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2026 (96 questions)

  • AQW 54475/22-2713 October 2026 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to detail any plans she has to introduce regulation for the cost of home heating oil.
  • AQW 53980/22-277 October 2026 · Department for InfrastructureTo 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.
  • AQW 53979/22-277 October 2026 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail any indicative timetable for works on the A1 Junctions Phase 2 scheme.
  • AQW 53978/22-277 October 2026 · Department for InfrastructureTo 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.
  • AQW 53977/22-277 October 2026 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail any indicative budget for the A1 Junctions Phase 2 scheme.
  • AQW 53976/22-277 October 2026 · Department for InfrastructureTo 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.
  • AQW 53275/22-2729 September 2026 · Department of FinanceTo 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.
  • AQW 53274/22-2729 September 2026 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities for an update on the delivery of the Northern Ireland Football Fund.
  • AQW 52636/22-2722 September 2026 · Department for the EconomyTo 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.
  • AQW 52635/22-2722 September 2026 · Department for the EconomyTo 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.
  • AQO 3996/22-2717 September 2026 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo 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.
  • AQO 3944/22-2710 September 2026 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister for an update on the review of the Strategic Investment Board.
  • AQO 3892/22-273 September 2026 · Department for the EconomyTo 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.
  • AQO 3869/22-271 September 2026 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to outline the progress being made in implementing the Lough Neagh Action Plan.
  • AQW 50292/22-272 July 2026 · Department of HealthTo 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.
  • AQW 50291/22-272 July 2026 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister for an update on plans for the Maze-Long Kesh development site.
  • AQW 50290/22-272 July 2026 · Department for InfrastructureTo 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.
  • AQW 50289/22-272 July 2026 · Department for the EconomyTo 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.
  • AQW 50146/22-271 July 2026 · Department for the EconomyTo 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.
  • AQW 50145/22-271 July 2026 · Department for the EconomyTo 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.
  • AQW 50144/22-271 July 2026 · Department for the EconomyTo 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.
  • AQW 50143/22-271 July 2026 · Department for InfrastructureTo 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.
  • AQW 49987/22-2730 June 2026 · Department for CommunitiesTo 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.
  • AQW 49986/22-2730 June 2026 · Department for CommunitiesTo 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.
  • AQW 49596/22-2725 June 2026 · Department for InfrastructureTo 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.
  • AQW 49368/22-2723 June 2026 · Department for InfrastructureTo 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.
  • AQW 49367/22-2723 June 2026 · Department for InfrastructureTo 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.
  • AQW 49238/22-2722 June 2026 · Department of HealthTo 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.
  • AQW 49237/22-2722 June 2026 · Department of HealthTo 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.
  • AQW 49236/22-2722 June 2026 · Department of HealthTo 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.
  • AQW 48758/22-2716 June 2026 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities for an update on the progress of the tender for the remediation work at Casement Park.
  • AQW 48757/22-2716 June 2026 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities to detail when he anticipates that a contract will be awarded for the remediation work at Casement Park.
  • AQW 48351/22-2710 June 2026 · Department for the EconomyTo 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.
  • AQW 48350/22-2710 June 2026 · Department for the EconomyTo 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.
  • AQW 48219/22-279 June 2026 · Department for InfrastructureTo 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.
  • AQW 48218/22-279 June 2026 · Department for the EconomyTo 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.
  • AQW 48217/22-279 June 2026 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to detail when she plans to publish the first implementation progress report for the Energy Strategy Action Plan.
  • AQW 48216/22-279 June 2026 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to detail the delivery deadlines for each of the listed actions in the Energy Strategy Action Plan.
  • AQO 3674/22-2728 May 2026 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to outline any plans to commission a business case for the reopening of the Knockmore railway line.
  • AQW 46326/22-2715 May 2026 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the timetable for the resurfacing of Main Street, Moira.
  • AQO 3575/22-277 May 2026 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities for an update on the progress of the redevelopment of Casement Park.
  • AQW 45453/22-275 May 2026 · Department for InfrastructureTo 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.
  • AQW 45452/22-275 May 2026 · Department for the EconomyTo 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.
  • AQW 45451/22-275 May 2026 · Department for the EconomyTo 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.
  • AQW 45210/22-2730 April 2026 · Department for CommunitiesTo 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.
  • AQW 45209/22-2730 April 2026 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities to detail any investments currently held in Northern Ireland by the Northern Ireland Local Government Officers' Superannuation Committee.
  • AQO 3553/22-2730 April 2026 · Department of JusticeTo ask the Minister of Justice for an update on the Justice Bill (NIA Bill 07/22-27).
  • AQO 3503/22-2723 April 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health for an update on the Learning Disability Service Framework.
  • AQW 44180/22-2717 April 2026 · Department for the EconomyTo 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.
  • AQW 44179/22-2717 April 2026 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether any assessment has made of the impact on Northern Ireland manufacturers of their exclusion from the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme, announced by the UK Government on 16 April 2026, given that the scheme applies to Great Britain only.
  • AQW 44178/22-2717 April 2026 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to detail any steps she is taking to ensure that Northern Ireland businesses benefit from the UK Government's Modern Industrial Strategy, given that a flagship intervention of that strategy, the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme, explicitly excludes Northern Ireland.
  • AQO 3478/22-2716 April 2026 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education for an update on the National Association of Head Teachers' trade dispute over workload.
  • AQW 42755/22-2719 March 2026 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy for an update on the expected timetable for the introduction of the Offshore Renewable Energy Installations Bill.
  • AQO 3402/22-2719 March 2026 · Department of JusticeTo ask the Minister of Justice to outline any assessment that has been made of the pressures currently facing the Northern Ireland Prison Service.
  • AQO 3340/22-2712 March 2026 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to outline the support that can be provided to households impacted by the rising cost of oil and fuel.
  • AQO 3324/22-2712 March 2026 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education for an update on ensuring special schools have adequate nursing provision to meet the medical needs of pupils.
  • AQW 41999/22-276 March 2026 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to detail any steps her Department has taken to deliver the £2 billion renewable energy economy target, set out in the Energy Strategy, The Path to Net Zero Energy, published in December 2021,
  • AQO 3246/22-2726 February 2026 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for an update on the UK–EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary Agreement.
  • AQW 40975/22-2719 February 2026 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy (i) for her assessment of the reasons why the Northern Ireland economy is growing at more than double the rate of the UK average; and (ii) to detail any steps she is taking to sustain and build upon this performance.
  • AQW 40974/22-2719 February 2026 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to detail any benefits that sectoral plans can deliver in driving economic growth in Northern Ireland.
  • AQW 40973/22-2719 February 2026 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to detail when her Department intends to complete the drafting of the Good Jobs Employment Rights Bill.
  • AQW 40972/22-2719 February 2026 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to detail the rational for not progressing the establishment of a talent development agency, modelled on SkillNet Ireland.
  • AQO 3204/22-2719 February 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, given that his Department has spent almost £2.5 billion on IT systems over the last three years, to outline the steps being taken to ensure those systems are kept up to date and fully utilised.
  • AQO 3188/22-2719 February 2026 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister, given that reducing health waiting lists was a priority in the Programme for Government 2024-2027, to outline the steps the Delivery Unit has taken to drive progress in this area.
  • AQO 3175/22-2712 February 2026 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance for an update on the planned open book exercise with Treasury.
  • AQO 3108/22-275 February 2026 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to outline the work that is ongoing to raise awareness of the final seven months of the Troubles Permanent Disablement Payment Scheme.
  • AQW 39656/22-273 February 2026 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education whether he has made any assessment of the administrative burden placed on schools, and childcare providers, participating in the Northern Ireland Childcare Subsidy Scheme.
  • AQW 39655/22-273 February 2026 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education to detail the number of (i) primary schools; and (ii) school-based wrap-around childcare providers, (a) currently registered; and (b) not registered, to deliver the Northern Ireland Childcare Subsidy Scheme.
  • AQW 39654/22-273 February 2026 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education whether he plans to make any changes to the Northern Ireland Childcare Subsidy Scheme to ensure that eligible families are not excluded due to (i) provider-level administrative; or (ii) technical, barriers.
  • AQW 39653/22-273 February 2026 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education to detail any (i) financial, (ii) administrative, and (iii) technical, support being provided to schools, and other childcare providers, to enable them to register for, and deliver, the Northern Ireland Childcare Subsidy Scheme.
  • AQW 39652/22-273 February 2026 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education to detail any steps his Department is taking to ensure that the Northern Ireland Childcare Subsidy Scheme is accessible in practice to working parents whose children attend school-based wrap-around childcare provision.
  • AQW 39458/22-2730 January 2026 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure (i) for her assessment of whether the A1 Junctions Phase 2 project is exposed to the legal or environmental vulnerabilities, identified in the A5 Western Transport Corridor scheme case; and (ii) to detail any factors that distinguish the A1 project from the A5 scheme, in legal and environmental terms.
  • AQW 39457/22-2730 January 2026 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail any legal implications the A5 Western Transport Corridor scheme legal judgment and subsequent appeal, may have for the A1 Junctions Phase 2 project, given the latter's focus on road safety improvements on an existing strategic route.
  • AQO 3018/22-2722 January 2026 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister whether their Department has carried out any overall evaluation of the Central Good Relations Fund, beyond monitoring individual funded projects.
  • AQO 2983/22-2715 January 2026 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities to outline any assessment he has made of the impact that the uncertainty around Sport NI funding is having on workforce retention.
  • AQW 38165/22-2714 January 2026 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to detail the rational as to why renewable energy, imported from Scotland or the Republic of Ireland, does not count towards Northern Ireland’s renewable energy targets.
  • AQW 38164/22-2714 January 2026 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether Northern Ireland receives the statistical benefits of counting renewable energy, imported from the Republic of Ireland and Scotland, into the local grid.
  • AQW 38163/22-2714 January 2026 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail any discussions his Department has had with the UK Government, regarding the potential alignment of UK policy with the EU on the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, since its introduction in the Republic of Ireland.
  • AQW 38162/22-2714 January 2026 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail any assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, which has been introduced in the Republic of Ireland, on the Single Electricity Market.
  • AQW 38161/22-2714 January 2026 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether she will follow the UK Government’s decision to reduce green levies on household energy bills, by making similar changes in Northern Ireland.
  • AQW 38054/22-2713 January 2026 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to detail any (i) work undertaken; and (ii) progress made by her Department, since September 2025, towards the development of a skills support service in Northern Ireland, comparable to Skillnet Ireland.
  • AQW 38053/22-2713 January 2026 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure, pursuant to AQW 5726/22-27, to detail a timescale for the completion of the A1 Junctions Phase 2, between Hillsborough and Loughbrickland.
  • AQW 38052/22-2713 January 2026 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy for an update on any plans Invest NI has to acquire additional economic land, in the Lagan Valley constituency.
  • AQW 38051/22-2713 January 2026 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to detail when she expects the first auction under the Renewable Electricity Price Guarantee scheme, to take place.
  • AQW 38050/22-2713 January 2026 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to detail the amount of Invest NI's economic land, currently available within the Lagan Valley constituency.
  • AQW 37951/22-2712 January 2026 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities to detail the rational as to why a multi-year funding programme for Sport NI has not yet been implemented, despite commitments made to the sporting sector during consultation.
  • AQW 37950/22-2712 January 2026 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities to detail whether (i) he has met, in the last six months; or (ii) plans to meet, representatives from the sporting sector to address concerns regarding funding uncertainty and governance.
  • AQW 37949/22-2712 January 2026 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail any roads-related issues that have been raised with her Department, as a result of PSNI investigations into road traffic collisions at the Soldierstown Road A26 junction , including any consideration that has been given to each issue.
  • AQW 37948/22-2712 January 2026 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities to detail any progress made in delivering the multi-year funding programme for sport, that was indicated during the consultation on Sport NI funding arrangements.
  • AQW 37947/22-2712 January 2026 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities to detail whether his Department has approved a funding programme for Sport NI for the 2026–2027 financial year.
  • AQW 37860/22-279 January 2026 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on whether any acceptable geotechnical submissions have been received by her Department from the developer's consultants, in relation to the Ayrshire development, Lisburn.
  • AQW 37859/22-279 January 2026 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail a breakdown of the estimated cost identified, to progress the Knockmore railway line to outline business case stage.
  • AQW 37858/22-279 January 2026 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail a breakdown of the total cost of the Knockmore railway line feasibility study.
  • AQW 37857/22-279 January 2026 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether her Department will publish a redacted version of the Knockmore railway line feasibility study.
  • AQW 37856/22-279 January 2026 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail her Department’s rational for not publishing the full feasibility study into the Knockmore railway line.
  • AQO 2924/22-278 January 2026 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to outline any decisions that remain outstanding within the Executive to progress the regeneration of the Maze Long Kesh site.

2025 (76 questions)

  • AQW 37099/22-279 December 2025 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy, given the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget 2025 announcement on reducing energy bills across the UK, to detail (i) when this measure will take effect in Northern Ireland; and (ii) whether she is aware of any obstacles that could delay its implementation, compared with the rest of the UK.
  • AQO 2814/22-2720 November 2025 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs whether provisions will be put in place to ensure the Just Transition Commission will act in the interests of sectors such as agriculture and fisheries as we decarbonise our economy.
  • AQW 35527/22-2714 November 2025 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy for an update on the development of a biomethane policy.
  • AQO 2730/22-2713 November 2025 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister for an update on the work programme of the Office of Identity and Cultural Expression, including any initiatives planned to promote cultural understanding and inclusion over the next 12 months.
  • AQW 35172/22-2711 November 2025 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to detail any consideration given to the allocation of funds from the Investment Strategy for Northern Ireland to the (i) redevelopment of Casement Park; and (ii) the Northern Ireland Football Fund.
  • AQW 34971/22-277 November 2025 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure, pursuant to AQW 10479/22-27 and AQW 18185/22-27, whether (i) the vesting process for the land required for the construction of the B101 North Lisburn Feeder Road at Thaxton, Lisburn, has been completed, given that the original estimated timeframe of up to one year has now elapsed; and (ii) her Department has received any indication from the developers as to when construction is expected to commence.
  • AQW 34452/22-273 November 2025 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail (i) why there has been a further delay in the publishing of the feasibility study for the reopening of the Knockmore Line; and (ii) when she expects the results of the study to be published.
  • AQW 34451/22-273 November 2025 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education to detail the rational for having no provision for a therapy dog, in the Lisburn Local IMPACT Team, as part of the Special Educational Needs Transformation Programme.
  • AQO 2663/22-2723 October 2025 · Department of JusticeTo ask the Minister of Justice for an update on her Department’s projected capital budget needs.
  • AQW 33879/22-2720 October 2025 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to detail any engagement that has taken place between Tourism NI, Invest NI, and Cricket Ireland, to explore Northern Ireland’s involvement in the International Cricket Council Men’s T20 World Cup 2030.
  • AQW 33878/22-2720 October 2025 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether an assessment has been made of the potential economic and tourism benefits for Northern Ireland, in hosting matches during the International Cricket Council Men’s T20 World Cup 2030.
  • AQW 33877/22-2720 October 2025 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities to detail whether an assessment has been made of how hosting part of the International Cricket Council Men’s T20 World Cup in 2030, could contribute to community participation, inclusion, and wellbeing.
  • AQO 2607/22-2716 October 2025 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to outline why her Department's recently updated private streets enforcement guidance does not apply to long-standing developments where road adoption remains outstanding.
  • AQW 33491/22-2714 October 2025 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to detail the (i) purpose; (ii) necessary provisions; (iii) financial implications; and (iv) timescale, for the First Stage introduction of the Onshore Petroleum Licensing Bill.
  • AQO 2566/22-279 October 2025 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy for an update on the current status of the Go Succeed business support service, given that its UK Shared Prosperity funding is due to conclude in March 2026.
  • AQO 2550/22-279 October 2025 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister for an update on the development of a Europe strategy.
  • AQW 32922/22-277 October 2025 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to outline the (i) purpose; (ii) necessary provisions; (iii) financial implications; and (iv) timescale, for the introduction of offshore renewable energy installation legislation.
  • AQW 32921/22-277 October 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health for a breakdown of the £2.5 billion spent on IT, in the three financial years to 2024-25.
  • AQW 32920/22-277 October 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail (i) what overrun costs have occurred on his Department’s IT projects since the 2022-23 financial year; and (ii) what investigations there have been into these overruns.
  • AQW 32919/22-277 October 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, given that the purpose of IT projects such as encompass is to deliver reduced administration, to outline why it has not freed up budget for front-line service delivery in health and social care.
  • AQW 32918/22-277 October 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to outline what issues have occurred with the linkage of encompass to online data systems, in the current financial year.
  • AQO 2514/22-272 October 2025 · Department of JusticeTo ask the Minister of Justice for her assessment of the impact of domestic abuse on women and children in rural communities.
  • AQW 32483/22-271 October 2025 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance to detail when funding will be made available to implement recommendations from the Review Body on Doctors’ and Dentists’ Remuneration Fifty Third Report: 2025, given the pension tax consequences caused by delays in recent years.
  • AQW 32482/22-271 October 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health (i) whether he is aware of the pension tax implications for consultants caused by delays in implementing pay awards as recommended by the Review Body on Doctors’ and Dentists’ Remuneration; and (ii) to outline what steps will be taken to ensure timely implementation in future years.
  • AQW 32362/22-2730 September 2025 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to outline the urgent steps her Department is taking to establish, a co-design group to redesign the Go Succeed enterprise support model, based on the findings of the interim evaluation.
  • AQW 32361/22-2730 September 2025 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to outline the urgent steps her Department is taking to (i) secure funding certainty for the future of the Go Succeed programme; and (ii) ensure a redesigned model can be implemented from April 2026.
  • AQW 32360/22-2730 September 2025 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to outline the preparatory work her Department is undertaking with stakeholders, to progress the redesign of the Go Succeed programme.
  • AQW 32359/22-2730 September 2025 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to outline how evidence from (i) the full Go Succeed interim evaluation; (ii) the NI Enterprise Barometer; and (iii) international best practice, will inform the redesign of the Go Succeed programme.
  • AQW 32066/22-2725 September 2025 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on when the weight limit proposal for heavy goods vehicles in Royal Hillsborough will be published.
  • AQW 32065/22-2725 September 2025 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on whether any acceptable geotechnical submissions have been received by her Department from the developer's consultants, in relation to the Ayrshire development, Lisburn.
  • AQW 32064/22-2725 September 2025 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on when the revised private streets enforcement guidance will be finalised and published.
  • AQW 32063/22-2725 September 2025 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail (i) the options her Department considered to provide a right turn lane from the A26 Glenavy Road on to Station Road, Moira; and (ii) the rationale for why each option was found to be unviable.
  • AQO 2483/22-2725 September 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health for an update on work to secure specialist nurses in an effort to reduce waiting lists.
  • AQW 31504/22-2718 September 2025 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to outline what barriers her Department has identified that prevent young people, not in education, employment or training, from accessing education, employment or training.
  • AQW 31503/22-2718 September 2025 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to detail the number of young people with special educational needs who are not in education, employment or training.
  • AQO 2417/22-2718 September 2025 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for an update on the delivery of the Lough Neagh Report and Action Plan.
  • AQW 31116/22-2715 September 2025 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to outline why the Renewable Electricity Price Guarantee scheme was not published within the second quarter of 2025, as committed to in the Department’s Business Plan of March 2025 and again in evidence to the Committee for the Economy in June 2025.
  • AQW 31115/22-2715 September 2025 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to detail when legislation for the Renewable Electricity Price Guarantee scheme will be introduced in the Assembly, to enable the first auction to take place as planned in the third quarter of 2026.
  • AQW 31114/22-2715 September 2025 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to detail when the final design of the Renewable Electricity Price Guarantee scheme will be published.
  • AQO 2401/22-2711 September 2025 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities to outline any discussions he has had with the Minister of Finance in relation to further investment in sports facilities.
  • AQW 30663/22-279 September 2025 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance for an update on the timeline for the Department’s civil law reform review of shared property management.
  • AQW 30662/22-279 September 2025 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance to detail what engagement has taken place with residents and stakeholders as part of the civil law reform review of shared property management.
  • AQW 29943/22-274 July 2025 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy how her Department’s current Energy Strategy for Northern Ireland supports the deployment of renewable liquid gases, such as BioLPG, as part of Northern Ireland’s decarbonisation pathway, particularly for off-grid rural homes.
  • AQW 29942/22-274 July 2025 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to detail any engagement her Department has had with the renewable liquid gas sector in relation to investment in local production and supply chains.
  • AQW 29941/22-274 July 2025 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether her Department will follow the UK Government in removing the requirement for apprentices, over the age of 19, to achieve level 2 essential skills in English and Maths.
  • AQW 29437/22-2727 June 2025 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities what consideration has been given to conducting an organisational review of Sport NI, to ensure it delivers effectively for grassroots and elite sports.
  • AQW 29436/22-2727 June 2025 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance to detail the amount received by the Executive in Barnett Consequentials arising from uplifts to Research and Development spending in England announced by the UK Government, in each of the last five financial years.
  • AQO 2278/22-2719 June 2025 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to outline what consideration she is giving to the redesign of the enterprise support ecosystem, including the potential re-establishment of the entrepreneurship co-design group.
  • AQO 2256/22-2719 June 2025 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for an update on progress made on the Lough Neagh Report and Action Plan.
  • AQO 2150/22-275 June 2025 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education for an update on the Review of Free School Meals and Uniform Grant Eligibility Criteria.
  • AQO 2071/22-2722 May 2025 · Department of JusticeTo ask the Minister of Justice for her assessment of the key learnings from the transformation of Hydebank Wood Secure College and Women’s Prison during the last ten years.
  • AQO 2018/22-278 May 2025 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance for an update on the planned Strategic Rating Reviews for 2025-26.
  • AQO 2001/22-278 May 2025 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities for an update on what sporting facilities stand to benefit from the Shared Island Fund in the next five years.
  • AQW 26479/22-271 May 2025 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure, pursuant to AQW 5724/22-27, for an update on the Knockmore Line feasibility study.
  • AQO 1967/22-271 May 2025 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education for his Department's assessment of repurposing the former Dromore Central Primary School site.
  • AQW 26370/22-2730 April 2025 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy for her assessment of the likelihood of Northern Ireland achieving the 80 per cent renewable energy consumption target by 2030.
  • AQW 26369/22-2730 April 2025 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy for an update on her Department’s progress on the development of a policy framework for long-duration energy storage.
  • AQW 26161/22-2728 April 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail (i) any engagement his Department has had with the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust (SEHSCT) following its decision to cancel its summer schemes in Lisburn and Downpatrick; and (ii) any financial support his Department can offer to the SEHSCT to enable these summer schemes to be reinstated.
  • AQW 26160/22-2728 April 2025 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities to detail any budget Sport NI has in place for the hosting of training camps for Northern Ireland athletes prior to next year's Commonwealth Games.
  • AQW 26159/22-2728 April 2025 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to detail the amount spent on the maintenance of the Maze Long Kesh site in the last six years.
  • AQW 26158/22-2728 April 2025 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to detail (i) any engagement they had during the 2024-25 financial year in relation to the potential development of the Maze Long Kesh site; and (ii) a timescale for any development.
  • AQO 1927/22-273 April 2025 · Department of JusticeTo ask the Minister of Justice to outline how the Northern Ireland Prison Service is managing the high prison population, including prisoners with complex needs.
  • AQO 1904/22-273 April 2025 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to outline whether she has any plans to revise planning laws to enable investment to take account of any of Northern Ireland's trading advantages.
  • AQO 1825/22-2720 March 2025 · Northern Ireland Assembly CommissionTo ask the Assembly Commission for an update on the provision of free period products in Parliament Buildings.
  • AQW 23591/22-2728 February 2025 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether there are any circumstances in Northern Ireland that would mean the Renewable Electricity Support Scheme should start at a different level from the 0.5 megawatts as used in the equivalent scheme in the Republic of Ireland.
  • AQW 23590/22-2728 February 2025 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on the development of proposals to realign the junction of the A26 Glenavy Road and Station Road, Moira, with particular reference to traffic from the Ballinderry direction turning right to access Moira Train Station, where the development of the new park and ride facility is due to start.
  • AQW 23589/22-2728 February 2025 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities to detail any proactive measures Sport NI has undertaken to make efficiencies since April 2022.
  • AQW 23588/22-2728 February 2025 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities to detail the financial savings that have been made through efficiencies by Sport NI since April 2022.
  • AQW 21861/22-274 February 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail any engagement his Department has had with the Department for the Economy to seek an increase in the student finance provision for those undertaking allied health professional degree courses.
  • AQW 21860/22-274 February 2025 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to detail any plans his Department has to review student finance provision for students undertaking allied health professional degree courses, in light of the 20 per cent increase in other degree course areas.
  • AQO 1531/22-2730 January 2025 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education to outline the impact of changes to the licensing scheme for the Duke of Edinburgh's Award and Gaisce - The President's Award on local schools and youth settings.
  • AQW 20614/22-2715 January 2025 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities to confirm the date on which he wrote to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland to ask for an update on the UK Government's view of the Casement Park redevelopment.
  • AQW 19979/22-276 January 2025 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education whether voluntary organisations will be able to avail of the funding secured by the Education Authority for the cost of the licence fee and any other associated costs to ensure that a transition to a Directly Licensed Centre is initially cost neutral, as is available for Voluntary Grammar Schools, Grant Maintained Integrated Schools and Independent Schools.
  • AQW 19978/22-276 January 2025 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education to clarify the position of voluntary organisations following notification from the Duke of Edinburgh NI Office to the Education Authority that they are not permitted to operate under the current Education Authority Operating Centre Licence.
  • AQO 1347/22-276 January 2025 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities to provide an update on progress to redevelop Casement Park.
  • AQO 1324/22-276 January 2025 · Department of JusticeTo ask the Minister of Justice for an update on the educational and training provision for prisoners.

2024 (72 questions)

  • AQW 19895/22-2713 December 2024 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to detail the amount that is currently invested in Go Succeed by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
  • AQW 19894/22-2713 December 2024 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to detail the amount of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund that is spent on client-facing activity in Northern Ireland.
  • AQW 19202/22-273 December 2024 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether he will consider amending the Department’s policy in relation to the provision of street lighting to include public roads, regardless of classification, going to and from park and ride facilities.
  • AQW 19201/22-273 December 2024 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether he will consider amending the Department’s policy in relation to the provision of street lighting to include public roads, regardless of classification, going to and from railway stations.
  • AQW 19200/22-273 December 2024 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether the plans for an upgrade to the A1 will include improved lighting.
  • AQW 19199/22-273 December 2024 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure when the reflective road studs on the A1 between Sprucefield and the border at Meigh were last (i) reviewed; and (ii) improved.
  • AQW 18721/22-2725 November 2024 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy for an update on the review of pay and conditions for further education lecturers, including a timeline on the completion of the review.
  • AQW 18650/22-2722 November 2024 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure, pursuant to AQW 6562/22-27, to detail any proposals that have been developed to improve the junction of the A26 Glenavy Road and Station Road, Moira, with particular reference to traffic from the Ballinderry direction turning right to access the park and ride facility at Moira Train Station.
  • AQW 18185/22-2714 November 2024 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether his Department will directly engage with the family to purchase the final piece of land required to complete the B101 North Lisburn feeder road, Pond Park Link, in order to progress this issue.
  • AQW 18184/22-2714 November 2024 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure why three carriage trains, with limited capacity, are continuing to be used on the Portadown line during peak times, despite assurances from Translink that six carriage trains would be in place.
  • AQW 18183/22-2714 November 2024 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for a timeline on the completion of the enhanced park and ride facility at Moira Train Station.
  • AQW 18182/22-2714 November 2024 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for a timeline on the completion of the park and ride facility at Lisburn West rail halt.
  • AQW 18126/22-2713 November 2024 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether his Department has plans to review the current ApprenticeshipsNI programme to extend the support it provides to other forms of apprenticeship such as workplace or training provider-led schemes.
  • AQW 18125/22-2713 November 2024 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities for an update on the current figure available from his Department for the Casement Park project, given the £62.5 million figure originally set aside in 2011.
  • AQW 18124/22-2713 November 2024 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to detail any work his Department has carried out on the likely impact on trade, particularly in packaged goods, of the General Product Safety Regulation in Northern Ireland.
  • AQW 18123/22-2713 November 2024 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail any plans his Department has to extend the on-street residents only parking zones, with particular reference to Lagan Valley.
  • AQW 18122/22-2713 November 2024 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the average response time from each Roads Division to reports received from elected representatives in the last three years.
  • AQO 1140/22-277 November 2024 · Department for InfrastructureTo 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.
  • AQO 1133/22-277 November 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to outline the budget required for the Women's Health Action Plan.
  • AQW 17601/22-275 November 2024 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities to outline (i) how many Northern Ireland Football League Clubs are based in local council-owned facilities; and (ii) of those, how many are leased on long-term rental agreements from their local council.
  • AQW 17253/22-2723 October 2024 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure how often issues have been reported, particularly in rural areas, as a result of street lights being removed or permanently switched off since the implementation of RSPPG E072 in August 2015.
  • AQW 17252/22-2723 October 2024 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance to detail any actions carried out by her Department further to the publication of the Law Commission’s Report on Land Law - NILC 8 in 2010 and its recommendation that the two pieces of draft legislation, Land Law Reform and Ground Rents, should be implemented in full.
  • AQW 17251/22-2723 October 2024 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail (i) why replacement LED lights on NIE Networks poles have been removed in areas of Lagan Valley when they were not at the end of their serviceable life; (ii) the cost of the replacement LED lights; and (iii) the cost of the original lights.
  • AQW 17250/22-2723 October 2024 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the locations where street lights have been (i) removed; and (ii) permanently turned off since 19 August 2015.
  • AQW 17249/22-2723 October 2024 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on the revised street lighting policy, RSPPG E072, applicable from 19 August 2015, specifically with reference as to whether it is being correctly implemented and providing value for money.
  • AQO 1063/22-2717 October 2024 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities for his assessment of the risk to the budget of Sport NI for grassroots and elite sports, over the remaining Assembly mandate.
  • AQW 16601/22-2711 October 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to provide a list of all NHS dentists in Lagan Valley.
  • AQO 1002/22-2710 October 2024 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister for an update on the priorities of the Executive Insight and Strategy Unit.
  • AQO 887/22-2719 September 2024 · 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 the need for financial support for agriculture.
  • AQW 15285/22-2718 September 2024 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education to detail any plans his Department has to ensure school transport arrangements begin from when the school term starts, and not the arbitrary date of 1 September.
  • AQW 15284/22-2718 September 2024 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities to detail any opportunities his Department has identified to improve arts provision in Lisburn city centre.
  • AQW 15283/22-2718 September 2024 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail any plans he has to improve transport access to Lisburn city centre.
  • AQW 14999/22-2713 September 2024 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the findings of any rural impact assessment that was carried out as part of the new street lighting policy.
  • AQW 14998/22-2713 September 2024 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance whether he plans to introduce legislation to protect private apartment owners from disproportionate increases in management company fees.
  • AQW 14997/22-2713 September 2024 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to detail any additional measures his Department can take to protect individuals from rogue traders who are exploiting existing loopholes.
  • AQW 14996/22-2713 September 2024 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether his Department will review (i) road markings; (ii) signage; and (iii) other safety issues for the entry points to rural villages, particularly in reference to Diamond Road, Dromore, in order to improve road users' awareness and the safety of pedestrians.
  • AQO 774/22-275 September 2024 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities whether he will introduce funding for the installation of energy efficiency and decarbonisation measures for low-income families in domestic properties.
  • AQO 748/22-272 September 2024 · Department of JusticeTo ask the Minister of Justice to provide an update on a review of the Northern Ireland Policing Board.
  • AQW 13518/22-2718 June 2024 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure what proposals he will bring forward by the end of the current Assembly session to improve traffic management in Hillsborough village.
  • AQW 13517/22-2718 June 2024 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether he will meet the Hillsborough Community Group to discuss a weight limit for heavy goods vehicle traffic in Hillsborough village.
  • AQW 13516/22-2718 June 2024 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure what consideration he has given to putting a weight limit in place for heavy goods vehicle traffic in Hillsborough village.
  • AQW 13515/22-2718 June 2024 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure what action he is taking to put a weight limit in place to restrict heavy goods vehicle traffic through Hillsborough village.
  • AQO 678/22-2713 June 2024 · Northern Ireland Assembly CommissionTo ask the Assembly Commission for its assessment of the security provision for Members and staff working alone in constituency offices.
  • AQO 638/22-2713 June 2024 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to outline what work their officials are undertaking in relation to the implementation of the findings of the High Street Task Force report on Delivering a 21st Century High Street.
  • AQO 607/22-276 June 2024 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for an update on actions taken to address the illegal dumping of waste.
  • AQO 595/22-276 June 2024 · Department of JusticeTo ask the Minister of Justice for an update on the implementation of the Post Office (Horizon System) Offences Act 2024.
  • AQW 11439/22-277 May 2024 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance to detail any plans she has to meet representatives of the hospitality industry over the challenges faced in the sector due to rising utility and labour costs outside the industry's control.
  • AQO 424/22-272 May 2024 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether his Department has a park and ride strategy to ensure optimal access to the rail and rapid transit networks.
  • AQW 10480/22-2719 April 2024 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on the towpath upgrade from Aghalee to Broadwater, Co. Antrim.
  • AQW 10479/22-2719 April 2024 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure when construction of the B101 North Lisburn Feeder Road from Thaxton, Lisburn, will commence.
  • AQO 373/22-2718 April 2024 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education whether he plans to review the Home to School Transport policy.
  • AQO 354/22-2718 April 2024 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to outline what action he is taking to address the challenges faced by the hospitality sector as a result of rising costs.
  • AQW 10268/22-2717 April 2024 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education whether there are any plans to increase the amount of toilet facilities in Dromore High School.
  • AQW 10267/22-2717 April 2024 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether his Department will consider introducing a temporary 20mph speed limit at Brookfield Special School, Moira.
  • AQO 175/22-277 March 2024 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy for an update on the progress of developing a Renewable Electricity Support Scheme.
  • AQW 7712/22-2728 February 2024 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure how much was spent in the Lagan Valley constituency in the five financial years to 2022-23 on (i) road maintenance; and (ii) payments to motorists for damage caused to vehicles due to road defects.
  • AQW 7711/22-2728 February 2024 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure how much funding has been allocated in the Lagan Valley constituency during the current financial year for (i) road maintenance; and (ii) payments to motorists for damage caused to vehicles due to road defects.
  • AQW 7710/22-2728 February 2024 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities what additional funding he has requested to help meet the assessed need identified by the Sub-Regional Stadia Programme for Soccer.
  • AQW 7709/22-2728 February 2024 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities for an update on the delivery of a National Football Training Centre, as envisaged by the Sub-Regional Stadia Programme for Soccer.
  • AQW 7391/22-2723 February 2024 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to outline the timescale for the adoption of the Zero Emission Vehicle mandate in Northern Ireland.
  • AQW 7390/22-2723 February 2024 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities for his assessment of the budget necessary to meet the assessed needs of football clubs via the Sub-Regional Stadia Programme for Soccer.
  • AQW 7389/22-2723 February 2024 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities for an update on the (i) delivery; and (ii) impact of the Grassroots Facilities Investment Fund 2023-25 programme funded by the UK Government and delivered by the Irish Football Association, as part of the legacy of UK and Ireland UEFA EURO 2028.
  • AQW 7388/22-2723 February 2024 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities to set out the next steps necessary for the allocation of the Sub-Regional Stadia Programme for Soccer funding.
  • AQW 7387/22-2723 February 2024 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities what financial assistance his Department has made available to football clubs impacted by flooding.
  • AQW 6563/22-2715 February 2024 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the timescale for the completion of the preliminary design for the (i) A49 Old Ballynahinch Road; and (ii) B6 Saintfield Road.
  • AQW 6562/22-2715 February 2024 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether he will seek to reconfigure the junction of the A26 Glenavy Road and Station Road, Moira, to include a right-turn ghost island.
  • AQO 56/22-2715 February 2024 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to outline what immediate steps he intends to take to reform Invest NI.
  • AQO 37/22-278 February 2024 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities whether he plans to undertake a reform of Sport NI.
  • AQW 5726/22-277 February 2024 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for a timescale for the completion of the A1 Junctions Phase 2 between Hillsborough and Loughbrickland.
  • AQW 5725/22-277 February 2024 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for a timescale for the remaining A1 Junction upgrades between Sprucefield and Hillsborough.
  • AQW 5724/22-277 February 2024 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for a timescale for the completion of the Knockmore Line feasibility study.
  • AQW 5723/22-277 February 2024 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure what measures are being undertaken to address the back log for MOT tests.

2022 (20 questions)

  • AQW 4598/22-2713 October 2022 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether, considering the scale of the Foyle Cup and its impact on tourism in the region, his Department can ensure that the 2022/23 sponsorship scheme from Tourism NI will fund the event at, or above, the 2019 level to enable the organisers to budget and plan for next year’s event.
  • AQW 4597/22-2713 October 2022 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether there are plans for the curriculum of the undergraduate social work course to introduce parental alienation training.
  • AQW 4596/22-2713 October 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure, in light of the increased volume of active travel to Moira Train Station and the associated Park and Ride, whether he will give consideration to an exceptional street-lighting programme for Station Road, Moira.
  • AQW 4595/22-2713 October 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure, pursuant AQW 3467/22-27, whether he will give consideration to the reclassification of the Station Road from its rural road status.
  • AQW 3468/22-2723 September 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether his Department has plans to develop a Park and Ride facility in Dromore, Co. Down.
  • AQW 3467/22-2723 September 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether his Department will (i) redevelop the junction of the Station Road and A26 Glenavy Road to improve vehicular access and safety; and (ii) upgrade the footpaths and streetlighting from Moira village to the Station, as part of the new Moira Railway Park and Ride development.
  • AQW 3466/22-2723 September 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure (i) whether his Department plans to introduce free public transport for everyone under the age of 24; and (ii) for an estimate of the cost of such provision.
  • AQW 3465/22-2723 September 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to outline the timeline for a planning decision on the Knockmore Link Road, Lisburn.
  • AQW 3410/22-2722 September 2022 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy (i) to outline what funding was made available from his Department or its non-departmental public bodies for the Foyle Cup in July 2022; and (ii) how much funding was made available in the previous three years.
  • AQW 3405/22-2722 September 2022 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to outline which new sporting events his Department or its non-departmental public bodies has been endeavouring to bring to Northern Ireland since devolution was restored in 2020.
  • AQW 3404/22-2722 September 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on the cost of the proposed North-South Glider route.
  • AQW 3403/22-2722 September 2022 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education (i) what preparation she has carried out to deliver 30 hours free childcare per week; and (ii) when this policy will be introduced.
  • AQW 3216/22-2720 September 2022 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities, in light of the cost of living crisis, to provide a timescale for the signing of the contract between her Department and FairShare to allow the purchase of food for delivery to the charity sector.
  • AQW 3215/22-2720 September 2022 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities what discussions she has had with the Minister for Infrastructure concerning the implementation of a permit parking scheme, temporary or otherwise, for residents near large sporting venues that experience road closures on match days.
  • AQW 3214/22-2720 September 2022 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education what plans she has to provide free school meals to all children in reception classes.
  • AQW 3213/22-2720 September 2022 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education to outline the timescale for the provision in Northern Ireland of a GCSE in British Sign Language.
  • AQW 3067/22-278 September 2022 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education what tailored catch-up support is available to deaf and hard-of-hearing children, following the disruption to education caused by the pandemic.
  • AQW 3066/22-278 September 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether he is considering re-introducing MOT exemption certificates.
  • AQW 3065/22-278 September 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure what measures are being taken to deal with the MOT backlog.
  • AQW 3064/22-278 September 2022 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities (i) how many people have successfully been granted assistance through Discretionary Support, over the last three financial years; and (ii) the total amount awarded to applicants, broken down by constituency.