Question Results

Tuesday 01 April 2014


 
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1 AQO 5903/11-15 Ms Bronwyn McGahan
(SF - Fermanagh and South Tyrone)
To ask the Minister of the Environment how the rights of minorities will be protected in the eleven new councils following the implementation of the Local Government Bill (NIA 28/11-15).

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2 AQO 5904/11-15 Mr Cathal Boylan
(SF - Newry and Armagh)
To ask the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment how his Department will meet EU directives on renewable energy without being over-dependent on wind energy.

Transferred to the Department for the Economy
3 AQO 5905/11-15 Mr Phil Flanagan
(SF - Fermanagh and South Tyrone)
To ask the Minister of the Environment for his assessment of the risks of hydraulic fracturing to the environment.

View Official Report for AQO 5905/11-15
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4 AQO 5906/11-15 Mr Gregory Campbell
(DUP - East Londonderry)
To ask the Minister of the Environment what assistance and advice is available to organisations in coastal communities seeking to apply for the third round of the Coastal Communities Fund.

View Official Report for AQO 5906/11-15
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5 AQO 5907/11-15 Mr Michael McGimpsey
(UUP - South Belfast)
To ask the Minister of the Environment for the latest estimated costs for the reform of Local Government.

View Official Report for AQO 5907/11-15
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6 AQO 5908/11-15 Mr Colum Eastwood
(SDLP - Foyle)
To ask the Minister of the Environment to outline his position on hydraulic fracturing.

View Official Report for AQO 5908/11-15
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7 AQO 5909/11-15 Mr Raymond McCartney
(SF - Foyle)
To ask the Minister of the Environment what action he is taking to reduce serious injuries and deaths of cyclists caused by road accidents.

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8 AQO 5910/11-15 Mrs Judith Cochrane
(APNI - East Belfast)
To ask the Minister of the Environment how he plans to support local councils to increase recycling rates following the introduction of the eleven council model.

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9 AQO 5911/11-15 Mr Alex Maskey
(SF - South Belfast)
To ask the Minister of the Environment for his assessment of the impact on residents of south and east Belfast should the cap be lifted on passenger numbers at George Best Belfast City Airport.

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10 AQO 5912/11-15 Mr Michael Copeland
(UUP - East Belfast)
To ask the Minister of the Environment what discussions he has had with the Minister of Finance and Personnel on how long the funding for the rates convergence transitional relief scheme is expected to last.

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11 AQO 5913/11-15 Mr Dominic Bradley
(SDLP - Newry and Armagh)
To ask the Minister of the Environment what was his rationale for waiving the entrance fee to Carrickfergus Castle from 22 to 30 March 2014.

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12 AQO 5914/11-15 Mr Adrian McQuillan
(DUP - East Londonderry)
To ask the Minister of the Environment for his assessment of the transfer of Driver and Vehicle Agency responsibility to Swansea.

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13 AQO 5915/11-15 Mr William Irwin
(DUP - Newry and Armagh)
To ask the Minister of the Environment what role councillors will play in administering planning powers when they are devolved to councils.

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14 AQO 5916/11-15 Mr Tom Elliott
(UUP - Fermanagh and South Tyrone)
To ask the Minister of the Environment why he did not support the amendment to the Local Government Bill for all council headquarters to fly the Union Flag on council offices on a minimum of designated days.

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15 AQO 5917/11-15 Mr Robin Swann
(UUP - North Antrim)
To ask the Minister of the Environment when, and from whom, he received the legal advice that the provisions in clause 4 of, and Schedule 1 to, the Local Government Bill, as introduced, were not within the competence of the Assembly.

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