market for goods. Answer (15 July 2026): According to HMRC’s Regional Trade Statistics, total exports of goods from the north increased by 9.4% to £10.8 billion in the year ending Q1 2026, compared to the year ending Q1 2023. The north’s exports of goods to the EU increased by 10.3% and exports of goods to the Rest of the World (RoW) increased by 7.6%. In contrast, total exports of goods from Britain fell by 8.3% to £314.1 billion over the same period. Exports of goods from Britain to the EU decreased 16.6%, whilst British exports of goods to RoW exports of increased 0.9%. https://askedbydavid.nidata.fyi/questions/491759/ 491759-answered Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT Department of Health To ask the Minister of Health to detail the number of people on the waiting list for a PET scan in the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust, in each of the last two years, broken down by month. Answer (15 July 2026): The Belfast Health and Social Care Trust provides the regional PET CT imaging service for Northern Ireland. As such, it maintains a single waiting list for all referrals to this service, regardless of the referring Health and Social Care Trust. The waiting list is not categorised by referral source, and it is therefore not possible to identify or extract a subset of patients specifically referred from the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust. However, overall waiting list figures for patients awaiting a PET scan across Northern Ireland are available for the period April 2025 to June… https://askedbydavid.nidata.fyi/questions/491758/ 491758-answered Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT Department of Health To ask the Minister of Health to detail any steps the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust is taking to comply with the Sign Language Act, specifically in relation to neurology and dementia diagnosis services. Answer (15 July 2026): Whilst the Sign Language Bill was passed in April 2026 in the Northern Ireland Assembly, it has not yet fully progressed to an Act in legislation. Following the Bill transitioning to an Act, there will be the development of Statutory Guidance and consultation by the Department for Communities (DfC). This will assist all prescribed organisations, in regards to implementation and development of sign language action plans to outline how they will comply with statutory duties under the Sign Language Act. At that time, the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust (SEHSCT), including the… https://askedbydavid.nidata.fyi/questions/493901/ 493901-answered Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT Department for Infrastructure To ask the Minister for Infrastructure, pursuant to AQW 18182/22-27, for an update on the timescale for the planned development and opening of the proposed Lisburn West station. Answer (10 July 2026): As Minister for Infrastructure, I remain supportive of initiatives that have the potential to improve public transport connectivity and encourage greater use of the rail network. The proposed Lisburn West station remains under development, and my Department continues to engage with Translink on the project. The Department has already provided £1.8m to Translink to progress the project. However, it is not possible at this stage to provide a definitive timetable for the delivery or opening of the station. Investment priorities will continue to be considered as part of future budget and… https://askedbydavid.nidata.fyi/questions/493504/ 493504-answered Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT Department for Communities To ask the Minister for Communities, pursuant to AQW 47991/22-27 and AQW 47993/22-27, whether his Department has sought confirmation from the Gambling Commission of the specific enforcement powers it holds in respect of remote gambling advertising in Northern Ireland. Answer (10 July 2026): Yes, my officials have explored this matter with their colleagues in the Gambling Commission, who shared the guidance on its role and remit in Northern Ireland that was subsequently published on their website at: www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/about-us/guide/page/our-role-and-remit-in-northern-ireland https://askedbydavid.nidata.fyi/questions/493681/ 493681-answered Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT Department for the Economy To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail whether (i) consideration of funding for skills support is directed to the most disadvantaged in our society; and (ii) a impact assessment has been made on the implications of cutting the skills budget. Answer (9 July 2026): i) yes ii) appropriate impact assessments will be conducted once a budget is in place. https://askedbydavid.nidata.fyi/questions/493680/ 493680-answered Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT Department for the Economy To ask the Minister for the Economy whether she has been made aware that the proposed increase of three per cent in salaries for further education lecturers falls short of the proposal to increase teachers’ salaries by four per cent, in similar roles, resulting in a greater divergence in salary levels, contrary to stated policy. Answer (9 July 2026): Further Education (FE) colleges, as employers, are responsible for terms and conditions, including pay, for their lecturers. Over the last 2 years lecturers’ pay has increased by around 10.6% overall, comprising a 6.6% increase in 2024/25 and a further 4% increase in 2025/26. One of the conditions FE colleges, as employers, agreed as part of their 2024/25 and 2025/26 lecturers’ pay settlement with Trade Union Side (TUS) was to undertake a review of teacher pay scale parity in 2025/26, including the presentation of a business case to my Department. I am advised by the FE Colleges’ Employers… https://askedbydavid.nidata.fyi/questions/493505/ 493505-answered Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT Department for Communities To ask the Minister for Communities, pursuant to AQW 47990/22-27, to detail any representations he (i) has made; and (ii) intends to make, to the Department for Culture, Media and Sport following the UK Government's confirmation that it has no plans to extend the statutory levy on remote gambling operators to Northern Ireland. Answer (8 July 2026): (i) I have not made any representations to date; (ii) I will keep the matter under review. https://askedbydavid.nidata.fyi/questions/492720/ 492720-answered Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT Department for Infrastructure To ask the Minister for Infrastructure, pursuant to AQW 34971/22-27, whether there has been any further developments relative to (i) the acquisition of the land required for the construction of the B101 North Lisburn Feeder Road at Thaxton, given that the original estimated timeframe has elapsed; and (ii) whether her Department has received any indication from the developers as to when construction is expected to commence. Answer (8 July 2026): My officials are continuing to explore options to purchase the land by agreement, therefore the vesting process has not yet commenced. Construction of the road can only begin once the land has been purchased or vested with this process likely to take up to a year to complete. As such I cannot confirm a date for the commencement of construction. My Department applied for an Application for a Certificate of Proposed Lawful Use of Development in December 2025 which the Department received from the Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council on the 2nd February 2026. This certificate extends the… https://askedbydavid.nidata.fyi/questions/492130/ 492130-answered Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT Department for Infrastructure To ask the Minister for Infrastructure, following the recent trial offering an additional free hour of on-street parking at locations in Lisburn and Newry, whether her Department will provide a comparative analysis of changes in parking numbers, on a monthly basis, for the (i) six-month trial period; and (ii) preceding two years. Answer (8 July 2026): On 26 November 2025 my Department issued a press release, supported by representatives of Lisburn Chamber of Commerce and Newry Business Improvement District, to promote the extra hour of free parking in Lisburn and Newry ahead of its introduction on Saturday 29 November. The initiative has also been regularly promoted on social media by my Department since its introduction including publicising the extension of the initiative after the Christmas period. Throughout the course of the initial pilot, officials engaged with a range of relevant stakeholders to gather qualitative insights across… https://askedbydavid.nidata.fyi/questions/492129/ 492129-answered Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT Department for Infrastructure To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail (i) how her Department promoted the extra hour of free parking in the Lisburn and Newry parking discount scheme; and (ii) whether users were aware of the offer available. Answer (8 July 2026): On 26 November 2025 my Department issued a press release, supported by representatives of Lisburn Chamber of Commerce and Newry Business Improvement District, to promote the extra hour of free parking in Lisburn and Newry ahead of its introduction on Saturday 29 November. The initiative has also been regularly promoted on social media by my Department since its introduction including publicising the extension of the initiative after the Christmas period. Throughout the course of the initial pilot, officials engaged with a range of relevant stakeholders to gather qualitative insights across… https://askedbydavid.nidata.fyi/questions/489262/ 489262-answered Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Department for Infrastructure To ask the Minister for Infrastructure, pursuant to AQW 34971/22-27, to detail any work her Department has undertaken to protect the planning permission for Phase 3 of the North Lisburn Feeder Road, granted in November 2020. Answer (29 June 2026): My Department applied for an Application for a Certificate of Proposed Lawful Use of Development in December 2025 which the Department received from the Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council on the 2nd February 2026. This certificate extends the Planning Permission indefinitely. https://askedbydavid.nidata.fyi/questions/484911/ 484911-answered Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Department for Infrastructure To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the timetable for the resurfacing of Main Street, Moira. Answer (23 June 2026): Officials are currently considering the 2026/27 programme of works, details of which will be included in my Department’s 2026/27 annual report to Council. Programmes cannot be finalised until such times as budgets are confirmed. In the meantime, officials will continue to undertake regular inspections and repair defects in accordance with the Department’s Limited Service policy. https://askedbydavid.nidata.fyi/questions/489520/ 489520-answered Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Department for the Economy To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail (i) any discussions she has had with the Irish Government, regarding delays to the North South Interconnector; (ii) any barriers to delivery that have been identified; and (iii) whether a timetable is now in place for its completion. Answer (22 June 2026): The North South Interconnector is a strategic priority for my Department. It will drive downward pressure on consumer costs, enabling sustainable economic growth, reducing dispatch down of renewable generators, and improving energy security. My officials engage regularly with counterparts in the Irish Government on energy matters, including the North South Interconnector, to discuss progress on delivery. Construction in the North began in 2024; however, there have been delays to progress in the South. The project remains on track for delivery by 2031, subject to regulatory and construction… https://askedbydavid.nidata.fyi/questions/489261/ 489261-answered Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Department for the Economy To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail (i) each action, contained in the Energy Strategy Action Plan 2025, that has not been delivered; and (ii) the reasons for each delay. Answer (22 June 2026): The Energy Strategy Action Plan Report for 2025, published at the end of May 2026, provides a comprehensive update on progress against all actions scheduled for delivery in 2025. This fulfils the commitment set out in the Energy Strategy – The Path to Net Zero Energy (2021) to publish annual action plan reports. The reasons for any delays are clearly set out within the published Report, which is available at Energy Strategy the Path to Net Zero Energy - Action Plan Report 2025. For completeness, further context is provided below in relation to AP3, AP16 and RO4. Action 3 DAERA will… https://askedbydavid.nidata.fyi/questions/489260/ 489260-answered Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Department for the Economy To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail when she plans to publish the first implementation progress report for the Energy Strategy Action Plan. Answer (22 June 2026): The Energy Strategy Action Plan Report for 2026 will publish in early 2027 detailing progress against the 2026 actions. This is in line with the Energy Strategy – The Path to Net Zero Energy commitment to publish action plan reports annually. https://askedbydavid.nidata.fyi/questions/489259/ 489259-answered Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Department for the Economy To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail the delivery deadlines for each of the listed actions in the Energy Strategy Action Plan. Answer (22 June 2026): Annual Energy Strategy Action Plans are designed to deliver the actions contained within each publication by the end of the calendar year of release, and for the Action Plan 2026, all the actions are to be delivered on or before the 31st December 2026. https://askedbydavid.nidata.fyi/questions/490536/ 490536-tabled Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Department for Communities To ask the Minister for Communities for an update on the progress of the tender for the remediation work at Casement Park. Past due date; due by 1 July 2026. https://askedbydavid.nidata.fyi/questions/490535/ 490535-tabled Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Department for Communities To ask the Minister for Communities to detail when he anticipates that a contract will be awarded for the remediation work at Casement Park. Past due date; due by 1 July 2026. https://askedbydavid.nidata.fyi/questions/489521/ 489521-answered Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Department for the Economy To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail when her Department will publish its response to the Offshore Renewable Energy Action Plan consultation on the Strategic Environmental Assessment Environmental Report and Report to Inform Appropriate Assessment, which closed on 22 May 2025. Answer (16 June 2026): As set out in the Energy Strategy Action Plan 2026, the Department will publish the Government response and associated documentation in 2026. https://askedbydavid.nidata.fyi/questions/487007/ 487007-answered Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Department for Infrastructure To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to outline any plans to commission a business case for the reopening of the Knockmore railway line. Answer (8 June 2026): Ms Kimmins: Translink is working closely with my Department to examine the options for reopening the Antrim to Knockmore railway line. A business case is already in development and will be submitted to my Department by Translink later this year. As the Member will have heard me say before, ensuring airport connectivity for communities and businesses is vital to the economy and is an important step towards the delivery of the all-island strategic rail review recommendations. I have met representatives of both Belfast City Airport and Belfast International Airport, so I know how keen they are… https://askedbydavid.nidata.fyi/questions/482974/ 482974-answered Fri, 29 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT Department for the Economy To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail when the consultation for the terms and conditions of the Renewable Electricity Price Guarantee Scheme, will be published. Answer (29 May 2026): The current priority for delivering the Renewable Electricity Price Guarantee (REPG) scheme is introducing the required Primary legislation. My officials are therefore prioritising the work on the Primary Bill, and we aim to introduce the Bill to the Assembly before summer recess 2026. Once the Primary Bill is in place, subordinate legislation will need to be taken forward to set out the detailed arrangements. The Terms and Conditions consultation will be critical part of this development process and will therefore be the next key milestone for scheme delivery. Assuming no unexpected… https://askedbydavid.nidata.fyi/questions/482976/ 482976-answered Wed, 20 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT Department for Infrastructure To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail (i) whether her Department has received any reports of technical issues, affecting the integration between parking payment applications and traffic warden enforcement devices; and (ii) any steps she is taking to ensure motorists, who have made valid digital payments, are not incorrectly issued Penalty Charge Notices. Answer (20 May 2026): I am aware of the Member’s recent experience with the issuing of an incorrect Penalty Charge Notice (PCN). A review of the incident has determined that this was due to human error and not a technical fault with the system. Officials have advised that they are working to cancel the PCN that was issued in error and a response will issue to the Member in due course. My Department has not identified any technical issues affecting the integration between the parking payment application and Traffic Attendants’ (TA) handheld devices. The cashless payment service continues to operate as… https://askedbydavid.nidata.fyi/questions/482454/ 482454-answered Tue, 19 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT Department for Communities To ask the Minister for Communities whether his Department has made any assessment of the merits of the Northern Ireland Local Government Officers' Superannuation Committee investing in infrastructure or the provision of housing. Answer (19 May 2026): Investment decisions are a matter for the Northern Ireland Local Government Officers’ Superannuation Committee (NILGOSC), which operates as an arm’s‑length body and must act in the best financial interests of scheme members. While NILGOSC has discretion to invest in infrastructure or housing, including social housing, it is not required to do so. NILGOSC currently invests in infrastructure and residential property through pooled funds, none of which include residential assets in Northern Ireland. https://askedbydavid.nidata.fyi/questions/485275/ 485275-answered Mon, 18 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT Department for Communities To ask the Minister for Communities for an update on the progress of the redevelopment of Casement Park. Answer (18 May 2026): At the present time, a significant funding gap remains for the proposed stadium proposals with no clear route to securing further finance in the current public expenditure climate. My officials are working with the GAA and other partners to bring about greater certainty to support the development of a project that is sustainable, affordable, reasonable and value for money. Work is underway to identify a way forward, which includes development of the corporate and governance structures to support this. As I have previously stated, this is ultimately a GAA-led project, and they will need to… https://askedbydavid.nidata.fyi/questions/482975/ 482975-answered Mon, 18 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT Department for the Economy To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail any work undertaken by her Department, to date, in drafting the Terms and Conditions of the Renewable Electricity Price Guarantee Scheme consultation paper. Answer (18 May 2026): The current priority for delivering the Renewable Electricity Price Guarantee (REPG) scheme is introducing the required Primary legislation. The Final Scheme Design, published in September, outlined the key elements of the scheme. Building on this, my officials have been engaging with delivery partners and wider stakeholders to inform the development of the detailed Terms and Conditions. The Terms and Conditions will inform the subordinate legislation required to give effect to the detailed arrangements of the scheme. https://askedbydavid.nidata.fyi/questions/482453/ 482453-answered Mon, 18 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT Department for Communities To ask the Minister for Communities to detail any investments currently held in Northern Ireland by the Northern Ireland Local Government Officers' Superannuation Committee. Answer (18 May 2026): Northern Ireland Local Government Officers' Superannuation Committee (NILGOSC) has invested in assets in Northern Ireland, including healthcare facilities, renewable energy assets, education buildings and SME debt. NILGOSC also directly owns three supermarket properties in Londonderry, Ballymena and Lisburn. https://askedbydavid.nidata.fyi/questions/484275/ 484275-answered Tue, 12 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT Department of Justice To ask the Minister of Justice for an update on the Justice Bill (NIA Bill 07/22-27). Answer (12 May 2026): AQO 3553-22-27 The 18-month-long Committee Stage of the Justice Bill ended on 27 March 2026. Executive approval for the new policy content to be added to the Bill by way of Departmental amendment was granted at the Executive meeting on Thursday 30 April and, subject to further clearance by the Speaker and the Assembly Business Committee, I am hopeful that Consideration Stage of the Bill can take place in June if not before. Drafting of proposed provisions on non-consensual sexually-explicit deepfake images of adults is proving to be complex and will take some additional time to finalise… https://askedbydavid.nidata.fyi/questions/483377/ 483377-answered Wed, 06 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT Department of Health To ask the Minister of Health for an update on the Learning Disability Service Framework. Answer (6 May 2026): The 14-week public consultation on the Learning Disability Service Model (LDSM) and the associated Service Delivery Plan (SDP) closed on 25 November 2025. The LDSM sets out clear ambitions for young people with a learning disability, including those with complex needs, to receive lifelong, co-ordinated support, tailored to their needs and enabling choice and control. The LDSM was developed through extensive co-production with people with lived experience, carers, Trusts and the independent sector. The SDP, developed in collaboration with key partners across the sector, sets out the… https://askedbydavid.nidata.fyi/questions/480473/ 480473-answered Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT Department for the Economy To ask the Minister for the Economy whether she has sought clarity from HM Treasury on whether any Barnett consequentials will flow to the Northern Ireland Executive from the Exchequer funding element of the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme. Answer (28 April 2026): The British Government published a consultation response on the regulatory changes and delivery requirements to implement the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme (BICS) on 16 April. This industrial support scheme applies to Britain only, reflecting the devolved nature of energy policy. However, the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has confirmed that the British Government will provide the Northern Ireland Executive with equivalent funding for a comparable scheme to the BICS, subject to business case approval. I have highlighted the shortcomings of the Supercharger scheme not…