Questions Time happens in the Assembly on those Mondays and Tuesdays on which the Assembly is sitting.
Social Development Minister, Mervyn Storey, addressed the rising number of homeless in Northern Ireland during today’s Question Time. The Minister countered that there has actually been a small decrease of 3% in the last five years. Mr Storey also added “homelessness has been at the top of my list of priorities since I came into… Continue Reading Question Time: Social Development Monday 11 January 2016
Regional Development Minister, Michelle McIlveen, provided an update on proposals for a new Translink integrated ticketing system during today’s Question Time. The project aims to replace Translink’s current ticketing equipment, which has become outdated, and to update existing concessionary and Translink smart cards to align with new technology, particularly online top-ups. It also aims to… Continue Reading Question Time: Regional Development Monday 11 January 2016
Sandra Overend enquired about the levels of funding allocated to address pressures in the health service in 2015-16 compared to those allocated in 2014-15 during today’s Questions to the Minister of Health, Simon Hamilton. The total level of funding in 2015-16 is £123m higher than that available in 2014-15 with that increase taking into account… Continue Reading Question Time: Health, Social Services and Public Safety Tuesday 08 December 2015
Justice Minister, David Ford, addressed concerns on staffing pressures in local prisons during today’s Question Time. Departures from the Prison Service and high sickness levels have created ongoing staffing pressures. “The service has kept staffing levels under review and worked to maximise existing resources through the use of staff redeployment and continued robust management of,… Continue Reading Question Time: Justice Tuesday 08 December 2015
MLAs posed questions on the following subjects to the Office of the First Minister and deputy First Minister. Freedom of Information Responses; Disability Strategy: Update; Legacy Issues: Final Resolution; Shackleton Site, Ballykelly; Childcare Strategy: Update; Civil Contingencies Policy Branch; Jobs: NI Skill Set; Weather Conditions: Task Force; Benefits: DWP Control; OFMDFM: Legislative Programme You can… Continue Reading Question Time: OFMDFM 07 December 2015
MLAs questioned the the Minister of Finance and Personnel on the following subjects: Rates relief; Independent Fiscal Council for Northern Ireland; Autumn Statement; Sports Facilities: Derating; Sports Clubs: Rates; Financial Transactions Capital: Strategic Priorities; Rates Revenue: DFI; Economic Growth; Budget Preparations: Update; Flooding: Executive Support; Flooding: Rates Rebate; Rates Revaluation: Legislation; Halo Business Angel Investment Network; Welfare… Continue Reading Question Time – DFP 07 December 2015
Question Time – Enterprise, Trade and Investment – Tuesday 01 December 2015
Question Time – Environment – Tuesday 01 December 2015
You can read the full transcript on our website.
You can read the full transcript on our website.