| Ref No | Member | Question | Tabled | Status |
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AQO 1408/22-27
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Mr Declan McAleer
(SF - West Tyrone)
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To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to outline the next stage of the A5 Western Transport Corridor project.
| 16/01/2025 |
To be answered on 27/01/2025
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AQW 20490/22-27
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Mr Declan McAleer
(SF - West Tyrone)
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To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (i) why his Department is proceeding with the Suckler Cow Scheme from 1 April 2025, despite concerns raised by the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) about the impact on farm businesses, particularly spring-calving herds, and the lack of consultation and communication with farmers; and (ii) whether he will consider the UFU’s proposal to delay the scheme to 1 January 2026.
[Priority Written]
| 14/01/2025 |
To be answered by 22/01/2025
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AQW 20489/22-27
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Mr Declan McAleer
(SF - West Tyrone)
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To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (i) when his Department plans to establish the new bovine TB partnership, as outlined in the Chief Veterinary Officer's November 2024 review of bovine TB; and (ii) whether representatives from the farming community will be included in its development and decision-making process.
| 14/01/2025 |
To be answered by 29/01/2025
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AQW 20488/22-27
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Mr Declan McAleer
(SF - West Tyrone)
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To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail (i) any steps his Department is taking to assess the feasibility and implications of banning cages for laying hens; and (ii) how he plans to balance animal welfare considerations with the potential economic impact on the poultry sector.
| 14/01/2025 |
To be answered by 29/01/2025
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AQW 20487/22-27
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Mr Declan McAleer
(SF - West Tyrone)
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To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail (i) any assessment his Department has made of the recent outbreak of foot and mouth disease in Germany; and (ii) any measures being implemented to ensure the agriculture sector is protected from potential risks, particularly in terms of import controls, biosecurity, and contingency planning.
| 14/01/2025 |
To be answered by 29/01/2025
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AQO 1327/22-27
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Mr Declan McAleer
(SF - West Tyrone)
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To ask the Minister of Justice whether she intends to revisit the criminal legal aid payment.
| 06/01/2025 |
To be answered on 13/01/2025
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AQW 19800/22-27
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Mr Declan McAleer
(SF - West Tyrone)
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To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to provide clarity on his Department's position in relation to securing a ring-fenced budget for agriculture, like Pillar 1 Direct Payments, to ensure continued support for the sector given the ongoing challenges and changing agricultural policy post-Brexit.
+ Display Answer
| 12/12/2024 |
Answered on 08/01/2025
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AQW 19799/22-27
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Mr Declan McAleer
(SF - West Tyrone)
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To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for an update on the development and implementation of a Just Transition fund for Agriculture.
| 12/12/2024 |
To be answered by 02/01/2025
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AQW 19798/22-27
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Mr Declan McAleer
(SF - West Tyrone)
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To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (i) for an update on the procurement process for carbon calculators to assist farmers in measuring the carbon footprint of their farms; and (ii) whether these tools can also support efforts to attain Protected Geographical Indication status for grass-fed cattle.
| 12/12/2024 |
To be answered by 02/01/2025
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AQW 19605/22-27
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Mr Declan McAleer
(SF - West Tyrone)
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To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail future policy and support plans for the horticulture sector in the context of his Department's Green Growth Strategy.
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| 10/12/2024 |
Answered on 09/01/2025
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