| Ref No | Member | Question | Tabled | Status | Index Terms |
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AQW 6026/17-22
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Mr Stewart Dickson
(APNI - East Antrim)
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To ask the Minister for the Economy what action she will take to support and adequately fund local Further and Higher Education institutions to ensure opportunities for young people, as well as maximising the economic benefits of these institutions.
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| 18/08/2020 |
Answered on 02/09/2020
| Finance; Further education; Higher education; Budgets; Covid 19 |
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AQW 6025/17-22
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Mr Stewart Dickson
(APNI - East Antrim)
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To ask the Minister for the Economy whether she will implement a financial support scheme for individual businesses forced to close due to COVID-19 cases amongst staff or customers.
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| 18/08/2020 |
Answered on 02/09/2020
| Government assistance; Business; Covid 19; Rates and rating; Rebates |
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AQW 6024/17-22
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Mr Stewart Dickson
(APNI - East Antrim)
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To ask the Minister of Finance for an update on progress in making her Department a Living Wage employer as set out in New Decade, New Approach.
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| 18/08/2020 |
Answered on 02/09/2020
| Standard of living; Pay; Programme for Government; Pay settlements; Civil service |
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AQW 6023/17-22
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Mr Stewart Dickson
(APNI - East Antrim)
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To ask the Minister for the Economy what action the Department is taking to widen participation in Higher Education in Northern Ireland.
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| 18/08/2020 |
Answered on 02/09/2020
| Departmental responsibilities; Higher education; Access; Equality; Reviews |
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AQW 6022/17-22
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Mr Stewart Dickson
(APNI - East Antrim)
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To ask the Minister for the Economy for an update on a tourism recovery plan for Northern Ireland.
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| 18/08/2020 |
Answered on 02/09/2020
| Tourism; Covid 19; Economic policy; Economic activity; Advisory bodies |
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AQW 5940/17-22
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Mr Stewart Dickson
(APNI - East Antrim)
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To ask the Minister for the Economy whether she will provide support to businesses that have thus far received little or no assistance from COVID-19 Business Support Schemes.
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| 28/07/2020 |
Answered on 31/07/2020
| Covid 19; Business; Government assistance; Self-employed; Economic activity |
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AQW 5939/17-22
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Mr Stewart Dickson
(APNI - East Antrim)
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To ask the Minister of Health, pursuant to AQW 5336/17-22, whether staff are recruited directly by his Department, or by an agency.
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| 28/07/2020 |
Answered on 25/02/2021
| Covid 19; Staff; Testing; Recruitment; Business |
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AQW 5938/17-22
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Mr Stewart Dickson
(APNI - East Antrim)
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To ask the Minister of Health, pursuant to AQW 5336/17-22, how regularly staff are tested for COVID-19.
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| 28/07/2020 |
Answered on 18/08/2020
| Covid 19; Staff; Testing; Diagnosis; Diseases |
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AQW 5937/17-22
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Mr Stewart Dickson
(APNI - East Antrim)
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To ask the Minister of Health, pursuant to AQW 5336/17-22, what is the extent of the historical test results; and how long is it expected to take to update.
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| 28/07/2020 |
Answered on 13/08/2020
| Covid 19; Testing; Diagnosis; S; Medical records |
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AQW 5936/17-22
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Mr Stewart Dickson
(APNI - East Antrim)
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To ask the Minister of Health to outline the current capacity for daily testing of COVID-19 in Northern Ireland.
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| 28/07/2020 |
Answered on 18/08/2020
| Covid 19; Testing; Laboratories; S; Procurement |
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AQW 5857/17-22
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Mr Stewart Dickson
(APNI - East Antrim)
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To ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether the dualling of the Dargan Viaduct will be prioritised as part of the future proofing of the York Street Interchange project.
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| 27/07/2020 |
Answered on 10/08/2020
| Development plans; Construction; Investment; Belfast North |
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AQW 5856/17-22
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Mr Stewart Dickson
(APNI - East Antrim)
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To ask the Minister for the Economy for a timescale for the completion of her Department's review into Postgraduate Education in Northern Ireland.
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| 27/07/2020 |
Answered on 31/07/2020
| Postgraduate education; Reviews; Finance; Loans; Public consultation |
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AQW 5855/17-22
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Mr Stewart Dickson
(APNI - East Antrim)
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To ask the Minister of Health what support and guidance his Department is providing to travellers returning to Northern Ireland and required to quarantine for 14 days, as a result of a change in quarantine exemption rules.
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| 27/07/2020 |
Answered on 17/08/2021
| Tourism; Covid 19; Regulation; Disease control; Websites |
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AQW 5854/17-22
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Mr Stewart Dickson
(APNI - East Antrim)
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To ask the Minister of Health whether he intends to widen the groups of people eligible for the flu vaccine this year; and to whom and how will it be distributed.
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| 27/07/2020 |
Answered on 21/08/2020
| Influenza; Vaccination; Primary health care; Schools; Older people |
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AQW 5853/17-22
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Mr Stewart Dickson
(APNI - East Antrim)
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To ask the Minister for Infrastructure how her Department will avoid further delay to the York Street Interchange project whilst also ensuring the project is future proof.
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| 27/07/2020 |
Answered on 05/08/2020
| Programme for Government; Belfast North; Reviews; Capital investment; Infrastructure |
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AQW 5743/17-22
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Mr Stewart Dickson
(APNI - East Antrim)
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To ask the Minister for the Economy what process her Department uses to ensure that all policies and legislation proactively enables inclusion and equity, particularly for people with disabilities and black and ethnic minority persons.
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| 21/07/2020 |
Answered on 31/07/2020
| Policy; Legislation; Disability; Ethnic groups; Minority groups |
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AQW 5742/17-22
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Mr Stewart Dickson
(APNI - East Antrim)
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To ask the Minister of Health what additional support his Department is providing to dental practices during the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure they can (i) adequately meet the financial cost associated with the procurement of additional personal protective equipment and reduced patient capacity; and (ii) obtain the required personal protective equipment.
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| 21/07/2020 |
Answered on 20/08/2020
| Covid 19; Dentistry; Protective clothing; Equipment; Finance |
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AQW 5741/17-22
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Mr Stewart Dickson
(APNI - East Antrim)
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To ask the Minister for Infrastructure, pursuant to AQW 5118/17-22, (i) where the project currently sits in regards to her departmental priorities; and (ii) whether she can provide a timeline for the project.
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| 21/07/2020 |
Answered on 03/08/2020
| Roads; Belfast North; Development plans; Urban areas; Programme for Government |
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AQW 5740/17-22
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Mr Stewart Dickson
(APNI - East Antrim)
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To ask the Minister for Infrastructure, pursuant to AQW 5118/17-22, (i) how she will determine if the project is fit for purpose; (ii) what areas may not be fit for purpose currently; and (iii) how these can be remedied.
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| 21/07/2020 |
Answered on 04/08/2020
| Roads; Belfast North; Urban areas; Public consultation; Construction |
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AQW 5739/17-22
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Mr Stewart Dickson
(APNI - East Antrim)
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To ask the Minister for the Economy for an update on her plans for the future of the Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme.
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| 21/07/2020 |
Answered on 10/09/2020
| Renewable heat incentive scheme; Government assistance; Regulation; Cost effectiveness |
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