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2016 (62 questions)

AQW 9015/16-219 December 2016 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs whether she has given consideration to the continued need for dog licences in Northern Ireland.
AQW 7954/16-2124 November 2016 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance to outline the consideration given to the introduction of protections for those on fixed or low incomes, in light of proposals to remove the rates cap for properties valued at £400k and above.
AQW 7890/16-2124 November 2016 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities to detail how much money has been spent on the Regeneration Bill to date.
AQO 804/16-2117 November 2016 · Northern Ireland Assembly CommissionTo ask the Assembly Commission whether it encountered any difficulties in implementing the sections of the Independent Financial Review Panel’s 2016 determination relating to Members’ staff.
AQO 702/16-2110 November 2016 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy for an update on the introduction of the Apprenticeship Levy.
AQW 6615/16-217 November 2016 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail how much European Union funding was spent in East Belfast on departmental projects between May 2011 and March 2016.
AQW 6614/16-217 November 2016 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education to detail what capital investment is planned for schools in East Belfast by May 2021.
AQW 6613/16-217 November 2016 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to outline what flood alleviation works are planned in East Belfast by May 2021.
AQW 6612/16-217 November 2016 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to outline what capital investment projects his Department will undertake in East Belfast by May 2021.
AQW 6586/16-217 November 2016 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance in light of his announcement of the establishment of a £5million Community Regeneration Fund, (i) whether this policy has been, or will be, subjected to equality screening in line with the commitment under paragraph 4.5 of the Department’s statutory equality scheme; and (ii) whether the fund will be allocated on the basis of objective need, with the funding for external organisations undertaken through an open application process on the basis of published criteria.
AQW 6467/16-2128 October 2016 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health how many people are on the surgical waiting list for endomitriosis; and how long a patient waits on average for surgical intervention.
AQW 6418/16-2128 October 2016 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities pursuant to AQW 5767/16-21, to outline how his Department intends to make provision to increase the welfare supplementary payments for affected families, and specifically whether this requires amendment of The Welfare Supplementary Payments Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016.
AQW 6325/16-2127 October 2016 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the number of red flag referrals from GPs for suspected ovarian cancer over the last six months; and the number that did not meet the target waiting time of two weeks, broken down by Health and Social Care Trust.
AQO 673/16-2127 October 2016 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities to outline the action his Department is taking to improve good relations with regard to sexual orientation.
AQO 655/16-2127 October 2016 · Department of JusticeTo ask the Minister of Justice for an update on her response to the report of the working group on fatal foetal abnormality.
AQW 6268/16-2126 October 2016 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the average waiting time for red flag referrals from GPs, for suspected ovarian cancer, to (i) first appointment with their consultant; and (ii) access diagnostic scans and tests, broken down by Health and Social Care Trust over the last six months.
AQW 6167/16-2125 October 2016 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities what processes are in place to ensure the speedy release of a Freedom of Information request in circumstances where the absence of clearance from either he or his Special Adviser has taken the request beyond the statutory deadline for response.
AQW 6141/16-2125 October 2016 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health what percentage of red flag referrals for suspected ovarian cancer from GPs in the last six months were seen within the two week target waiting time, broken down by Health and Social Care Trust.
AQW 6088/16-2125 October 2016 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to outline the steps her Department is taking to ensure individuals storing animals for food production, in large warehouses, meet animal welfare standards.
AQW 6087/16-2125 October 2016 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to outline the penalties in place for individuals that do not conform to animal welfare checks.
AQW 6086/16-2125 October 2016 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to outline the actions she has taken to raise awareness of the risks of buying a pet via an online advertisement, as per the recommendations in the Review of the Implementation of the Welfare of Animals Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 final report.
AQW 5801/16-2120 October 2016 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether her Department has plans to renew the Sexual Health Promotion Strategy.
AQW 5800/16-2120 October 2016 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health how long it took the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to draft and launch the Sexual Health Promotion Strategy during the 2011-2016 Assembly mandate.
AQW 5776/16-2120 October 2016 · Department of JusticeTo ask the Minister of Justice whether she intends to (i) seek agreement for proposed Westminster legislative provisions to pardon those convicted of abolished sex offences to be extended to Northern Ireland; or (ii) introduce legislation.
AQW 5767/16-2119 October 2016 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities to confirm that households with children, affected by the Benefit Cap of 31st May 2016, and currently in receipt of a supplementary payment, will receive an increased supplementary payment if their Housing Benefit is reduced further by the lower Benefit Cap, planned to be introduced on 7 November 2016.
AQW 5429/16-2114 October 2016 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities for his assessment of (i) the role Belfast plays in sustaining arts provision; (ii) whether his Department will ensure that the £150,000 awarded to local councils outside Belfast will, at a minimum, be matched within Belfast; and, (iii) whether the cuts to funding to arts organisations is a factor in the developing situation around the long term sustainability of arts organisations and venues.
AQW 5395/16-2114 October 2016 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities following the passage of the Licensing of Pavement Cafés Act (Northern Ireland) 2014, for his assessment of charging to facilitate cafés wishing utilise pavements as part of their business.
AQW 5394/16-2114 October 2016 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities to outline the progress made on the review of entertainment licensing, conducted as part of the red tape review of the hospitality industry.
AQW 5259/16-2113 October 2016 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities to detail the number of occasions the Northern Ireland Housing Executive has awarded points to applicants on the basis of being intimidated, in each of the last five years.
AQW 5258/16-2113 October 2016 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities to outline what discussions and collaboration takes place in communities to support social housing tenants, with particular reference to racial minorities that are experiencing intimidation and attacks on their property, to continue to hold their tenancy.
AQW 5257/16-2113 October 2016 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities how the Northern Ireland Housing Executive can support social housing tenants, with particular reference to racial minorities, to hold their tenancy free from intimidation.
AQW 5256/16-2113 October 2016 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities how the Northern Ireland Housing Executive monitors incidents of intimidation of racial minorities accepting social housing offers.
AQW 5255/16-2113 October 2016 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities to detail the number of new homes expected to be built in East Belfast by 2021.
AQW 5199/16-2112 October 2016 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities whether an Equality Impact Assessment (i) will need to be completed; or (ii) will be completed, regarding the proposed relocation of Social Security Offices and Jobs and Benefits Offices.
AQW 5190/16-2112 October 2016 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health how her Department is supporting the delivery of music therapy to older people.
AQW 5025/16-2111 October 2016 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities to detail the percentage of females that will be affected by the reorganisation and closures of the rural office network, broken down by office.
AQW 5024/16-2111 October 2016 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities to outline, as part of the Welfare Reform, (i) whether it is projected that staffing in the Working Age group will decrease by 2022; and (ii) the extent in reduction of staffing.
AQW 5023/16-2111 October 2016 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities to outline the discussions his Department had with other Departments to ensure the digital aspects of Universal Credit can be achieved.
AQW 5022/16-2111 October 2016 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities whether an economic assessment was carried out for the towns that are scheduled to have Jobs and Benefits Office closures.
AQW 5021/16-2111 October 2016 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities whether the decision to close Cookstown, Newcastle and Ballynahinch Jobs and Benefits Offices (i) was rural proofed before the decision was made; and, if not (ii) when this will be completed.
AQO 489/16-216 October 2016 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health when she will publish the report of the working group on fatal foetal abnormality.
AQO 471/16-216 October 2016 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister for their assessment of the role of European Union migrant workers in the local economy following the United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union.
AQW 4485/16-213 October 2016 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities whether he intends to introduce a statutory obligation on statutory partners committing to deliver local government community plans.
AQW 4484/16-213 October 2016 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities for an update on the review of the Code of Conduct for Councillors; and to outline the action he intends to take.
AQW 4483/16-213 October 2016 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities for his intended timetable to devolve regeneration powers to local authorities.
AQW 4478/16-213 October 2016 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health when the 1 per cent payrise will start being paid to staff; and which Health and Social Care staff will receive this increase.
AQW 4073/16-2127 September 2016 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister , pursuant to AQW 2120/16-21, for an update on the staffing formation of BREXIT teams within their Department; and the steps taken to consult with and engage the community and voluntary sector.
AQO 250/16-218 September 2016 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister what steps have been taken to ensure the implementation of the Tackling Paramilitary Activity, Criminality and Organised Crime - Executive Action Plan.
AQO 208/16-215 September 2016 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance what are the implications of proposals to set a one-year rather than a three-year budget.
AQW 2023/16-2129 June 2016 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities how many arts venues have received the Arts and Disability Equality Charter plaque.
AQW 2022/16-2129 June 2016 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities how local councils have supported the increased accessibility of arts venues.
AQW 2021/16-2129 June 2016 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities whether there is evidence to suggest an increase in the participation of disabled people in the arts over the last five years.
AQW 1418/16-2120 June 2016 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health for an update on the Northern Ireland Rare Diseases Implementation Plan, and for her assessment of whether the plan would be implemented should the UK vote to leave the EU.
AQW 1376/16-2117 June 2016 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to outline (i) why self-employed parents, who have adopted a child, cannot receive statutory adoption pay; and (ii) what consideration has been made in allowing access to this pay.
AQW 1046/16-2113 June 2016 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance , given assurances provided in the 2011-2016 mandate, whether he will bring forward legislation to reform laws on multi-unit housing and their designated common areas.
AQW 769/16-217 June 2016 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for her assessment of current legislation to ensure that all dogs are microchipped; and to detail how her Department ensures dog owners provide up to date details.
AQW 768/16-217 June 2016 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs what plans her Department has to strengthen the Welfare of Animals (Dog Breeding Establishments and Miscellaneous Amendments) 2013.
AQW 767/16-217 June 2016 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs if her Department has plans to review legislation surrounding the advertisement and sale of pets.
AQW 766/16-217 June 2016 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs whether her Department has plans to remove the permission for tail docking of working dogs.
AQW 500/16-212 June 2016 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance when he intends to bring forward marriage equality legislation.
AQO 44/16-212 June 2016 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities for an update on the Sexual Orientation Strategy.
AQO 26/16-212 June 2016 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education for an update on the Education Authority's arrangements for consulting with those affected directly by the review of special educational needs nursery provision.

2010 (65 questions)

AQW 8002/1023 June 2010 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development what discussions his Department has had with local government in relation to the difficulty posed in terms of health and safety by poorly maintained, unadopted alleyways.
AQW 8001/1023 June 2010 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development whether his Department has any plans to develop a strategy for the adoption and maintenance of unadopted alleyways and paths.
AQW 7718/1014 June 2010 · Department for Employment and LearningTo ask the Minister for Employment and Learning for an update on the work undertaken by his Department to provide a focused career guidance service for young people.
AQW 7651/1011 June 2010 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development which groups are currently exempt from payment of water rates; and if he has any plans to exempt churches or other voluntary community facilities from this payment.
AQO 1307/1013 May 2010 · Department of JusticeTo ask the Minister of Justice to outline his proposals for the restructuring of District Policing Partnerships and Community Safety Partnerships.
AQO 1307/1013 May 2010 · Department of JusticeTo ask the Minister of Justice to outline his proposals for the restructuring of District Policing Partnerships and Community Safety Partnerships.
AQW 6648/107 May 2010 · Department of the EnvironmentTo ask the Minister of the Environment, pursuant to AQO 1021/10, whether he can confirm that Belfast City Council's submission to the draft Belfast Metropolitan Area Plan supported the protection for the green wedge between Dundonald and Belfast being maintained; and that the Council has not withdrawn from this position.
AQW 6647/107 May 2010 · Department of the EnvironmentTo ask the Minister of the Environment for his assessment of the impact of the proposed re-deployment of Planning Service staff on the Strategic Projects Unit.
AQW 6646/107 May 2010 · Department of the EnvironmentTo ask the Minister of the Environment what plans are in place to ensure that Planning Service staff who are re-deployed under the current proposals, have ample opportunity to avail of training to keep their professional skills and registration current, in the event of a future upturn in planning applications.
AQW 6645/107 May 2010 · Department of the EnvironmentTo ask the Minister of the Environment for his assessment of the impact of the re-deployment of Planning Service staff to other parts of the Civil Service on (i) levels of service for the public; (ii) the size of the case load, per officer, within the Planning Service compared to other UK regions; and (iii) the overall cost of re-deployment, including any subsistence payments.
AQW 6644/107 May 2010 · Department of the EnvironmentTo ask the Minister of the Environment to outline the criteria that will be used for selecting the 270 Planning Service staff for possible re-deployment to other positions in the Civil Service.
AQW 6628/105 May 2010 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education whether she has any plans to increase the number of nursery school places available for the academic year 2010/11, given the oversubscription of places in the East Belfast constituency.
AQW 6616/104 May 2010 · Department of the EnvironmentTo ask the Minister of the Environment what (i) consultation; and (ii) cost-benefit analysis has been undertaken regarding the proposals to relocate Planning Service staff to other parts of the Civil Service.
AQW 6615/104 May 2010 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister what discussions they, or their officials, have had regarding the potential impact of a 70% reduction in the community relations budget within the Department of Education, given their overall responsibility for community relations.
AQW 6614/104 May 2010 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education to list the projects in each constituency which will be affected by the 70% cut to the community relations budget within her Department.
AQW 6613/104 May 2010 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education what formal or informal consultation was undertaken by her Department before the decision was taken to cut the community relations budget.
AQW 6581/1030 April 2010 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education to outline her plans for developing a shared and better future for all, in line with Executive commitments in the Programme for Government, and in light of the 70% funding cuts to community relations from the education budget.
AQW 6580/1030 April 2010 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education what discussions her Department has had with the Office of the First Minister and deputy First Minister in relation to the impact of funding cuts for community relations.
AQW 6579/1030 April 2010 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education whether (i) an Equality Impact Assessment; and (ii) a cost-benefit analysis was undertaken on the decision to reduce the community relations funding by 70%.
AQW 6578/1030 April 2010 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education for her assessment of the impact that the cuts to community relations funding in the education budget will have on the delivery of services to young people, particularly marginalised young people living in interface areas.
AQW 6337/1020 April 2010 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education whether she intends to lift the moratorium on job evaluations within the Education and Library Boards, given the delay in establishing the Education and Skills Authority structure.
AQW 6293/1019 April 2010 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education for a timescale for the introduction of the Education and Skills Authority.
AQW 6255/1016 April 2010 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education for her assessment of the equality implications of delays in processing job evaluations within the Education and Library Board structure.
AQW 6227/1015 April 2010 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education for her assessment of for how long the current Education and Library Board structure will continue.
AQW 6214/1015 April 2010 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development (i) to detail the number of (a) reservoirs; (b) dams; and (c) millponds in Northern Ireland; (ii) how many of each are under the responsibility of a Government Department; and (iii) for how many of each of the remainder is the owner or responsible agent known.
AQW 6213/1015 April 2010 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development what work is being undertaken by her Department to identify which is the competent authority to oversee the safety and maintenance of (i) reservoirs; (ii) dams; and (iii) millponds and to manage the risks associated with them.
AQO 1121/1015 April 2010 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development for an update on the actions taken to alleviate flooding in East Belfast.
AQO 1101/1015 April 2010 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister for an update on the process and timeframe for the appointment of a Sustainable Development Commissioner.
AQO 1101/1015 April 2010 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister for an update on the process and timeframe for the appointment of a Sustainable Development Commissioner.
AQW 6139/1013 April 2010 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development to outline the reasons for the delay in the disability parking bay application process in the Roads Service Eastern Division.
AQO 1005/1022 March 2010 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to outline their Department’s three main priorities in 2010/11.
AQW 5598/1010 March 2010 · Department of the EnvironmentTo ask the Minister of the Environment if a new start-up business can stagger the payment of a planning application fee when the application is for a change of use.
AQW 5183/1025 February 2010 · Department of the EnvironmentTo ask the Minister of the Environment, in relation to the High Hedges consultation document, what fees may be levied against a complainant by a council when a complaint about an offending hedge is received; and would such fees be refunded if the council decides to uphold the complaint.
AQW 5147/1024 February 2010 · Department of the EnvironmentTo ask the Minister of the Environment, in relation to the High Hedges consultation document, how long the process will take from a complaint being received by the council in relation to an offending hedge and remedial action being instigated resulting in the offending hedge being reduced to a reasonable height.
AQW 5146/1024 February 2010 · Department of the EnvironmentTo ask the Minister of the Environment what is the definition of 'reasonable height' in relation to the council issuing a remedial notice to a hedge owner to reduce the height of the offending hedge to a reasonable height, as detailed in the High Hedges consultation document.
AQW 5145/1024 February 2010 · Department of the EnvironmentTo ask the Minister of the Environment, in relation to the High Hedges Consultation document, what will be classified as 'evidence to resolve the problem' of the offending hedge between parties.
AQW 5144/1024 February 2010 · Department of the EnvironmentTo ask the Minister of the Environment, in relation to the High Hedges consultation document (i) to outline what is meant by the term 'affected residential property' and if this includes (a) hindering access to a property; and (b) reducing natural light to a property; and (ii) if there will be a stipulated distance between an affected property and the offending hedge before the hedge meets the term 'restricting access to light'
AQW 4955/1018 February 2010 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel if it is possible to consider the eligibility of retired civil servants for back pay on the basis of length of service.
AQW 4954/1018 February 2010 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel whether he intends to reconsider his decision not to award back pay to those civil servants who had retired before August 2008.
AQW 4953/1018 February 2010 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel to outline the current arrangements for the transfer of pensions for public sector personnel leaving Northern Ireland to live in other parts of the United Kingdom.
AQW 4952/1018 February 2010 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety, given that the Insight Trust for the Blind has been dissolved, if he has any plans to provide non-means tested funding to assist economically inactive blind people and blind people who are not in education with the purchase of stand alone scanners.
AQO 857/1018 February 2010 · Department of the EnvironmentTo ask the Minister of the Environment for an update on the Belfast Metropolitan Area Plan; and for his assessment of the effectiveness of the process for developing area plans.
AQO 857/1018 February 2010 · Department of the EnvironmentTo ask the Minister of the Environment for an update on the Belfast Metropolitan Area Plan; and for his assessment of the effectiveness of the process for developing area plans.
AQO 843/1018 February 2010 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister for an update on the development of the Cohesion, Sharing and Integration strategy.
AQO 843/1018 February 2010 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister for an update on the development of the Cohesion, Sharing and Integration strategy.
AQW 4893/1017 February 2010 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development to outline the terms of reference for McAdam Design in relation to its survey of the Comber Greenway.
AQW 4887/1017 February 2010 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety how many blind persons are dependent on a weekly allowance to enable them to pay someone to read their confidential correspondence; and for his assessment of this situation with respect to their right to privacy, independent living and the right to read.
AQW 4886/1017 February 2010 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety how many people are currently registered as blind; and what percentage of these people are of pensionable age.
AQW 4885/1017 February 2010 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety how his Department monitors the service delivery standards of private home help firms to ensure that client needs are fully met.
AQW 4884/1017 February 2010 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety for his assessment of (i) the number of visits undertaken by private home help providers; and (ii) the impact on the quality and availability of home help services.
AQW 3862/1013 January 2010 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety what impact efficiency savings in the Health Service are having on the availability and level of the provision of palliative and end of life care for individuals who wish to be cared for in their own home; and whether there has been any reduction in the funding or services available to patients and their families.
AQW 3860/1013 January 2010 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister for their assessment of the creation of a fixed-term development plan to underpin the Investment Strategy, including firm project commitments and key project milestones and timelines that would invigorate the delivery of the Strategy, facilitate accountability and create confidence with private sector partners.
AQW 3857/1013 January 2010 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister (i) for an update on the work of the Capital Assets Realisation Taskforce; (ii) how targets and plans are being adjusted in light of the changing property markets; and (iii) how assets will be prioritised and progressed for realisation during the current Assembly term.
AQW 3814/1012 January 2010 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education if she has considered reviewing the nursery applications process to ensure that priority is given to children who are in their final pre-school year, regardless of the preference they have given, over under-age children who may have ranked the unit first on their list of preferences.
AQW 3812/1012 January 2010 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety when he intends to publish the Department's Implementation Delivery Plan for the Investment Strategy.
AQW 3811/1012 January 2010 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education what measures are in place to familiarise parents with the deadlines for applications for pre-school places.
AQW 3809/1012 January 2010 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education for her Department's assessment of the key differences between pre-school provision in a statutory nursery setting and that provided in voluntary and private settings.
AQW 3803/1012 January 2010 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education, pursuant to AQW 8743/09 in which she stated that "The Board of Governors must compile a list of all applicants, in rank order, regardless of whether the school is their first, second or third preference", if after the point where applications are ranked by the Boards of Governors, nursery schools only have sight of the applications of those who ranked them first choice and if these are ranked in order of criteria until either the list of applicants is exhausted or the unit becomes over-subscribed.
AQW 3757/1011 January 2010 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education, pursuant to AQW 8743/09, which states that in relation to the over-arching legal criteria for admissions to nursery schools "responsibility for drawing up these criteria rests entirely with the Board of Governors of each school", to confirm whether the over-arching criteria are set by the Department and whether Boards of Governors only have control over the setting of sub-criteria.
AQW 3741/1011 January 2010 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety how the current decisions in respect of inpatient mental health provision in the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust area will impact on future development plans for Windsor House.
AQW 3740/1011 January 2010 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety what evidence or advice informed the decision to maintain admissions to Windsor House despite its current state, and to merge the Dorothy Gardiner and Rathlin Wards.
AQW 3739/1011 January 2010 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to outline the consultation process undertaken prior to the decision to merge the Knockbracken Clinic male and Innisfree Wards.
AQW 3738/1011 January 2010 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety, pursuant to AQW 3397/10, for his assessment of the adequacy of the consultation undertaken prior to the decision being taken to merge Dorothy Gardiner and Rathlin wards at Knockbracken.
AQO 583/107 January 2010 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to provide an update on the production of a single draft document for public consultation on the Cohesion, Sharing and Integration strategy.
AQO 583/107 January 2010 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to provide an update on the production of a single draft document for public consultation on the Cohesion, Sharing and Integration strategy.

2009 (128 questions)

AQW 3536/1010 December 2009 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety what measures are planned to mitigate the loss of the 'singing kettle' facility on the Knockbracken Healthcare site.
AQW 3535/1010 December 2009 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to outline the reasons for the rejection of the proposal to close Windsor House.
AQW 3534/1010 December 2009 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety why the Dorothy Gardner and Rathlin wards at Knockbracken are to be amalgamated; and for his assessment of the impact on patient care.
AQW 3147/1026 November 2009 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister, given the lack of clarity on the victims strategy and the proposed victims service, what arrangements are in place in relation to core and development funding for victims from 1 April 2010.
AQW 3108/1025 November 2009 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development whether his Department is considering proposals to proceed with the EWAY Rapid Transit scheme on the Upper Newtownards Road, East Belfast.
AQO 447/1019 November 2009 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education to outline the admissions process for nursery schools.
AQO 403/105 November 2009 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Social Development to provide an update on the Home Improvement Grants scheme following the debate in the Assembly on the 15 September 2009.
AQO 403/105 November 2009 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Social Development to provide an update on the Home Improvement Grants scheme following the debate in the Assembly on the 15 September 2009.
AQW 2464/104 November 2009 · Department of Culture, Arts and LeisureTo ask the Minister of Culture, Arts and Leisure whether the current museums policy takes sufficient account of maritime heritage.
AQW 2463/104 November 2009 · Department of Culture, Arts and LeisureTo ask the Minister of Culture, Arts and Leisure what involvement his Department will have in the development of the Titanic Quarter; and how he will ensure that maritime heritage is integrated into this development.
AQW 2462/104 November 2009 · Department of Culture, Arts and LeisureTo ask the Minister of Culture, Arts and Leisure to outline his Department's strategy for preserving maritime heritage.
AQW 2461/104 November 2009 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Social Development what measures she is taking to ensure that Housing Executive tenants with disabilities are able to avail of the appropriate housing adaptations.
AQW 2357/103 November 2009 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development which company has been appointed to conduct on-site surveys of the Comber Greenway; and if this appointment was subject to tender.
AQW 2352/103 November 2009 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Social Development, when the finance becomes available to reopen the Home Improvement Grants scheme, if she will consider prioritising applications on the basis of urgency, rather than on a first come first served basis.
AQW 2283/102 November 2009 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to outline which categories of public sector employees within his remit currently have professional registration fees paid, and which do not.
AQW 2282/102 November 2009 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety if the Department has a policy on the payment of professional registration fees for public service workers, either employed directly by the Department or through the Health and Social Care Trusts.
AQW 2281/102 November 2009 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel to outline which categories of public sector employees within his remit currently have professional registration fees paid, and which do not.
AQW 2280/102 November 2009 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel if there is a unified policy across all Departments regarding the payment of employees' professional registration fees.
AQO 360/1022 October 2009 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel for an update on preparations for the 2011 Census.
AQO 360/1022 October 2009 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel for an update on preparations for the 2011 Census.
AQO 196/101 October 2009 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety what action he has taken to provide individual care plans and social activities for older people with mental health and learning disabilities, particularly those over 65 years, as promised by the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust following the closure of the mental health day centre provision in East Belfast.
AQO 196/101 October 2009 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety what action he has taken to provide individual care plans and social activities for older people with mental health and learning disabilities, particularly those over 65 years, as promised by the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust following the closure of the mental health day centre provision in East Belfast.
AQW 1051/1029 September 2009 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education to outline the current and planned range of organisations sponsored by her Department to connect young people to the democratic process and structures; and their primary roles and objectives.
AQW 1050/1029 September 2009 · Northern Ireland Assembly CommissionTo ask the Assembly Commission to provide an update on its plans for a Youth Assembly; and (i) how it is envisaged it will function; and (ii) its planned role and remit.
AQW 1049/1029 September 2009 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Social Development when NI Housing Executive kitchen, heating and window replacement schemes will be reinstated.
AQW 959/1028 September 2009 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education to provide an update on the development of Network 4 Youth.
AQW 956/1028 September 2009 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education what relationship and interconnection she anticipates between the Northern Ireland Youth Forum and Network 4 Youth, whether she envisages any overlap in their roles; and what plans are in place to avoid any overlap.
AQW 955/1028 September 2009 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education whether she envisages the Northern Ireland Youth Forum continuing to provide a link between young people and Government.
AQW 954/1028 September 2009 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education what role she envisages for the Northern Ireland Youth Forum in the future.
AQW 605/1018 September 2009 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to provide an update on the treatment of Age Related Macular Degeneration patients at the new Mater Hospital Macular Clinic.
AQW 264/1011 September 2009 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety what action he will take to ensure that Belfast Health and Social Care Trust will adhere to NICE guidelines which stipulate that people should receive three courses of fertility treatment.
AQO 76/1010 September 2009 · Department of Culture, Arts and LeisureTo ask the Minister of Culture, Arts and Leisure for his assessment of the Re-Imaging Communities programme.
AQW 150/109 September 2009 · Department of the EnvironmentTo ask the Minister of the Environment for his assessment of the impact of the Planning Application Z/2008/0489/F determination on the on-going enforcement case in respect of the removal of Tree Preservation Order trees from 135 Shandon Park, Belfast.
AQW 148/109 September 2009 · Department of the EnvironmentTo ask the Minister of the Environment for his assessment as to whether the landscape plans, which formed part of Planning Application Z/2008/0489/F, would have been acceptable to Landscape Branch in the context of the mature trees which were subject to Tree Preservation Orders having been still in situ.
AQW 147/109 September 2009 · Department of the EnvironmentTo ask the Minister of the Environment whether the landscape planting scheme which formed part of Planning Application Z/2008/0489/F was (i) considered in the context of the site at the time it was determined, with the Tree Preservation Order trees already removed from the site at 135 Shandon Park, Belfast; or (ii) considered in the context in which the application was originally submitted with the Tree Preservation Order trees still in situ.
AQW 143/109 September 2009 · Department of the EnvironmentTo ask the Minister of the Environment whether the landscape planting scheme which formed part of Planning Application Z/2008/0489/F was considered in the context of providing suitable replacement planting for the Tree Preservation Order trees which were removed from the site at 135 Shandon Park, Belfast.
AQW 121/108 September 2009 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety whether he has the resources required to implement the Bamford Action Plan.
AQW 120/108 September 2009 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety when he anticipates the Bamford Action Plan will be presented to the Executive for approval.
AQO 14/103 September 2009 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety for his assessment of the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust's assertion that the modern approach to older persons mental health day support is best achieved by individual care plans rather than centre-based activities.
AQO 14/103 September 2009 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety for his assessment of the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust's assertion that the modern approach to older persons mental health day support is best achieved by individual care plans rather than centre-based activities.
AQW 8943/092 July 2009 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety what actions his Department is taking to increase staffing levels within the Mater Hospital's Macular Service to treat first eye Macaular Degeneration patients.
AQW 8794/0929 June 2009 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to outline the availability of fertility counselling services in each Health and Social Care Trust area.
AQW 8792/0929 June 2009 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety how many Health and Social Care Trusts provide secondary and tertiary fertility services; and, of those, how many have a fertility nurse advisor working in the Trust area.
AQW 8743/0926 June 2009 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education for her assessment on the process for obtaining nursery places where the first choice is over-subscribed.
AQW 8742/0926 June 2009 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education to detail (i) the number of nursery places available in each school; (ii) the number of places taken up in each school; and (iii) any over-subscription/waiting lists for nursery places, broken down by Education and Library Board area, in each of the last three years.
AQW 8741/0926 June 2009 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education whether she liaises with health visitors in planning the distribution of nursery places.
AQW 8740/0926 June 2009 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education on what basis the Department plans the distribution of nursery places across Education and Library Board areas.
AQW 8635/0923 June 2009 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister if recent meetings of the cross departmental working group on childcare have resolved the dispute between Departments regarding school age child care.
AQW 8225/094 June 2009 · Department of the EnvironmentTo ask the Minister of the Environment if he plans to extend the Cleaner Neighbourhoods & Environment Act to Northern Ireland or to introduce similar legislation.
AQO 2970/092 June 2009 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the Office of the First Minister and deputy First Minister for an update on the Cohesion, Sharing and Integration Strategy.
AQO 2970/092 June 2009 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the Office of the First Minister and deputy First Minister for an update on the Cohesion, Sharing and Integration Strategy.
AQW 8091/0928 May 2009 · Department of the EnvironmentTo ask the Minister of the Environment whether his Department has sought to obtain the photographs and video footage taken by residents as trees were being removed at 135 Shandon Park, Belfast in pursuance of any enforcement case or legal action in respect of the alleged breach of tree preservation orders at the site.
AQW 8090/0928 May 2009 · Department of the EnvironmentTo ask the Minister of the Environment what survey work had been undertaken in respect of the protected trees at 135 Shandon Park, Belfast prior to their removal.
AQW 8089/0928 May 2009 · Department of the EnvironmentTo ask the Minister of the Environment, in relation to the alleged breach of the Tree Preservation Orders at 135 Shandon Park, Belfast, to advise what legal or other advice has been sought by his Department on granting permission to Planning Application Reference Z/2008/0489/F; and what assessment he has made of the impact for any enforcement action or court proceedings in granting planning permission for this application.
AQW 8088/0928 May 2009 · Department of the EnvironmentTo ask the Minister of the Environment to provide an update on the enforcement action being pursued in respect of the alleged breach of tree preservation orders at 135 Shandon Park, Belfast.
AQW 8079/0928 May 2009 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the Office of the First Minister and deputy First Minister for its assessment of how efficiently the Executive is functioning.
AQW 7927/0920 May 2009 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development to detail Translink's plans to introduce new rolling stock to facilitate additional Enterprise services.
AQW 7926/0920 May 2009 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development to outline the progress in introducing a clock face timetable on the Enterprise, and to identify any potential stumbling blocks including additional rolling-stock requirements.
AQW 7925/0920 May 2009 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development for an estimate of the cost of providing separate generator functions to avoid the use of head-end power on the Enterprise service.
AQW 7924/0920 May 2009 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development to detail (i) all of the sections of railway track on the Dublin line between Belfast Central and the border which are not certified for 90mph running; and (ii) all of the temporary speed restrictions in place.
AQW 7923/0920 May 2009 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment for her Department’s assessment of the redundancies announced by Nortel.
AQW 7870/0919 May 2009 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the Office of the First Minister and deputy First Minister to provide an update on the work of the Executive Sub committee on poverty and social inclusion and its forward work plan.
AQW 7869/0919 May 2009 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education whether the first review of the Programme for Government has resulted in the inclusion of targets relating to early years investment.
AQW 7868/0919 May 2009 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the Office of the First Minister and deputy First Minister for an update on the adoption of the young people’s action plan.
AQW 7867/0919 May 2009 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the Office of the First Minister and deputy First Minister what action has been taken to date by the Department to clarify departmental responsibility for school age childcare.
AQW 7866/0919 May 2009 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the Office of the First Minister and deputy First Minister for an update on the creation of a baseline system of measurement for severe child poverty.
AQO 2885/0919 May 2009 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel to outline how anti-poverty considerations are taken into account in the monitoring rounds.
AQO 2885/0919 May 2009 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel to outline how anti-poverty considerations are taken into account in the monitoring rounds.
AQO 2856/0919 May 2009 · Department of the EnvironmentTo ask the Minister of the Environment what impact the change to direct financing has had on Road Safety Committees.
AQW 7787/0915 May 2009 · Department of the EnvironmentTo ask the Minister of the Environment, pursuant to AQW 7463/09, whether any sanctions exist to control or monitor tree cutting and hedge trimming during the nesting period in line with guidance from the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development; and for an assessment of the benefits of such controls.
AQW 7786/0915 May 2009 · Department of the EnvironmentTo ask the Minister of the Environment how many offenders have been prosecuted under the terms of the Wildlife (Northern Ireland) Order 1985 for taking, damaging or destroying the nests of any wild bird while the nest is in use or being built.
AQW 7785/0915 May 2009 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development for an update on the Belfast Flooding Stakeholder group established by the Rivers Agency including details of (i) its membership; (ii) the number of meetings held to date; (iii) plans for future meetings; and (iv) its forward work plan.
AQW 7742/0914 May 2009 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education for an update on the provision of a new school building for St Bernard's Primary School, Wynchurch, East Belfast.
AQW 7741/0914 May 2009 · Department of the EnvironmentTo ask the Minister of the Environment if he would consider legislation to make wearing helmets compulsary for cyclists.
AQW 7740/0914 May 2009 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development to outline the processes followed by Rivers Agency when it is presented with evidence of repeat out of sewer or other flooding on the site of a planning application, which they have not raised in the statutory consultation process.
AQW 7739/0914 May 2009 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development to outline the processes followed by Road Service and NI Water when they are presented with evidence of repeat out of sewer or other flooding on the site of a planning application, which they have not raised in the statutory consultation process.
AQO 2800/0912 May 2009 · Department for Employment and LearningTo ask the Minister for Employment and Learning for his assessment of the extension of the Pathways to Work pilot for lone parents; and whether the pilot is to be extended.
AQO 2800/0912 May 2009 · Department for Employment and LearningTo ask the Minister for Employment and Learning for his assessment of the extension of the Pathways to Work pilot for lone parents; and whether the pilot is to be extended.
AQO 2771/0912 May 2009 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education what action has been taken, to date, by her Department to clarify departmental responsibility for school-age childcare.
AQW 7553/096 May 2009 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education in relation to the review of the school buildings design guide, (i) when she anticipates the review will be completed and new guidance issued; and (ii) if the review included the different spacial needs of the extended schools programme in its remit.
AQW 7550/096 May 2009 · Department of the EnvironmentTo ask the Minister of the Environment to outline in what circumstances it would be preferable to protect trees on a site subject to a development proposal by way of a planning condition attached to an outline application rather than by either a temporary or permanent Tree Preservation Order.
AQO 2756/095 May 2009 · Department of Culture, Arts and LeisureTo ask the Minister of Culture, Arts and Leisure what action his Department is taking to increase safety at sports stadium.
AQO 2731/095 May 2009 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development for an update on the implementation of the findings of the Rural Childcare Stakeholder Group.
AQO 2730/095 May 2009 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the Office of the First Minister and deputy First Minister to provide an update on activity in relation to the poverty and social inclusion stakeholder forum.
AQO 2730/095 May 2009 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the Office of the First Minister and deputy First Minister to provide an update on activity in relation to the poverty and social inclusion stakeholder forum.
AQW 7464/091 May 2009 · Department of the EnvironmentTo ask the Minister of the Environment what criteria, processes, and considerations are involved when deciding to apply a temporary Tree Preservation Order on a site subject to development proposals.
AQW 7463/091 May 2009 · Department of the EnvironmentTo ask the Minister of the Environment if mature trees are protected from felling, and removal during nesting season, and for his assessment of the adequacy of the protection.
AQW 7461/091 May 2009 · Department of the EnvironmentTo ask the Minister of the Environment if he has raised the issue of the cumulative effects of successive infill developments on character, amenity and infrastructure with (a) the Minister for Regional Development; (b) the Roads Service; or (c) NI Water; and whether the Departments take a coordinated approach to this issue.
AQW 7456/091 May 2009 · Department of the EnvironmentTo ask the Minister of the Environment (i) to what degree Planning Circular PC 0307 is material in the consideration and determination of Planning Applications; and (ii) if this is reflected in (a) Planning Service; and (b) Planning Appeals Commission decisions, prior to and subsequent to its issue in August 2007.
AQW 7454/091 May 2009 · Department of the EnvironmentTo ask the Minister of the Environment for his assessment of the impact that Planning Circular PC 0307 has had on the outcome of the determination of applications by Planning Service.
AQW 7407/0930 April 2009 · Department of the EnvironmentTo ask the Minister of the Environment if Planning Service has the power to consider the impact upon residential amenity of issues, such as parking or flooding, where the technical expertise for assessing policy compliance and technical issues such as safety lies with a statutory consultee; and where that consultee has not raised a technical objection, but where amenity may be affected.
AQW 7406/0930 April 2009 · Department of the EnvironmentTo ask the Minister of the Environment to outline the protocol to be followed by Planning Service when it is presented with photographic and/or actuarial evidence of repeated out-of-sewer or other flooding by objectors and public representatives in relation to the site of a planning application, which has not been raised in the statutory consultation process by NI Water.
AQW 7405/0930 April 2009 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development what communications there have been between his Department and landowners, both public and private sector, whose property may be affected by or are adjacent to the proposed route of the Rapid Transit (E-WAY) system between Dundonald and Belfast.
AQW 7404/0930 April 2009 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development (i) when the detailed plans for the Rapid Transit (E-WAY) will be completed; and (ii) if any formal decisions have been taken regarding the route on the city-centre side of the Holywood Arches junction.
AQW 7403/0930 April 2009 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development what public consultation is planned in respect of the rapid transit (E-Way) proposals for the Comber Greenway.
AQW 7380/0929 April 2009 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development if advice has been issued to Roads Service or NI Water to complement advice circulated to the Planning Service regarding the cumulative effects of development (PC 0307).
AQW 7379/0929 April 2009 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development for an update on the progress of the East Belfast Drainage Area Study and Plan; and when he anticipates that the Drainage Area Plan will be finalised.
AQW 7378/0929 April 2009 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development, in relation to any planning applications in the vicinity of Eastleigh Dale, BT4, and specifically application Z/2009/0235/F, if the history of repeated out-of-sewer flooding is being, or has been considered as part of the statutory consultation response to Planning Service that is being prepared by NI Water.
AQW 7377/0929 April 2009 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development (i) if any improvement schemes are currently being developed; and (ii) to detail the prospective time-table for the implementation of any such schemes, to address the causes of repeated out-of-sewer flooding at Eastleigh Dale, BT4.
AQW 7376/0929 April 2009 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development (i) what investigations have been undertaken; and (ii) what has been the outcome of those investigations, into the underlying causes of repeated out-of-sewer flooding at Eastleigh Dale, BT4.
AQO 2673/0928 April 2009 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development for his assessment of the cumulative impact on local infrastructure of successive infill development; how this is assessed by his Department as part of the development control process; and what agreement there has been with the Department of the Environment on this issue.
AQO 2666/0928 April 2009 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety what action has been taken by his Department to clarify departmental responsibility for school age childcare.
AQO 2666/0928 April 2009 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety what action has been taken by his Department to clarify departmental responsibility for school age childcare.
AQO 2596/0921 April 2009 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the Office of the First Minister and deputy First Minister when the advisory panel will be consulted on the Gender Equality Strategy action plan.
AQO 2596/0921 April 2009 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the Office of the First Minister and deputy First Minister when the advisory panel will be consulted on the Gender Equality Strategy action plan.
AQW 7076/0920 April 2009 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development if he would consider introducing 20 mph speed limits outside all schools.
AQO 2462/0916 March 2009 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Social Development to outline the conversion of current locations to 'Shared Housing' developments.
AQO 2462/0916 March 2009 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Social Development to outline the conversion of current locations to 'Shared Housing' developments.
AQW 4636/0930 January 2009 · Department of the EnvironmentTo ask the Minister of the Environment for a statement on the demolition of 2-4 Station Road, East Belfast.
AQW 4622/0929 January 2009 · Northern Ireland Assembly CommissionTo ask the Assembly Commission to outline its current plans for Ormiston house, the current position on the development plans and when a formal planning application will be lodged.
AQW 4467/0926 January 2009 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development for an update on the pilot 20mph speed limit outside schools and when he anticipates when it will be implemented in all schools.
AQW 4340/0922 January 2009 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education what her Department views as the optimum class size for each year from 1 to 7; and what factors are considered when making such a determination.
AQW 4339/0922 January 2009 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education what consideration is given to the percentage of children with special needs when determining the appropriate class sizes in the planning process for new build primary schools.
AQW 4338/0922 January 2009 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education for her assessment of the impact of composite classes on (i) educational attainment: and (ii) school enrolment levels.
AQW 4337/0922 January 2009 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education what research, if any, has been undertaken by her Department to assess the impact of composite classes on (i) educational attainment; and (ii) school enrolment levels.
AQW 4336/0922 January 2009 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education (i) what progress has been made in updating the School Buildings Handbook; (ii) why the new handbook was not issued in Autumn 2008; (iii) when she anticipates the new handbook will be issued; and (iv) for an assessment of the impact its delay will have on the tranche of new build schools that are in the design stage.
AQO 1974/0920 January 2009 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Social Development what discussions she has had with Executive colleagues to fill shortfalls in her housing budget.
AQO 1959/0920 January 2009 · Department of the EnvironmentTo ask the Minister of the Environment to provide an update on the Belfast Metropolitan Area Plan.
AQW 4135/0916 January 2009 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety what progress has been made preparing for the introduction of free personal care; and for his assessment of whether it will be implementation in 2010.
AQO 1911/0913 January 2009 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel to report on the status of the Regional Economic Strategy.
AQO 1911/0913 January 2009 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel to report on the status of the Regional Economic Strategy.
AQO 1885/0913 January 2009 · Department of the EnvironmentTo ask the Minister of the Environment for an update on Planning Policy Statement 15.
AQO 1829/096 January 2009 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment to outline what help she will provide to businesses that are being hit by the economic downturn.
AQO 1829/096 January 2009 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment to outline what help she will provide to businesses that are being hit by the economic downturn.
AQO 1782/096 January 2009 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education for her assessment of the impact of schools opting for independent transfer arrangements based on examination.
AQO 1744/096 January 2009 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the Office of the First Minister and deputy First Minister for its assessment of the timescale required to catch up on work not progressed during the suspension of Executive meetings.
AQO 1744/096 January 2009 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the Office of the First Minister and deputy First Minister for its assessment of the timescale required to catch up on work not progressed during the suspension of Executive meetings.
AQW 3721/095 January 2009 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development what plans he has to fund locally based support to ensure children can walk and cycle safely to their school, similar to the Local Authority School Travel Co-ordinators that are appointed by local authorities in the rest of the UK.

2008 (129 questions)

AQW 3422/099 December 2008 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety (i) how many assaults were carried out against health care officials, in the current year in each Health and Social Care Trust as well as the comparable figures for the previous year; (ii) how many prosecutions were pursued as a result of an assault on a health care official; and how many prosecutions were successful; (iii) what support and assistance were given by his Department to health care officials who have suffered an assault; and (v) what assistance is provided to health care officials who wish to prosecute a person who carried out an assault against them.
AQW 2825/0925 November 2008 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel for his assessment of the impact on domestic rates for householders across the arc21 group of councils, if a suitable location for a proposed Energy from Waste (EfW) plant is not agreed.
AQW 2824/0925 November 2008 · Department of the EnvironmentTo ask the Minister of the Environment for his assessment of the environmental issues relating to the North Foreshore site as a possible location for arc21's proposed Energy from Waste (EfW) facility.
AQW 2823/0925 November 2008 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety his assessment of public health issues relating to arc21's proposals for an Energy from Waste (EfW) facility.
AQO 1595/0925 November 2008 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Social Development for her assessment of the impact on fuel poverty of the failure of the Executive to meet for 5 months.
AQO 1595/0925 November 2008 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Social Development for her assessment of the impact on fuel poverty of the failure of the Executive to meet for 5 months.
AQO 1581/0925 November 2008 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to report on respite care for people with learning difficulties.
AQO 1574/0925 November 2008 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the Office of the First Minister and deputy First Minister when it is expected that the Executive will have cleared the backlog of papers which arose from the failure of the Executive to meet for 5 months.
AQO 1468/0918 November 2008 · Department of the EnvironmentTo ask the Minister of the Environment for an update on Planning Policy Statement 15.
AQO 1442/0918 November 2008 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development what action he has taken following the flooding in East Belfast last year.
AQO 1442/0918 November 2008 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development what action he has taken following the flooding in East Belfast last year.
AQW 2364/0911 November 2008 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development if any type of assistance is available to help homeowners install flood defence measures at their property.
AQO 1328/0911 November 2008 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment what plans she has to attract tourists from North America in light of the global economic downturn.
AQO 1328/0911 November 2008 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment what plans she has to attract tourists from North America in light of the global economic downturn.
AQO 1317/0911 November 2008 · Department for Employment and LearningTo ask the Minister for Employment and Learning what plans he has to review the policy on senior concessions for further education courses in Belfast Metropolitan College to include those over the age of 60.
AQO 1312/0911 November 2008 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education for her assessment of the impact of schools opting for independent transfer arrangements based on examination.
AQO 1172/094 November 2008 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the Office of the First Minister and deputy First Minister whether it is committed to Section 75 equality legislation.
AQW 1923/0923 October 2008 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety why there are no longer any paediatric neuromuscular specialise clinics in Northern Ireland.
AQO 1023/0921 October 2008 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Social Development what action she it taking to implement the Positive Steps Report.
AQO 1023/0921 October 2008 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Social Development what action she it taking to implement the Positive Steps Report.
AQO 1013/0921 October 2008 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety for his assessment of the clinical monitoring and management of patients diagnosed with glaucoma.
AQO 1013/0921 October 2008 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety for his assessment of the clinical monitoring and management of patients diagnosed with glaucoma.
AQO 1010/0921 October 2008 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development for an update on the Belfast Metropolitan Area Plan.
AQO 883/0914 October 2008 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel for an update on the budgetary pressures arising from higher energy costs.
AQO 872/0914 October 2008 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the Office of the First Minister and deputy First Minister what assessment it has given of the role of central government in delivering cohesion, sharing and integration.
AQO 798/097 October 2008 · Department for Employment and LearningTo ask the Minister for Employment and Learning what plans he has to review the policy on senior citizen concessions for further education courses in the Belfast Metropolitan College to include those over 60 years of age.
AQO 794/097 October 2008 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education for her assessment of the increasing number of schools opting for independent transfer arrangements based on academic selection.
AQO 597/0929 September 2008 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the Office of the First Minister and deputy First Minister for its assessment of collectivity and co-operation within the Executive.
AQW 761/0923 September 2008 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety (i) how much additional funding was given to each Health and Social Care Trust this year for the implementation of the Bamford recommendations; (ii) how that money has been invested; and (iii) which new community services have been developed.
AQO 527/0923 September 2008 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Social Development what actions she is taking to alleviate fuel poverty.
AQO 354/0916 September 2008 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the Office of the First Minister and deputy First Minister for its assessment of the pending business on which it has yet to sign off.
AQO 354/0916 September 2008 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the Office of the First Minister and deputy First Minister for its assessment of the pending business on which it has yet to sign off.
AQO 323/0916 September 2008 · Department of the EnvironmentTo ask the Minister of the Environment to outline what his department is doing to tackle flooding.
AQO 309/0916 September 2008 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel for his assessment of the consequences on the budget of any decision to defer water charges for another year; and any implications for services delivery across departments.
AQO 309/0916 September 2008 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel for his assessment of the consequences on the budget of any decision to defer water charges for another year; and any implications for services delivery across departments.
AQO 208/099 September 2008 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment for his assessment of the ethical standards in trade relations with countries that do not adhere to international democratic standards.
AQO 196/099 September 2008 · Department for Employment and LearningTo ask the Minister for Employment and Learning to comment on the availability of public sector match funding for European Social Fund training projects.
AQO 196/099 September 2008 · Department for Employment and LearningTo ask the Minister for Employment and Learning to comment on the availability of public sector match funding for European Social Fund training projects.
AQO 190/099 September 2008 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education for her assessment of the transformation criteria for integrated schools.
AQO 190/099 September 2008 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education for her assessment of the transformation criteria for integrated schools.
AQW 92/092 September 2008 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel if his Department has any proposals to offer compensation to asbestosis and plural plaque sufferers.
AQO 85/092 September 2008 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the Office of the First Minister and deputy First Minister for its assessment of collectivity and co-operation within the Executive.
AQW 64/092 September 2008 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to provide an update in the cost benefit review of prescription charges in relation to students.
AQW 8950/084 July 2008 · Department for Employment and LearningTo ask the Minister for Employment and Learning to outline the plan for delivery of Essential Skills, with particular regard to foundation level and level one, in the context of a more difficult funding climate for community-based training organisations.
AQW 8949/084 July 2008 · Department for Employment and LearningTo ask the Minister for Employment and Learning how many places will be funded by his Department for Essential Skills at foundation level and level one for the 2008-2009 academic year, and how this compares with provision for 2006-2007 and 2007-2008.
AQW 8948/084 July 2008 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development (i) how many miles of bus lanes there are (a) in total; and (b) by constituency; and (ii) how many additional miles of bus lanes have been added in each of the last three financial years (a) in total; and (b) by constituency.
AQW 8947/084 July 2008 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development (i) how many miles of cycle lanes there are (a) in total; and (b) by constituency; and (ii) how many additional miles of cycle lanes have been added in each of the last three financial years (a) in total; and (b) by constituency.
AQW 8629/0825 June 2008 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Social Development what assessment she has made of the impact of the increase in (i) fuel costs; and (ii) fuel duty on the departmental budget and the realisation of efficiency targets; and what action she has taken to mitigate against these increased costs.
AQW 8628/0825 June 2008 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development what assessment he has made of the impact of the increase in (i) fuel costs; and (ii) fuel duty on the departmental budget and the realisation of efficiency targets; and what action he has taken to mitigate against these increased costs.
AQW 8627/0825 June 2008 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety what assessment he has made of the impact of the increase in (i) fuel costs; and (ii) fuel duty on the departmental budget and the realisation of efficiency targets; and what action he has taken to mitigate against these increased costs.
AQW 8626/0825 June 2008 · Department of the EnvironmentTo ask the Minister of the Environment what assessment he has made of the impact of the increase in (i) fuel costs; and (ii) fuel duty on the departmental budget and the realisation of efficiency targets; and what action he has taken to mitigate against these increased costs.
AQW 8625/0825 June 2008 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety what alternative provisions will be put into place for those people that use the Omagh Centre for People with Severe Learning Difficulties, after the fire that occurred on Tuesday 24 June 2008.
AQW 8530/0824 June 2008 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the Office of the First Minister and deputy First Minister to outline the level and nature of representation of Northern Ireland within the various structures of the European Union, in addition to the 3 MEPs; and the level of engagement of Ministers of the Executive with the European Union in the last 6 months.
AQW 8529/0824 June 2008 · Department of Culture, Arts and LeisureTo ask the Minister of Culture, Arts and Leisure to outline all his Department's expenditure on the redevelopment of the Maze/Long Kesh site.
AQW 8528/0824 June 2008 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel to outline all his Department's expenditure on the redevelopment of the Maze/Long Kesh site.
AQW 8527/0824 June 2008 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the Office of the First Minister and deputy First Minister to outline all its expenditure on the redevelopment of the Maze/Long Kesh site.
AQW 8454/0823 June 2008 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment what assessment she has made of the impact of the increase in (i) fuel costs; and (ii) fuel duty on the departmental budget and the realisation of efficiency targets; and what action she has taken to mitigate against these increased costs.
AQW 8453/0823 June 2008 · Department for Employment and LearningTo ask the Minister for Employment and Learning what assessment he has made of the impact of the increase in (i) fuel costs; and (ii) fuel duty, on the departmental budget and the realisation of efficiency targets; and what action he has taken to mitigate against these increased costs.
AQW 8451/0823 June 2008 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education what assessment she has made of the impact of the increase in (i) fuel costs; and (ii) fuel duty, on the departmental budget and the realisation of efficiency targets; and what action she has taken to mitigate against these increased costs.
AQW 8450/0823 June 2008 · Department of Culture, Arts and LeisureTo ask the Minister of Culture, Arts and Leisure what assessment he has made of the impact of the increase in (i) fuel costs; and (ii) fuel duty, on the departmental budget and the realisation of efficiency targets; and what action he has taken to mitigate against these increased costs.
AQW 8449/0823 June 2008 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development what assessment she has made of the impact of the increase in (i) fuel costs; and (ii) fuel duty on the departmental budget and the realisation of efficiency targets; and what action she has taken to mitigate against these increased costs.
AQW 8399/0820 June 2008 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel what assessment he has made of the impact of the increase in (i) fuel costs; and (ii) fuel duty on the departmental budget and the realisation of efficiency targets; and what actions he has taken to mitigate against these increased costs.
AQW 8398/0820 June 2008 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the Office of the First Minister and deputy First Minister what assessment it has made of the impact of the increase in (i) fuel costs; and (ii) fuel duty on its departmental budget and the realisation of efficiency targets; and what actions it has taken to mitigate against these increased costs.
AQW 8396/0820 June 2008 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the Office of the First Minister and deputy First Minister when it intends to bring forward for consultation the draft Programme for Cohesion, Sharing and Integration; and to outline the reasons for the delay to date.
AQW 8395/0820 June 2008 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety what he is doing to address the differential impact of fuel cost increases on community-based healthcare workers, particularly those with high mileage.
AQW 8394/0820 June 2008 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety for his assessment of the impact of fuel cost rises on the running costs and budgets of healthcare facilities.
AQW 8358/0819 June 2008 · Department of the EnvironmentTo ask the Minister of the Environment for an update on proposed legislation in relation to nuisance trees and hedges.
AQW 8351/0819 June 2008 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the Office of the First Minister and deputy First Minister what progress has been made in relation to agreeing the memorandum of understanding between the Office of the First Minister and deputy First Minister and the Sustainable Development Commission, and what are the reasons for the current delay in agreeing this memorandum of understanding.
AQW 8350/0819 June 2008 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the Office of the First Minister and deputy First Minister (i) how many Departments have a Sustainable Development champion; (ii) how many times these champions have met; (iii) what agenda items have been covered in these meetings; and (iv) how many hours and what proportion of their working week is spent on Sustainable Development activity.
AQW 8349/0819 June 2008 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the Office of the First Minister and deputy First Minister (i) what progress has been made in the rewriting of the Sustainable Development strategy; (ii) what is the timescale for rewriting this; and (iii) what engagement there has been with stakeholders.
AQW 8235/0818 June 2008 · Department of Culture, Arts and LeisureTo ask the Minister of Culture, Arts and Leisure how much his Department has spent on the proposed multi sports stadium at the Maze/Long Kesh site.
AQW 8153/0817 June 2008 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the Office of the First Minister and deputy First Minister what mechanisms exist or actions have been taken to ensure that all Departments play an active role in delivering the targets in the Sustainable Development Strategy.
AQW 8152/0817 June 2008 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel whether he has any plans to make Ulster Savings Certificates traceable through the MyLostAccount.org.uk website.
AQW 8150/0817 June 2008 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel what plans he has to reunite Ulster Savings Certificate holders with their money.
AQW 8149/0817 June 2008 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel (i) how many Ulster Savings Certificates are yet to be reclaimed; and (ii) how much money is owed to certificate holders.
AQO 4248/0817 June 2008 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development to provide an update on the promotion of cycling and walking as part of the transport strategy.
AQO 4233/0817 June 2008 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to detail his targets for patients seeking appointments with General Practitioners.
AQO 4112/0810 June 2008 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the Office of the First Minister and deputy First Minister for an update on the sexual orientation strategy.
AQO 3988/083 June 2008 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment what progress is being made on the Titanic Regeneration Project.
AQO 3984/083 June 2008 · Department for Employment and LearningTo ask the Minister for Employment and Learning to outline which three employment sectors he has identified as priorities for new job creation.
AQO 3760/0820 May 2008 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development to outline how the cumulative impact of development is taken into account by the Roads Service Development Control Section and by Northern Ireland Water in their responses to the planning consultation process.
AQO 3742/0820 May 2008 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety for an update on the review of prescription charges, including when he expects to publish results and bring forward proposals.
AQW 7186/0819 May 2008 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Social Development what discussions she has held with her counterpart in the United Kingdom Government to address the issue of widows and widowers being denied access to benefits, including the Special Transitional Allowance, previously available to them as part of a married couple.
AQO 3481/086 May 2008 · Department for Employment and LearningTo ask the Minister for Employment and Learning to detail his plans to support pre-enterprise initiatives.
AQO 3481/086 May 2008 · Department for Employment and LearningTo ask the Minister for Employment and Learning to detail his plans to support pre-enterprise initiatives.
AQO 3459/0829 April 2008 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the Office of the First Minister and deputy First Minister for its assessment of the number of peace walls.
AQO 3431/0829 April 2008 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment to detail his plans to support pre-enterprise initiatives.
AQO 3431/0829 April 2008 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment to detail his plans to support pre-enterprise initiatives.
AQO 3272/0822 April 2008 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to provide an update on the review of prescription charges; and to outline a timeframe (i) for publication of the results; and (ii) when he plans to bring forward his proposals.
AQO 3267/0822 April 2008 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development to outline how the cumulative impact of development is taken into account by the Roads Service Development Control Section and by Northern Ireland Water in their responses to the planning consultation process.
AQO 3198/0815 April 2008 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the Office of the First Minister and deputy First Minister to confirm when the four Victims' Commissioners will be fully operational.
AQO 3198/0815 April 2008 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the Office of the First Minister and deputy First Minister to confirm when the four Victims' Commissioners will be fully operational.
AQO 3175/0815 April 2008 · Department of the EnvironmentTo ask the Minister of the Environment what plans she has to encourage shops to reduce the number of plastic bags used.
AQO 3175/0815 April 2008 · Department of the EnvironmentTo ask the Minister of the Environment what plans she has to encourage shops to reduce the number of plastic bags used.
AQO 3168/0815 April 2008 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel to report on preparations for the 2011 census.
AQW 5571/088 April 2008 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the Office of the First Minister and deputy First Minister to provide an update on any further representations it has made since January 2008 in relation to the pension provision for former members of the Royal Ulster Constabulary Part Time Reserve, arising out of the debate in the Assembly on 26 June 2007.
AQO 3060/088 April 2008 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment to outline the number of invitations sent to, and accepted by, companies for the Economic Investment Conference in May.
AQO 3060/088 April 2008 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment to outline the number of invitations sent to, and accepted by, companies for the Economic Investment Conference in May.
AQO 3006/088 April 2008 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education to outline the legal and financial risks and challenges that schools may face should they opt to practise academic selection outside of any agreed and regulated arrangements.
AQO 3004/088 April 2008 · Department for Employment and LearningTo ask the Minister for Employment and Learning what action he is taking to ensure that skills are matched with employment opportunities provided by the Titanic Quarter.
AQO 3004/088 April 2008 · Department for Employment and LearningTo ask the Minister for Employment and Learning what action he is taking to ensure that skills are matched with employment opportunities provided by the Titanic Quarter.
AQW 5434/084 April 2008 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development what plans he has to ensure that free travel passes for the over 60s are extended to cover the United Kingdom, as well as throughout Ireland.
AQO 2866/081 April 2008 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the Office of the First Minister and deputy First Minister to detail the actions it will take over the next 12 months to deliver on the recommendations of the Bamford Review of Mental Health and Learning Disabilities.
AQO 2866/081 April 2008 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the Office of the First Minister and deputy First Minister to detail the actions it will take over the next 12 months to deliver on the recommendations of the Bamford Review of Mental Health and Learning Disabilities.
AQO 2782/0811 March 2008 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development to detail how the Development Control Section in Roads Service takes account of the cumulative impact of proposed new developments when consulted by Planning Service.
AQO 2768/0811 March 2008 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to provide an update on the cost benefit review into the current system of prescription charges.
AQW 4905/0810 March 2008 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to detail the plans his department has to take on the provision of healthcare in prisons.
AQW 4857/087 March 2008 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to detail the amount of money to provide counselling and support to families bereaved by suicide (i) expended in the last financial year; and (ii) allocated for the next financial year; and whether this money in each of the parliamentary constituencies was provided through (a) statutory provision; or (b) voluntary provision.
AQW 4856/087 March 2008 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the Office of the First Minister and deputy First Minister to detail (i) the progress toward; and (ii) the timeframe, for the introduction of an anti-poverty strategy and associated action plan.
AQW 4855/087 March 2008 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the Office of the First Minister and deputy First Minister to detail what consideration has been given to the introduction of mechanisms to screen all new policies for their potential impact on levels of poverty.
AQW 4854/087 March 2008 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the Office of the First Minister and deputy First Minister to detail any plans or arrangements that have been made by the Ministerial Sub-Committee on Children and Young People to engage with leading non-governmental organisations on a regular basis.
AQW 4778/086 March 2008 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the Office of the First and deputy First Minister to detail if all existing services funded through the Children’s Fund should be placing staff on redundancy notice as of the beginning of March, as continuation funding has not been confirmed beyond 31 March 2008; what if any action has been taken to advise such programmes of the way forward and if the Department could outline by what mechanisms, if any, such programmes can access the budget line for children and young people, incorporating the previous Children’s Fund, recently announced by the junior Ministers, the main proportion of which appears to have now been mainstreamed within the various Departments?
AQO 2636/084 March 2008 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel to report on preparations for the 2011 Census.
AQO 2616/084 March 2008 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the Office of the First Minister and deputy First Minister to give a timescale within which the four Victims' Commissioners will be fully operational.
AQO 2599/084 March 2008 · Department of the EnvironmentTo ask the Minister of the Environment to outline the actions she is taking to prevent fly-posting.
AQO 2599/084 March 2008 · Department of the EnvironmentTo ask the Minister of the Environment to outline the actions she is taking to prevent fly-posting.
AQW 4474/0827 February 2008 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to confirm whether or not he is planning to fund students studying for Masters degrees in Social Work at universities in Great Britain.
AQO 2479/0826 February 2008 · Department for Employment and LearningTo ask the Minister for Employment and Learning what plans his department has to fund students studying for Masters degrees in social work at universities in Great Britain.
AQO 2470/0826 February 2008 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education for her assessment of the impact of recent changes to the regulations governing early retirement for teachers.
AQO 1927/0829 January 2008 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education to provide an update on the progress of the review of the School Buildings Handbook.
AQO 1927/0829 January 2008 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education to provide an update on the progress of the review of the School Buildings Handbook.
AQO 1760/0822 January 2008 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the Office of the First Minister and deputy First Minister to detail the steps it has taken, since the Assembly debates on the draft Programme for Government and the draft Budget, in developing a policy on a Shared Future.
AQO 1760/0822 January 2008 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the Office of the First Minister and deputy First Minister to detail the steps it has taken, since the Assembly debates on the draft Programme for Government and the draft Budget, in developing a policy on a Shared Future.
AQO 1592/0815 January 2008 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety what plans his department has to take on the provision of healthcare in prisons.
AQW 2725/089 January 2008 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education, pursuant to the answer to AQW 1845/08, to detail for each primary and preparatory school (i) the number and percentage of P7 pupils sitting the Transfer Test; and (ii) the percentage of pupils attending the school who are in receipt of free school meals, for the academic year 2007/2008.
AQO 1459/088 January 2008 · Department of the EnvironmentTo ask the Minister of the Environment to provide an update on proposed powers for district councils under the Review of Public Administration.
AQO 1444/088 January 2008 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the Office of the First Minister and deputy First Minister what its assessment is of the Executive's plans to promote a shared future in light of the draft Programme for Government.
AQO 1388/088 January 2008 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education what plans she has to address the process of stalemating in relation to children with special educational needs, in order to provide more detailed guidance on the child's individual needs and therapy requirements.
AQO 1388/088 January 2008 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education what plans she has to address the process of stalemating in relation to children with special educational needs, in order to provide more detailed guidance on the child's individual needs and therapy requirements.

2007 (72 questions)

AQO 1197/0827 November 2007 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the Office of the First Minister and deputy First Minister whether or not the Shared Future Policy remains an adopted policy of the current Executive.
AQO 1197/0827 November 2007 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the Office of the First Minister and deputy First Minister whether or not the Shared Future Policy remains an adopted policy of the current Executive.
AQW 2035/0823 November 2007 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel to detail his department's plan to extend, or replace, the Executive Programme Fund, in particular the Executive Programme Fund for Children, due to end in March 2008.
AQO 1076/0820 November 2007 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Social Development to outline the measures she has put in place to prevent homelessness, and to develop a more co-ordinated response to the issue.
AQO 1063/0820 November 2007 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development to confirm that the announcement of the Belfast Sewer Project, Project Alpha and Project Omega, contained in the Draft Investment Strategy 2008-18, are identical to the schemes already existing in the Investment Strategy launched by direct-rule Ministers in December 2005.
AQO 1040/0820 November 2007 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to detail the guidelines he has issued to hospitals on the feeding of patients who are unable to feed themselves, due to medical sedation, or because they are suffering from medical conditions, such as Alzheimer's Disease.
AQW 1845/0819 November 2007 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education to provide a detailed breakdown for each primary and preparatory school of (i) the number and percentage of P7 pupils to sit the Transfer Test, and (ii) the percentage of pupils attending the school who are in receipt of free school meals, for the academic year 2007/2008.
AQW 1843/0819 November 2007 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education what steps are being taken during the on-going industrial action by classroom assistants to ensure that the children attending special schools, and who access paramedical therapy in the schools, continue to do so on a regular basis.
AQW 1727/0814 November 2007 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the Office of the First Minister and deputy First Minister to detail whether or not the proportion of funding for tackling child poverty, set out in the United Kingdom Comprehensive Spending Review, and allocated to Northern Ireland under the Barnett formula, will be ring fenced for this sole purpose, similar to the allocation in England, Scotland and Wales.
AQO 980/0813 November 2007 · Department for Employment and LearningTo ask the Minister for Employment and Learning if he will make a statement on the future of community education, in light of the proposed end of funding to the Educational Guidance Service for Adults, the Workers' Educational Association and the Ulster People's College.
AQO 980/0813 November 2007 · Department for Employment and LearningTo ask the Minister for Employment and Learning if he will make a statement on the future of community education, in light of the proposed end of funding to the Educational Guidance Service for Adults, the Workers' Educational Association and the Ulster People's College.
AQO 962/0813 November 2007 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the Office of the First Minister and deputy First Minister to detail the outcomes and baselines that will be used to measure the effectiveness of the programme to improve societal relations, referred to in PSA7, Objective 5 of Annex 1 to the draft Programme for Government 2008-2011.
AQW 1579/089 November 2007 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the Office of the First Minister and deputy First Minister to identify one key goal in the draft Programme for Government 2008-11, within each government department, that will promote good relations.
AQW 1575/089 November 2007 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to make a statement on the impact of rules regarding care assistants accompanying older people, or those with disabilities, for shopping, that dictate they must only go to the nearest available shop.
AQW 1574/089 November 2007 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to indicate which body is responsible for informing parents in relation to any changes in paramedical therapy provision delivered to children with special needs in a school setting.
AQW 1573/089 November 2007 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to make a statement on the general availability of paediatric occupational therapy across Northern Ireland.
AQW 1568/089 November 2007 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to make a statement on the current and future provision of paediatric occupational therapy at Oakwood special school, Belfast.
AQO 862/086 November 2007 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education what steps she is taking to increase the uptake of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) subjects, as referred to in PSA 2, Objective 4 of Annex 1 to the Draft Programme for Government 2008-11.
AQO 861/086 November 2007 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment what plans he has to identify new and emerging markets for indigenous business.
AQO 847/086 November 2007 · Department of the EnvironmentTo ask the Minister of the Environment to make a statement on the possibility of implementing automatic Tree Preservation Orders for native trees over a certain size or age, to ensure that they cannot be cut down without prior permission.
AQO 758/0823 October 2007 · Department of Culture, Arts and LeisureTo ask the Minister of Culture, Arts and Leisure to make a statement on the future of maritime heritage.
AQO 758/0823 October 2007 · Department of Culture, Arts and LeisureTo ask the Minister of Culture, Arts and Leisure to make a statement on the future of maritime heritage.
AQO 707/0816 October 2007 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to outline his policy on the admission of people over 65 to hospital, and on their treatment, once they have been admitted.
AQO 707/0816 October 2007 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to outline his policy on the admission of people over 65 to hospital, and on their treatment, once they have been admitted.
AQO 691/0816 October 2007 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Social Development what plans she has to ensure that new build affordable homes meet the requirements of disabled people.
AQO 691/0816 October 2007 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Social Development what plans she has to ensure that new build affordable homes meet the requirements of disabled people.
AQO 566/089 October 2007 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel to report on the implications for the level of the regional rate, if additional water charges are added to the overall rates burden.
AQO 560/089 October 2007 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the Office of the First Minister and deputy First Minister what discussions it has had with the Northern Ireland Office, about the ending of the automatic 50% remission for prisoners.
AQO 555/089 October 2007 · Department of the EnvironmentTo ask the Minister of the Environment what plans she has to prevent mature garden trees being destroyed at weekends, particularly by property developers.
AQW 823/088 October 2007 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development to detail how the Deloitte Touche report, ‘The Cost of Division – A Shared Future Strategy’ is being taken into account within her department's approach to the current Northern Ireland Comprehensive Spending Review.
AQW 822/088 October 2007 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development to detail how good relations considerations have been taken into account within her department's bid, in relation to the current Northern Ireland Comprehensive Spending Review.
AQW 821/088 October 2007 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the Office of the First Minister and deputy First Minister to detail how good relations considerations have been taken into account within the department's bid, in relation to the current Northern Ireland Comprehensive Spending Review.
AQW 820/088 October 2007 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the Office of the First Minister and deputy First Minister to detail how the Deloitte Touche report, ‘The Cost of Division – A Shared Future Strategy’ is being taken into account within its approach to the current Northern Ireland Comprehensive Spending Review.
AQW 814/088 October 2007 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the Office of the First Minister and deputy First Minister to detail the cost involved in placing the Deloitte Touche report, 'The Cost of Division: A Shared Future Strategy' on the departmental website.
AQO 456/082 October 2007 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education to provide an update on the progress of the review of the School Buildings Handbooks.
AQO 450/082 October 2007 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment to give his assessment of the impact of paramilitaries on overseas companies' view of Northern Ireland as an investment location.
AQO 391/0825 September 2007 · Department of Culture, Arts and LeisureTo ask the Minister of Culture, Arts and Leisure to outline the process his department will use to consider proposals for an Ulster-Scots Academy.
AQO 377/0825 September 2007 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister what progress it has made in the past four weeks in relation to the appointment of a Victims' Commissioner.
AQO 377/0825 September 2007 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister what progress it has made in the past four weeks in relation to the appointment of a Victims' Commissioner.
AQO 298/0818 September 2007 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development if he will give an update on the effectiveness of the work of his department following flooding, with specific reference to areas of repeated flooding.
AQO 263/0818 September 2007 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Social Development what progress has been made in respect of her department's procurement strategy on new developments by groups of Housing Associations.
AQO 207/0811 September 2007 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister what representations it plans to make to the Eames/Bradley group on dealing with the past.
AQW 1113/0726 June 2007 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister to give a commitment that all equality impact assessments for future policies will take into account those people who do not align with the two main religious or political traditions.
AQW 1110/0726 June 2007 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister to report on the good relations proofing of policies.
AQW 1108/0726 June 2007 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister to detail whether a target has been set for the expansion of the percentage of children attending integrated schools, as part of the series of indicators for assessing the health of good relations.
AQW 1106/0726 June 2007 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister to report on the amount of resources allocated to each District Council for community relations programmes, for the last five financial years.
AQW 1105/0726 June 2007 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister to report on the amount of resources allocated to each District Council for good relations programmes, for the 2007/08 financial year.
AQW 1045/0725 June 2007 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to detail (a) the number of people on the waiting list for an appointment to see an orthopaedic consultant; (b) the waiting time for such appointments; and (c) the average time between the first appointment and referral for joint replacement surgery, for those patients so referred.
AQO 241/0719 June 2007 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Social Development to make a statement on further provision of shared housing estates in line with the policy document 'A Shared Future'.
AQO 241/0719 June 2007 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Social Development to make a statement on further provision of shared housing estates in line with the policy document 'A Shared Future'.
AQO 240/0719 June 2007 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development to make a statement on the ratio of public money spent on roads to that spent on public transport.
AQO 240/0719 June 2007 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development to make a statement on the ratio of public money spent on roads to that spent on public transport.
AQW 740/0714 June 2007 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister to outline the process for the appointment of a Victims' Commissioner; and to detail the number of candidates that have applied for the position.
AQO 176/0712 June 2007 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel to comment on the public sector share of Northern Ireland's Gross Domestic Product.
AQO 176/0712 June 2007 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel to comment on the public sector share of Northern Ireland's Gross Domestic Product.
AQO 175/0712 June 2007 · Department of the EnvironmentTo ask the Minister of the Environment if she is satisfied with the provision of advanced driving courses for those who have just passed their test.
AQO 175/0712 June 2007 · Department of the EnvironmentTo ask the Minister of the Environment if she is satisfied with the provision of advanced driving courses for those who have just passed their test.
AQO 174/0712 June 2007 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister what is its understanding of the terms 'Protestant community' and 'Catholic community', in the context of Fair Employment Monitoring, where they are used in a mutually exclusive way.
AQO 174/0712 June 2007 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister what is its understanding of the terms 'Protestant community' and 'Catholic community', in the context of Fair Employment Monitoring, where they are used in a mutually exclusive way.
AQW 566/078 June 2007 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety if he plans to adopt for Northern Ireland the recommendations, made with respect to England and Wales, of the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence, to make bortezomib (Velcade) accessible to National Health Service patients suffering from multiple myeloma; and if he will outline the proposed timeframe for the implementation of such plans.
AQW 528/076 June 2007 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Regional Development what quantity of phosphoric acid is used annually in the drinking water of Northern Ireland.
AQW 527/076 June 2007 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment to detail the existing data on the cost to the Northern Ireland economy of working days lost due to stress or illness related to family breakdown.
AQW 488/075 June 2007 · Department for Employment and LearningTo ask the Minister for Employment and Learning what steps will be taken to ensure that the funding changes within further education do not deter adult learners from engaging in recreational learning; and to detail how he intends to ensure that lifelong learning continues to be promoted throughout society.
AQW 487/075 June 2007 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education what steps will be taken to ensure that teaching and non-teaching staff in schools are adequately protected from, and supported when subject to physical assault and abuse from pupils and parents; and whether consideration has been given to adopting a similar approach and protocols, as are now operational in the health service.
AQW 486/075 June 2007 · Department of Culture, Arts and LeisureTo ask the Minister of Culture, Arts and Leisure what steps will be taken to ensure that investment in arts and culture in Northern Ireland is increased to a more sustainable level; and whether consideration will be given to funding parity with neighbouring regions.
AQW 485/075 June 2007 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to detail (a) how many people are currently awaiting joint replacement surgery; (b) the waiting time for such surgery; and (c) what steps will be taken to ensure that the current waiting lists for joint replacement surgery are reduced, in line with the targets set out in the statement by the previous Minister under direct rule.
AQO 121/075 June 2007 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment to outline three key 'unique selling points' that Invest Northern Ireland should use to promote Northern Ireland as an investment location.
AQO 113/075 June 2007 · Department for Employment and LearningTo ask the Minister for Employment and Learning what proposals exist to ensure that the funding changes within further education do not prevent people from engaging in recreational learning.
AQO 105/075 June 2007 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education what provision she is making to ensure that special needs children displaced by school closures, such as Lisnasharragh High School, have access to alternative places in schools of their choice.
AQO 24/0724 May 2007 · Department of Culture, Arts and LeisureTo ask the Minister of Culture, Arts and Leisure what steps are being taken to preserve the maritime heritage of Northern Ireland.
AQO 11/0722 May 2007 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister what plans it has to review the current approach to Fair Employment Monitoring Regulations.
AQO 11/0722 May 2007 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister what plans it has to review the current approach to Fair Employment Monitoring Regulations.