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2022 (166 questions)

  • AQW 5190/22-2724 October 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether departmental officials have conducted an impact assessment regarding fuel consumption and the switch to E10 petrol.
  • AQW 5054/22-2720 October 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure (i) for an update on the development of the new Road Safety strategy; and (ii) whether it will reference road users having shared or hierarchy of responsibilities.
  • AQW 4979/22-2719 October 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure what work has been carried out by his Department to facilitate the creation of car sharing clubs.
  • AQW 4896/22-2718 October 2022 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health for an update on the appointment of a replacement contractor for Priory and Springhill GP Surgeries.
  • AQW 4794/22-2717 October 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure, pursuant to AQW 16250/17-22, to provide an up to date list of the requested road resurfacing projects in Ards and North Down Council area.
  • AQW 4672/22-2713 October 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to list the planning applications with his Department after being called in from district councils under the 2011 Planning Act.
  • AQW 4671/22-2713 October 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the identified risks which could endanger the delivery of planned (i) network maintenance; and (ii) network developments, in the Ards and North Down Council Area by the end of 2022-23 financial year.
  • AQW 4650/22-2713 October 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure what assessment has been made of the impact a vacancy in the ministerial office post 28 October 2022 will have on departmental (i) decision making; and (ii) spending.
  • AQW 4643/22-2713 October 2022 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance to detail the (i) number; and (ii) total revenue, of non-domestic rates receipts derived in 2021-22 from childcare premises categorised on the non-domestic rating system.
  • AQW 4473/22-2711 October 2022 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy what action he is taking to secure the extension of the Energy Bill Relief Scheme beyond the initial six month period.
  • AQW 4472/22-2711 October 2022 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy what actions he is taking to ensure park home owners, who pay bills directly to the park owner and who are not on standard gas or electricity contracts, will be able to avail of the (i) Energy Price Guarantee; and (ii) Energy Bills Support Scheme.
  • AQW 4302/22-277 October 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the specific timescale for delivery of a controlled crossing at East Circular Road, Bangor, near St Columbanus' College.
  • AQW 4223/22-276 October 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to outline the planned spend during the current and future financial years on the York Street Interchange Scheme.
  • AQW 4222/22-276 October 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure what consultation and engagement has been undertaken with local people about the York Street Interchange Scheme following the successful procurement legal challenge that set aside the Contract Award.
  • AQW 4221/22-276 October 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to outline the further actions and timescales for the York Street Interchange Scheme.
  • AQW 4220/22-276 October 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to outline the work that has been undertaken, in chronological order, relating to the York Street Interchange Scheme following the successful procurement legal challenge which resulted in the setting aside of the Contract Award.
  • AQW 4059/22-274 October 2022 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health how his Department monitors the number of Dental Surgeries in Northern Ireland that accept new NHS patients.
  • AQW 4058/22-274 October 2022 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health (i) how many dental surgeries in North Down are currently accepting new NHS registered patients; and (ii) where can patients find this information.
  • AQW 3989/22-273 October 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on the strategy being developed to determine the most efficient mechanism to take forward A6 Phase 2 – Drumahoe to Caw.
  • AQW 3988/22-273 October 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure why public consultation has not yet commenced on the new draft Regional Strategic Transport Network Transport Plan.
  • AQW 3987/22-273 October 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on the Belfast Distillery Company Ltd contract and works at Crumlin Road Gaol.
  • AQW 3986/22-273 October 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether there are plans to include greater flexibility in the procedures to obtain permissions for the installation of cycling infrastructure on carriageways by external bodies.
  • AQW 3754/22-2728 September 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure what rights arise from the special share held by the Department in respect of Belfast International Airport.
  • AQW 3752/22-2728 September 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on the timescales for delivery of an Active and Sustainable Travel Centre in the North West Multi-Modal Transport Hub.
  • AQW 3751/22-2728 September 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on work undertaken following his predecessor's announcement in January 2022 to extend the Concessionary Fares Scheme.
  • AQW 3750/22-2728 September 2022 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance what preparatory work has been undertaken concerning the Public Bodies (Representation from Devolved Nations) Bill.
  • AQW 3749/22-2728 September 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to outline the timescales for commencement and implementation of Reservoirs Act (NI) 2015.
  • AQW 3086/22-278 September 2022 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health what support is available for women who suffered side-effects, the risk of which they were not made aware, from the use of the Essure implant device.
  • AQW 3085/22-278 September 2022 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health what advice was given to Trusts when the Essure implant device was withdrawn from the market in 2017 by its manufacturer, Bayer.
  • AQW 2831/22-275 September 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure when he will reply to my letter dated 3 June 2022 concerning the Roads (Miscellaneous Provision) Act (Northern Ireland) 2010.
  • AQW 2830/22-275 September 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure what efforts have been made to ensure that the Northern Ireland Planning Portal will not be offline for longer than the planned three weeks, while the service is moved to the new Portal.
  • AQW 2829/22-275 September 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure when the outcome of the NI Planning Portal User Survey will be published and whether the findings have been included as part of the specification for a new portal.
  • AQW 2828/22-275 September 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to outline the timescales for achieving future milestones relating to the Review of Strategic Planning Policy on Renewable and Low Carbon Energy.
  • AQW 2827/22-275 September 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on the status of the Memorandum of Reply concerning the Public Accounts Committee report on Planning in Northern Ireland.
  • AQW 2759/22-273 August 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on the work being undertaken by Sustrans to carry out an assessment of the current state of greenway development across Northern Ireland and to develop a phased programme for greenway delivery with councils.
  • AQW 2756/22-273 August 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure, pursuant to AQW 13669/17-22, for an update on the Driver and Vehicle Agency plans to move towards full acceptance of credit and debit card payments, removing cheques or postal orders as methods of payment.
  • AQW 2753/22-273 August 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure, pursuant to AQW 28606/17-22, whether his position remains the same as his predecessor concerning provision of a new safe off-road cycling path between Belfast and Bangor.
  • AQW 2752/22-273 August 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on the status of weed spraying in the North Down constituency including whether works are proceeding as originally scheduled.
  • AQW 2751/22-273 August 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on the timescale for delivery of the proposed flood alleviation schemes in the North West.
  • AQW 2640/22-271 July 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether he intends to revise his Department’s policy on 30mph speed limit repeater signs to take into account local road safety concerns.
  • AQW 2522/22-2730 June 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to outline the methodology for the implementation of sectoral plans for transport which set a minimum spend of 10% on active travel from the overall transport budgets.
  • AQW 2521/22-2730 June 2022 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education to detail how many children across Northern Ireland are in receipt of free school meals.
  • AQW 2519/22-2730 June 2022 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education to outline the (i) rationale; and (ii) consultation undertaken with key stakeholders, regarding the decision to change the date for the Modular exams for GCSE English and Maths from January 2023 to November/December 2022.
  • AQW 2517/22-2730 June 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the timescale for updating the Highway Code.
  • AQW 2516/22-2730 June 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the timescale for the publication of the Regional Strategic Transport Network Transport Plan.
  • AQW 2393/22-2729 June 2022 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy what measures his Department is taking to ensure that groups which rely on the European Social Fund will receive match funding once the European Social Fund ends on 31st March 2023.
  • AQW 2392/22-2729 June 2022 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance whether he will consider further rates relief to help the hospitality sector following an increase energy and food costs.
  • AQW 2391/22-2729 June 2022 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy when his Department intends to bring forward a dedicated and bespoke Hospitality Strategy to help drive the sector's recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • AQW 2303/22-2728 June 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to outline whether his Department (i) maintains records of dropped kerbs and tactile paving across Northern Ireland; (ii) if this information is available to the public; and (iii) where this information can be accessed.
  • AQW 2302/22-2728 June 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure, pursuant to AQW 29290/17-22, whether any further consideration has been given to providing motorists with increased advance notice to book their MOT test, in light of the ongoing backlog.
  • AQW 2176/22-2724 June 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure (i) when the backlog in MOT testing will be fully addressed; (ii) what further measures his Department can take to enable people to access test appointments at their local testing centre before the expiry of their MOT certificate.
  • AQW 2164/22-2724 June 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure when will the Annual Report confirming the road works programme for 2022/23 be presented to Ards and North Down Borough Council.
  • AQW 2093/22-2723 June 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to outline an estimate of the financial costs of introducing an enhanced rider trainer scheme for motorcyclists in Northern Ireland.
  • AQW 2092/22-2723 June 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on his Department’s plans to introduce an enhanced rider trainer scheme for motorcyclists in Northern Ireland.
  • AQW 2072/22-2723 June 2022 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for an update on the review of legislation in relation to byelaws governing Crawfordsburn Country Park and the surrounding areas, following feedback from Ards and North Down Borough Council.
  • AQW 1906/22-2721 June 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail how many scheduled roads resurfacing projects in North Down, which were included in his Department's 2021/22 Annual Report, have not been completed due to the legal challenge of the asphalt resurfacing contract competition.
  • AQW 1842/22-2720 June 2022 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy why the Path to Net Zero Energy Strategy did not include the socialisation of connection charges for (i) electric vehicle chargers; and (ii) new domestic heating systems such as heat pumps.
  • AQW 1841/22-2720 June 2022 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy when his Department will update the remit of the Utility Regulator to include decarbonisation.
  • AQW 1830/22-2720 June 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure, pursuant to AQW 23732/17-22, for an update on the implementation of Article 8 of the EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive.
  • AQW 1489/22-2714 June 2022 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether consideration has been given to setting up a mutual bank in Northern Ireland.
  • AQW 1488/22-2714 June 2022 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, pursuant to AQW 320/22-27, to outline the timescales for resolving issues uncovered by GP practice visits.
  • AQW 1407/22-2713 June 2022 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health when his Department will make public the broad findings about ongoing service and accessibility issues with regard to General Practice in Northern Ireland.
  • AQW 1321/22-2710 June 2022 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health what action he is taking to address the impact of inflation on the tapered annual allowance concerning the pensions of medical professionals.
  • AQW 1320/22-2710 June 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether his Department has given consideration to the publication of a Driver and Vehicle Agency capital investment plan which will facilitate the reintroduction of a full emissions test for cars and light goods vehicles under 3,500kgs.
  • AQW 1319/22-2710 June 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure why grass cuttings are not lifted from treated areas.
  • AQW 1318/22-2710 June 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure when his Department intends to resume roadside grass cutting to the standard of five times per year.
  • AQW 1317/22-2710 June 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure, pursuant to AQW 22140/17-22, for an update on the review of Residents’ Parking Schemes including timescales for publishing the review report.
  • AQW 1093/22-277 June 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to outline what action his Department is taking to address the erection of flags without permission on street furniture owned by his Department.
  • AQW 1016/22-276 June 2022 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities whether consideration has been given to the rollout of a carer's allowance supplement in Northern Ireland, similar to that introduced in Scotland.
  • AQW 850/22-2731 May 2022 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy how the Energy Bills Support Scheme can be rolled out in Northern Ireland.
  • AQW 716/22-2727 May 2022 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance when he will consult on legislation that will allow couples to convert civil partnerships, conducted outside Northern Ireland, to marriages.
  • AQW 714/22-2727 May 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the Translink bus and rail (i) passenger numbers; and (ii) ticket sales revenue for the months of (a) February 2019; and (b) February 2022.
  • AQW 650/22-2726 May 2022 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether consideration has been given to the rollout of a carer's allowance supplement in Northern Ireland, similar to that introduced in Scotland.
  • AQW 320/22-2720 May 2022 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health when he intends to publish the outcomes of the Health and Social Care Board's GP practice visits.
  • AQW 48/22-2716 May 2022 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance whether consideration has been given to granting domestic rates relief to people participating in the Homes for Ukraine scheme.
  • AQW 47/22-2716 May 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail when the following asphalt resurfacing contracts will be awarded (i) IAW1 Magherafelt; (ii) IAW2 Omagh; (iii) IAW3 Dungannon; (iv) IAW4 Strabane; (v) IAS1 Newry and Mourne; and (vi) IAS2 Down.
  • AQW 46/22-2716 May 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure when he intends to publish the report from the independent investigation into asphalt resurfacing procurement, led by Sarah Hannaford QC.
  • AQW 31037/17-2216 March 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to provide a breakdown of the proposed (i) capital; and (ii) resource spend on active travel in 2022/23.
  • AQW 30994/17-2215 March 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure, pursuant to AQW 29290/17-22, to detail the outcome of the decision on whether to extend the reminder letter notification period for MOT tests.
  • AQW 30961/17-2214 March 2022 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance to detail (i) the location of residential accommodation for the Assembly Speaker retained in Stormont Estate; and (ii) the running costs of this accommodation in each of the last five years, broken down by the reasons for the costs.
  • AQW 30958/17-2214 March 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on plans for the implementation of a greenways strategy for Northern Ireland.
  • AQW 30957/17-2214 March 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on plans for the implementation of the Belfast Cycling Network Plan.
  • AQW 30951/17-2214 March 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail plans for the implementation of Climate Change (No. 2) Bill Clause 22 concerning active travel spend once Royal Assent is received and the Bill enacted.
  • AQW 30907/17-2211 March 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure, in relation to the Homeowner Flood Protection Grant Scheme, to detail (i) how many properties have signed up to the scheme since it was introduced; and (ii) how many properties have had work completed under the scheme.
  • AQW 30906/17-2211 March 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for a breakdown of properties that have signed up to the Homeowner Flood Protection Grant Scheme to date, by constituency.
  • AQW 30788/17-229 March 2022 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities to detail the expenditure under Affordable Warmth Scheme (i) to date in 2021-22; and (ii) in the four preceding financial years.
  • AQW 30685/17-228 March 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure how many penalty charge notices for parking infringements were issued in Helen’s Bay in the financial years (i) 2020/21; and (ii) 2021/22.
  • AQW 30648/17-227 March 2022 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education to detail the pupil enrolment numbers for (i) Strangford Integrated College; and (ii) St. Columbanus’ College in the 2020-21 academic year, broken down by electoral ward.
  • AQW 30572/17-224 March 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure pursuant to AQW 19144/17-22, for an update on the roll-out of the Don’t Mow, Let It Grow rewilding initiative to other transport corridors within the Ards and North Down Borough Council area.
  • AQO 3267/17-223 March 2022 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance for an update on the establishment of new Civil Service regional hubs.
  • AQW 30468/17-222 March 2022 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health what considerations his Department has given to improving the hourly wage and travel expense allowance of agency workers providing care in the community.
  • AQW 30467/17-222 March 2022 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the work being undertaken to increase the provision of, and early access to, occupational therapy within the health and social care system.
  • AQW 30236/17-2224 February 2022 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy, in light of a downturn in trade as a result of COVID-19, whether his Department has undertaken any assessment of the need for financial support for the guesthouse and B&B industry.
  • AQO 3230/17-2224 February 2022 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities to outline the reasons for the delay in bringing forward legislative proposals to ban conversion therapy.
  • AQW 30119/17-2222 February 2022 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (i) to detail the response times of the Natural Environment Division for renewable energy planning application, in each of the last three years; and (ii) to detail steps he has taken to improve performance.
  • AQW 30118/17-2222 February 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail traffic attendant (i) vacancies; and (ii) planned full complement, broken down by constituency.
  • AQW 30018/17-2218 February 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to outline the timescales for a departmental decision regarding LA06/2020/0097/F, which has been subject to a holding direction since January 2021.
  • AQW 30017/17-2218 February 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the membership of the Planning Forum.
  • AQW 30016/17-2218 February 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail (i) the descriptions and planning reference numbers for all planning applications subject to a holding direction from her Department; and (ii) the number of weeks since the holding direction was issued.
  • AQW 30015/17-2218 February 2022 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities, in the absence of an agreed budget for the next financial year, what action she will take to mitigate the impact on Local Government.
  • AQW 30014/17-2218 February 2022 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities why funding under the Sub-Regional Stadia Programme for Soccer requires approval from the Executive.
  • AQW 29959/17-2217 February 2022 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health what consideration has been given to changing the criteria for maintenance bursaries for medical students to being non-income assessed, in line with other UK regions.
  • AQW 29829/17-2215 February 2022 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance to detail the in-year Barnett consequential funding received but not yet allocated in the 2021-22 financial year due to the absence of an Executive.
  • AQW 29828/17-2215 February 2022 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance why guesthouses were excluded from the Omicron Hospitality Payment Scheme.
  • AQW 29827/17-2215 February 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the reasons for the delay to call-in planning application reference LA05/2018/1154/O following Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council’s decision to approve in April 2021.
  • AQW 29826/17-2215 February 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure, pursuant to AQW 29233/17-22, what efforts are being made to ensure the timescales for Belfast Rapid Transit Phase 2 align with City Deal funding requirements.
  • AQW 29748/17-2214 February 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on the Tillysburn Park and Ride project.
  • AQW 29599/17-2210 February 2022 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance whether the absence of an Executive will have an impact on the ability to allocate additional Barnett consequentials received.
  • AQO 3150/17-2210 February 2022 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance for his response to the Fiscal Council’s assessment of the 2022-25 Draft Budget regarding proposed allocations to the Department of Justice.
  • AQW 29516/17-229 February 2022 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance whether the absence of an Executive will have an impact on being able to carry forward resource and capital funding from 2021-22 to 2022-23.
  • AQW 29444/17-228 February 2022 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance whether he intends to bring the Spring Supplementary Estimates and Vote on Account for debate before the end of the mandate.
  • AQW 29443/17-228 February 2022 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance whether he can bring forward a Budget Bill for the Assembly's consideration by end of the mandate.
  • AQW 29442/17-228 February 2022 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance to outline the planned future use of Stormont House following the departure of the Northern Ireland Office.
  • AQW 29375/17-227 February 2022 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance whether he intends to bring The Rates (Regional Rates) Order to the Assembly before end of the Mandate to enable striking of the Regional Rate and dispatch of Rates Bills for 2022/23.
  • AQW 29290/17-224 February 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether consideration has been given to providing motorists with increased advance notice to book their MOT test, in light of the current backlog.
  • AQW 29289/17-224 February 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether her Department has undertaken an economic impact assessment of biennial MOT testing.
  • AQW 29237/17-223 February 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the process for disposal of land if The Green Road, Conlig (Abandonment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2022 is made.
  • AQW 29236/17-223 February 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the status of the priority vehicle contact phoneline for MOTs.
  • AQW 29235/17-223 February 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for her assessment of current road safety standards in light of the MOT backlog.
  • AQW 29234/17-223 February 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure why her Department cannot measure average lead times for securing a MOT test.
  • AQW 29233/17-223 February 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure, in light of the Belfast Rapid Transit Phase 2 consultation findings, to detail latest the timescales for (i) the completion of the consultation; and (ii) the finalisation of the proposed way forward.
  • AQO 3141/17-223 February 2022 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education, in the absence of an agreed budget for the next financial year, what action she will take to mitigate the impact on her Department.
  • AQW 29144/17-222 February 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure why the publication of the Report on the Review of the Implementation of the Planning Act (NI) 2011 was delayed until 27 January 2022 following the conclusion of the consultation on 16 April 2021.
  • AQW 29068/17-221 February 2022 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy what support has been considered to help businesses cope with the recent increases in energy bills.
  • AQW 29067/17-221 February 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the organisations that her Department contacted seeking comments to accompany the media statement released by her Department on 27 January 2022 concerning the release of Report on the Review of the Implementation of the Planning Act (NI) 2011.
  • AQW 29066/17-221 February 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure what independent external oversight was sought concerning the Report on the Review of the Implementation of the Planning Act (NI) 2011.
  • AQW 29064/17-221 February 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the external (i) organisations; and (ii) persons who were given advance sight of the Report on the Review of the Implementation of the Planning Act (NI) 2011 before publication on 27 January 2022.
  • AQW 28995/17-2231 January 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the envisaged budget for safety grants to reservoir managers once the relevant aspect of the Reservoirs Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 is commenced.
  • AQW 28994/17-2231 January 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the total amount of revenue derived from bus and rail ticket sales by Translink for the 2018/19 financial year, broken down by operating company.
  • AQW 28993/17-2231 January 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the total amount of money in reimbursements made to Translink under the Northern Ireland Concessionary Fares Scheme for the 2018/19 financial year, broken down by Concessionary Fares scheme type.
  • AQW 28992/17-2231 January 2022 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy why a bid for funding was not made as part of January 2022 monitoring round to provide grant support for hotels financially impacted as a result of the COVID-19 Omicron variant.
  • AQW 28991/17-2231 January 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure why no other planning applications, apart from LA06/2020/0097/F, were previously called in by her Department due to Clandeboye Lake, Bangor.
  • AQW 28935/17-2228 January 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure (i) whether the protocol for engagement with local councils regarding called-in applications has been changed recently; and (ii) the rationale for the change.
  • AQW 28934/17-2228 January 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the roads maintenance capital funding, for each financial year since 2007/08.
  • AQW 28868/17-2227 January 2022 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities for a breakdown of (i) capital; and (ii) resource expenditure incurred by her Department on the Queen’s Parade development, Bangor, since her Department, and the legacy departments, became involved.
  • AQW 28867/17-2227 January 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for a breakdown of roads maintenance capital funding bids made during monitoring rounds since the re-establishment of devolution in 2007, broken down by each separate monitoring round.
  • AQW 28866/17-2227 January 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on the establishment of an independent Infrastructure Commission.
  • AQW 28865/17-2227 January 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure, in relation to rail services to and from Derry~Londonderry on a permanent basis, what plans there are to increase the frequency of trains (i) at peak times before 0900 and between 1600 to 1800; (ii) on Sundays; and (iii) later than 2110 from Belfast.
  • AQW 28781/17-2226 January 2022 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities how her Department will ensure that any subordinate legislation on extending the ability of district councils to hold remote council meetings throughout 2022 is passed before the end of the Assembly mandate.
  • AQW 28780/17-2226 January 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure, given delays to remedial works, whether her Department has carried out a health and safety risk assessment on Pattons Lane, Holywood.
  • AQW 28779/17-2226 January 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether any consideration is being given to make the current arrangements for MOT tests permanent, alongside providing accommodation to shelter motorists.
  • AQW 28778/17-2226 January 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure (i) to outline the proposed timescales for delivery of Phase 3 of the Derry~Londonderry to Coleraine line upgrade; and (ii) whether this will involve night working or complete line closure.
  • AQW 28777/17-2226 January 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to list the descriptions and planning reference numbers for all (i) Regionally Significant Developments; and (ii) Called-in Applications currently being considered by her Department, alongside the number of weeks since each application was received or called-in.
  • AQW 28687/17-2225 January 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure what lessons have been learnt following the judgment by Justice Humphreys in the matter of an application by ABO Wind NI Limited and Energia Renewables Company 1 Limited for judicial review in relation to Battery Energy Storage Systems.
  • AQW 28686/17-2225 January 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure, in relation to works schemes proposed for the 2021/22 financial year in the Southern Division’s Annual report to Ards and North Down Borough Council, to detail (i) what schemes will be completed before end of the 2021/22 financial year; and (ii) what schemes will not be completed before end of 2021/22 financial year, with the reasons for non-completion.
  • AQW 28685/17-2225 January 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether any requirement can be imposed to require reinstatements to be on a like-for-like basis, utilising original materials, following road openings undertaken by utility companies.
  • AQW 28684/17-2225 January 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure, pursuant to AQW 25097/17-22, what guidance has been issued to local councils.
  • AQW 28683/17-2225 January 2022 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for an update into the review of bylaws concerning alcohol consumption in Crawfordsburn Country Park.
  • AQW 28606/17-2224 January 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on work being undertaken by her Department for the provision of a new safe off-road cycling path between Belfast and Bangor.
  • AQW 28512/17-2221 January 2022 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health what consideration is being given to relaxing maternity services visiting restrictions in line with A Pathway to Enhanced Visiting.
  • AQW 28511/17-2221 January 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure what legislation is being developed by her Department for introduction during the next mandate.
  • AQW 28510/17-2221 January 2022 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance what legislation is being developed by his Department for introduction during the next mandate.
  • AQW 28509/17-2221 January 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to outline the standard timescales for inspection of reinstatements following road openings undertaken by utility companies.
  • AQW 28508/17-2221 January 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether she plans to bid for funds to enable a further support package to support taxi drivers affected by a downturn of trade due to COVID-19.
  • AQW 28271/17-2218 January 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the number of road openings undertaken by utilities during (i) the current financial year; and (ii) each of the last four financial years, broken down by utility company, on Groomsport Road, Bangor.
  • AQW 28270/17-2218 January 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the number of road openings undertaken by utilities during (i) the current financial year; and (ii) each of the last four financial years, broken down by utility company, in North Down.
  • AQW 28269/17-2218 January 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on the implementation of recommendations from the Public Accounts Committee Report on Road Openings by Utilities.
  • AQW 28268/17-2218 January 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure what actions her Department has taken to address faulty reinstatements concerning road openings undertaken by utilities on Groomsport Road, Bangor.
  • AQW 28072/17-2214 January 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure, following the allocation made by the Minister of Finance on 13 January 2022, to outline the remaining funding requirement for NI Water in 2021-22 with respect to increased energy costs.
  • AQW 28071/17-2214 January 2022 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to provide an update on plans to introduce age discrimination legislation in the provision of goods, facilities and services.
  • AQW 27999/17-2213 January 2022 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy what grant support he intends to bring forward to support hotels as a result of downturn in trade due to increases in COVID-19 transmission.
  • AQO 3015/17-2213 January 2022 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education what measures are in place to assist schools, seeking to transform to integrated status, to adjust to re-classification from rural to urban as part of the Sustainable Schools policy.
  • AQW 27910/17-2212 January 2022 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education to outline why absences unrelated to COVID-19 are not collated from schools on a daily basis.
  • AQW 27845/17-2211 January 2022 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance what assurances his Department has received from HM Treasury that £50 million Barnett consequential funding, due to be secured as part of the Non-domestic Rates Valuations (Coronavirus) Bill in Westminster, can be spent in 2022/23.
  • AQW 27844/17-2211 January 2022 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail the timescale for the commencement of Bathing Water Quality Northern Ireland 2022 monitoring.
  • AQO 2955/17-2210 January 2022 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to outline what actions he intends to take to improve the provision of access to outdoor recreation in Northern Ireland.

2021 (462 questions)

  • AQW 27320/17-2213 December 2021 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs what actions his Department is taking to address a series of pollution incidents affecting Ward Park, Bangor.
  • AQW 27168/17-229 December 2021 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities what plans she has to extend the ability for district councils to hold remote council meetings throughout 2022.
  • AQW 27015/17-227 December 2021 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health when people will be able to register their booster vaccination on the COVID status certificate system.
  • AQW 27014/17-227 December 2021 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education what long-term measures her Department is undertaking to increase the supply of special educational needs trained teaching staff, given the shortage currently impacting provision of teaching in special schools.
  • AQW 27013/17-227 December 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure what powers her Department has to assess a local council's decision-making regarding enforcement action around planning matters.
  • AQW 26930/17-226 December 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the actions being taken to improve major planning application processing times by local councils.
  • AQW 26929/17-226 December 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether guidance is issued to local councils in relation to the extent to which urban design considerations can be used to justify refusal of a planning application.
  • AQW 26928/17-226 December 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether a review of the use of Section 76 agreements is incorporated as part of the review of the Planning Act (Northern Ireland) 2011.
  • AQW 26927/17-226 December 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether consideration is being given to the introduction of pre-application discussion processing targets for local councils.
  • AQW 26732/17-221 December 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether Section 208 of Planning Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 provides her Department with powers to assess a local council's decision regarding enforcement action where a development has proceeded without, or contrary to, planning permission.
  • AQW 26596/17-2229 November 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure, pursuant to AQW 25349/17-22, when the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Taskforce will hold their inaugural meeting.
  • AQW 26266/17-2223 November 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether her Department will consider the introduction of a 20mph speed limit on Firmount Crescent, Holywood.
  • AQW 26178/17-2222 November 2021 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education to detail future envisaged timescales for the School Enhancement Programme (SEP2) planned for St Columbanus’ College, Bangor.
  • AQW 26042/17-2218 November 2021 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health what alternative methods of application can be provided for the HSC Staff Recognition Payment in cases where former employers are refusing to apply for the scheme on behalf of former employees who are entitled to apply under the second phase of payments.
  • AQW 26041/17-2218 November 2021 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities how her Department intends to consult on future plans for Grey Point Fort, Helen’s Bay.
  • AQW 25972/17-2217 November 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether she is aware of plans for the installation of additional electric vehicle charging points in North Down.
  • AQW 25971/17-2217 November 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance to detail the amount of (i) Capital DEL; and (ii) Financial Transactions Capital that remains unallocated for this financial year.
  • AQW 25818/17-2215 November 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure what measures her Department is taking to enable better take up by local councils of the Office for Zero Emission Vehicle's On-street Residential Chargepoint Scheme.
  • AQW 25680/17-2211 November 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure when her Department plans to introduce new road signage that can be used by accredited marshalls during cycling events.
  • AQW 25526/17-229 November 2021 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether plans exist to align to booster COVID-19 vaccine arrangements with England, where the booster jab is available five months after second jab.
  • AQW 25525/17-229 November 2021 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities whether she has plans to move to an entirely zero emission fleet of vehicles.
  • AQW 25524/17-229 November 2021 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health how his Department regulates charges set by GPs in relation to DLM1 medical reports.
  • AQW 25523/17-229 November 2021 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister whether they plan to move to an entirely zero emission fleet of vehicles.
  • AQW 25522/17-229 November 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance whether he has plans to move to an entirely zero emission fleet of vehicles.
  • AQW 25426/17-228 November 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether he has plans to move to an entirely zero emission fleet of vehicles.
  • AQW 25425/17-228 November 2021 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education whether she has plans to move to an entirely zero emission fleet of vehicles.
  • AQW 25424/17-228 November 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether she has plans to move to an entirely zero-emission fleet of vehicles.
  • AQW 25423/17-228 November 2021 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail (i) when the Better Beaches Forum last met; and (ii) when the Better Beaches Forum is due to meet again.
  • AQW 25422/17-228 November 2021 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs whether he has plans to move to an entirely zero-emission fleet of vehicles.
  • AQW 25349/17-225 November 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure when her Department plans to establish a cross-departmental electric vehicle taskforce.
  • AQW 25348/17-225 November 2021 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether it is envisaged that the abolition of the Health and Social Care Board will speed up the timeframe within which Health and Social Care Trust business cases for capital works are approved.
  • AQW 25347/17-225 November 2021 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the current timeframe for the approval of Health and Social Trust business cases for capital works; and how many are currently awaiting approval.
  • AQW 25346/17-225 November 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure how her Department plans to review the impact that introducing 20mph zones around selected schools in Northern Ireland has had on road safety.
  • AQW 25345/17-225 November 2021 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health for an update on the outcome of the Reshaping Stroke Care Consultation; and how this will impact upon the provision of Acute Stroke Services at the Ulster Hospital.
  • AQW 25279/17-224 November 2021 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education to provide a list of enrolment numbers of pupils for (i) Ballyholme Primary School; (ii) Ballymagee Primary School; (iii) Kilmaine Primary School; (iv) Towerview Primary School; and (v) Millisle Primary School, broken down by electoral ward.
  • AQW 25278/17-224 November 2021 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education to provide a list of enrolment numbers of pupils for (i) Loughries Integrated Primary School; (ii) Bangor Central Integrated Primary School; (iii) Kircubbin Integrated Primary School; and (iv) Carrowdore Primary School, broken down by electoral ward.
  • AQW 25277/17-224 November 2021 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to outline the actions being taken to improve bathing water quality in the vicinity of Donaghadee Harbour.
  • AQW 25276/17-224 November 2021 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to outline the actions being taken to improve bathing water quality at Ballyholme Beach, Bangor.
  • AQW 25275/17-224 November 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether on-street car parking spaces that are adjacent to ESB electric vehicle charging infrastructure are under the ownership of her Department.
  • AQO 2732/17-224 November 2021 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education for an update on the measures being taken to accelerate the replacement of the mobile classroom accommodation at St Columbanus’ College, Bangor.
  • AQW 25188/17-223 November 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure what options are available for people living in mobile homes if licence conditions are not being met.
  • AQW 25187/17-223 November 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance, pursuant to AQW 20446/17-22, (i) what next steps are proposed; and (ii) whether progression of legislation to ring-fence rent arrears accrued from March 2020 for business tenants affected by Covid-19 business closures forms part of these next steps.
  • AQW 25186/17-223 November 2021 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities to outline the protections that are currently in place for people living in mobile homes.
  • AQW 25185/17-223 November 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for her assessment of the impact arising from un-met October 2021 Monitoring Round bids for Translink.
  • AQW 25184/17-223 November 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for her assessment of the impact arising from only £1.5million being received from October 2021 Monitoring Round bids for NI Water.
  • AQW 25100/17-222 November 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for her assessment of the impact current vacancies within DfI Roads and Rivers Centre of Procurement Expertise have on the ability to deliver tenders under the new Roads and Rivers Procurement Strategy for Asphalt Resurfacing 2021-2023 within timescales published on her Department's future tenders list.
  • AQW 25099/17-222 November 2021 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education to detail accommodation works (i) provided in last five financial years; (ii) undertaken in 2021/22; (iii) planned for the remainder of 2021/22; and (iv) planned for 2022/23 at Clifton Special School, Bangor.
  • AQW 25098/17-222 November 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure pursuant to AQW 902/17-22 and AQW 903/17-22, for an update on the A1 Junctions Phase 2 Scheme, including up to date envisaged project milestones.
  • AQW 25097/17-222 November 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure what action she plans to take in response to recent court findings concerning the planning decision made by Derry City and Strabane District Council with respect to 260 houses proposed for the Springtown area of Derry/ Londonderry by Hartlands (NI) Ltd.
  • AQW 25096/17-222 November 2021 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities whether she plans to extend the 2013 Mobile Homes Act to Northern Ireland.
  • AQW 24999/17-221 November 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure pursuant to AQW 6084/17-22, to detail on the significant challenges advised by officials.
  • AQW 24998/17-221 November 2021 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister pursuant to AQW 7574/17-22, when the revised Ministerial Code will be presented for approval.
  • AQW 24997/17-221 November 2021 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities for an update on a review of the Housing Allocation Points System.
  • AQW 24996/17-221 November 2021 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities whether there are any plans to review legislation in relation to the eviction of tenants.
  • AQW 24995/17-221 November 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to outline preparations in place for the Digital Switch Over when copper phone line networks will be switched off in 2025.
  • AQW 24787/17-2221 October 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether she will review the legislation to exclude funeral director limousines from PSV classification.
  • AQO 2664/17-2221 October 2021 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister whether consideration is being given to reopening the Travel Agents Coronavirus Financial Assistance Scheme 2021.
  • AQW 24692/17-2220 October 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure what consideration her Department has given to additional actions that can be used to address the backlog in driving tests beyond the recruitment of additional examiners.
  • AQW 24589/17-2219 October 2021 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education what efforts are being made to expedite the replacement of mobile classroom accommodation for St Columbanus’ College, Bangor by the original timeframe of December 2021, in light of the impact upon young people of the temporary teaching arrangements currently in place at College Assembly Hall.
  • AQW 24588/17-2219 October 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure when the crash barriers at the entrance to the Bangor Park and Ride carpark, Abbey Street, will be repaired.
  • AQW 24491/17-2218 October 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether current resourcing within the Roads and Rivers Centre of Procurement Expertise is sufficient to deliver upon recommendations contained within (i) the Independent Review into the Funding Requirements for Structural Maintenance of the Northern Ireland road network by Jim Barton; and (ii) the Structural Maintenance of the Road Network Report by the NI Audit Office of March 2019.
  • AQW 24490/17-2218 October 2021 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister (i) whether the Travel Agents Coronavirus Financial Assistance Scheme will be extended; and (ii) to detail the expected timeframe for the reopening of applications.
  • AQW 24489/17-2218 October 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail what partnership arrangements her Department has established with local councils to enable litter collection along arterial A Roads.
  • AQW 24413/17-2215 October 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to outline (i) the number of; and (ii) grade of vacancies in DfI Roads and Rivers Centre of Procurement Expertise.
  • AQO 2647/17-2214 October 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to outline what actions her Department is taking to improve safety for pedestrians in light of an increase in usage of e-scooters.
  • AQO 2624/17-2214 October 2021 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities what plans her Department has to support the establishment of new parkrun events.
  • AQW 24249/17-2213 October 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure what steps her Department has taken towards introducing dedicated car parking spaces and other necessary infrastructure for car club business models in Northern Ireland.
  • AQW 24064/17-2211 October 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on the potential roll out of Car Free Days in Belfast city centre.
  • AQW 23992/17-228 October 2021 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether there are any plans to increase the number of face to face GP consultations.
  • AQW 23921/17-227 October 2021 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education what measures are being considered by her Department, in consultation with the Department of Finance, to address the issues arising from removal of borrowing powers from the Voluntary Grammar and the Grant Maintained Integrated schools sector previously used to extensively supplement public funding to enhance the school estate.
  • AQW 23920/17-227 October 2021 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education to list those schools affected by the decision to categorise Voluntary Grammar and Grant Maintained Integrated schools in Northern Ireland as Non-Departmental Public Bodies requiring Department of Education budget cover for any borrowings undertaken, broken down by (i) Voluntary Grammar Type A; (ii) Voluntary Grammar Type B; and (iii) Grant Maintained Integrated schools.
  • AQW 23919/17-227 October 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance whether consideration was given to the comparative designation of Trustees and Foundations Schools in England and Wales with regards to borrowing powers and restrictions when categorising Voluntary Grammar and Grant Maintained Integrated Schools in Northern Ireland as Non Departmental Public Bodies requiring Department of Education budget cover for any borrowings undertaken.
  • AQW 23918/17-227 October 2021 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education for her assessment of whether the stewardship role of Trustee Governors will be impaired for those Voluntary Grammar and Grant Maintained Integrated schools with charitable status as a result of the removal of borrowing powers.
  • AQW 23917/17-227 October 2021 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education to detail the value of borrowings undertaken by Voluntary Grammar and Grant Maintained Integrated schools in Northern Ireland. broken down by school for the last ten financial years.
  • AQO 2593/17-227 October 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance for his assessment of the impact of Brexit on the level of funding received from the European Union.
  • AQW 23817/17-226 October 2021 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health what consideration has been given to the potential for PCR testing requirements, associated with inward bound travel into the UK/NI, to identify residual infection from previous COVID-19 illnesses and thus necessitate additional isolation periods for recovered individuals.
  • AQW 23733/17-225 October 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance, pursuant to AQW 5482/17-22, for an update on his Department’s work on amending Northern Ireland’s Building Regulations with regards to Electric Vehicle charging infrastructure, in light of EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (Article 8).
  • AQW 23732/17-225 October 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure pursuant to AQW 5482/17-22, for an update on the implementation of the EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (Article 8).
  • AQW 23577/17-221 October 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether a Rural Needs Impact Assessment was conducted as part of PPS 21 Planning Advice Note issued in August 2021.
  • AQW 23576/17-221 October 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether the ability to raise financing for housing was considered when compiling PPS 21 Planning Advice Note issued in August 2021.
  • AQW 23575/17-221 October 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether consideration is being given to the introduction of the right of appeal as part of Review of the 2011 Planning Act.
  • AQW 23510/17-2230 September 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance to detail the (i) percentage; (ii) number; and (iii) value of contracts awarded by his Department in 2020/21 that are within the threshold remit of the Scoring Social Value Policy and included a score for Social Value at, or above, 10 per cent.
  • AQW 23509/17-2230 September 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance whether his Department intends to issue guidance on how fair work practices should form part of government procurement contracts as part of the Scoring Social Value Policy.
  • AQW 23508/17-2230 September 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance for an update on the preparation of legislation to underpin the Scoring Social Value Policy.
  • AQW 23507/17-2230 September 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance whether any opt-outs from the Scoring Social Value Policy have been notified to Construction and Procurement Delivery following approval Ministers.
  • AQW 23423/17-2229 September 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance for an update on planned interventions to assist businesses following the end to protections from forfeiture granted for Business Tenants after 30 September 2021.
  • AQW 23422/17-2229 September 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to outline the position for motorists unable to renew their Vehicle Excise Duty prior to expiry due to inability to book an MOT test in context of current backlog.
  • AQW 23421/17-2229 September 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether consideration has been given to the introduction of Temporary Exemption Certificates to deal with current MOT backlog resulting in drivers being unable to use their vehicle due to (i) an inability to renew Vehicle Excise Duty; and (i) their insurance deemed invalid without a valid MOT and paid up Vehicle Excise Duty.
  • AQW 23420/17-2229 September 2021 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for an update on remediation efforts in relation to the illegal landfill at Mobouy.
  • AQW 23419/17-2229 September 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to outline the forecasted spend from the Blue/Green Fund in 2021/22.
  • AQW 23331/17-2228 September 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for her assessment of the impact of the Planning Advice Note concerning Implementation of Strategic Planning Policy for Development in the Countryside.
  • AQW 23330/17-2228 September 2021 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether there are any plans to expand the network of pharmacies offering the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.
  • AQW 23142/17-2224 September 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether any formal assurance has been received from Association of British Insurers concerning the validity of motorists' insurance if driving without a valid MOT but with an appointment booked.
  • AQW 23141/17-2224 September 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether her Department will consider making (i) the DL1 driving licence application form; and (ii) other similar application forms available online to download.
  • AQW 23140/17-2224 September 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the number of staff assigned to the telephone helpline to book vehicle tests for a private car, motorcycle or LGV (up to 3,500kg), broken down by day for (i) week commencing 30 August 2021, (ii) week commencing 6 September 2021; and (iii) week commencing 13 September 2021.
  • AQW 22997/17-2222 September 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure (i) to detail the recent updates on the MOT booking system; and (ii) why, as part of these updates, was a new process not put in place to prevent long waiting times in online queues.
  • AQW 22996/17-2222 September 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the amount of spend she forecasts from the Blue Green Fund in 2021/22 concerning EV infrastructure.
  • AQW 22995/17-2222 September 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to outline when she intends to publish the following research presently underway for (i) Active Travel and Modal Shift; (ii) Electrification of Transport; (iii) Greening of the Public Sector Fleet; and (iv) Alternative Fuels in the Transport Sector.
  • AQW 22913/17-2221 September 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether those with a Unique Taxpayer Reference number and without a National Insurance number will be able to apply for the High Street Stimulus scheme.
  • AQW 22745/17-2217 September 2021 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health when AQW 20636/17-22 will be answered.
  • AQW 22744/17-2217 September 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether there are plans to upgrade the online booking system for MOTs, specifically the online queuing system.
  • AQW 22568/17-2215 September 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether officials from her Department have had conversations with the insurance industry to explore ways to bring down insurance costs for young HGV drivers.
  • AQW 22567/17-2215 September 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether her Department is able to erect street lighting on private land with the permission of the landowner, with such land asserted as a public right of way.
  • AQW 22566/17-2215 September 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure what consideration has been given to providing further protection to trees in Areas of Townscape Character, as part of the review of the 2011 Planning Act.
  • AQW 22565/17-2215 September 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure pursuant to AQW 15585/17-22, when a speed limit review will be conducted in the vicinity of Cairn Wood, Ballysallagh Road, Craigantlet.
  • AQW 22564/17-2215 September 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure (i) how many new HGV driving test examiners have been trained in the past twelve months; (ii) to detail this year’s budget for training new HGV examiners; and (iii) whether there are plans to expand HGV testing centres beyond the current three sites of Mallusk, Craigavon and Newbuildings.
  • AQW 22454/17-2214 September 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure what work her Department is doing to examine the potential benefit of smart highways for road safety on the roads network.
  • AQW 22453/17-2214 September 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure, pursuant to AQW 21630/17-22, (i) how she plans to assess the success of pop-up cycle lanes; and (ii) what metrics will be used.
  • AQW 22452/17-2214 September 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure, pursuant to AQW 6430/17-22, (i) whether her Department will update the NI Highway Code following confirmation of the changes in GB that provide greater priority for pedestrians and cyclists; and (ii) the timescales for the update.
  • AQW 22451/17-2214 September 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the records held in relation to when roads in Northern Ireland are resurfaced.
  • AQW 22450/17-2214 September 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure what actions her Department is taking to ensure that there are safe and attractive cycling corridors to the Belfast Transport Hub.
  • AQW 22334/17-2213 September 2021 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to outline the arrangements in place for participants of Novovax Vaccine Trail to receive (i) a COVID-19 Travel Certificate; and (ii) eligibility for other presently approved vaccines.
  • AQW 22333/17-2213 September 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure (i) what powers her Department has to implement Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTN) in Northern Ireland; and (ii) how many LTNs there currently are in Northern Ireland.
  • AQW 22332/17-2213 September 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to outline whether any plans exist to enable motorists to include their driving licence within (i) iPhone; and (ii) Android mobile phone handsets.
  • AQW 22331/17-2213 September 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on her Department’s plans concerning the Inner Ring Road, Belfast.
  • AQW 22330/17-2213 September 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure, in light of incidents of low-flying planes at Belfast City Airport in July 2021, for an update on her Department’s role in ensuring that planes remain at a safe height and adhere to their designated flight path.
  • AQW 22237/17-2210 September 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to outline the source of matched funding for the FASTER East Border Region INTERREG project.
  • AQW 22236/17-2210 September 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to outline whether a review of departmental policy on speed limits will be included as part of forthcoming new Road Safety Strategy.
  • AQW 22235/17-2210 September 2021 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities to outline the policies and procedures in place for her Department to facilitate the installation of electric vehicle charging points at Housing Executive owned properties.
  • AQW 22234/17-2210 September 2021 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether his Department intends to issue guidance concerning risk assessment requirements with respect to the gatherings aspect of The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2021, in order to ensure a uniform approach.
  • AQW 22233/17-2210 September 2021 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether he will consider extending the provision of reimbursements of travel expenses to bank contract staff working for Health and Social Care Trusts.
  • AQW 22144/17-229 September 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on timescales for the repainting of road markings on Castle Park Road, Bangor.
  • AQW 22143/17-229 September 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure what metrics NI Water uses to assess whether there is sufficient capacity in the water and sewerage network for new development proposals.
  • AQW 22142/17-229 September 2021 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, pursuant to AQW 21174/17-22, why Kaftrio is not available to people under the age of 12; and whether there are any plans to review this decision.
  • AQW 22141/17-229 September 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance (i) when the last comprehensive review of exemptions and reliefs from non-domestic rates in Northen Ireland took place; (ii) what changed as a result of this review; and (iii) whether this review was comparative with the rest of the UK.
  • AQW 22140/17-229 September 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure, pursuant to AQW 12560/17-22, for an update on residents' parking schemes.
  • AQO 2442/17-229 September 2021 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education to outline contingency plans for post-primary transfer in 2021/22 should disruption occur due to COVID-19.
  • AQW 22060/17-228 September 2021 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs pursuant to AQW 17250/17-22 and further to the condition of sale, for an update on the efforts his Department is making to ensure Portavoe continues as part the departmental Public Angling Estate.
  • AQW 22059/17-228 September 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure, pursuant to AQW 19957/17-22, for an update on vehicle access and the pedestrianisation of Hill Street and Gordon Street in Belfast City Centre.
  • AQW 22058/17-228 September 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance for his assessment of the potential impact of climate change on Northern Ireland’s budget.
  • AQW 22057/17-228 September 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy for his assessment of the potential impact of climate change on the local economy.
  • AQW 21979/17-227 September 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure pursuant to AQW 14438 /17-22, to outline the reasons for delay in bringing forward recommendations concerning change in the Roads (Miscellaneous Provision) Act (Northern Ireland) 2010.
  • AQW 21978/17-227 September 2021 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to outline what powers his Department holds with regards to regulating the movement of jet skis and boats in the vicinity of Helen’s Bay in Crawfordsburn Country Park.
  • AQW 21977/17-227 September 2021 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities to detail the work undertaken by her Department since January 2020 to progress a ban on Conversion Therapy on the basis of gender and sexual orientation, other than publication of the Sexual Orientation Expert Advisory Panel’s Report.
  • AQW 21976/17-227 September 2021 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the sick pay policy arrangements for those working in the Health and Social Care Trusts who are absent from work for extended periods due to Long Covid.
  • AQW 21975/17-227 September 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance to detail the sick pay policy arrangements for those working in the Civil Service who are absent from work for extended periods due to Long Covid.
  • AQO 2375/17-226 September 2021 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister why they did not hold regular COVID-19 press conferences during the summer recess when Northern Ireland had the highest COVID-19 infection rate in the UK.
  • AQW 21853/17-2220 July 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether any legislative changes have been introduced since June 2018 to enable NI Water to impose measures to conserve water supply.
  • AQW 21852/17-2220 July 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail her Department’s New Decade, New Approach commitments (i) yet to be delivered; and (ii) the timescales for delivery.
  • AQW 21851/17-2220 July 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance to detail his Department’s New Decade, New Approach commitments (i) that are yet to be delivered; and (ii) the timescales for delivery.
  • AQW 21850/17-2220 July 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance for an update on his legislative agenda for the remainder of the Assembly mandate.
  • AQW 21849/17-2220 July 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on her legislative agenda for the remainder of the current Assembly mandate.
  • AQW 21799/17-229 July 2021 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to detail (i) the reasons for the delay in responding to Written Assembly Questions; and (ii) what action is being taken to improve response times.
  • AQW 21720/17-228 July 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance for his assessment of the impact of Brexit on construction costs in Northern Ireland.
  • AQW 21719/17-228 July 2021 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether he will consider using the flu jab list to ensure everyone with asthma or another lung condition is prioritised for future COVID-19 booster vaccinations.
  • AQW 21718/17-228 July 2021 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether he plans to introduce a Test and Release scheme for COVID-19 cases.
  • AQW 21717/17-228 July 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure when will she publish a delivery plan for the Belfast bicycle strategy.
  • AQW 21633/17-227 July 2021 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities what responsibilities the Northern Ireland Housing Executive has regarding bonfires on its land, in order to protect people and properties in the area.
  • AQW 21632/17-227 July 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance how a shortage in raw materials is impacting the delivery of major capital projects and procurement.
  • AQW 21631/17-227 July 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for her assessment of the success of the establishment of the Walking and Cycling Champion.
  • AQW 21630/17-227 July 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether her Department is using counters to track usage of pop-up cycle lanes.
  • AQW 21629/17-227 July 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure what planning policies are in place to presume against applications that will increase traffic onto protected routes (i) directly; and (ii) indirectly.
  • AQW 21379/17-222 July 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy given the Covid Restrictions Business Support Scheme and the Localised Restrictions Support Scheme have now ended, to detail the support that will be provided to businesses that remain impeded from operating by continued health protection regulations.
  • AQW 21378/17-222 July 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure pursuant to AQW 15684/17-22, when works to Pattons Lane, Holywood will commence.
  • AQW 21377/17-222 July 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether Groomsport Road, Bangor, adjacent to The Banks housing development, is due to be resurfaced in 2021/22.
  • AQW 21175/17-2229 June 2021 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities to deatil the steps her Department is taking to encourage museums and galleries to provide virtual tours to better provide for people with accessibility challenges.
  • AQW 21174/17-2229 June 2021 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health what steps are being taken to make Kaftrio available in Northern Ireland for the treatment of cystic fibrosis.
  • AQW 21173/17-2229 June 2021 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to list the dental practices in North Down that accept NHS patients.
  • AQW 21021/17-2225 June 2021 · Northern Ireland Assembly CommissionTo ask the Assembly Commission, in light of increased use as a result of video conferencing and general technological developments, whether it plans to review the broadband speed provided at Members' constituency offices.
  • AQW 21020/17-2225 June 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether the £215m of capital funding allocated to NI Water in 2021/22 is sufficient to fully fund PC21 for this financial year.
  • AQW 21019/17-2225 June 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure pursuant to AQW 19813/17-22, for a breakdown of the expenditure included in (i) the £35.8m for Other Capital Projects; and (ii) the £42.7m for Bridges and Other.
  • AQW 21018/17-2225 June 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to outline action being taken by her Department to address the shortage of HGV drivers.
  • AQW 21017/17-2225 June 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to outline action being taken by his Department to address the shortage of HGV Drivers.
  • AQW 20845/17-2223 June 2021 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs how his Department is addressing the burning of tyres at bonfire sites this year.
  • AQW 20844/17-2223 June 2021 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail the outcome of each enforcement action concerning (i) the dumping of tyres without a waste management licence; and (ii) the burning of tyres, in each of the last five financial years.
  • AQW 20843/17-2223 June 2021 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to outline the responsibilities and enforcement powers of (i) his Department; and (ii) local councils in relation to the dumping of tyres without a waste management licence.
  • AQW 20842/17-2223 June 2021 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to outline the responsibilities and enforcement powers of (i) his Department; and (ii) local councils in relation to the burning of tyres.
  • AQW 20841/17-2223 June 2021 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail the timescales for the introduction of a dilapidation bill.
  • AQW 20760/17-2222 June 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance when his Department will bring proposals to the Executive regarding greater transparency around the delivery of major capital projects, as per his Memorandum of Reply to the Public Accounts Committee Report on Major Capital Projects.
  • AQW 20637/17-2218 June 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure following completion of street lighting scheme, whether Roseville Avenue and Roseville Park, Bangor will be included in the upcoming full-width footway replacement scheme this financial year.
  • AQW 20636/17-2218 June 2021 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the current number of patients on the waiting list for cataract surgery.
  • AQW 20559/17-2217 June 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on timescales concerning the review of the implementation of the Planning Act (NI) 2011.
  • AQW 20558/17-2217 June 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance whether he will (i) extend the moratorium on commercial evictions until March 2022; and (ii) bring forward legislation for a binding arbitration process concerning arrears accrued during the moratorium on eviction put in place as part of COVID-19 pandemic.
  • AQW 20557/17-2217 June 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the number of improvement notices issued to statutory undertakers relevant to The Street Works (Northern Ireland) Order 1995, broken down by statutory undertaker, in each of the last five financial years.
  • AQW 20556/17-2217 June 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure, in light of the significant lack of taxi drivers available to service demand as COVID-19 restrictions ease. whether she plans to review the entry procedures for taxi drivers, including the taxi driver theory test.
  • AQW 20506/17-2216 June 2021 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to outline the additional (i) actions; and (ii) resources that have been deployed to assist with the management of large crowds visiting Crawfordsburn Country Park during recent months.
  • AQW 20505/17-2216 June 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether consideration is being given to providing an Arabic translation of the Highway Code for Northern Ireland.
  • AQW 20504/17-2216 June 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure in light of recent issues inhibiting provision of such facilities to assist with the COVID-19 recovery, whether she plans to review departmental policy concerning the provision of parklets.
  • AQW 20503/17-2216 June 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the driving theory test accessibility for Arabic speakers.
  • AQW 20502/17-2216 June 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether she plans to review (i) policy; and (ii) process concerning applications for a street works licence in light of efforts to assist with the COVID-19 recovery.
  • AQW 20449/17-2215 June 2021 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether any plans exist to alter the maximum number of people permitted at outdoor gatherings as part of the relaxations due to take effect from 21 June 2021, subject to ratification on 17 June 2021, from 500 people to a number determined as per the Risk Assessment.
  • AQW 20448/17-2215 June 2021 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs what legislative powers are in place to enable staff to manage anti-social behaviour issues arising in (i) forest parks; and (ii) country parks, as part of his departmental remit.
  • AQW 20447/17-2215 June 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether her Department will (i) conduct a speed limit review on Seahill Road outside Glencraig Primary School; and (ii) consider the school for inclusion in the 20 mph speed limit zone scheme.
  • AQW 20446/17-2215 June 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance for his assessment on the viability of recent proposal from Landsec and British Land for a six months’ timeframe to agree a plan for business rent arrears to be paid back before a requirement to enter into a binding arbitration, such arrears having being accrued during the moratorium on eviction put in place as part of COVID-19 pandemic.
  • AQW 20251/17-2210 June 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to outline the timescale for the construction of the (i) Park and Ride; and ii) related railway halt at Knockmore, Lisburn.
  • AQW 20250/17-2210 June 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure, in light of both increased housing development in vicinity of the line and her Department's goals to address climate change by striving towards Net Zero, whether she plans to commission a feasibility study into reopening the Knockmore railway line between Lisburn and Antrim.
  • AQW 19957/17-224 June 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether there are plans to rescind the pedestrianisation of Hill Street and Gordon Street in Belfast city centre.
  • AQW 19956/17-224 June 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail how much of the 180km of cycle routes within the Belfast Cycling Network are planned to be (i) full kerb segregation; (ii) light kerb segregation; (iii) road markings only; (iv) shared pedestrian footway; and (v) off-road.
  • AQW 19893/17-223 June 2021 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health what the timescale is for the provision of proof of vaccination for the purposes of essential travel outside the Common Travel Area for people vaccinated and resident in Northern Ireland.
  • AQW 19892/17-223 June 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail which of the 100 20mph speed limit zones outside of schools announced on 7 September 2020 are now operational.
  • AQO 2227/17-223 June 2021 · Northern Ireland Assembly CommissionTo ask the Assembly Commission to outline the support and induction arrangements in place for new MLAs.
  • AQO 2203/17-223 June 2021 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to outline his plans for the full resumption of dentistry services.
  • AQW 19813/17-222 June 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for a breakdown of the capital and resource expenditure in the budget commitments announced on 02 June 2021.
  • AQW 19812/17-222 June 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure, pursuant to AQW 19483/17-22, to detail her contractually committed and pre-committed spending commitments for 2021/22.
  • AQW 19811/17-222 June 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether she plans to reform regulations concerning the use of eScooters on (i) pavements; and (ii) the public highway.
  • AQW 19756/17-221 June 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure, given that the most recent proposals were consulted on prior to 2016 and therefore do not reflect the latest technology, whether her officials will bring forward further proposals for updating permitted development rights for mobile connectivity.
  • AQW 19755/17-221 June 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure when Development Control Advice Note 14 will be updated.
  • AQW 19754/17-221 June 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy for an update on the work of the cross-sector group set up to develop a Mobile Action Plan for Northern Ireland.
  • AQW 19698/17-2228 May 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure pursuant to AQW 17973/17-22 and considering that planning applications need to be put in place soon to contribute to Northern Ireland’s 2030 energy target, whether she will (i) consider bringing forward timelines for her review; and (ii) engage early with industry.
  • AQW 19697/17-2228 May 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for her assessement of the impact that her review of renewable energy planning will have on live renewable energy planning applications (i) during the review; and (ii) when any new policy is published.
  • AQW 19696/17-2228 May 2021 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether he has any plans to enable collection of COVID-19 self-testing kits from community pharmacies.
  • AQW 19695/17-2228 May 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether she will bring forward legislative or policy proposals to allow pedestrian zebra crossings to be painted in the colours of the rainbow flag.
  • AQW 19694/17-2228 May 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the total spending from the Blue/Green fund, broken down by project, for 2020/21.
  • AQW 19625/17-2227 May 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure when will she finalise her Departmental budget for 2021/22.
  • AQW 19624/17-2227 May 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure, in light of the Minister for Communities not introducing legislation to allow local councils to continue to meet remotely, for her assessment of the impact on their ability to take planning decisions in a timely manner.
  • AQW 19623/17-2227 May 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether her Department is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of bridges over Clandeboye Way and Bridge Road in Helen's Bay that accommodate the railway line.
  • AQW 19622/17-2227 May 2021 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether consideration is being given to extended additional support for families of babies born during lockdown, in order to aid integration into child care facilities and early years development.
  • AQW 19621/17-2227 May 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance what steps his Department takes to encourage reuse rather than new build for any relevant government contracts.
  • AQO 2179/17-2227 May 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance for his assessment of the cost of division on public finances.
  • AQW 19553/17-2226 May 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether the encouragement of the reuse of existing buildings is being considered as part of the statutory review of the implementation of the Planning Act (NI) 2011.
  • AQW 19483/17-2225 May 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the (i) items and (ii) amount of capital funding in her Department’s 2021/22 budget dedicated to (a) flagship commitments; and b) statutory requirements.
  • AQW 19482/17-2225 May 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether the business case for the North West Transport Hub contained commitments in terms of (i) cross-border; and (ii) local bus routes stopping at the Hub; and how these are being fulfilled.
  • AQW 19481/17-2225 May 2021 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities which statutory body has primary responsibility for safeguarding the former Tynan and Caledon Railway Station B1 Listed Building in Tynan Reference HB15/11/020.
  • AQW 19480/17-2225 May 2021 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities for her assessment of the current state of former Tynan and Caledon Railway Station B1 Listed Building in Tynan Reference HB15/11/020.
  • AQW 19374/17-2224 May 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure pursuant to AQW 16249/17-22, when will she confirm a works programme for North Down for 2021/22.
  • AQW 19373/17-2224 May 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on the compilation of the feasibility study for Phase 3 Derry-Londonderry to Coleraine rail line upgrade.
  • AQW 19372/17-2224 May 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the scope of the feasibility study concerning provision of additional rail halts on the line from Derry-Londonderry to Coleraine.
  • AQW 19371/17-2224 May 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for her assessment of the impact that approval of Planning Application Reference LA/2014/0592/F may have upon any restoration of rail services from Derry-Londonderry to Strabane.
  • AQW 19370/17-2224 May 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether Northern Ireland will benefit directly from Ofgem’s announcement to invest £300m in low carbon projects including EV charge points across the UK.
  • AQW 19304/17-2221 May 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for her assessment of whether Translink and the DVA will retain sufficient reserves following the £20m allocation she received from the Minister for Finance, announced on 20 May 2021.
  • AQW 19303/17-2221 May 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance, following the allocations announced on 20 May 2021, how long is his Department projecting that the existing COVID-19 business support schemes are sufficiently funded.
  • AQW 19302/17-2221 May 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance why eligibility for the Manufacturing (Industrial Derating) Support Grant was changed to exclude those who had received the Retail, Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure Grant subsequent to the opening of scheme applications on 10 May 2021.
  • AQW 19198/17-2220 May 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on progress to confirm the route for the Belfast Rapid Transit (Glider) Phase 2.
  • AQW 19145/17-2219 May 2021 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education what action his Department has taken to progress the Independent Review of Integrated Education Recommendations 1 and 4.
  • AQW 19144/17-2219 May 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to outline her Department’s policy in terms of the Don’t Mow, Let it Grow rewilding initiative within the Ards and North Down Borough Council area.
  • AQW 19076/17-2218 May 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether the new Regional Strategic Transport Network Transport Plan will include measures to promote the decarbonisation of transport in NI.
  • AQW 19075/17-2218 May 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure (i) for her Department’s assessment of the impact of the Taxi Accessibility Regulations (NI) 2015 on the availability of wheelchair accessible vehicles in Northern Ireland; and (ii) what her Department is doing to increase the availability of wheelchair accessible vehicles.
  • AQW 19074/17-2218 May 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether there is an Investment Delivery Plan for active travel to sit alongside the Investment Delivery Plan for roads.
  • AQW 18998/17-2217 May 2021 · Northern Ireland Assembly CommissionTo ask the Assembly Commission to outline any work planned to improve wi-fi access in Parliament Buildings.
  • AQW 18997/17-2217 May 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance whether Sports Club eligibility for the Localised Restrictions Support Scheme is still under review; and when a decision will be made.
  • AQW 18932/17-2214 May 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure how her Department will ensure that walkers and cyclists on the Clandeboye Way, as part of the Ulster Way network, can safely cross the A2 Bangor to Belfast Road.
  • AQW 18863/17-2213 May 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure why a combined footway and cycleway is proposed as part of the A4 Enniskillen Southern Bypass as opposed to segregated cycle paths.
  • AQW 18862/17-2213 May 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the total amount of money spent from the Blue/Green Fund in 2021/22, broken down per project.
  • AQW 18861/17-2213 May 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance, pursuant to AQW 16572/17-22, for an update on the review of the draft report by the Subcommittee on Reform following the RHI Inquiry.
  • AQW 18718/17-2211 May 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance how many Economic Appraisals his Department has reviewed in each of the past five financial years broken down by (i) Departments; (ii) arms-length bodies; and (iii) other public bodies.
  • AQW 18717/17-2211 May 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance whether his Department holds key performance indicators for Economic Appraisals approved for capital spending proposals from (i) Departments; (ii) arms-length bodies; and (iii) other public bodies, specifically with regards to timescales for turnaround.
  • AQW 18716/17-2211 May 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure (i) how many car parking spaces her Department owns for use by staff; (ii) how many of those are available to staff for free; (Iii) whether her Department has plans to reduce the number of staff car parking spaces; and (iv) how many spaces have provision for electric vehicle charging.
  • AQW 18715/17-2211 May 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on the development of a new Road Safety Strategy.
  • AQW 18645/17-2210 May 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure how her Department is responding to problems being experienced with the online booking systems for driving tests since it was fully reopened on 10 May.
  • AQW 18451/17-225 May 2021 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities whether she will bring forward proposals to allow councils to restructure their outstanding loans without penalty to aid financial circumstances as a result of the pandemic.
  • AQW 18450/17-225 May 2021 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities whether she will bring forward proposals to allow council’s to utilise capital borrowing powers and capitalisation schemes to assist with Voluntary Severance Schemes.
  • AQW 18349/17-224 May 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance whether close-contact service businesses are included in the 100 per cent rates holiday for 2021/22.
  • AQW 18202/17-2229 April 2021 · Department of JusticeTo ask the Minister of Justice to outline (i) the powers the police have relating to drinking in public places; and (ii) whether consideration has been given to reviewing the effectiveness of these powers.
  • AQW 18065/17-2227 April 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure why parking attendants cannot be deployed to enforce parking restrictions in Helen’s Bay (i) before 9am; (ii) after 5pm; and (iii) on Sundays.
  • AQW 18064/17-2227 April 2021 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to outline by-laws made to date under the Nature Conservation and Amenity Lands (Northern Ireland) Order 1985.
  • AQW 17976/17-2226 April 2021 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, in relation to trees being ripped down and used to light fires nearby, to outline actions his Department is taking to stop the destruction of woodland in the vicinity of Helen’s Bay beach.
  • AQW 17975/17-2226 April 2021 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs following the recent incident on Millisle beach, whether sufficient staffing resources and procedures are in place within his Department to deal with diesel spills.
  • AQW 17974/17-2226 April 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure why the item M1 All Lanes (Managed Motorway) appears in her Department’s capital budget for 2021.
  • AQW 17973/17-2226 April 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to outline (i) the indicative timelines; and (ii) the format for the review into Renewable Energy Planning.
  • AQW 17898/17-2223 April 2021 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to outline actions his Department is taking to address the lighting of fires on the beach at Helen’s Bay.
  • AQW 17818/17-2222 April 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance, pursuant to AQW 17047/17-22, how Land and Property Services calculated valuations for plots of land at Portavoe Reservoir.
  • AQW 17817/17-2222 April 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail NI Waters funding requirements for the first year of PC21; and whether her Department will be able to meet those requirements.
  • AQW 17816/17-2222 April 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to outline her plans for the deployment of Traffic Attendants and reduction in the use of Coronavirus Job Retention Furlough in line with the easement of COVID-19 restrictions and the associated increase in vehicle movements.
  • AQW 17756/17-2221 April 2021 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister for an update on the establishment of a Citizens' Assembly.
  • AQW 17755/17-2221 April 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance for an update on the implementation of NI Law Commission 2013 Apartments Report Recommendations.
  • AQW 17586/17-2219 April 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure pursuant to AQW 17047/17-22, what was the date of the Land and Property Services valuation used for the sale of Portavoe Reservoir.
  • AQW 17585/17-2219 April 2021 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for an update on the funding to replace that received from the EU for the Rural Development Programme.
  • AQW 17584/17-2219 April 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether her Department has researched the potential costs and benefits of extending the Northern Ireland Concessionary Fares Scheme to (i) children aged 16 to 18; and (ii) young people aged 18 to 22.
  • AQW 17583/17-2219 April 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure pursuant to AQW 16971/17-22, what metrics her Department's Roads Divisions use to ensure that funds are distributed equitably across local council areas.
  • AQW 17521/17-2216 April 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance for his assessment of the sufficiency of the BS 8414 test in providing a robust mechanism to ensure the fire safety of buildings.
  • AQW 17520/17-2216 April 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance what work his Department is doing to ensure that all existing buildings over 11 metres in height are fire safe.
  • AQW 17519/17-2216 April 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance whether his Department has considered requiring all buildings over 11 metres in height to use non-combustible materials, as opposed to the current proposals of 18 metres.
  • AQW 17518/17-2216 April 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail how much has been spent on the York Street Interchange Project, in each of the last ten years.
  • AQW 17517/17-2216 April 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure what support is available to connect domestic and commercial and residential dwellings in rural areas to essential utilities such as sewerage, water and electricity services.
  • AQW 17436/17-2215 April 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on the work undertaken to arrange a concessionary agreement with infrastructure providers for Electric Vehicle Chargepoints.
  • AQW 17435/17-2215 April 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the meetings she has held in the last 12 months with (i) chargepoint operators; and (ii) other providers of Electric Vehicle charging infrastructure.
  • AQW 17434/17-2215 April 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure what role her Department would have in the roll-out of an e-bike scheme in a council area, similar to the scheme recently launched in Dublin.
  • AQW 17433/17-2215 April 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail (i) the cycle routes delivered under road improvement and resurfacing schemes by Roads Southern Division in each of the last five years; and (ii) a summary of the number of schemes and length broken down by facility type as defined in departmental guidance "Measures to regulate traffic RSPPG E063" (a) totally separate facility; (b) cycle lane on the carriageway; and (c) share walking/cycling facility.
  • AQW 17432/17-2215 April 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail (i) the cycle routes delivered under road improvement and resurfacing schemes by Roads Eastern Division in each of the last five years; and (ii) a summary of the number of schemes and length broken down by facility type as defined in departmental guidance "Measures to regulate traffic RSPPG E063" (a) totally separate facility; (b) cycle lane on the carriageway; and (c) share walking/cycling facility.
  • AQW 17351/17-2214 April 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether she will consider launching a scheme whereby her Department works with sponsor companies to support trainee HGV drivers through their vocational qualifications, similar to that successfully rolled out by Belfast City Council.
  • AQW 17350/17-2214 April 2021 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs whether (i) his Department; or (ii) the Forest Service have ownership of any trees within the Portavoe Reservoir site.
  • AQW 17349/17-2214 April 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance, pursuant to AQW 14294/17-22, for an update on the Civil Service pay award.
  • AQW 17348/17-2214 April 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance when the top-up grants for businesses that previously received the £25,000 and £10,000 support grants will be paid.
  • AQW 17347/17-2214 April 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure pursuant to AQW 14438/17-22, what is the envisaged timescale for completion of the detailed analysis of the information submitted.
  • AQW 17250/17-2213 April 2021 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail how the condition of the sale by Northern Ireland Water of Portavoe Reservoir is being enforced concerning the terms of agreement that Portavoe continues as part of his Department's Public Angling Estate.
  • AQW 17249/17-2213 April 2021 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to outline her Department's policy concerning re-wilding of roadside verges in the Ards and North Down Borough Council area through planting of wildflowers.
  • AQW 17248/17-2213 April 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to outline (i) the conditions of the sale of Portavoe Reservoir; and (ii) whether these have each been fulfilled.
  • AQW 17247/17-2213 April 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance how (i) 480 businesses were required to repay grants received under the Localised Restrictions Support Scheme; and (ii) some of those businesses were then advised that they did not have to repay their grants.
  • AQW 17246/17-2213 April 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance whether small businesses, recently independently rated by Land and Property Services with a Net Annual Value under £15,000 and previously excluded from £10,000 Small Business Support Grants, could be deemed eligible for upcoming £5,000 top-up payment grants.
  • AQW 17143/17-2212 April 2021 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail the work being undertaken by his Department to protect the natural environment and wildlife at Portavoe Reservoir.
  • AQW 17048/17-228 April 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance how many Localised Restrictions Support Scheme applicants were notified regarding Eligibility Reassessments during the week commencing 29 March 2021.
  • AQW 17047/17-228 April 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure (i) whether plots of land at Portavoe Reservoir were sold by NI Water as per valuations given by Land and Property Services; (ii) whether they were sold at variance between sale prices and valuations; and (iii) to detail the difference between sale prices and valuations for each plot.
  • AQW 17046/17-228 April 2021 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health what action is being taken to enforce the COVID-19 Public Health restrictions concerning close contact services, specifically hairdressing and barbering.
  • AQW 17045/17-228 April 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to outline how recycled aggregates are included in construction works undertaken by her Department.
  • AQW 17044/17-228 April 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure when her Department plans to update the Railway Investment Prioritisation Strategy.
  • AQW 16973/17-2226 March 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance whether he will publish the details of his Department's most recent review of the non-domestic rating system.
  • AQW 16972/17-2226 March 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether she will publish the Project Assurance Review Report into the York Street Interchange.
  • AQW 16971/17-2226 March 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether she will publish the criteria for the allocation of funding to local councils concerning capital structural maintenance.
  • AQW 16970/17-2226 March 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure when the criteria for the allocation of funding for capital structural maintenance was last updated.
  • AQW 16969/17-2226 March 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on the establishment of an Infrastructure Commission.
  • AQW 16892/17-2225 March 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail plans for the deployment of traffic attendants over forthcoming Easter public holidays at popular visitor destinations such as Helen’s Bay.
  • AQW 16891/17-2225 March 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure, pursuant to AQW 16250/17-22, to detail when each road was added to the list.
  • AQW 16890/17-2225 March 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure, pursuant to AQW 9815/17-22, (i) whether a speed limit review has been conducted in the vicinity of The Cotton, Newtownards Road, Donaghadee; and (ii) when will this be carried out.
  • AQW 16889/17-2225 March 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance, pursuant to AQW 16399/17-22, to detail the cost to date for each of the approved schemes.
  • AQW 16827/17-2224 March 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether she will use a Legislative Consent Motion to adopt the Automated and Electric Vehicles Act 2018 in Northern Ireland.
  • AQW 16760/17-2223 March 2021 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education for an update on the progress of the major refurbishment works being undertaken at St Patrick’s Primary School, Holywood.
  • AQW 16703/17-2222 March 2021 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to outline the reasons for the differential in terms of percentage of COVID-19 Vaccine first doses administered in England as compared to Northern Ireland.
  • AQW 16637/17-2219 March 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance whether he intends to consider extending the Non Domestic Rates Relief in 2021-22 to those in the non-essential retail supply chain who have experienced a severe downturn in trade as a result of the COVID-19 Public Health Restrictions.
  • AQW 16636/17-2219 March 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure how much (i) resource; and (ii) capital budget she will allocate to active travel in 2021/22.
  • AQW 16635/17-2219 March 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure pursuant to AQW 10567/17-22, for an update on funding for the Active and Sustainable Travel Centre in Derry.
  • AQW 16574/17-2218 March 2021 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister whether outdoor socially distanced classes with a personal trainer will be permitted from 12 April 2021.
  • AQW 16573/17-2218 March 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to outline (i) why further education lecturers in Northern Ireland are paid less than in other UK regions; and (ii) what actions she intends to take to address this issue, including the awarding of enhanced pay and conditions.
  • AQW 16572/17-2218 March 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance for an update on the implementation of the Non-Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive Report recommendations.
  • AQW 16571/17-2218 March 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance to outline his plans for the future of his Department’s office estate.
  • AQW 16570/17-2218 March 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance to detail all the office estate that his Department (i) owns; and (ii) leases.
  • AQW 16486/17-2216 March 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance whether all applications and payments for the COVID-19 support schemes announced on the 15 March 2021 will have to be paid and processed prior to the end of the month in order to utilise funds at risk of surrender to HM Treasury if not spent during 2020/21.
  • AQW 16485/17-2216 March 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance whether applicants for the £50,000 COVID-19 support scheme for large businesses announced on the 15 March 2021 will have to demonstrate financial hardship suffered as a result of COVID-19.
  • AQW 16484/17-2216 March 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance whether he will publish the options paper he received prior to announcing additional COVID-19 support schemes on the 15 March 2021.
  • AQW 16483/17-2216 March 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance how much COVID-19 funding available to spend in 2021-22 (i) has been allocated; and (ii) is yet to be allocated.
  • AQW 16482/17-2216 March 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance whether off-licences are eligible for the £10,000 and £5,000 COVID-19 support schemes announced on the 15 March 2021.
  • AQW 16401/17-2215 March 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure what plans she has to expand the bus lane network in Northern Ireland.
  • AQW 16399/17-2215 March 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance to detail the COVID-19 schemes approved under Ministerial Direction during 2019/20 and 2020/21.
  • AQW 16398/17-2215 March 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance whether Estate Agents will be included in 100 per cent Non-Domestic Rates Relief planned in 2021/22.
  • AQW 16321/17-2212 March 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to outline the rationale for not providing part-funding towards the upgrade of Foundry Lane, Omagh.
  • AQW 16320/17-2212 March 2021 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education for an update on the progress of the Crawfordsburn Primary School new build construction project.
  • AQW 16319/17-2212 March 2021 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education for an update on the progress of the Priory Integrated College, Holywood new build construction project.
  • AQW 16318/17-2212 March 2021 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education for an update on the progress of the St Patrick’s Primary School, Holywood new build construction project
  • AQW 16317/17-2212 March 2021 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education for an update on the progress of the Bangor Central Integrated Primary School new build construction project.
  • AQW 16251/17-2211 March 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance in the event of continued closures due to COVID restrictions, whether the Localised Restrictions Support Scheme will be extended into the 2021-22 financial year.
  • AQW 16250/17-2211 March 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for a list of requested road resurfacing projects in North Down.
  • AQW 16249/17-2211 March 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure when the works programme of (i) local transport; and (ii) safety measures in North Down for 2021/22 will be presented to Ards and North Down Borough Council.
  • AQW 16248/17-2211 March 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for a list of potential (i) local transport; and (ii) safety measures in North Down currently under consideration by her Department.
  • AQW 16167/17-2210 March 2021 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs when decisions will be made concerning grant applications under the Household Waste Recycling Collaborative Change Programme.
  • AQW 16092/17-229 March 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the number of existing temporary promotions within the Department for Infrastructure that have lasted (i) under six months; (ii) six to twelve months; and (iii) over twelve months.
  • AQW 16091/17-229 March 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance to detail the number of temporary promotions in the Department for Infrastructure, for each of the last five years.
  • AQW 16090/17-229 March 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance to detail the number of Department for Infrastructure staff, broken down by age bracket.
  • AQW 16089/17-229 March 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance to detail the number of full-time equivalents for business units across the Department for Infrastructure using the same format as provided to the Committee for Infrastructure for the Roads Division in a letter on 4 March.
  • AQW 16088/17-229 March 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the Roads Division (i) resource; and (ii) capital budget for 2020/21.
  • AQW 16016/17-228 March 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance what action he is taking to ensure that there is not a significant increase in evictions when the current moratorium on evictions for business tenants comes to an end.
  • AQW 15937/17-225 March 2021 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities for an update on work to progress legislation to ban Conversion Therapy, including the envisaged timescales.
  • AQW 15936/17-225 March 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance to detail the efforts being undertaken to combat fraud risks arising from COVID-19 Support Schemes (i) within his Department; and (ii) wider Northern Ireland Civil Service in context of his Departments role concerning Group Internal Audit and Fraud Investigation Internal Audit.
  • AQW 15935/17-225 March 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance, pursuant to AQW 12558/17-22, whether any plans exist to extend statutory protection for business tenants beyond 31 March 2021.
  • AQW 15934/17-225 March 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance to detail his proposals for non-domestic rates relief for 2021/22 in context of COVID-19.
  • AQW 15861/17-224 March 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether she intends to allocate more resources to enable swift processing of Bus Operator Financial Assistance Scheme Northern Ireland 2020 grant applications.
  • AQW 15860/17-224 March 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail revenue expenditure dedicated to roads in North Antrim during 2020/21.
  • AQW 15859/17-224 March 2021 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether a (i) goal; and (ii) strategy exists in Northern Ireland to end HIV transmissions by 2030.
  • AQW 15858/17-224 March 2021 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister when AQO 1603/17-22 will be answered.
  • AQW 15857/17-224 March 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance when AQW 13561/17-22 will be answered.
  • AQO 1747/17-224 March 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance what plans he has to use his power regarding building regulations to achieve the aim of zero carbon buildings.
  • AQW 15783/17-223 March 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail capital expenditure dedicated to roads in North Antrim during 2020/21.
  • AQW 15782/17-223 March 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the number of potholes logged in North Antrim during 2020/21.
  • AQW 15781/17-223 March 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether she will consider a version of the COVID-19 Productive Investment Capital Grant for businesses with a turnover of less than £500,000 per year.
  • AQW 15780/17-223 March 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy (i) how many applications were received for the COVID-19 Productive Investment Capital Grant support scheme; and (ii) what the total value of the applications was relative to the budget for the scheme.
  • AQW 15779/17-223 March 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance to detail the 2020/21 budgetary baselines against the 2021/22 budgetary baselines for each Executive department.
  • AQW 15686/17-222 March 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy, in light of her recent decision to open up the Large Tourism and Hospitality Business Support Scheme to large entertainment and leisure businesses, to detail the criteria that shall be used to define large entertainment and leisure businesses to be deemed eligible to receive assistance under the scheme.
  • AQW 15684/17-222 March 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure, pursuant to AQW 9728/17-22, for an update on when work will commence at Patton’s Lane, Holywood.
  • AQW 15683/17-222 March 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether she will provide further support to bus and coach operators in the 2021/22 financial year, given that the industry is likely to be negatively impacted by COVID-19 restrictions.
  • AQW 15682/17-222 March 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure what plans she has for further industry engagement in relation to the second Bus Operator Financial Assistance Scheme.
  • AQW 15587/17-221 March 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance whether his Department takes a role in ensuring Executive Departments are applying Value for Money criteria in the evaluation of their schemes.
  • AQW 15586/17-221 March 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on the projected completion dates for the (i) Derry to Strabane; (ii) Strabane to Omagh; and (iii) Omagh to Aughnacloy sections of road as part of A5 Western Transport Corridor works.
  • AQW 15585/17-221 March 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether her Department will consider a speed limit review in the vicinity of Cairn Wood, Ballysallagh Road, Craigantlet, in light of increased level of usage of Cairn Wood and associated rise in vehicles entering and exiting the car park.
  • AQW 15509/17-2226 February 2021 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health when the COVID-19 scientific evidence page on the Department of Health website will be updated with all relevant papers from February 2021.
  • AQW 15508/17-2226 February 2021 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health when Risdiplam will be available to adults with Spinal Muscular Atrophy living in Northern Ireland, under the Early Access to Medicines Scheme.
  • AQW 15507/17-2226 February 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance how social and environmental value are assessed with regards to public procurement contracts.
  • AQW 15506/17-2226 February 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure, pursuant to AQW 13558 /17-22, whether her Department will be reopening the priority booking service for key workers to avail of early appointments.
  • AQW 15505/17-2226 February 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the current list of Local Transport and Safety Projects within North Down, ordered by present level of priority.
  • AQW 15363/17-2224 February 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure, in relation to her Department’s forthcoming scheme for coach operators, whether she will consider profit and loss calculations on both an accruals and a cashflow basis when deciding whether or not to make a payment.
  • AQW 15277/17-2223 February 2021 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the car parking arrangements for the mass vaccination centre at the SSE Arena.
  • AQW 15276/17-2223 February 2021 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs what preparations his Department has made for the prospect of large numbers of visitors to forest and country parks under the ownership of his Department as the weather improves.
  • AQW 15275/17-2223 February 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail her Department’s staff totals, broken down by directorate.
  • AQW 15274/17-2223 February 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure what plans are in place to ensure that there are sufficient numbers of traffic attendants at popular outdoor destinations to prevent unsafe parking in contravention to present parking restrictions.
  • AQW 15273/17-2223 February 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail preparations made by Translink concerning management of potentially large numbers of people travelling to popular outdoor destinations with the improved weather while COVID-19 restrictions remain in place.
  • AQW 15168/17-2222 February 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure, pursuant to AQW 13558/17-22, whether student nurses will be included as part of the relevant employers element which will be engaged with to identify new key workers to be prioritised for (i) practical; and (ii) theory driving tests.
  • AQW 15167/17-2222 February 2021 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister whether plans detailing the road map for relaxation for COVID-19 restrictions will cite regulations for specific sports such as golf.
  • AQW 15166/17-2222 February 2021 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health what engagement occurs with the Interim Mental Health Champion for Northern Ireland concerning public announcements with regards to COVID-19 Public Health Restrictions.
  • AQW 15165/17-2222 February 2021 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health what verification processes are in place for those booking COVID-19 vaccination online under category of Carer of an older person or someone with underlying health conditions.
  • AQW 15164/17-2222 February 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether she will reopen the Limited Company Directors Support Scheme with relaxed criteria in light of low take-up.
  • AQW 15000/17-2218 February 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy (i) why the COVID-19 Productive Investment Capital Grant was closed early on the 15 February 2021; and (ii) whether she will bid for more money to reopen the scheme.
  • AQW 14999/17-2218 February 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance whether his Department will take the lead in ensuring that unsafe cladding is removed from buildings in Northern Ireland.
  • AQW 14998/17-2218 February 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update, including timelines for completion, on the review into the York Street Interchange.
  • AQW 14997/17-2218 February 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether she intends to conduct a review of the Concessionary Fares Scheme.
  • AQW 14996/17-2218 February 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure how much capital and resource Department Expenditure Limits has been provided by her Department to NI Water for each of the last three financial years.
  • AQO 1654/17-2218 February 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether she will bring forward a comprehensive, detailed plan to revive and grow Northern Ireland’s electric vehicle charging network.
  • AQW 14916/17-2217 February 2021 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs what his Department is doing to protect Blackies Wood, Bangor, from the impact of the new housing development.
  • AQW 14824/17-2216 February 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure (i) how many vehicles her Department has purchased or leased; and (ii) how many of those have been zero-emission vehicles, in each of the last five years.
  • AQW 14729/17-2215 February 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to detail the rationale and background for Invest NI Expected Credit Loss January 2021 monitoring bid of £12.7 million.
  • AQW 14728/17-2215 February 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure, in light of pedestrian numbers, including those travelling between home and nearby schools, whether she will consider the installation of a pelican crossing on the East Circular A2, where both the Ballymaconnell Road South and the Ballymaconnell Road, Bangor, meet.
  • AQW 14727/17-2215 February 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy when AQW 13559/17-22 will be answered.
  • AQW 14726/17-2215 February 2021 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities whether her Department will consider legislation allowing students housed in Private Purpose Built Student Accommodation the right in law to cancel their rent agreement with 28 days notice due to COVID-19, as has been enacted in Scotland
  • AQW 14725/17-2215 February 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure when the R Plate requirement contained within Road Traffic (Northern Ireland) Order 1981 was last reviewed.
  • AQW 14529/17-2211 February 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance (i) for his assessment of the UK Housing Secretary announcement on 10 February 2021 concerning access to the grants and loans in Northern Ireland; (ii) to detail any Barnett consequentials arising; and (iii) to detail the applicability of new taxes citied to Northern Ireland.
  • AQW 14528/17-2211 February 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance whether consideration has been given to making a one-off top-up payment to current recipients of the Localised Restrictions Support Scheme Grant Scheme in light of the unallocated COVID-19 DEL Resource funding.
  • AQW 14527/17-2211 February 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy why Tourism NI returned £5 million of COVID-19 money, as announced by the Minister of Finance on 10 February 2021.
  • AQW 14526/17-2211 February 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy, pursuant to AQW 11828/17-22, for an update on when the Digital Selling Capability Grant Scheme will be launched for applications.
  • AQW 14525/17-2211 February 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether consideration has been given to making a one-off top-up payment to current recipients of the Covid Restrictions Business Support Grant Scheme in light of the unallocated COVID-19 DEL Resource funding.
  • AQO 1603/17-2211 February 2021 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to outline their planned engagement and communications activity surrounding the eventual easing of COVID-19 restrictions.
  • AQW 14442/17-2210 February 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure, given that the Executive has £250 million of resource funding to spend in 2020/21, whether she will consider bidding for additional funding that could be used to support NI Water’s reserves in order to mitigate against the impact of (i) COVID-19; and (ii) Brexit in the time ahead.
  • AQW 14441/17-2210 February 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy (i) why postgraduate students who graduated during December 2020 have not been included in the £500 Covid Disruption Payment; and (ii) whether she will consider extending the payment to this cohort.
  • AQW 14440/17-2210 February 2021 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail his funding allocation of £175 million for personal protective equipment (PPE), including what is to be ordered and for how long a period the PPE is expected to cover his Department.
  • AQW 14439/17-2210 February 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance whether any plans exist to enable councils to strike different poundages for domestic and non-domestic elements of the 2021/22 District Rate.
  • AQW 14438/17-2210 February 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure, pursuant to AQW 11255/17-22, what is the envisaged timescale for completion of the detailed analysis of the information submitted.
  • AQW 14294/17-228 February 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance for an update on the 2020 Pay Award for Northern Ireland Civil Service staff.
  • AQW 14293/17-228 February 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance what provisions are in place to ensure that public sector procurement contracts are awarded based on value rather than price.
  • AQW 14292/17-228 February 2021 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities whether consideration has been given to increasing payments made under the Sports Sustainability Fund, particularly for sporting clubs that operate restaurants and licensed premises.
  • AQW 14291/17-228 February 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether her Department will review the eligibility criteria for the Limited Company Director’s Support Scheme requiring Directors to hold more than 25 per cent of the company’s shares.
  • AQW 14290/17-228 February 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure when AQW 10567/17-22 will be answered.
  • AQW 14205/17-225 February 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether she will consider purchasing bus bike racks for Translink.
  • AQW 14204/17-225 February 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure, pursuant to AQW 13248/17-22, (i) how much resource and capital funding does NI Water require to embark on PC21 in 2021/22; and (ii) how much has been made available in the draft budget.
  • AQW 14203/17-225 February 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure, in light of on-going issues involving vibration and serious disturbance affecting nearby residents when traffic passes, for an update on work to rectify the road surface on Groomsport Road, Bangor, adjacent to Number 1 The Banks and Number 42 The Banks.
  • AQW 14202/17-225 February 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the rationale for not bidding for COVID-19 resource funding to enable active travel initiatives such as (i) bike repair vouchers; and (ii) the one path scheme in 2020/21.
  • AQW 14201/17-225 February 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail (i) Translink’s reserves at the start of the pandemic as at 11 March 2020; and (ii) Translink’s reserves following the allocation of £15 million on 2 February 2021.
  • AQW 14105/17-224 February 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail her Department's opening resource budget allocation for each financial year since its inception in 2016.
  • AQW 14104/17-224 February 2021 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health how the New Decade, New Approach funding for Health Service transformation has been spent this financial year.
  • AQW 14103/17-224 February 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the number of staff working in (i) major projects and procurement; and (ii) networking services, broken down by grade, in each of the last five years.
  • AQW 14102/17-224 February 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for (i) the expected outturn for 2020/21 on roads maintenance; and (ii) the outturn for the each of the last three financial years.
  • AQW 14101/17-224 February 2021 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health how much COVID-19 funding he has bid for for 2021/22 ahead of the 2021/22 draft budget; and how he plans to allocate the £380 million contained within the draft budget.
  • AQO 1570/17-224 February 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to outline the actions she is taking to mitigate the impact on her Department arising from the termination of EU Structural Funds.
  • AQW 13871/17-221 February 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance whether he will amend relevant criteria to make Sports Clubs, operating a commercial entity required to close under COVID-19 public health restrictions, such as hospitality, eligible for support from the Localised Restrictions Support Scheme if disqualified for support under the Sports Sustainability Fund.
  • AQW 13776/17-2229 January 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance when he intends to commence recruitment for the Fiscal Council.
  • AQW 13775/17-2229 January 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance whether the Localised Restrictions Support Scheme is open to restaurant and takeaway businesses which have had to limit operations and experienced a downturn in trade.
  • AQW 13774/17-2229 January 2021 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to detail (i) the original total amount to repay; (ii) the outstanding amount to repay; and (iii) the final repayment date, for all outstanding PFI projects involving Executive Departments.
  • AQW 13773/17-2229 January 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance why Northern Ireland will receive Financial Transaction Capital of £73.6 million in 2021/22 compared to £194.6 million in 2020/21.
  • AQW 13772/17-2229 January 2021 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health why a lower number of COVID-19 vaccines are administered on (i) Saturdays; and (ii) Sundays compared to weekdays.
  • AQW 13669/17-2228 January 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether the Driver and Vehicle Agency plans to move towards full acceptance of credit and debit card payments, removing cheques or postal orders as methods of payment.
  • AQW 13668/17-2228 January 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for her assessment of (i) the state of Clandeboye Lake, Bangor; and (ii) any risks arising from this.
  • AQW 13667/17-2228 January 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure why her Department is unwilling to consider further measures to reduce and inhibit bridge collisions on Ballysallagh Road, Craigantlet, following collisions in recent times.
  • AQW 13666/17-2228 January 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail efforts being undertaken to negate the need for Northern Ireland motorists to obtain and carry a Green Card when travelling into the Republic of Ireland.
  • AQW 13665/17-2228 January 2021 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities, pursuant to AQW 9343/17-22, for an update on the review of the Adviser Discretion Fund.
  • AQW 13562/17-2227 January 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether she intends to bring forward a grant scheme to assist large leisure and entertainment businesses previously excluded from other grant schemes following launch of other similar schemes such as the Large Tourism and Hospitality Business Support Scheme.
  • AQW 13561/17-2227 January 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance, in relation to support given to Soft Play Businesses under the Localised Restrictions Support Scheme, whether a decision has been made to consider such support and payments ineligible; and to detail any attempts to claw back payments.
  • AQW 13559/17-2227 January 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether she intends to bring forward a support package for travel agents in light of the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic
  • AQW 13558/17-2227 January 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether there will be any further provision of priority driving test appointments for newly employed critical workers unable to apply before the 5 October deadline.
  • AQW 13470/17-2226 January 2021 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education to detail the powers to remove a member of the Education Authority Board.
  • AQW 13469/17-2226 January 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance for his assessment of the impact of leaving the EU on Northern Ireland’s draft (i) Resource; and (ii) Capital budgets for 2021/22.
  • AQW 13468/17-2226 January 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy why the Presbyterian Mutual Society had a reduced capital requirement of £7.8 million at the January monitoring round.
  • AQW 13467/17-2226 January 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure what contingency plans she is making to bring forward legislation to extend Temporary Exemption Certificates beyond 12 months if COVID-19 restrictions limit the DVAs capacity to undertake all scheduled MOTs.
  • AQW 13358/17-2225 January 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy when the last review concerning the effectiveness of InvestNI was conducted.
  • AQW 13357/17-2225 January 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on the Review of the Planning Act (Northern Ireland) 2011.
  • AQW 13250/17-2222 January 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance what actions his Department is taking to improve the operation of the Localised Restrictions Support Scheme, including (i) efforts to more quickly expedite processing of applications and payments; and (ii) communications with applicants concerning status of applications.
  • AQW 13249/17-2222 January 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure, in light of concerns associated with COVID-19, and specifically for people who are Clinically Extremely Vulnerable, whether any exceptional circumstances can be considered to enable issuance of Temporary Exemption Certificates beyond the twelve month period.
  • AQW 13248/17-2222 January 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for her assessment of the impact of the draft 2021/22 budget on Northern Ireland Water.
  • AQW 13247/17-2222 January 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure, in light of the current backlog in practical driving tests due to the COVID-19 pandemic, whether her Department has considered permitting issuance of driving licences following assessment by driving instructors.
  • AQW 13246/17-2222 January 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance to detail the actions being taken to address recruitment delays resulting in the reduced requirements detailed as part of January 2021 monitoring.
  • AQW 13156/17-2221 January 2021 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs what his Department is doing to ensure frictionless delivery of plant and seed deliveries from Great Britain to Northern Ireland from 1 January 2021.
  • AQW 13155/17-2221 January 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether her Department can review the cost associated with a time-limited extension of Blue Badges.
  • AQW 13154/17-2221 January 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the electric vehicle charging provision to be available at the five new park and ride projects during the first phase this financial year.
  • AQW 13153/17-2221 January 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure what opportunities are available for match funding for public bodies that wish to install electric vehicle charge points.
  • AQW 13152/17-2221 January 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure (i) how many rapid charging points will be installed through the EU FASTER project; (ii) when they will be installed by; and (iii) where they will be located.
  • AQO 1493/17-2221 January 2021 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health given the impact of working during the COVID-19 pandemic, what action is being taken to support healthcare workers with, or at risk of developing, post traumatic stress disorder.
  • AQO 1480/17-2221 January 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance whether he will provide additional funding to District Councils in the next financial year in order to enable freezing of both the District and Regional Domestic and Non Domestic Rate in 2021-22.
  • AQW 13069/17-2220 January 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure, in light of the deaths caused on smart motorways in Great Britain and concerns expressed by Sheffield coroner David Urpeth that smart motorways present an ongoing risk of future deaths, to detail the rationale for including M1 All Lanes Smart Motorway as part of funding bids.
  • AQW 13068/17-2220 January 2021 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the percentage of COVID-19 (i) positive tests; (ii) hospitalisations; and (iii) deaths, broken down by age bracket for each month of the pandemic.
  • AQW 13067/17-2220 January 2021 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities to detail the total funding (i) bid for; (ii) received; (iii) spent; and (iv) surrendered to the centre in 2020/21 financial year with regards to the JobStart Initiative.
  • AQW 12983/17-2219 January 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance (i) whether the UK Budget, set for the 3 March 2021, will have a material impact on the Executive’s funding envelope for 2021/22; and (ii) to detail the process for allocating any additional funding.
  • AQW 12982/17-2219 January 2021 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities to detail (i) the welfare reform mitigations that her Department is planning to retain for 2021/22; and (ii) the projected cost of the specific mitigations.
  • AQW 12981/17-2219 January 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance to detail the interest rates currently being paid on reinvestment and reform initiative borrowing.
  • AQW 12907/17-2218 January 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure, given the significant policy-style impact of the Chief Planner’s updated guidance regarding Battery Energy Starage Systems on 16 December, whether she will consider asking the Chief Planner to withdraw the guidance and undertake a consultation on the issue.
  • AQW 12906/17-2218 January 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for her assessment of the impact of the Chief Planner’s update on 16 December regarding Battery Energy Starage Systems (BESS) on (i) renewable energy projects in Northern Ireland; and (ii) the relative ease of BESS applications in Northern Ireland compared to the Republic of Ireland.
  • AQW 12905/17-2218 January 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the primary legislation she plans to introduce in 2021/22.
  • AQW 12748/17-2214 January 2021 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health when he expects 75 per cent of the population of Northern Ireland to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
  • AQW 12664/17-2213 January 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure how much her Department has spent on consultancy fees for roads projects in each of the last three financial years.
  • AQW 12663/17-2213 January 2021 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the efficacy after receiving the first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.
  • AQW 12662/17-2213 January 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure, pursuant to AQW 1997/17-22, whether she will publish the results of the trials on the effectiveness of signed only 20mph limits.
  • AQW 12661/17-2213 January 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail (i) Translink’s current level of reserves; and (ii) what action she is taking to ensure that Translink’s reserves remain at a level where the organisation can continue to operate as a going concern.
  • AQW 12660/17-2213 January 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail (i) NI Water’s level of financial reserves relative to the start of the pandemic; and (ii) what action her Department is taking to ensure that NI Water continues to hold sufficient levels of reserves.
  • AQW 12561/17-2212 January 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance how much COVID-19 support funding is currently (i) allocated to departments but unspent; and (ii) unallocated.
  • AQW 12560/17-2212 January 2021 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure, pursuant to AQW 445/17-22, for an update on residents' parking schemes.
  • AQW 12559/17-2212 January 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance whether he will consider providing further rates relief to food service companies in 2020/21.
  • AQW 12558/17-2212 January 2021 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance whether he intends to extend protection given to business tenants from the threat of eviction for non-payment of rent beyond 31 March 2021.
  • AQW 12557/17-2212 January 2021 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy (i) whether Moss Road in Holywood, BT18, will be included in the Project Stratum broadband improvement works; and (ii) when these works are due for completion.
  • AQO 1422/17-2211 January 2021 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities for an update on the establishment of the JobStart scheme.
  • AQO 1395/17-2211 January 2021 · Department of JusticeTo ask the Minister of Justice for her assessment of how the United Kingdom's exit from the European Union will affect civil, family and criminal justice co-operation in Northern Ireland.

2020 (457 questions)

  • AQW 12403/17-2231 December 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance whether collaboration with (i) local councils; and (ii) local business organisations is being explored concerning the establishment of regional hubs to enable civil servants to work in offices near to where they live.
  • AQW 12402/17-2231 December 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance whether town centre locations have been considered as priority locations for regional hubs to enable civil servants to work in offices near to where they live.
  • AQW 12401/17-2231 December 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance to detail proposed locations for regional hubs to enable civil servants to work in offices near to where they live.
  • AQW 12400/17-2231 December 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail (i) the number of accessible parking bays in the Belfast City Council area under the remit of her Department, broken down by the current and the last four financial years; and (ii) how many of those have been temporarily out of use during 2020.
  • AQW 12363/17-2230 December 2020 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, in light of the benefits derived from exercise, and given the improved safety from being with another person, whether he is willing to consider adapting regulations due to come into effect from 2 January 2021 to permit an individual to meet outdoors with one person from another household for exercise with social distancing, as is already the case in tier 4 areas in England.
  • AQW 12362/17-2230 December 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether she will publish a telephone number that applicants to the Taxi Drivers Financial Assistance Scheme can ring for an update on the status of their application.
  • AQW 12361/17-2230 December 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail consultation undertaken and rationale for change in planning policy concerning Battery Energy Storage projects.
  • AQW 12360/17-2230 December 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether sports clubs, operating licensed premises as part of their wider operation, will be eligible for support under the Wet Pubs Business Support Scheme.
  • AQW 12359/17-2230 December 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to detail the timescale for re-opening applications for financial assistance under the Covid Restrictions Business Support Scheme Part A and Part B.
  • AQW 12317/17-2218 December 2020 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health for an update on the timescales for provision of a new Primary and Community Care Centre in Bangor.
  • AQW 12316/17-2218 December 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure, pursuant to AQW 7390/17-22, for an update on the assessment to be undertaken concerning speed limits on Ballyrobert Road.
  • AQW 12315/17-2218 December 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether she will expand the support available for hospitality and catering apprenticeships for those over the age of 25.
  • AQW 12185/17-2216 December 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether she will re-open applications under the Covid Restrictions Business Support Scheme in light of the delays in adjudicating on Localised Restrictions Grant applications.
  • AQW 12184/17-2216 December 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether her Department has given consideration to offering resource grant funding to local councils for active travel initiatives in addition to the capital funding available.
  • AQW 12183/17-2216 December 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure how much financial support her Department has provided to the One Path Initiative (i) in the current year; and (ii) in each of the last five financial years.
  • AQW 12108/17-2215 December 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance whether licensed premises, required to close under the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (No.2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020, operated by and contained within golf clubs are eligible for support for Localised Restrictions Support Scheme.
  • AQW 12107/17-2215 December 2020 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities to detail any further financial support that will be provided to district councils to deal with impact of COVID-19 upon their finances.
  • AQW 12106/17-2215 December 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance to detail the average timescale for the processing of Localised Restrictions Support Scheme Grant Applications, from the point of application to processing of payment.
  • AQW 12105/17-2215 December 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure, in light of their current financial situation, whether consideration has been given to reducing the contribution required by local councils for greenway capital schemes.
  • AQW 12040/17-2214 December 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether cross-border travel by Concessionary SmartPass holders will be affected as a result of EU exit with or without a deal.
  • AQW 11975/17-2211 December 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure, pursuant to AQW 11522/17-22, why the guidance referred to prevents her from naming the nine reservoirs in need of urgent intervention.
  • AQW 11974/17-2211 December 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance whether there is a strategy in place to reduce the carbon footprint of the public sector.
  • AQW 11973/17-2211 December 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy how many instances of petroleum exploration there have been in Northern Ireland, in each of the last five financial years.
  • AQW 11972/17-2211 December 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail plans in place to make railway stations and halts accessible to people with a disability.
  • AQW 11831/17-229 December 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy when applications can be made for support from the fund announced on 23 November 2020 to assist company directors previously excluded from financial assistance.
  • AQW 11830/17-229 December 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether her Department will consider the use of alternatives to glyphosate as a weed killer on the road network.
  • AQW 11829/17-229 December 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on the development of the Regional Strategic Transport Network Transport Plan.
  • AQW 11828/17-229 December 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether she will make further assistance available to support local businesses going online.
  • AQW 11827/17-229 December 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance whether he intends to require (i) the purchase; and (ii) lease of all new vehicles by the public sector to be zero emissions vehicles.
  • AQW 11750/17-228 December 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether rules concerning wedding receptions from 11 December 2020 shall revert to previous rules, whereby table sizes must be no more than ten persons, not including children aged 12 or under, with the top table having no limit placed on persons who may be seated.
  • AQW 11749/17-228 December 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance whether he intends to revise the criteria for support from the Localised Restrictions Support Scheme to assist those required to close under the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (No.2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020 but embedded within a larger business that was not required to close.
  • AQW 11748/17-228 December 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance whether returned non domestic rates relief granted to large supermarkets will go to his Department as opposed to HM Treasury; and whether it will have to be spent in 2020/21 financial year.
  • AQW 11747/17-228 December 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure, following the announcement of the Oxygen and Hydrogen Demonstrator Project, for her assessment on how hydrogen production could become part of the business model of NI Water.
  • AQW 11671/17-227 December 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance to detail the timescales for striking the regional rate for 2021/22.
  • AQW 11670/17-227 December 2020 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister, in relation to their Good Relations duties, whether they will consider (i) purchasing the rights to the Lost Lives book; and (ii) making it available online free of charge.
  • AQW 11669/17-227 December 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the funding that is required for the complete replacement of the Translink bus fleet with zero-emission vehicles.
  • AQW 11668/17-227 December 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure what percentage of Translink’s current fleet do not meet the requirements of the Public Service Vehicles Accessibility Regulations (NI) 2003.
  • AQW 11603/17-224 December 2020 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health what discussions he has had with the Minister for Infrastructure concerning the implementation of Test to Release for International Travel scheme in Northern Ireland.
  • AQW 11602/17-224 December 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance how local businesses benefit from the UK Apprenticeship Levy.
  • AQW 11601/17-224 December 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance whether he will consider introducing a scheme similar to Scotland’s Business Growth Accelerator, providing business-rate incentives for property improvements.
  • AQW 11600/17-224 December 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance whether a public register of publicly-owned land and property exists.
  • AQW 11599/17-224 December 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance, ahead of the January monitoring round, how the relative importance of inescapable pressures are assessed.
  • AQW 11522/17-223 December 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the nine reservoirs that require urgent interventions.
  • AQW 11521/17-223 December 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance to detail the amount of rate relief (i) provided to large supermarkets during COVID-19 pandemic; and (ii) returned to date, broken down by supermarket business owner.
  • AQW 11520/17-223 December 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether she intends to bring forward legislation to safeguard the rights of consumers by regulating the issuance of giftcards.
  • AQW 11519/17-223 December 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance for an update on the additional £150 million set aside for further rates relief.
  • AQW 11518/17-223 December 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the grant funding bids for the Road Safety Grant Scheme that were rejected.
  • AQO 1358/17-223 December 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance to outline the impact on public spending in Northern Ireland of the year-on-year change to the core DEL budget for 2021-22 arising from the UK Spending Review.
  • AQW 11451/17-222 December 2020 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education whether Pre-School Education Programme places, previously provided by the Big Red Balloon Nursery in Bangor, will be fully allocated to other local nurseries.
  • AQW 11450/17-222 December 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy for an update on the Oxygen and Hydrogen Demonstrator Project.
  • AQW 11449/17-222 December 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy for an update on the schemes that have been rolled out specifically to support apprenticeships during COVID-19.
  • AQW 11448/17-222 December 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the timeframe for payments under the Taxi Drivers Financial Assistance Scheme.
  • AQW 11447/17-222 December 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether any residual money from the Blue/Green Fund could be used to support a bike voucher repair scheme.
  • AQW 11358/17-221 December 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance whether Local Restrictions Support Scheme applications that are rejected due to errors are prioritised once re-submitted.
  • AQW 11357/17-221 December 2020 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister, as per Recommendation one of the Public Accounts Committee report on Major Capital Projects, whether the recently appointed interim Head of the Civil Service will be given personal responsibility for the effective use of public resources in Northern Ireland.
  • AQW 11356/17-221 December 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure, in light of increased housing in the area, whether consideration has been given to reopening the railway halt at Craigavad.
  • AQW 11355/17-221 December 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether resource budget will be allocated in (i) 2020/21; and (ii) 2021/21 to staff an active travel centre at the North West Transport Hub.
  • AQW 11354/17-221 December 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance whether the Local Restrictions Support Scheme application form has been reviewed since the scheme was launched to reduce common errors found in applications.
  • AQW 11258/17-2230 November 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether she will give consideration to amending the terms of the Taxi Drivers Financial Assistance Scheme to require applicants to have valid taxi insurance covering driving for hire and reward at 22 March 2020 as opposed to the full period of 22 March 2020 to 30 September 2020.
  • AQW 11256/17-2230 November 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether a business case has been approved for the High Street Voucher scheme.
  • AQW 11255/17-2230 November 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on the Special Events on Roads consultation arising from the Roads (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act (Northern Ireland) 2010.
  • AQW 11254/17-2230 November 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure which six schools in North Down her Department is considering for the roll out of part time 20mph speed limits.
  • AQW 11166/17-2227 November 2020 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health what steps his Department is taking to ensure there is adequate provision of Health Service Dental Services readily available to the public.
  • AQW 10918/17-2224 November 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure how the £26.3 million allocated to her Department in relation to lost income across Department and arm’s-length bodies will be spent.
  • AQW 10917/17-2224 November 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance for his assessment of the benefits of a National Investment Bank for Northern Ireland, such as has been created recently in Scotland.
  • AQW 10916/17-2224 November 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance why the baseline budget for 2021/22 will be £350 million less than the previous year.
  • AQW 10804/17-2223 November 2020 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health how he intends to designate non-essential retail in revised the COVID-19 regulations.
  • AQW 10803/17-2223 November 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether any bids were submitted to support the newly self-employed ahead of the financial package announced on 23 November 2020.
  • AQW 10802/17-2223 November 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance whether the rates support package announced on the 23 November 2020 will be by means of a refund on 2020/21 rate payments.
  • AQW 10801/17-2223 November 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the number of parking ticket notices issued by her Department in (i) Seapark, Holywood; (ii) Bridge Road South, Crawfordsburn Country Park; and (iii) Fort Road and Church Road, Helen’s Bay, broken down by month in each of the last three financial years.
  • AQW 10718/17-2220 November 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether she intends to bring forward a bid to the Minister of Finance for grant support for (i) Belfast International Airport; and (ii) George Best Belfast City Airport as a result of downturn in trade arising from the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • AQW 10717/17-2220 November 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure what costs the £1.23 million support grant announced for City of Derry Airport, based on 50% of the airports deficit this financial year, is going to cover.
  • AQW 10716/17-2220 November 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance whether there is dedicated telephone number or email address for elected representatives to contact with queries regarding the status of current grant scheme applications.
  • AQW 10642/17-2219 November 2020 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether dance studios are permitted under the current COVID-19 regulations to open in order to teach dance qualifications that are recognised by Ofqual.
  • AQO 1201/17-2219 November 2020 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister for an update on the introduction of legislation on commitments related to the Rights, Language and Identity section of New Decade, New Approach.
  • AQW 10568/17-2218 November 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance how many staff are dedicated to processing Local Restrictions Support Grants.
  • AQW 10567/17-2218 November 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on the Active Travel Centre at the North-West Transport Hub.
  • AQW 10566/17-2218 November 2020 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether intensive care nurses in the Ulster Hospital are graded as band 6 as in other intensive care units; and to detail the rationale for this decision.
  • AQW 10565/17-2218 November 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure, following the review of the scoping study commissioned by Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, to detail a timeline for a feasibility study for the Portadown to Armagh rail project.
  • AQW 10464/17-2217 November 2020 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education to detail mitigations put in place to assist pupils unable to sit November 2020 examinations due to self-isolation as a result of close contact with a person receiving a COVID-19 positive test result.
  • AQW 10463/17-2217 November 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure, pursuant to AQW 9813/17-22, (i) in which division the Active Travel Branch (ATB) sits; and (ii) what the ATB budget is for 2020/21.
  • AQW 10462/17-2217 November 2020 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health when he will bring forward proposals to the Executive concerning further COVID-19 public health restrictions.
  • AQW 10461/17-2217 November 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy for her assessment as to whether every effort has been made to simplify the application process for Part A and Part B of the Covid Restrictions Business Support Scheme.
  • AQW 10460/17-2217 November 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether she will give consideration to enhanced support for hotels and accommodation providers either (i) required to close due to COVID-19 public health restrictions; and (ii) suffering a downturn in trade generally as a result of COVID-19 pandemic, taking into account bed places as opposed to merely Non-Domestic Rateable Value.
  • AQW 10360/17-2216 November 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy for an update on the roll-out of smart meters to domestic premises.
  • AQW 10359/17-2216 November 2020 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether any plans exist to increase sexual health (i) promotion; (ii) testing; (iii) resources generally when it proves possible to relax or remove COVID-19 public health restrictions.
  • AQW 10358/17-2216 November 2020 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the rationale for the time lag in the reporting of HIV Infections.
  • AQW 10253/17-2213 November 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether practical driving tests will resume on 20 November.
  • AQW 10252/17-2213 November 2020 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health when AQW 7862/17-22 will be answered.
  • AQW 10251/17-2213 November 2020 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister (i) how often; and (ii) where performance statistics on Ministerial responses to Assembly Questions are published.
  • AQW 10250/17-2213 November 2020 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister what steps have been taken to ensure that Ministers are declaring substantive discussions with external organisations relating to departmental business at which no officials were present.
  • AQW 10249/17-2213 November 2020 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities whether there are any plans to mitigate the impact if the £20 a week uplift in Universal Credit and Working Tax Credit is ended in April 2021 as planned.
  • AQW 10183/17-2212 November 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance what steps have been taken to ensure that civil servants are recording ministerial meetings as outlined in New Decade, New Approach.
  • AQW 10182/17-2212 November 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance when his Department will be reviewing the business case for the proposed Civic Centre in Newry as part of the application for funding from the Belfast City Deal by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council.
  • AQW 10181/17-2212 November 2020 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities to detail the current funding levels allocated to independent advice services; and whether there are plans to review and increase this in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • AQW 10180/17-2212 November 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure what actions her Department intends to take to address the issue of speeding on the Old Belfast Road, Bangor.
  • AQO 1171/17-2212 November 2020 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education for an update on a new build for Bangor Central Integrated Primary School.
  • AQO 1158/17-2212 November 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy what actions she is taking to ensure that employees made redundant, then re-hired to benefit from the extension of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, do not have their redundancy or other employment rights impacted negatively.
  • AQW 10124/17-2211 November 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the timescale for commencement of consultation proposals arising from the Operation SNAP initiative.
  • AQW 10123/17-2211 November 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether her Department will consider funding an eCargo bike accelerator project, similar to the Department for Transport’s eCargo Bike Grant Fund.
  • AQW 10122/17-2211 November 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the active travel projects (i) being undertaken by her Department; and (ii) being funded by her Department in the North Down constituency during the 2020/21 financial year.
  • AQW 10121/17-2211 November 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy for her assessment of the impact of the decision to abolish the £1,000 Job Retention Bonus; and whether her Department intends to take any actions to mitigate this impact.
  • AQW 10120/17-2211 November 2020 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health for an update on the outcome of the Reshaping Stroke Care Consultation; and how this will impact upon provision of Acute Stroke Services at the Ulster Hospital.
  • AQW 10046/17-2210 November 2020 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister for an update on the establishment of an independent panel to investigate breaches of the Ministerial Code.
  • AQW 10045/17-2210 November 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance to detail the outcomes of the four resolved cases reviewed by the independent panel set up to examine the role of civil servants in the Renewable Heat Incentive scheme.
  • AQW 10044/17-2210 November 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether she will consider asking the Driver and Vehicle Agency to run an advertising campaign reminding those who have received Temporary Exemption Certificates that they continue to be responsible for ensuring that their vehicles are roadworthy.
  • AQW 10043/17-2210 November 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure what further information or developments would require her to review her decision not to provide a bespoke financial assistance scheme for the haulage sector.
  • AQW 10042/17-2210 November 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether she will share the evidence gathered which did not suggest that exceptional circumstances exist to justify a bespoke financial assistance scheme for the haulage sector.
  • AQW 9972/17-229 November 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance to detail (i) the number of applications received; and (ii) the number of payments made for the COVID-19 Localised Restrictions Support Scheme.
  • AQW 9971/17-229 November 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for her assessment of the impact of receiving no funding for Driver and Vehicle Agency lost income in the October monitoring round.
  • AQW 9970/17-229 November 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether she will seek further funding to assist taxi drivers as part of the January monitoring round.
  • AQW 9969/17-229 November 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure (i) to detail how she arrived at the figure of £1,500 for each taxi driver from her support fund; and (ii) for her assessment on whether this is sufficient funding for taxi drivers to cover the course of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • AQW 9968/17-229 November 2020 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the average number of contacts per COVID-19 positive case, in each of the last twelve weeks.
  • AQW 9890/17-226 November 2020 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities what support is due to be provided by (i) her Department; and (ii) relevant arm's-length bodies towards the PGA EuroPro Tour tournament to be held at Clandeboye Golf Club in 2021.
  • AQW 9889/17-226 November 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for her assessment of the impact upon (i) Translink; and (ii) the provision of public transport services as a result of receiving £10 million for lost passenger income from the October monitoring round.
  • AQW 9888/17-226 November 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for her assessment of the impact of receiving no additional resource funding in the October monitoring round for winter service.
  • AQW 9887/17-226 November 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether she has spoken with the Minister of Health regarding improving active travel access to Health and Social Care Trust sites for staff.
  • AQW 9886/17-226 November 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether she will bring forward a pilot school streets initiative involving the creation of temporary restrictions on motorised traffic at drop-off and pick-up times outside of schools.
  • AQW 9817/17-225 November 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether she intends to bring forward proposals to end permitted development rights for all fossil fuels including lignite.
  • AQW 9816/17-225 November 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the rationale for the £100,000 cap on payments to an individual bus and coach operator to be provided as part of private bus and coach support scheme.
  • AQW 9815/17-225 November 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure, in light of the recent serious road traffic accident in the vicinity, when the speed limit review will be carried out at The Cotton, Newtownards Road, Donaghadee.
  • AQW 9814/17-225 November 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether funding from the Blue/Green Fund is available for feasibility studies.
  • AQW 9813/17-225 November 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure how many staff are employed in her Department’s cycling unit.
  • AQW 9732/17-224 November 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail (i) actions taken to increase capacity at MOT centres; and (ii) current capacity compared to the situation prior to (a) the pandemic; and (b) the lift faults issue.
  • AQW 9731/17-224 November 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance whether there are any Barnett consequentials arising from the UK Government’s economic support announcements on 31 October 2020.
  • AQW 9730/17-224 November 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance whether there are any Barnett consequentials arising from the announcement on 1 November that the UK Government would provide £1.8 billion of funding for Transport for London.
  • AQW 9729/17-224 November 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure what exceptional circumstances meant that her Department was the only Department to bid for holiday pay as part of the October monitoring round.
  • AQW 9728/17-224 November 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update as to when previously planned works will be carried out at Patton’s Lane, Holywood.
  • AQW 9645/17-223 November 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy for the legal basis to recoup ineligible payments made under the Coronavirus: £10,000 Small Business Support Grant Scheme with respect to (i) wind turbines; (ii) MP/MLA offices; and iii) any other categories.
  • AQW 9644/17-223 November 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether, in the event of a shortage of driving test instructors, DVA will prioritise the resumption of Approved Driving Instructor testing.
  • AQW 9643/17-223 November 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy for a full list of ineligible payments made under the Coronavirus: £10,000 Small Business Support Grant Scheme.
  • AQW 9642/17-223 November 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to detail the date when payments under the Coronavirus: £10,000 Small Business Support Grant Scheme were made ineligible with respect to wind turbines.
  • AQW 9641/17-223 November 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether she will extend the £19 million Support Fund for Taxi Drivers and Private Coach and Bus Operators to include wedding and event car hire businesses.
  • AQW 9544/17-222 November 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail (i) her assessment of the impact the pandemic has had upon the road haulage sector; (ii) the amount of funding; and (iii) the nature of financial assistance she is seeking for the road haulage sector under the Financial Assistance (Northern Ireland) Act 2009 as a result of the pandemic.
  • AQW 9543/17-222 November 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance what assessment he has made of the role that the Rating System can play to disincentivise owners of properties from letting them fall into a state of dereliction.
  • AQW 9542/17-222 November 2020 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education to detail the enrolment for Bangor Central Integrated Primary School, broken down by local council ward.
  • AQW 9541/17-222 November 2020 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities for her assessment of the impact upon district council finances following the First-Tier Tribunal decision in respect of VAT claim taken by Mid Ulster District Council.
  • AQW 9540/17-222 November 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to detail the actions her Department is taking to support the fintech sector in Northern Ireland.
  • AQW 9413/17-2223 October 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether she intends to bring forward a grant scheme to assist businesses experiencing a downturn in trade as a result of COVID-19 public health restrictions but are not legally required to close.
  • AQW 9412/17-2223 October 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether consideration is being given to piloting the creation of short-term click and collect on-street parking spaces.
  • AQW 9411/17-2223 October 2020 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister for an update on the formation of the (i) Compact Civic Advisory Panel; and (ii) Citizens Assembly.
  • AQW 9410/17-2223 October 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether she intends to bring forward a grant scheme to assist Company Directors in Personal Service Contracts experiencing a downturn in trade as a result of COVID-19 public health restrictions.
  • AQW 9409/17-2223 October 2020 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health what provision exists for people to access bariatric surgery (i) locally via the Health Service; and (ii) for referrals to other parts of UK and Ireland.
  • AQW 9344/17-2222 October 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance to detail the Barnett consequentials arising from the Chancellor’s announcement on 22 October 2020.
  • AQW 9343/17-2222 October 2020 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities, in order to assist with the costs associated with renewal of their pilots licence, bringing Northern Ireland in line with the support that is available in the rest of the UK via the Low Value Provision fund, whether she will consider an extension of financial support options available to unemployed pilots in Northern Ireland.
  • AQW 9342/17-2222 October 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure how much funding her Department has committed to the development of the Forth Meadow Greenway, broken down by year.
  • AQW 9341/17-2222 October 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure, pursuant to AQW 8280/17-22, to detail (i) the average; and (ii) the median response time in days for statutory consultee responses to consultation requests for planning applications, broken down by statutory consultee, for each of the last three years.
  • AQW 9340/17-2222 October 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for her assessment of whether Newry, Mourne and Down District Council should have notified her Department to undertake a transboundary notification and consultation to Louth County Council concerning the recent Nikkon Gas UK and Ireland development.
  • AQO 1050/17-2222 October 2020 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education for his assessment of the repeal of the exemption for teachers from the Fair Employment and Treatment (Northern Ireland) Order 1998.
  • AQW 9223/17-2221 October 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether she will bring forward a support package to assist (i) sole-traders; and (ii) businesses operating from domestic premises.
  • AQW 9222/17-2221 October 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance for his assessment of the impact of the ban on combustible materials in England, particularly in consideration of the ongoing review of changes there, in relation to the proposals contained in the consultation on the Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012 and the update to technical guidance.
  • AQW 9221/17-2221 October 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance whether the option of BS8414 large scale testing is still a possible alternative option for meeting the required safety standards concerning proposed amendment of the Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012 and update to technical guidance.
  • AQW 9220/17-2221 October 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance to detail the assessed economic impact specific to Northern Ireland concerning proposed amendment of the Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012 and update to technical guidance including the collateral impact of a ban on non-relevant buildings.
  • AQW 9219/17-2221 October 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance to detail the engagement which occurred with affected businesses to understand the real economic impact prior to commencement of consultation concerning amendment of the Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012 and update to technical guidance.
  • AQW 9118/17-2220 October 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether she will bring forward a grant support scheme to assist driving Instructors affected by the latest COVID-19 regulations.
  • AQW 9117/17-2220 October 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure, pursuant to AQW 8175/17-22, whether she will publish the Planning Forum’s review of resourcing for statutory consultations within DfI Rivers.
  • AQW 9116/17-2220 October 2020 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to what extent acupuncturists, and other alternative healthcare providers, are permitted to continue operating under the current Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (No2) (Amendment No. 9) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020.
  • AQW 9115/17-2220 October 2020 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities whether permission will be given to district councils to capitalise redundancy payments.
  • AQW 9114/17-2220 October 2020 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities for an update on engagement with district councils concerning restructuring of loans to aid financial circumstances being experienced as a result of the pandemic.
  • AQW 9044/17-2219 October 2020 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education whether he intends to actively explore enhanced Home to School Provision to provide greater social distancing in order to limit the transmission of COVID-19 via (i) increased Translink services; (ii) utilisation of Private Coach Operators; (iii) engagement of private taxis, where relevant regulatory arrangements permit.
  • AQW 8951/17-2216 October 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether she intends to actively explore enhanced Home to School Provision to provide greater social distancing in order to limit the transmission of COVID-19 via (i) increased Translink services; (ii) utilisation of private coach operators; and (iii) engagement of private taxis, where relevant regulatory arrangements permit.
  • AQW 8950/17-2216 October 2020 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs whether he plans to introduce a ban on single use plastics.
  • AQW 8949/17-2216 October 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure, following their inclusion in works programmes for the 2019/20 financial year, when pedestrian refuge islands with associated (i) signage; (ii) tactile paving; and (iii) central hatching road markings are due to be completed along Belfast Road, Bangor.
  • AQW 8948/17-2216 October 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance to detail the status of discussions with HM Treasury concerning granting of borrowing powers to the Executive for revenue expenditure.
  • AQW 8781/17-2214 October 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance whether he will be recommending that the £200million in Barnett consequentials announced by the UK Government on the 9 October 2020 be allocated to economic support for businesses affected by COVID-19 public health restrictions.
  • AQW 8780/17-2214 October 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance whether he will publish the advisory guidance and regulations for commercial tenants and commercial landlords on rent collection while COVID-19 public health restrictions are in place.
  • AQW 8779/17-2214 October 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance whether a grant support scheme to assist businesses affected by COVID-19 public health restrictions based on turnover reduction, as has been announced in the Republic of Ireland, will be considered by his Department.
  • AQW 8778/17-2214 October 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance what mechanisms are in place to ensure that businesses that pay their rates via their landlord have access to grant support available as a result of COVID-19 public health restrictions.
  • AQW 8777/17-2214 October 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether driving tests booked for during the four weeks from Friday 16 October will be able to proceed.
  • AQW 8721/17-2213 October 2020 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether he intends to bring forward a funding bid to assist district councils in costs associated with engagement of Environmental Health Officers concerning enforcement of Coronavirus Regulations with regards to use of face coverings.
  • AQW 8720/17-2213 October 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to outline whether she intends to bring forward a grants scheme for greenway schemes.
  • AQW 8719/17-2213 October 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance for his assessment of the resources in place for Land and Property Services to deliver the Localised Restrictions Support Scheme.
  • AQW 8718/17-2213 October 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance whether consideration has been given to assisting district Councils with the cost of Voluntary Severance Schemes via utilisation of Capital Borrowing Powers.
  • AQW 8717/17-2213 October 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance for an update on engagement with district Councils concerning restructuring of loans to aid financial circumstances being experienced as a result of the pandemic.
  • AQW 8610/17-2212 October 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether she will (i) suspend closure of Baranailt Road South as part of A6 Dungiven to Drumahoe Dualling Project; and (ii) explore alternatives in light of limited consultation undertaken and the impact that closure will have upon local communities.
  • AQW 8609/17-2212 October 2020 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education to detail (i) current enrolments; (ii) number of applications received for 2020/21 entry; and (ii) numbers accepted for 2020/21 entry for each primary school in North Down.
  • AQW 8608/17-2212 October 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the rationale for only seeking £1 million in the October 2020 Monitoring Round to cover (i) minor works; and (ii) local transport and safety measures.
  • AQW 8607/17-2212 October 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail (i) the location; and (ii) dates when bridges on NI Railways network have been subject to a bridge strike on more than one occasion, in each of the last three financial years.
  • AQW 8535/17-229 October 2020 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education whether a Sustainable Transport Plan will be developed in due course for the new Bangor Central Integrated Primary School Site at Balloo Road, Bangor
  • AQW 8534/17-229 October 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance, pursuant to AQW 7947/17-22, whether he will consider asking for permission from HM Treasury to use capital funding to cover the cost of voluntary redundancies.
  • AQW 8533/17-229 October 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the extent to which visual impact is a consideration in determining regionally significant planning applications concerning the erection of wind turbines.
  • AQW 8532/17-229 October 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether local councils are permitted to adopt Local Development Plans and Policies contrary to the Strategic Planning Policy Statement for Northern Ireland.
  • AQW 8531/17-229 October 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure, in relation to a recent Nikkon Gas UK & Ireland development, whether Newry, Mourne and Down District Council were obligated, under EU transnational planning directives, to notify or consult with Louth County Council.
  • AQW 8458/17-228 October 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on the resumption of approved driving instructor tests.
  • AQW 8457/17-228 October 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance whether (i) he is considering a bid of £20 million for COVID-19 funding for Translink; and (ii) any such money would come from the £55 million pot established for personal protective equipment and sectoral support.
  • AQO 960/17-228 October 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure how she will proceed following receipt of the Ministerial Infrastructure Advisory Panel report and recommendations.
  • AQO 924/17-228 October 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance whether he will offer targeted rates relief in 2020-21 to those business sectors affected by the pandemic.
  • AQW 8381/17-227 October 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether she will include a roll out of further 20mph school speed restriction zones, including North Down schools, within budgets for the next financial year 2021/22.
  • AQW 8380/17-227 October 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure, in light of concerns expressed by local residents in relation to speeding, whether she will consider erecting additional signage on (i) Craigdarragh Road; and (ii) Fort Road, Helen’s Bay, to warn motorists of the 30mph speed limit.
  • AQW 8379/17-227 October 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether consideration has been given to introduction of part time 20mph speed limit zone in the vicinity of Eglinton Primary School.
  • AQW 8284/17-226 October 2020 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for his assessment of the environmental impact of recent actions to release the valves and lowering the water level at Portavoe Reservoir.
  • AQW 8283/17-226 October 2020 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health what provisions are being made to enable the full return of routine Health Service dental care.
  • AQW 8282/17-226 October 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance to detail additional financial support provided to Translink as a result of COVID-19 Barnett conseqentials received.
  • AQW 8281/17-226 October 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the losses that Translink has suffered that can be attributed to the onset of COVID-19 from March.
  • AQW 8280/17-226 October 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure, pursuant to AQW 6711/17-22, to detail (i) the number of statutory consultees’ responses to consultation requests for planning applications and; (ii) the percentage of those which were within the statutory time limits, broken down by statutory consultee, for each of the last three years.
  • AQW 8178/17-225 October 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether any preparations have been made for provision of support to businesses in the event of a short-term circuit breaker lockdown.
  • AQW 8177/17-225 October 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance, pursuant to AQW 6775/17-22, why Barnett consequentials of only £6.0 million for 2020/21 arose when HM Treasury issued statement on 2 September 2020 costing Kickstart Scheme at £2 billion.
  • AQW 8176/17-225 October 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance for the nature and value of the UK spending announcement that provided the £25.5 million in Barnett consequentials listed as operational costs of labour market delivery in the Summer Economic Update.
  • AQW 8175/17-225 October 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure, in respect of the Planning Forum, to detail (i) membership; (ii) purpose; (iii) the number of meetings held; and (iv) outputs thus far.
  • AQW 8174/17-225 October 2020 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities for an update on work to bring forward legislation to outlaw conversion therapy.
  • AQW 8107/17-222 October 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure what steps have been taken to ensure that the Driver and Vehicle Agency’s online booking system will be able to cope with demand for bookings when vehicle tests are fully reinstated on 12 October 2020.
  • AQW 8106/17-222 October 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance to detail his current position concerning the designation of Foyle Port as a Free Port.
  • AQW 8105/17-222 October 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether she will explore designation of the area in the vicinity of Foyle Port as an Enterprise Zone.
  • AQW 8104/17-222 October 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure, in light of views expressed as a result of consultation previously undertaken, what design elements of the proposed park and ride site at Tillysburn, Belfast, will be amended.
  • AQO 894/17-221 October 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether she will bid for funding from the £55.2 million central fund identified by the Minister of Finance for further sectoral support.
  • AQW 7947/17-2230 September 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance whether existing Capital Borrowing powers can be utilised to cover voluntary redundancies offered by (i) Northern Ireland Civil Service; and (ii) arm's-length bodies.
  • AQW 7946/17-2230 September 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance whether consideration is being given to offering a new voluntary exit scheme within Northern Ireland Civil Service.
  • AQW 7862/17-2229 September 2020 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether a face shield visor meets the definition of face covering as set out in The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Wearing of Face Coverings) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020.
  • AQW 7861/17-2229 September 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure, in light of the recent decision by Bus Éireann to suspend operations on the route, whether support will be provided to Translink to enable continued provision of the Belfast to Dublin coach service.
  • AQW 7860/17-2229 September 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail (i) revenue; and (ii) capital financial support provided to Translink during (a) 2020/21 financial year to date; (ii) 2019/21 financial year; and (iii) 2018/19 financial year.
  • AQW 7859/17-2229 September 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether any evaluation has been undertaken concerning the effectiveness of installations that have been made under the Flood Protection Grant Scheme.
  • AQW 7858/17-2229 September 2020 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities how much of the £29 million funding for arts will be distributed to people and organisations not already clients of the Arts Council for Northern Ireland.
  • AQW 7761/17-2228 September 2020 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether he intends to make regulations concerning use of party bicycles used by groups of cyclists, in light of the statement from the Executive Office stating that beer bikes will not be permitted to operate.
  • AQW 7760/17-2228 September 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether she will consider bidding for capital funding to support local councils for the installation of new bus shelters.
  • AQW 7759/17-2228 September 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail current contractual arrangements in place for provision of bus shelters in terms of (i) installation of new shelters; and (ii) maintenance of current shelters.
  • AQW 7758/17-2228 September 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance to detail the scale of the efficiencies that he is currently asking Translink to find prior to committing additional funding.
  • AQW 7663/17-2225 September 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance to detail the purpose of funding assigned as one pot of £55.2 million announced in his Written Ministerial Statement of 24 September 2020; and (ii) whether this includes support for Translink, private coach operators, taxis, hauliers, sole traders and private businesses generally.
  • AQW 7662/17-2225 September 2020 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education whether consideration has been given to enabling multi-modal travel on bus and train for pupils issued with a Translink Travel Pass, in light of current travel challenges relating to COVID-19.
  • AQW 7661/17-2225 September 2020 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail the number of prosecutions taken for river pollution incidents, in the last three financial years.
  • AQW 7660/17-2225 September 2020 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the number of free sexual health home testing kits dispatched to Northern Ireland residents on a weekly basis for the last three months.
  • AQW 7659/17-2225 September 2020 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health for an update on efforts to increase availability of free sexual health home testing kits.
  • AQW 7574/17-2224 September 2020 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister when the Ministerial Code will be updated to reflect the passing of the Executive Committee Functions Act.
  • AQW 7573/17-2224 September 2020 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities whether they will commit to continued support for the European Solidarity Corps programme in Northern Ireland.
  • AQW 7572/17-2224 September 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance whether the UK Government’s commitment to providing up to £27.3 million per week under COVID-19 Bus Service Support Grant Restart scheme until it is no longer needed has been reflected in Barnett consequentials thus far.
  • AQW 7571/17-2224 September 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance how much of the additional monies spent on railways in Great Britain since March 2020 has been distributed to Northern Ireland as Barnett consequentials.
  • AQW 7570/17-2224 September 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether there are any plans to construct a bridge at Bannfoot, where the Upper Bann meets Lough Neagh.
  • AQO 822/17-2224 September 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure what financial support will be required by Translink during the remainder of 2020-21 if current service provision is retained and passenger numbers remain supressed.
  • AQW 7494/17-2223 September 2020 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister when a written response to AQO 628/17-22 will be received.
  • AQW 7493/17-2223 September 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether she intends to bring forward an aviation recovery strategy.
  • AQW 7492/17-2223 September 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on the progress of the A4 Enniskillen southern bypass.
  • AQW 7491/17-2223 September 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure why the threshold for the age at which vehicles are required to undergo an MOT test is set at four years.
  • AQW 7490/17-2223 September 2020 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education for an update on the provision of a new school build for Priory Integrated College, Holywood.
  • AQW 7392/17-2222 September 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance to detail the current forecast variance between Estimated Penny Product and Actual Penny Product for 2020/21 for each district Council area.
  • AQW 7391/17-2222 September 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for her assessment of whether the Northern Ireland Water development at Brompton Road, Bangor, is in line with plans and permissions previously obtained.
  • AQW 7390/17-2222 September 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether she will review the decision not to permit extension of the 30mph speed limit to the boundary of Crawfordsburn village at Ballyrobert Road near Clandeboye Way.
  • AQW 7389/17-2222 September 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail how she will encourage the uptake of e-Bikes.
  • AQW 7388/17-2222 September 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance what progress has been made on implementing the recommendations of the 2019 Northern Ireland Audit Office report on Major Capital Projects.
  • AQW 7325/17-2221 September 2020 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, in light of the increased level of open water swimming, whether he will consider extending the period when bathing water quality testing occurs beyond currently pre-defined timescale of 1 June to 15 September.
  • AQW 7324/17-2221 September 2020 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education whether he has considered making the Cycling Proficiency Scheme mandatory in schools.
  • AQW 7323/17-2221 September 2020 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs whether he will consider increasing water quality sampling at designated bathing sites more frequently than weekly.
  • AQW 7322/17-2221 September 2020 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs whether plans exist to widen the rollout of real-time updates to alert bathers concerning water quality at additional sites across Northern Ireland.
  • AQW 7321/17-2221 September 2020 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, in light of the increased level of open water swimming, whether he will include waters at (i) Brompton Road, Bangor; and (ii) Skippingstone Beach, Bangor as designated bathing sites for water quality testing.
  • AQW 7244/17-2218 September 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether her Department will prioritise the resumption of practical driving tests for those who require a driving licence to conduct their jobs.
  • AQW 7243/17-2218 September 2020 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities for an update on the implementation of a permanent solution following 19 February 2020 Court of Appeal judgment in the case of McKee & Others v Charity Commission for Northern Ireland.
  • AQW 7242/17-2218 September 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether she will consider providing additional funding and support for new start-ups in Northern Ireland.
  • AQW 7241/17-2218 September 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether she intends to bring forward a Capital Funding Scheme to support Local Enterprise Agencies to (i) acquire land; (ii) construct new buildings.
  • AQW 7240/17-2218 September 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the timeframe for the resumption of practical driving tests for taxi drivers.
  • AQW 7159/17-2217 September 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure, with regards that there is insufficient capacity to facilitate booking and conduct of Motor Vehicle Tests, why the decision was taken to end issuance of Temporary Exemption Certificates for four year old vehicles.
  • AQW 7158/17-2217 September 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail all schemes that have bid for funding from the Blue/Green Fund that are currently under consideration.
  • AQW 7157/17-2217 September 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail all of the schemes that have unsuccessfully bid for funding from the Blue/Green Fund to date.
  • AQW 7156/17-2217 September 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail all of the schemes that have successfully bid for funding from the Blue/Green Fund to date.
  • AQW 7155/17-2217 September 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the spending from the Blue/Green Fund that has been allocated to date.
  • AQW 7071/17-2216 September 2020 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the rationale behind the exemption from the face covering regulations for school transport services; and whether he will consider removing the exemption.
  • AQW 7070/17-2216 September 2020 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities for an update on implementation of Greater Clarendon (Sailortown) Masterplan.
  • AQW 7068/17-2216 September 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance whether consideration is being given to undertaking an independent review of Non Domestic Rating System.
  • AQW 7067/17-2216 September 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for a breakdown of the planned £20 million savings to be made by Translink, as announced on 15 September.
  • AQW 6986/17-2215 September 2020 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs how the public are alerted of sewerage spills around public beaches and bathing areas.
  • AQW 6985/17-2215 September 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether she has considered merging the Active School Travel Programme and the Cycling Proficiency Scheme.
  • AQW 6984/17-2215 September 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether consideration has been given to the creation of another railway halt between Yorkgate and Whiteabbey rail halts.
  • AQW 6982/17-2215 September 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure, in relation to the backlog caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, what measures are in place to guarantee an efficient MOT telephone answering and booking service.
  • AQW 6894/17-2214 September 2020 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs what action his Department is taking to stop environmental damage arising from draining of Portavoe Reservoir via opening of the valves.
  • AQW 6893/17-2214 September 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether her Department will be carrying out a traffic survey at Crescent Link Retail Park, Londonderry, to assess the need for a pedestrian crossing in the area.
  • AQW 6892/17-2214 September 2020 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities to detail the rationale for the delay in distributing further financial assistance to the arts and cultural sector, following the £33m in Barnett consequentials received by the Executive in early July.
  • AQW 6891/17-2214 September 2020 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister, pursuant to AQW 6133/17-22, when they intend to table a Transfer of Functions Order to the Executive for approval to transfer responsibility for the statutory functions under the Reservoirs Act (NI) 2015 from the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to the Department for Infrastructure.
  • AQW 6890/17-2214 September 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance what actions are being taken to ensure that additional in-year Barnett consequentials are not surrendered at year-end.
  • AQW 6806/17-2211 September 2020 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the travel guidance in areas under localised restrictions further to the announcement made on 10 September 2020.
  • AQW 6805/17-2211 September 2020 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs whether there are plans to reform rights of way access legislation.
  • AQW 6804/17-2211 September 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether her Department would consider a reduction in the speed limit from 60mph to 30mph in the area of Cotton village, Newtownards Road, Donaghadee.
  • AQW 6803/17-2211 September 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance for an update on implementation of the commitment in New Decade, New Approach to publish details of (i) gifts and hospitality received by special advisers; and (ii) meetings with external organisations by special advisers.
  • AQW 6802/17-2211 September 2020 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister for an update on implementation of the commitment in New Decade, New Approach to publish details of Ministers’ meetings with external organisations.
  • AQW 6715/17-2210 September 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance to provide (i) a breakdown of the funding received from Barnett consequentials for COVID-19-related funds; and (ii) allocations to date.
  • AQW 6714/17-2210 September 2020 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether patient blood groups are routinely held on file at GP surgeries.
  • AQW 6713/17-2210 September 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure when further secure bicycle parks will be rolled out at Translink bus and rail stations and halts.
  • AQW 6712/17-2210 September 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether she plans to bring forward legislation during the current mandate that would enable the use of low emission zones in Northern Ireland.
  • AQW 6711/17-2210 September 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure what percentage of statutory consultee’s responses to consultation requests for planning applications were within the statutory time limits, for each of the last three years.
  • AQO 735/17-2210 September 2020 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs what actions his Department is taking to ensure angling permit holders can access Portavoe Reservoir.
  • AQO 712/17-2210 September 2020 · Department of JusticeTo ask the Minister of Justice for an update on her Department’s preparations for the end of the transition period in December 2020.
  • AQW 6617/17-229 September 2020 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the average waiting time for a COVID-19 test in each Health and Social Care Trust.
  • AQW 6616/17-229 September 2020 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities whether businesses situated outside designated town centre areas could be made eligible for Business Adaption and Improvement Grant Scheme in Ards and North Down.
  • AQW 6615/17-229 September 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance for his assessment of the implementation of the Legal Complaints and Regulation Act (NI) 2016, in particular with regards to the establishment of complaints committees to deal with issues of, and provide compensation for, professional negligence.
  • AQW 6614/17-229 September 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether she will bid for additional funding in the October monitoring round to address the need for road repairs in North Down.
  • AQW 6613/17-229 September 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure which schools in the North Down constituency remain under consideration for the roll-out of 20mph speed limit scheme.
  • AQW 6527/17-228 September 2020 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities for her assessment of the timeline for recommencement of Parkrun events in Northern Ireland in line with COVID-19 legislation, guidelines, the Parkrun COVID-19 Framework, and in light of recent decision by authorities in England.
  • AQW 6526/17-228 September 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the conversations she has had with the Minister for the Economy regarding financial hardship facing the local haulage industry as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • AQW 6525/17-228 September 2020 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities whether she will meet Parkrun representatives to discuss possible recommencement of Parkrun events in Northern Ireland.
  • AQW 6524/17-228 September 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure why no schools in the North Down Constituency were included in the announcement made on 7 September 2020 concerning the roll out of 20mph speed limit schemes at 100 schools.
  • AQW 6523/17-228 September 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to detail the conversations she has had with the Minister for Infrastructure regarding financial hardship facing the local haulage industry as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • AQW 6431/17-227 September 2020 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister for their assessment of the impact on Northern Ireland of any attempt by the UK Government to unilaterally rewrite the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland.
  • AQW 6430/17-227 September 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure, pursuant to AQW 6083/17-22, whether she will commit to an accelerated timetable for updating the NI Highway Code to incorporate the changes that she supports that are currently proposed in GB.
  • AQW 6429/17-227 September 2020 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to outline funding streams available to assist the development of Cairn Wood Forest.
  • AQW 6428/17-227 September 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether consideration has been given to exploring the use of Kinnegar Logistics Base as a Park and Ride site once it becomes available for use in 2022.
  • AQW 6427/17-227 September 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure how much her Department has spent on the (i) Active School Travel Programme; and (ii) Cycling Proficiency Scheme, in each of the last three years.
  • AQW 6362/17-224 September 2020 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs what powers his Department has to address malodours in the vicinity of the Kinnegar area, Holywood.
  • AQW 6361/17-224 September 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on the status of the Local Development Plans for each of the eleven local councils as per the Planning (Local Development Plan) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015.
  • AQW 6360/17-224 September 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether she will consider introducing the ability to log obstructed pavements online via NI Direct.
  • AQW 6359/17-224 September 2020 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education whether any plans exist to facilitate more outdoor learning.
  • AQW 6358/17-224 September 2020 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities to detail the number of Compulsory Purchase Orders used by district councils in each of the last five financial years.
  • AQW 6284/17-223 September 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether she will consider relaxing planning permission requirements for the erection of awnings to assist businesses to adapt in the context of COVID-19.
  • AQW 6283/17-223 September 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether the Public Service Vehicles Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1985 make it illegal to consume alcohol on a privately hired coach.
  • AQW 6282/17-223 September 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the locations of operational rapid electric chargepoints in Northern Ireland.
  • AQW 6281/17-223 September 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the assessments of local council’s performance or decision-making that her Department has ever conducted as per Part 10 of the 2011 Planning Act.
  • AQW 6280/17-223 September 2020 · Department of JusticeTo ask the Minister of Justice how many prosecutions have occurred under Section 40 of the Justice NI (2011) Act, covering alcohol on large motor vehicles.
  • AQO 628/17-223 September 2020 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister, in light of delays encountered to date, whether they intend to publish revised timescales for the implementation of New Decade, New Approach.
  • AQW 6203/17-222 September 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure when MOT testing will resume to the same capacity available prior to the lifts failure and the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • AQW 6202/17-222 September 2020 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs whether funding will be allocated to enable the repair of paths and footbridges under the remit of his Department that have been damaged as a result of recent flooding in Newcastle.
  • AQW 6201/17-222 September 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail timescales for when a decision will be made concerning the inclusion of a bypass for Moira village within future plans.
  • AQW 6200/17-222 September 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether he intends to investigate upstream land management as a possible way to mitigate against further floods in Newcastle.
  • AQW 6199/17-222 September 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to outline arrangements in place to ensure the regular removal of detritus near the Blue Bridges, Newcastle, in order to reduce flooding in the area.
  • AQW 6137/17-221 September 2020 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister, pursuant to AQW 6085/17-22, for their assessment of the response from the Minister for Infrastructure concerning the Executive Committee (Functions) Bill.
  • AQW 6136/17-221 September 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether her Department intends to explore the creation of eHubs to enable office working in towns and villages.
  • AQW 6135/17-221 September 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether she intends to review the legal position concerning party bicycles used by groups of cyclists
  • AQW 6134/17-221 September 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether the current policy concerning the erection of banners on street lighting columns is suspended due to a judicial review.
  • AQW 6133/17-221 September 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on transfer of functions concerning the Reservoirs Act.
  • AQO 550/17-221 September 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to outline how she intends to meet the targets set out in the Bicycle Strategy for Northern Ireland.
  • AQW 6085/17-2218 August 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether she will have legal authority to decide on regionally significant planning applications once Royal Assent is received for the Executive Committee (Functions) Bill.
  • AQW 6084/17-2218 August 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether her Department will commission a feasibility study concerning the extension of the segregated cycle lane beside the A2 Bangor to Belfast Road, from Ballyrobert to Holywood.
  • AQW 6083/17-2218 August 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure (i) for her assessment of the proposed changes of the Highway Code in GB announced on 28 July; (ii) when Northern Ireland’s Highway Code was last reviewed; and (iii) whether she has plans for a substantial review of the Highway Code as has taken place in GB.
  • AQW 6082/17-2218 August 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on when the Inspector’s report will be published for the A1 Junctions Phase 2 Public Inquiry.
  • AQW 6081/17-2218 August 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether sufficient capacity exists within Translink’s network to accommodate schools restarting in line with public health guidelines.
  • AQW 5992/17-2228 July 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance for an update on any discussions he has had with HM Treasury regarding greater flexibility for the Executive in terms of borrowing powers, including for resource spending.
  • AQW 5991/17-2228 July 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether any plans exist to fund the roll out of the Sustrans One Path Initiative to more areas across Northern Ireland.
  • AQW 5990/17-2228 July 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the (i) dates; and (ii) content of any recent engagements her Department has had with Scottish Government counterparts concerning the (a) South West Scotland Transport Study; and (b) upgrade of A75 and A77 in Scotland.
  • AQW 5989/17-2228 July 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether any plans exist to assist private coach operators as a result of downturn in trade due to COVID-19.
  • AQW 5988/17-2228 July 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether she will establish a hardship fund for the newly self-employed.
  • AQW 5921/17-2227 July 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance to outline the rationale for excluding Allied Health Professional businesses in Independent Practice from full non-domestic rates relief for 2020/21.
  • AQW 5920/17-2227 July 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for her assessment of the likely impact on capital project (i) costs; and (ii) timescales as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • AQW 5919/17-2227 July 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy for the (i) number; and (ii) detail of legal challenges to Coronavirus Grant Support Schemes, including those covered by Pre-Action Protocol for Judicial Review.
  • AQW 5918/17-2227 July 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance whether his Department intends to update the Building Regulations to require (i) electric vehicle charge points; and (ii) full-fibre connectivity for (a) new; and (b) existing buildings.
  • AQW 5917/17-2227 July 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether consideration has been given to partnership arrangements to enable the utilisation of pre-existing car parks to enhance Park and Ride provision in the North Down area.
  • AQW 5820/17-2221 July 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure (i) for her assessment of the levels of compliance with the mandatory face covering rule on public transport; and (ii) what action she proposes, if any, to increase compliance.
  • AQW 5819/17-2221 July 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on the feasibility study as referenced in New Decade, New Approach concerning the upgrade of the Belfast to Dublin rail link to a high speed connection.
  • AQW 5818/17-2221 July 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on when practical driving tests will resume.
  • AQW 5817/17-2221 July 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to detail the criteria used to determine eligibility for the £25,000 Retail, Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure Grant where the business is not entirely engaged in retail, hospitality, tourism or leisure.
  • AQW 5816/17-2221 July 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the current laws (i) to prevent trespassing; and (ii) to ensure proper use of user worked crossings on heritage railways.
  • AQW 5715/17-2210 July 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether consideration will be given to updating the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges, in light of the Inclusive Mobility and Transport Advisory Committee May 2020 recommendations concerning pavement café licensing.
  • AQW 5714/17-2210 July 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether any consideration has been given to making it the default position in Northern Ireland that pavement parking is illegal, as is the case in Scotland.
  • AQW 5713/17-2210 July 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail (i) how many; (ii) what percentage of regionally significant planning decisions were appealed to the Planning Appeals Commission; and (iii) the outcomes of each appeal, in each of the last three financial years.
  • AQW 5711/17-2210 July 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance, pursuant to AQW 5017/17-22, whether there are plans to review the current Civil Service email retention policy that was introduced in 2007.
  • AQW 5516/17-226 July 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure what consideration has been given to increasing park and ride provision in the Bangor area.
  • AQW 5483/17-223 July 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy when she intends to bring forward new grant support initiatives to assist businesses previously excluded from Coronavirus Grant Support Schemes.
  • AQW 5482/17-223 July 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure what steps she is taking to ensure that charge points for electric cars are included in new (i) infrastructure projects; and (ii) homes.
  • AQW 5481/17-223 July 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance (i) why, in the June Monitoring Round, £25m of Financial Transaction Capital (FTC) was replaced with £25m of grant funding for the new Ulster University, Belfast campus; and (ii) how much of the original £25m of FTC was originally expected to be paid back to the Executive, either through loan repayments or equity investments.
  • AQW 5480/17-223 July 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance, pursuant to AWQ 4588-17-22, (i) what percentage of NICS staff are primarily desk-based and, therefore, could potentially work remotely; and (ii) to detail any guidance given on remote working to NICS staff, covering both those who benefit from remote working and those who would prefer a return to the office.
  • AQW 5479/17-223 July 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance, in relation to the £100m of funding announced for viable capital projects that are complementary to the City/Growth Deals, to detail the (i) specific criteria for eligible projects; and (ii) decision making process for awarding the funding.
  • AQW 5319/17-2229 June 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure, in light of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council's expressed view in its official minutes dated 26 May 2020, that it should not be its responsibility to monitor the decisions of her Department, (i) whether it is the role of her Department to ensure that the operators of the Cavanacaw gold mine are fully compliant with all planning permissions granted by Strategic Planning Division (SPD); and (ii) what monitoring of planning conditions the SPD has carried out since 1 April 2015.
  • AQW 5191/17-2224 June 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail (i) capital spend; and (ii) resource spend on (a) public transport infrastructure; and (b) roads infrastructure, broken down by the last three financial years and the budgeted spend for 2020/21.
  • AQW 5190/17-2224 June 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail plans to adapt public transport provision to reflect a likely permanent increase in remote working following the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • AQW 5189/17-2224 June 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether she will bring forward legislation to support the Right to Disconnect, to ensure that employees are not obliged to be contacted and work at given times, out of hours.
  • AQW 5153/17-2223 June 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether she intends to bring a funding proposal to the Minister of Finance concerning a qualified support package for the haulage industry, to assist those facing extreme hardship in light of financial pressures experienced as a result of COVID-19.
  • AQW 5018/17-2218 June 2020 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the reasons for the higher recorded infection rate from Pillar 1 testing in the Ards and North Down council area during June 2020; and why this has not been published to provide guidance and reassurance to the public.
  • AQW 5017/17-2218 June 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance when, and by whom, the current Civil Service Email Retention Policy was approved.
  • AQO 506/17-2218 June 2020 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education to outline the guidance his Department provides to post-primary schools on admissions.
  • AQW 4927/17-2216 June 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether there are plans to pilot public hire schemes for e-Bikes.
  • AQW 4926/17-2216 June 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to outline planned improvements in (i) pedestrian; and (ii) cycle access for the area surrounding the new Ulster University Belfast Campus.
  • AQW 4925/17-2216 June 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether the forthcoming review of the implementation of the Planning Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 will consider whether responsibility for regionally significant and called-in planning applications should be transferred from her Department to an independent body, similar to An Bord Pleanála in the Republic of Ireland.
  • AQW 4924/17-2216 June 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for her assessment of the need for Northern Ireland to have a regional infrastructure panel, similar to the Infrastructure Commission for Scotland, to provide independent, informed advice on infrastructure and to create a long-term infrastructure strategy.
  • AQW 4876/17-2215 June 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure when Approved Driving Instructors can book lessons with learners.
  • AQW 4763/17-2211 June 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail planned (i) structural maintenance works; and (ii) strategic road improvement schemes in the North Down constituency during 2020/21.
  • AQW 4762/17-2211 June 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to detail the planned marketing budget allocation to (i) Tourism NI; and (ii) Tourism Ireland for 2020/21 in order to attract tourists following the easing of COVID-19 restrictions.
  • AQW 4761/17-2211 June 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail how the 100 schools will be selected for 20mph restrictions within the vicinity of their premises.
  • AQW 4760/17-2211 June 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail (i) the purpose; and (ii) the scope of the Blue/Green Fund.
  • AQW 4759/17-2211 June 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy what financial support she intends to provide to Allied Health professional businesses in independent practice unable to access the Coronavirus Business Support Grant Schemes and the NI Micro-business Hardship Fund.
  • AQO 466/17-2211 June 2020 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities what support will be given to the advice sector to help it return to normal business and continue to help vulnerable people following lockdown.
  • AQW 4626/17-228 June 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether she intends to provide grant assistance to leisure and entertainment businesses with non-domestic properties net asset value over £51,000.
  • AQW 4625/17-228 June 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether she will bring forward a grant assistance scheme to support businesses with costs arising as a result of public health requirements and social distancing guidelines due to COVID-19.
  • AQW 4590/17-225 June 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy how businesses can ascertain whether they are permitted to re-open in line with (i) The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2020; and (ii) the Northern Ireland Executive Pathway to Recovery.
  • AQW 4589/17-225 June 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance for an update on the outcome of the Review of the Non-Domestic Rating System.
  • AQW 4588/17-225 June 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance what percentage of civil servants are currently able to work from home on a full-time or part-time basis.
  • AQW 4587/17-225 June 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether she will introduce a discount voucher scheme for the repair and purchase of bicycles.
  • AQW 4425/17-221 June 2020 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health what plans he has to address the underfunding issues of Health and Social Care providers that look after people with learning difficulties and complex special needs, such as Camphill Community at Glencraig.
  • AQW 4424/17-221 June 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether any financial assistance will be provided to accommodation providers registered for domestic rates and required to close due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.
  • AQW 4377/17-2229 May 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure (i) for a list of planning applications under the remit of her Department that have yet to be determined; and (ii) how long each application has been awaiting a decision.
  • AQW 4376/17-2229 May 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to outline (i) when she intends to set the terms of review with regards to the implementation of the Planning Act (Northern Ireland) 2011; and (ii) a timescale for the publication of a report.
  • AQW 4375/17-2229 May 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance for an update on the establishment of a fiscal council, as outlined in New Decade, New Approach.
  • AQW 4306/17-2227 May 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether she will establish a discretionary fund to assist those excluded from COVID-19 Grant Support Schemes thus far.
  • AQW 4230/17-2221 May 2020 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities why Model Engineers' Society (NI) Ltd cannot remain at Ulster Transport Museum, Cultra.
  • AQW 4188/17-2219 May 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance for an update on the roll out of Peace Plus funding following the end of the consultation period on 28 February 2020.
  • AQW 4130/17-2214 May 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure when she intends to announce funding for greenway schemes.
  • AQW 4117/17-2213 May 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether she will create a central point of contact where businesses can receive an update on the status of their Coronavirus Business Support Grant applications.
  • AQW 4057/17-227 May 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure, in relation to Individual Vehicle Approval Tests, whether (i) timescales exist for resumption; or (ii) remote assessment procedures are being considered as an alternative to resumption.
  • AQW 4019/17-225 May 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to detail what her Department can offer to the taxi industry in terms of (i) financial support measures; and (ii) guidance in relation to implementation of social distancing requirements.
  • AQW 3979/17-221 May 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether she intends to extend the COVID-19 Business Support Grant Scheme to be on a one grant per premises as opposed to one per business model.
  • AQW 3978/17-221 May 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy what support she plans to provide to estate agents who are unable to access the COVID-19: Small Business Support Grant Scheme.
  • AQW 3767/17-2216 March 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance what measures he plans to take in relation to non-domestic rates, in light of challenges being experienced by businesses due to COVID-19.
  • AQW 3766/17-2216 March 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance whether he intends to offer (i) payment holidays; and (ii) ability to defer payments for non-domestic ratepayers until the economy recovers after COVID-19.
  • AQW 3765/17-2216 March 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance, in light of downturn experienced as a result of COVID-19, whether planned Reval 2020 non-domestic rates revaluation process can be suspended for sectors facing significant rises.
  • AQW 3633/17-2212 March 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure when are vehicles allowed to park on designated cycle lanes.
  • AQW 3632/17-2212 March 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure what are the enforcement mechanisms to prevent vehicles from parking in cycle lanes.
  • AQW 3631/17-2212 March 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether she will consider amending the online portal to allow customers to report (i) pavement parking that blocks access for pedestrians; and (ii) vehicles blocking cycle lanes.
  • AQW 3630/17-2212 March 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether there are plans to (i) improve enforcement measures to prevent pavement parking; or (ii) make it illegal, as it is in England.
  • AQO 435/17-2212 March 2020 · Northern Ireland Assembly CommissionTo ask the Assembly Commission for an update on the consultation on the Independent Financial Review Panel.
  • AQO 435/17-2212 March 2020 · Northern Ireland Assembly CommissionTo ask the Assembly Commission for an update on the consultation on the Independent Financial Review Panel.
  • AQO 421/17-2212 March 2020 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities whether regulation 25 of the Universal Credit, Personal Independence Payment, Job Seeker's Allowance and Employment Support Allowance (Claims and Payments) Regulations (NI) 2016 is being applied by her Department.
  • AQO 421/17-2212 March 2020 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities whether regulation 25 of the Universal Credit, Personal Independence Payment, Job Seeker's Allowance and Employment Support Allowance (Claims and Payments) Regulations (NI) 2016 is being applied by her Department.
  • AQW 3558/17-2211 March 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure, in relation to COVID-19, whether she plans to assist the logistics industry by (i) the temporary relaxation of drivers' hours rules; and (ii) the lifting of night-time delivery restrictions.
  • AQW 3557/17-2211 March 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure when she expects to announce the outcome of the Concessionary Fares Scheme survey undertaken in 2019.
  • AQW 3489/17-2210 March 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure what action is being taken by Translink in light of COVID-19, including whether consideration has been given to enhanced cleaning of buses.
  • AQW 3488/17-2210 March 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to detail assistance being provided to staff made redundant as a result of the collapse of Flybe.
  • AQW 3487/17-2210 March 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to detail assistance being provided to George Best Belfast City Airport as a result of the collapse of Flybe.
  • AQW 3402/17-229 March 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail (i) the average; (ii) the shortest; and (iii) the longest time taken by her Department to determine a planning application within its remit, in each of the last five years.
  • AQW 3401/17-229 March 2020 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to detail any plans to introduce multi-annual Communities in Transition funding.
  • AQW 3188/17-224 March 2020 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister for an update on the provision of the Minority Ethnic Development Fund for 2020/21.
  • AQW 3032/17-222 March 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance on what dates (i) domestic; and (ii) non-domestic rates bills will be issued.
  • AQW 3031/17-222 March 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance what contingency plans are in place if rates bills cannot be issued for collection in April 2020.
  • AQW 3030/17-222 March 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance what proportion of households currently pay domestic rates bills in instalments via Direct Debit.
  • AQW 3029/17-222 March 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to outline any plans for a wider roll out of eCar charging points.
  • AQW 3028/17-222 March 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether her Department has any plans to fund construction of Strathfoyle Greenway, Derry/Londonderry.
  • AQO 303/17-2227 February 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to outline her plans to protect and develop an all-island economy in the context of Brexit.
  • AQO 303/17-2227 February 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to outline her plans to protect and develop an all-island economy in the context of Brexit.
  • AQW 2695/17-2225 February 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance when he plans to lay The Rates (Regional Rates) Order (Northern Ireland) 2020.
  • AQO 246/17-2220 February 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to outline her plans for investment in water and sewerage infrastructure to allow new connections and avoid an increase in pollution incidents.
  • AQO 224/17-2220 February 2020 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister what commitment they can give that the Executive, and all Ministers, will act to implement the revised protocol on Ireland and Northern Ireland.
  • AQW 2388/17-2219 February 2020 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities whether she will explore the possibility of increasing the availability of the Lost Lives book in local libraries.
  • AQW 2387/17-2219 February 2020 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education whether he will explore the possibility of increasing the availability of the Lost Lives book in local schools.
  • AQW 2320/17-2218 February 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether she has plans to introduce a measure similar to Section 22 community bus service permits in Great Britain.
  • AQW 2319/17-2218 February 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail whether she has plans to ensure drivers of vehicles operated under a 10b permit will have the same rights as those in Great Britain.
  • AQW 2229/17-2217 February 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the number of (i) Just Park parking sessions to date; (ii) Just Park parking sessions invoiced incorrectly to date, as a result of the Just Park app problems; and (iii) Penalty Charge Notices issued in error to date as a result of the Just Park app problems.
  • AQW 2228/17-2217 February 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance whether he will consider reviewing the model used to calculate Net Annual Values for the hospitality sector as part of Reval 2020.
  • AQW 2227/17-2217 February 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance whether he will consider ensuring an independent review of recommendations arising from the review into Non-Domestic Rating System.
  • AQW 2226/17-2217 February 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance to detail the average change in Net Annual Values as a result of Reval 2020, broken down by business sectors.
  • AQW 2225/17-2217 February 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on the plans for Tillysburn Park and Ride.
  • AQW 2164/17-2214 February 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on (i) extent and nature of recent attacks upon the Translink network; and (ii) whether any data has been compromised.
  • AQO 187/17-2213 February 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance for an update on the progress on the establishment of a fiscal council as outlined in New Decade, New Approach.
  • AQW 1998/17-2212 February 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail plans for the development of a new road safety strategy for 2021 onwards.
  • AQW 1997/17-2212 February 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure when the evaluation will take place of the pilot 20 mph zones without self-enforcing engineering measures.
  • AQW 1919/17-2211 February 2020 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether she intends to bring forward remote working legislation, setting out legal rights for employees to request placement at a different location or to work from home.
  • AQW 1918/17-2211 February 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance for an update on his Department's Brexit preparations in line with the Northern Ireland protocol; and how many people are working on ensuring compliance with the protocol.
  • AQW 1917/17-2211 February 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on her Department's Brexit preparations in line with the Northern Ireland protocol; and how many people are working on ensuring compliance with the protocol.
  • AQW 1850/17-2210 February 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail (i) the extent and nature of the Just Park data breach reported on 07 February 2020; and (ii) what steps are being taken to rectify problems with Just Park.
  • AQW 1849/17-2210 February 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the number of key fobs registered for use at each of the Translink secure cycle shelters.
  • AQW 1848/17-2210 February 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on when the North West Transport Hub will be fully completed, including the active and sustainable travel centre.
  • AQW 1775/17-227 February 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail potential annual recurring costs associated with moving Half Fare SmartPass to full fare concession.
  • AQW 1692/17-226 February 2020 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities for her assessment of the financial and governance situation at Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council.
  • AQW 1691/17-226 February 2020 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities to detail the powers held by her Department to intervene and remedy governance or financial management issues identified within district councils.
  • AQW 1690/17-226 February 2020 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities how her Department assesses the robustness of district rates struck by district councils.
  • AQW 1689/17-226 February 2020 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities how her Department ensures ongoing good governance and financial management by district councils.
  • AQW 1688/17-226 February 2020 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities to detail the current General Fund balances as a percentage of operating expenditure for each district council.
  • AQO 160/17-226 February 2020 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities for an update on the implementation of the proposals of the Fundamental Review of Social Housing Allocations.
  • AQW 1452/17-223 February 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance, in light of the commitment given in New Decade, New Approach, to detail his plan to address the costs associated with delivering public services in a divided society.
  • AQW 1278/17-2230 January 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail (i) the legal requirements; and (ii) the policy concerning features and levels of provision required for service areas and other roadside facilities on motorways.
  • AQW 1277/17-2230 January 2020 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities whether she plans to revise licensing legislation to enable local producers of beer, cider and spirits to sell their products directly to the public; and, if so, when the legislation will be brought forward.
  • AQW 1276/17-2230 January 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether she will extend the existing MOT exemption for motor vehicles first registered prior to 1960 to cover all Vehicles of Historic Interest, similar to what is already in place in Great Britain
  • AQO 98/17-2230 January 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for her assurance that illegally erected flags and emblems will no longer be displayed from departmental property.
  • AQO 71/17-2230 January 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance whether a transitional relief scheme will be put in place before non-domestic rates bills are issued for the financial year 2020-21.
  • AQW 1196/17-2229 January 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether consideration has been given to exploring the use of Ireland’s National Car Testing Service in border areas to carry out MOTs for cars and light vehicles.
  • AQW 1136/17-2228 January 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail (i) the number of parking charge notices issued in error; and (ii) the number of incorrect bills issued, as a result of problems with the JustPark app.
  • AQW 904/17-2223 January 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on (i) faults identified on car lifts at Armagh Vehicle Test Centre; (ii) the number of appointments cancelled at vehicle test centres as a result of similar faults; and (iii) her assessment on the impact on customers obtaining an MOT appointment.
  • AQW 903/17-2223 January 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on the timeframe for completion of the A1 Junctions Phase 2 scheme.
  • AQW 902/17-2223 January 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure, in light of the number of accidents on the road, to detail (i) any additional safety measures being considered in advance of A1 Junctions Phase 2 scheme; and (ii) timescales for implementation.
  • AQO 9/17-2223 January 2020 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister how the Office of Identity and Cultural Expression will seek to represent and engage with people identifying as neither Irish, British or both.
  • AQO 9/17-2223 January 2020 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister how the Office of Identity and Cultural Expression will seek to represent and engage with people identifying as neither Irish, British or both.
  • AQW 449/17-2216 January 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance to detail the overall increase in the Draft Schedule of Values as a result of Non-Domestic Rates Revaluation 2020 for the Ards and North Down Borough Council area.
  • AQW 448/17-2216 January 2020 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities when she plans to bring forward devolution of regeneration powers to local councils.
  • AQW 447/17-2216 January 2020 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance for an update on the timeframe for tabling the outcome of the recent Review of the Non-Domestic Rating System.
  • AQW 446/17-2216 January 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail any plans for the provision of funding to (i) facilitate the upgrade of existing; and (ii) development of new greenways.
  • AQW 445/17-2216 January 2020 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail (i) which areas are under consideration for residents' only parking schemes; (ii) the timescales for introduction.
  • AQW 264/17-2214 January 2020 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to outline the plans that are in place to bring forward a single equality bill in order to harmonise and simplify legislative equality protections whilst ensuring they are fit for purpose.