Question Time

Questions Time happens in the Assembly on those Mondays and Tuesdays on which the Assembly is sitting.

Question Time: Enterprise, Trade and Investment Tuesday 10 November 2015

In response to a question from Lord Morrow, Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment, Jonathan Bell described how he plans to create jobs in Northern Ireland over the next five years. Mr Bell said “the Executive’s economic strategy sets out an overarching goal to 2030 to improve the economic competitiveness of the economy through a… Continue Reading Question Time: Enterprise, Trade and Investment Tuesday 10 November 2015

Question Time: Employment and Learning Monday 09 November 2015

Minister for Employment and Learning, Stephen Farry, discussed the impact of the closure of the school of modern languages at Ulster University during today’s Question Time. The Minister explained that the closure of the school was the result of budget cuts imposed on the Department. In making the decision on which courses to cut the… Continue Reading Question Time: Employment and Learning Monday 09 November 2015

Question Time: Office of the First Minister and deputy First Minister Monday 09 November 2015

Junior Minister Jennifer McCann discussed preparations for the arrival of Syrian refugees to Northern Ireland during today’s Question Time. A commitment has been made to welcome between 50 and 100 refugees by December under the vulnerable persons relocation scheme, with the intention of welcoming further groups on a phased basis. Ms McCann added “By taking… Continue Reading Question Time: Office of the First Minister and deputy First Minister Monday 09 November 2015

Question Time: Culture, Arts and Leisure Tuesday 03 November 2015

Culture, Arts and Leisure Minister, Caral ni Chuilin, discussed funding cuts made to the Arts Council during today’s Question Time. The Minister described the cuts to the block grant from the British Government and the resultant financial strain on the Department. Fearghal McKinney MLA highlighted the protest against the cuts which took place outside Parliament… Continue Reading Question Time: Culture, Arts and Leisure Tuesday 03 November 2015

Question Time: Social Development Monday 02 November 2015

John Dallat MLA asked Social Development Minister, Mervyn Storey, for an update on the number of applications for disabled facilities grants during today’s Question Time. The disabled facilities grant has a significant impact on the lives of those living with a disability in the private sector, helping them make adaptations to their homes. In 2014-15,… Continue Reading Question Time: Social Development Monday 02 November 2015

Question Time: Office of the First Minister and deputy First Minister 19 October 2015

Roy Beggs MLA asked acting First Minister, Arlene Foster, for an update on the outstanding issues within the Stormont House Agreement during today’s Question Time. Mrs Foster described the Stormont House Agreement as “a fundamental part of the current talks process” but was however unwilling to comment on current progress as talks are still ongoing.… Continue Reading Question Time: Office of the First Minister and deputy First Minister 19 October 2015

Question Time: Environment 13 October 2015

Environment Minister, Mark Durkan, discussed climate change priorities ahead of the 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference during today’s Question Time. TheIntergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPPC) fifth assessment report highlights the dramatic changes to our climate and their causes. The Minister will be attending the Conference of Parties 21 (COP21) as part of the… Continue Reading Question Time: Environment 13 October 2015

Question Time: Finance and Personnel 13 October 2015

Finance Minister, Arlene Foster, provided an update on the inescapable financial pressures facing the Executive during today’s Question Time. The Minister revealed that “Departments have registered pressures in the June monitoring round of £234.6m on resource departmental expenditure limits (DEL) and £327.1m on capital DEL. A recent high-level assessment by my officials indicates that over… Continue Reading Question Time: Finance and Personnel 13 October 2015