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2012

May

28th May 2012

Written Answer from the Minister for Social Development

To ask the Minister for Social Development (i) what assessment has been carried out into the need for new build housing in Cookstown in the last two years; (ii) who carried out this assessment; (iii) how long it took to complete; (iv) what its findings were; (v) how many of these findings has been implemented; (vi) whether any projects have been scheduled as a result of these findings; (vii) what stage these projects reached; and (viii) what is the current status of all new build projects in the Cookstown District...more

25th May 2012

Written Answer from the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety

To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety, pursuant to AQW 11606/11-15, to detail what procedures have been put in place as a result of the incident when a patient did not receive their medication; and (ii) who is in charge of implementing the new procedures....more

24th May 2012

Written Answer from the Minister for Social Development

To ask the Minister for Social Development (i) why the fitting of double-glazing to Housing Executive properties has been suspended; (ii) how he came to this decision; and (iii) when the programme will recommence...more

24th May 2012

Written Answer from the Minister for Social Development

To ask the Minister for Social Development to detail the level of (i) medical training; and (ii) qualifications required for staff who carry out assessments of claimants for Employment and Support Allowance; and how the staff ensure that a clinically informed decision on the full medical capability of the claimant is made, particularly in relation to the mental health descriptors...more

24th May 2012

Written Answer from the Minister of the Environment

To ask the Minister of the Environment for his assessment of the ongoing performance in the operation of Planning Policy Statement 21 on sustainable development in the countryside...more

23rd May 2012

Written Answer from the First and deputy First Minister

To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister when they will publish, for consultation, the draft Terms of Reference for the Inquiry into Historical Institutional Abuse...more

18th May 2012

Written Answer from the First and deputy First Minister

To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister what steps have been taken in relation to the establishment of a Victims Forum by the Victims Commissioners, including details of the application and selection process and the criteria set for appointments...more

17th May 2012

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development, pursuant to AQW 10573/11-15, to detail the gross profit made by NI Water in each of the last three years, including a breakdown of tax, and the dividends paid to his Department...more

16th May 2012

Written Answer from the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety

To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to detail any changes that have been made to the guidelines for referrals to the Regional Fertility Clinic and the waiting list for fertility treatment in each of the last three years; and (ii) whether any public consultation was carried out prior to the changes coming into effect....more

16th May 2012

Written Answer from the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety

To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety what procedures and practices are in place to ensure that an adequate supply of medication for prisoners suffering from debilitating and life threatening illnesses are available and are administered as and when required; and whether there were any failings in these procedures and practices during April 2012....more

16th May 2012

Written Answer from the Minister for Employment and Learning

To ask the Minister for Employment and Learning whether business leaders have endorsed the Higher Education Achievement Awards....more

16th May 2012

Written Answer from the Minister for Social Development

To ask the Minister for Social Development what measures his Department has taken to ensure that the Employment and Support Allowance medical examinations are carried out in a fair, consistent and professional manner and to an acceptable standard...more

15th May 2012

Written Answer from the Minister for Social Development

To ask the Minister for Social Development to detail (i) how many complaints have been lodged about incidents or problems with the manner in which the Employment and Support Allowance medical examinations have been carried out; (ii) how many were upheld; (iii) how many are on-going; (iv) of those completed, how many led to reviews of decisions; and (v) how many staff (a) have been disciplined; (b) have had their employment terminated; and (c) have been retrained as a result of complaints...more

14th May 2012

Written Answer from the Minister for Employment and Learning

To ask the Minister for Employment and Learning, pursuant to AQW 10392/11-15, why the contract with the Food and Drink Council was withdrawn in May 2010....more

11th May 2012

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development what consideration has been given to having an exemption from, or a reduction in, water bills for charitable shops and services, particularly those whose bills are based on valuation rather than by metered usage....more

3rd May 2012

Written Answer from the Minister of Culture, Arts and Leisure

To ask the Minister of Culture, Arts and Leisure when the No to Salmon Nets Group will receive further information in relation to monitoring and enforcement, following the recent announcement that there will be no commercial netting taking place in 2012...more

2nd May 2012

Written Answer from the Minister of Finance and Personnel

To ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel what is the purpose of the review of the 2013-14 and 2014-15 budget allocations...more

1st May 2012

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development (i) how much of the NI Water budget was returned to his Department; and (i) how much profit NI Water made from its other incomes, in each of the last three years....more

1st May 2012

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development how many non-domestic properties have had a water meter installed in the last three years; and what assessment has been carried out on how this has affected water bills....more

1st May 2012

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development how many non-domestic water supplies are assessed for payment by (i) meter; and (ii) property value....more

April

30th April 2012

Written Answer from the Minister for Social Development

To ask the Minister for Social Development when the Boiler Replacement Scheme will be introduced; and what changes will be made to the qualifying criteria...more

26th April 2012

Written Answer from the Minister for Employment and Learning

To ask the Minister for Employment and Learning what Scottish Meat Training qualifications can be awarded by the local Further Education colleges...more

25th April 2012

Written Answer from the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment

To ask the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment to outline any discussions she has had, or intends to have, with the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food about the potential economic opportunities for Northern Ireland within its Food Harvest 2020 strategy...more

25th April 2012

Written Answer from the Minister of Education

To ask the Minister of Education when he expects to introduce the Education and Skills Authority Bill...more

24th April 2012

Written Answer from the Minister of Education

To ask the Minister of Education what assessment his Department has carried out of the implications of Welfare Reform on entitlement to free school meals...more

18th April 2012

Written Answer from the Minister for Social Development

To ask the Minister for Social Development how many medical assessments of Employment and Support Allowance claimants have been carried out in the last year...more

17th April 2012

Written Answer from the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development

To ask the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development to detail (i) the number of Single Farm Payment (SFP) applications that are (a) still to be finalised; and (b) undergoing adjustments following inspection; (ii) the target time for the payment of a SFP (a) without inspection; and (b) with inspection; (iii) the actual payment time for a SFP (a) without inspection; and (b) with inspection; and (iv) the target date for the completion of Single Farm Payments...more

17th April 2012

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development for his assessment of the impact on small and medium sized businesses of the above-inflation increase in water charges for non-domestic customers; and what consideration has been given to a relief scheme to help businesses which might struggle with these bills....more

17th April 2012

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development how much was spent by Roads Service on (i) staff overtime; and (ii) grit for the (a) winter 2009/10; (b) winter 2010/11; and (c) winter 2011/12 periods...more

16th April 2012

Written Answer from the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment

To ask the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment, pursuant to AQW 7967/11-15, to detail (i) whether any of the measures, such as assignment, sub-lease or buy-back have been implemented at Invest NI sites at Station Road and Creagh, including how much land in each case; (ii) the cost to Invest NI of re-purchasing lands previously sold; and (iii) the intentions of InvestNI in relation to the re-purchased land and whether any of it is to be offered to the private sector for development...more

12th April 2012

Written Answer from the Minister of Finance and Personnel

To ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel, pursuant to AQW 7969/11-15, to detail (i) which branch each of the staff were employed in (a) prior to retirement; and (b) after retirement; and (ii) why the role for which they were rehired could not be carried out by a current member of staff....more

12th April 2012

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development for his assessment of the level of water charges for non-domestic customers who are being assessed according to the value of their property...more

6th April 2012

Written Answer from the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety

To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety, in relation to the salaried dental service at the Mid-Ulster Hospital, Magherafelt, to detail (i) the number of adult and child patients currently registered; (ii) the costs, including building and capital costs, incurred in the set-up of this service; (iii) the total running costs incurred by the service in the last 12 months, including staff, maintenance, laboratory and materials; and (iv) the gross Health Service item of service fees generated by the service, including the patient contribution to Health Service charges, between 1 February 2011 and 31 January 2012...more

5th April 2012

Written Answer from the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety

To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety, in relation to Oasis Dental Care, to detail (i) the number of adult and child patients currently registered; (ii) the costs, including building and capital costs, incurred in the set-up of this service; (iii) the total running costs incurred by the salaried dental service at Oasis Dental Care in the last 12 months, including staff, maintenance, laboratory and materials; and (iv) the gross Health Service item of service fees generated by Oasis Dental Care, including the patient contribution to Health Service charges, between 1 February 2011 and 31 January 2012....more

3rd April 2012

Written Answer from the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment

To ask the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment what discussions have taken place regarding the introduction of a social tariff for energy service providers...more

3rd April 2012

Written Answer from the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety

To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety when the last assessment of the structure, décor, patient comfort and safety and overall suitability of the main building at Holywell Hospital, Antrim, was carried out; and to detail its findings....more

2nd April 2012

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development whether his Department plans to introduce car parking charges in Cookstown; and to detail any studies carried out on the impact that this may have on the town centre...more

March

30th March 2012

Written Answer from the Minister of Finance and Personnel

To ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel (i) what plans there are for the extension of the Small Business Rates Relief scheme; (ii) whether there will be any changes to the qualifying criteria; and (iii) how much the scheme is expected to save small businesses each year....more

30th March 2012

Written Answer from the Minister of Finance and Personnel

To ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel for an update on the commencement of the Construction Contracts (Amendment) Act (Northern Ireland ) 2011; and which branch within his Department is responsible for this issue....more

29th March 2012

Written Answer from the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety

To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to detail the number of current vacancies for (i) consultants; (ii) registrars; (iii) senior house officers; and (iv) pre-registration house officers in each hospital, in each Health and Social Care Trust area....more

29th March 2012

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development (i) what procedures are in place for the reinstatement of grass areas which have been damaged during work carried out by Roads Service; (ii) how the need for reinstatement is assessed; (iii) to detail the tender process for this work; and (iv) what the set cost is per square metre for the reinstatement of these areas...more

29th March 2012

Written Answer from the Minister for Social Development

To ask the Minister for Social Development how many people, who were previously in receipt of Incapacity Benefit, and who have been assessed for the Employment and Support Allowance (i) did not meet the criteria; (ii) had their payments reduced as an interim measure while their cases are pending review or appeal; and (iii) have had their payments discontinued...more

29th March 2012

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development what plans he has to invest in improvement schemes for small and medium rural roads in Mid Ulster and west of the Bann...more

27th March 2012

Written Answer from the Minister for Social Development

To ask the Minister for Social Development how many people, who were previously in receipt of Incapacity Benefit, and who have been assessed for the Employment and Support Allowance (i) met the criteria; (ii) did not meet the criteria and their cases are currently under review; and (iii) have been refused the Allowance on appeal....more

27th March 2012

Written Answer from the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment

To ask the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment to detail the criteria that will be used to assess the applications for the £50 million loan fund for small and medium-sized enterprises as outlined in the Programme for Government....more

26th March 2012

Written Answer from the Minister of Finance and Personnel

To ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel, between 1 April 2011 and 13 March 2012, to detail (i) the publicly funded construction projects that were put out to tender to consultants or building and civil engineering contractors, and of these (a) the contracts that have been awarded; and (b) the accepted tender price of each contract awarded: and (ii) what publicly funded construction projects have been advertised inviting consultants or building and civil engineering contractors to submit expressions of interest, and of these (a) which consultants or building and civil engineering contractors have had tender documentation issued and returned; (b) when the tender documentation will be issued to the consultants or building and civil engineering contractors who are awaiting it; and (c) the estimated construction costs for each consultant or building and civil engineering contractor to date...more

23rd March 2012

Written Answer from the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment

To ask the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment what (i) financial assistance; (ii) advice; and (iii) training her Department or its arm's-length bodies provide for the hospitality trade...more

22nd March 2012

Written Answer from the Minister of Education

To ask the Minister of Education what is his Department's position on increasing the capacity of Roan St Patrick's Primary School, Eglish...more

20th March 2012

Written Answer from the First Minister and deputy First Minister

To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister how much their Department, and its agencies, have spent on fuel in each of the last five years....more

15th March 2012

Written Answer from the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety

To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to detail the current number of positions for (i) consultants; (ii) registrars; (iii) senior house officers; and (iv) pre-registration house officers in each hospital, in each Health and Social Care Trust area....more

15th March 2012

Written Answer from the Minister of the Environment

To ask the Minister of the Environment how much his Department, and its agencies, have spent on fuel in each of the last five years....more

15th March 2012

Written Answer from the Minister of the Environment

To ask the Minister of the Environment what consideration is being given to banning the consumption of alcohol on all private hire buses and vehicles....more

15th March 2012

Written Answer from the Minister of the Environment

To ask the Minister of the Environment what consideration has been given to an extending the duration of a planning approval for parties who are unable to begin construction due to the recession....more

6th March 2012

Written Answer from the Minister of the Environment

To ask the Minister of the Environment for an update on the review of PPS 21 and rural planning policy....more

5th March 2012

Written Answer from the Minister of the Environment

To ask the Minister of the Environment what (i) discussions; (ii) investigations; and (iii) assessments on the environmental impact of fracking have taken place (a) within his Department; (b) with experts and specialists; and (c) with other Governments or administrations....more

2nd March 2012

Written Answer from the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety

To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety when applications to the Family Fund can be submitted....more

2nd March 2012

Written Answer from the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety

To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety how much funding has been allocated to the Family Fund in each of the last three years....more

February

29th February 2012

Written Answer from the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety

To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to detail the number of current vacancies for (i) consultants; (ii) registrars; (iii) senior house officers; and (iv) pre-registration house officers in each hospital, in each Health and Social Care Trust area....more

28th February 2012

Written Answer from the Minister of Education

To ask the Minister of Education, pursuant to AQW 7971/11-15, how much his Department, and its arm's-length bodies have spent on all other types of fuel in each of the last five years....more

27th February 2012

Written Answer from the Minister of Culture, Arts and Leisure

To ask the Minister of Culture, Arts and Leisure how much her Department, and its agencies, have spent on fuel in each of the last five years....more

27th February 2012

Written Answer from the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development

To ask the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development how much her Department, and its agencies, have spent on fuel in each of the last five years....more

27th February 2012

Written Answer from the Minister of Finance and Personnel

To ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel how much his Department, and its agencies, have spent on fuel in each of the last five years....more

27th February 2012

Written Answer from the Minister of Finance and Personnel

To ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel pursuant to AQW 6026/11-15, to detail (i) when each person left the Department; (ii) the grade they were employed at when they left; (iii) the terms of their departure; (iv) the terms under which they were re-hired; (v) for how long they were re-hired, including hours worked; and (vi) the scale of pay on which they were re-hired....more

23rd February 2012

Revised Written Answer from the Minister for Social Development

To ask the Minister for Social Development (i) how many Disability Living Allowance decisions were appealed; and (ii) how many awards were increased after appeal, in each of the last three years....more

23rd February 2012

Written Answer from the Minister of Justice

To ask the Minister of Justice how much his Department, and its agencies, have spent on fuel in each of the last three years...more

22nd February 2012

Written Answer from the Minister for Employment and Learning

To ask the Minister for Employment and Learning how much his Department, and its agencies, have spent on fuel in each of the last five years...more

22nd February 2012

Written Answer from the Minister for Social Development

To ask the Minister for Social Development how much his Department, and its agencies, have spent on fuel in each of the last five years....more

22nd February 2012

Written Answer from the Minister of Education

To ask the Minister of Education for his assessment of the viability audit....more

22nd February 2012

Written Answer from the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment

To ask the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment to detail how much available land InvestNI has in each district council area....more

22nd February 2012

Written Answer from the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment

To ask the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment what processes are in place to make land, which is not in use by Invest NI clients, available to other businesses....more

22nd February 2012

Written Answer from the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment

To ask the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment how much her Department, and its agencies, have spent on fuel in each of the last five years....more

21st February 2012

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development whether his Department, and its arm's-length bodies, are engaged in fuel hedging to manage fluctuations in fuel prices....more

21st February 2012

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development how much his Department, and its arm's-length bodies, spent on fuel in each of the last five years....more

21st February 2012

Written Answer from the Minister of the Environment

To ask the Minister of the Environment to detail the district councils which distribute brown bins for the collection of organic waste; and, the methods used by each council to dispose of such waste....more

20th February 2012

Written Answer from the Minister of the Environment

To ask the Minister of the Environment (i) when the changes to the MOT test will come into effect; (ii) what changes and adaptations to test centres will be required; (iii) when the test centres will be ready; and (iv) how much it will cost to make the changes to the test centres....more

17th February 2012

Written Answer from the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety

To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety whether his Department, and its arm's-length bodies, are engaged in fuel hedging to manage fluctuations in fuel prices....more

17th February 2012

Written Answer from the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment

To ask the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment why the figures in AQW 6024/11-15 and AQW 6300/11-15 for the allocation and use of lands at Creagh and Station Road, Magherafelt do not match....more

17th February 2012

Written Answer from the Minister of Education

To ask the Minister of Education how much his Department, and its arm's-length bodies has spent on fuel in each of the last five years....more

16th February 2012

Written Answer from the Minister of Education

To ask the Minister of Education whether his Department, and its arm's-length bodies, are engaged in fuel hedging to manage fluctuations in fuel prices....more

16th February 2012

Written Answer from the Minister for Social Development

To ask the Minister for Social Development, in relation to the improvement and repair scheme in Clanmil developments, including Sinton Court, Cookstown, when the tender process (i) began; (ii) was due to be completed; and (iii) is expected to be completed...more

15th February 2012

Written Answer from the Minister for Social Development

To ask the Minister for Social Development whether his Department, and its arm's-length bodies, are engaged in fuel hedging to manage fluctuations in fuel prices...more

13th February 2012

Written Answer from the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety

To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety what plans his Department has to install an MRI scanner in the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast....more

7th February 2012

Written Answer from the Minister for Social Development

To ask the Minister for Social Development to detail the number of people on the housing waiting list for the (a) Magherafelt; and (b) Cookstown district council areas, broken down by the towns/settlements within these areas...more

7th February 2012

Written Answer from the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development

To ask the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development how much her Department has spent on (i) horse racing and breeding; and (ii) greyhound racing and breeding, in each of the last three years....more

6th February 2012

Written Answer from the Minister of Culture, Arts and Leisure

To ask the Minister of Culture, Arts and Leisure how much her Department has spent on (i) horse racing and breeding; and (ii) greyhound racing and breeding, in each of the last three years....more

2nd February 2012

Written Answer from the Minister for Employment and Learning

To ask the Minister for Employment and Learning for an update on the Work Connect Programme to help those on Employment and Support Allowance and Incapacity Benefit find Supported Permitted Work; and when this programme is due to begin....more

1st February 2012

Written Answer from the Minister for Employment and Learning

To ask the Minister for Employment and Learning what assistance is currently provided by his Department to those on Employment and Support Allowance and Incapacity Benefit who are seeking Supported Permitted Work....more

January

31st January 2012

Written Answer from the Minister of Finance and Personnel

To ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel, for each of the last three years, to detail (i) the number of former employees of his Department who have, since leaving their positions, been re-employed on a part-time or consultancy basis by his Department; (ii) the applicable amounts of remuneration in each case; and (iii) the agency within the Department by which they were re-employed....more

30th January 2012

Written Answer from the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety

To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to detail (i) which satellite navigation system is used by the Ambulance Service; (ii) how often the system is updated to take account of new housing developments; and (iii) what back-up, to the system, is used by ambulance staff....more

27th January 2012

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development, pursuant to AQW 4558/11-15, to provide an update on Roads Service's position on enforcement in relation to Cove Close, Ballyronan....more

13th January 2012

Written Answer from the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety

To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to detail (i) the criteria used to determine eligibility for the £100 one-off cold weather payment for people receiving treatment for cancer; and (ii) how people with cancer can apply for this payment; and (iii) how much money has been allocated for these payments....more

2011

December

23rd December 2011

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development what investigations his Department has undertaken into the health implications of asbestos cement water pipes....more

22nd December 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of Finance and Personnel

To ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel (i) how many civil servants have been on secondment to the private sector in each of the last three years; and (ii) at what level has the salary of these secondments been recouped...more

21st December 2011

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development, pursuant to AQW 5691/11-15, what plans there are to replace these water mains....more

20th December 2011

Written Answer from the Minister for Employment and Learning

To ask the Minister for Employment and Learning, pursuant to AQW 5285/11-15, what strategies his Department will use to assist benefit age clients to get into employment....more

20th December 2011

Written Answer from the Minister for Employment and Learning

To ask the Minister for Employment and Learning, pursuant to AQW 5285/11-15, how many job vacancies currently exist...more

20th December 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of Education

To ask the Minister of Education to detail (i) the target time for the payment of invoices to small businesses by each Education and Library Board; (ii) whether he is aware of any delays in meeting these targets; and (iii) what action has been taken to ensure that delays do not occur...more

16th December 2011

Written Answer from the Minister for Social Development

To ask the Minister for Social Development how many people are in receipt of (i) Employment and Support Allowance; (ii) Incapacity Benefit; (iii) Severe Disablement Allowance; (iv) Disability Living Allowance; (v) Income Support; (vi) Attendance Allowance; (vii) Pension Credit; and (viii) Housing Benefit, broken down by constituency...more

15th December 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of the Environment

To ask the Minister of the Environment whether Marine Conservation Zones will be introduced as part of the Marine Bill; and what targets will be set....more

12th December 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety

To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety (i) how many patients have been referred for private dermatological treatment; and (ii) the cost of this treatment, in each of the last five years....more

12th December 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety

To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to detail (i) the target time for the payment of invoices to small businesses by the Northern Health and Social Care Trust; (ii) whether he is aware of any delays in meeting these targets; and (iii) what action has been taken to ensure that delays do not occur....more

9th December 2011

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development what was the average cost of a single journey on a Translink service last year....more

9th December 2011

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development how many people are employed by Translink...more

9th December 2011

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development, pursuant to AQW 4291/11-15, how many journeys have been recorded on the passes of spouses, partners and dependants of Translink employees in each of the last three years...more

8th December 2011

Written Answer from the First Minister and deputy First Minister

To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister what formal notice was given to the Committee for the Office of the First Minister and deputy First Minister about the launch of the consultation on the Social Investment Fund on 27 September 2011...more

6th December 2011

Written Answer from the Minister for Social Development

To ask the Minister for Social Development to detail the (i) target; and (ii) average timescale from a submission of an appeal to his Department until an Appeals Service hearing for (i) Employment Support Allowance; (ii) Disability Living Allowance; (iii) Incapacity Benefit; and (iv) Income Support....more

2nd December 2011

Written Answer from the Minister for Employment and Learning

To ask the Minister for Employment and Learning, following the Economic Strategy statement on 17 November 2011 which stated that the Executive 'will move 114,000 working-age benefit clients into employment by March 2015, what benefits these 114,000 people are claiming; and where his Department intends to find employment for these people...more

1st December 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment

To ask the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment what discussions her Department has had with the banks in relation to the small and medium enterprises loan fund, set out in the Economic Strategy, to aid liquidity and to ensure that finance is available to help growth....more

1st December 2011

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development to detail (i) how many bonds relating to private housing developments have been accessed by Roads Service in each of the last five years; and (ii) the cost of accessing these bonds....more

November

30th November 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of Justice

To ask the Minister of Justice how many firearms certificates have been granted to (i) first-time applicants; (ii) re-grant applicants; and (iii) applications for variations to existing Firearms Certificates in each of the last five years....more

29th November 2011

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development how long the residents of (i) Cul Glas, Maghera; and (ii) Cove Close, Ballyronan have been waiting for the adoption of their developments by Roads Service; and what action Roads Service has taken to progress the adoption....more

29th November 2011

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development what action Roads Service has taken to complete the Hawthornes Estate, Maghera; and when the Roads Service became aware of the problems in the Estate....more

28th November 2011

Written Answer from the Minister for Social Development

To ask the Minister for Social Development how many Housing Executive properties in each District Council area will be eligible for the upgrade to double glazing as set out in the Programme for Government....more

24th November 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety

To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety (i) how much his Department spent on capital works projects; and (ii) of this, how much was paid to building contractors, in each of the last three years....more

24th November 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development

To ask the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, pursuant to her answer to a supplementary question on AQO 784/11-15, what measures she will introduce to ensure the efficient payment of Single Farm Payments; and what flexibility she will introduce to enable these payments to be made without the delays caused by mapping systems...more

23rd November 2011

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development how much the free travel card scheme for Translink employees has cost in each of the last five years broken down by (i) employees; and (ii) employees’ spouses and partners....more

22nd November 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety

To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety what steps are being taken to assist speech and language therapy graduates in finding employment...more

17th November 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety

To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to detail the number of people on the waiting list for speech and language therapy in each Health and Social Care Trust area....more

17th November 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety

To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to detail the number of speech and language therapists employed by each Health and Social Care Trust....more

3rd November 2011

Written Answer from the Minister for Social Development

To ask the Minister for Social Development what research has been carried out to assess the implications of welfare reform on future poverty and deprivation...more

October

31st October 2011

Written Answer from the Minister for Social Development

To ask the Minister for Social Development to detail any meetings he has had with the UK Government in relation to welfare reform....more

26th October 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of Finance and Personnel

To ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel to detail (i) the public bodies assessed for the Centre of Procurement Expertise status in (a) 2009/10; and (b) 2010/11; and (ii) the outcome of each assessment...more

26th October 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of Finance and Personnel

To ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel what measures are in place to prevent any conflict of interest in the awarding of contracts by his Department, and their arm's-length bodies, to consultancy firms....more

26th October 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of Finance and Personnel

To ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel how many jobs have been (i) created; and (ii) lost in each year since 1998....more

25th October 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of Education

To ask the Minister of the Environment to detail his Department's proposed capital spend projects for this financial year, including the projected timescales and the costs for each project....more

24th October 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment

To ask the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment how much money InvestNI has used to assist businesses (i) in the Greater Belfast area; and (ii) outside Belfast in each of the last five years....more

20th October 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of Culture, Arts and Leisure

To ask the Minister of Culture, Arts and Leisure what criteria were used in the appointment of the Chief Executive of the Ulster-Scots Agency....more

20th October 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of Culture, Arts and Leisure

To ask the Minister of Culture, Arts and Leisure to detail the projects funded by the Ulster-Scots Agency in each of the last three years....more

19th October 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of Justice

To ask the Minister of Justice to detail the timeframe for the tender process for the new Desertcreat Training College, Cookstown...more

18th October 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of Justice

To ask the Minister of Justice how many jobs are expected to be created in the design and build of the training college at Desertcreat; and how many will be created for staffing and servicing the college....more

17th October 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment

To ask the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment to detail her Department's proposed capital spend projects for this financial year, including the projected timescales and the costs for each project....more

17th October 2011

Written Answer from the Minister for Social Development

To ask the Minister for Social Development to detail his Department's proposed capital spend projects for this financial year, including the projected timescales and the costs for each project....more

17th October 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development

To ask the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development to detail her Department's proposed capital spend projects for this financial year, including the projected timescales and the costs for each project...more

17th October 2011

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development to detail his Department's proposed capital spend projects for this financial year, including the projected timescales and the costs for each project....more

17th October 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of Finance and Personnel

To ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel (i) how many civil servants have been allowed to go on secondment to the private sector in the past two years; (ii) at what grade the civil servants were; and (iii) how they competed for the job....more

14th October 2011

Written Answer from the First Minister and deputy First Minister

To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to detail their Department's proposed capital spend projects for this financial year, including the projected timescales and the costs for each project....more

14th October 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of Justice

To ask the Minister of Justice to detail his Department's proposed capital spend projects for this financial year, including the projected timescales and the costs for each project...more

13th October 2011

Written Answer from the Minister for Employment and Learning

To ask the Minister for Employment and Learning to detail his Department's proposed capital spend projects for this financial year, including the projected timescales and the costs for each project.....more

13th October 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of Culture, Arts and Leisure

To ask the Minister of Culture, Arts and Leisure to detail her Department's proposed capital spend projects for this financial year, including the projected timescales and the costs for each project....more

12th October 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety

To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to detail his Department's proposed capital spend projects for this financial year, including the projected timescales and the costs for each project....more

11th October 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of Education

To ask the Minister of Education to detail his Department's proposed capital spend projects for this financial year, including the projected timescales and the costs for each project....more

11th October 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment

To ask the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment how many jobs have been (i) created; and (ii) lost in each year since 1998....more

11th October 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment

To ask the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment what measures InvestNI is taking to acquire and provide land for industrial use in the Magherafelt District Council area; and to detail the locations involved....more

11th October 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of Finance and Personnel

To ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel to detail his Department's proposed capital spend projects for this financial year, including the projected timescales and the costs for each project....more

5th October 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of Finance and Personnel

To ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel, pursuant to AQW 1944/11-15, whether the Department will recoup the costs from the host organisation, and if not, to detail what the secondment is providing with regard to public interest and benefit...more

5th October 2011

Written Answer from the First Minister and deputy First Minister

To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister what negotiations have taken place with electricity providers in relation to pricing...more

September

29th September 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of the Environment

To ask the Minister of the Environment for an update on the draft Magherafelt Area Plan....more

26th September 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of Finance and Personnel

To ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel (i) to which company the former Permanent Secretary to the Department for Regional Development has been seconded; and (ii) whether any part of his salary or pension is being paid out of public funds....more

22nd September 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of Education

To ask the Minister of Education what plans his Department has for the site of Maghera High School....more

20th September 2011

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development to detail the meetings his predecessor held between 23 February and 25 February 2010 in relation to the Independent Review Team, including who was in attendance and whether minutes were taken....more

19th September 2011

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development how many times his Department has exercised its powers under Article 41 of The Street Works (Northern Ireland) Order 1995, as amended by The Street Works (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Order 2007, since the legislation was introduced....more

19th September 2011

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development how many times his Department has exercised its powers under Article 39(2) of The Street Works (Northern Ireland) Order 1995 which states that 'The records shall be kept up to date and shall be kept in such form and manner as may be prescribed', since the legislation was introduced....more

19th September 2011

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development, under The Street Works (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Order 2007, what financial contribution utility companies have made to his Department in each of the last four years for the repair of the roads network as a result of the failure of utility companies to reinstate the roads....more

19th September 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of the Environment

To ask the Minister of the Environment why car tax cannot be paid for with a credit card, but can be paid for with a debit card....more

19th September 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of Education

To ask the Minister for Employment and Learning how much his Department has spent on (i) fees; (ii) bursaries; and (iii) loans for students from Northern Ireland studying in the Republic of Ireland in each of the last five years....more

19th September 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment

To ask the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment, in relation to the Invest NI 'Start A Business Programme' (i) to detail the criteria forreceiving financial assistance after completion of the Programme; (ii) what further advice or support is available to those who complete the Programme but are not offered financial assistance; and (iii) what focus is made on rural development and enterprise by the Programme...more

14th September 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of Education

To ask the Minister of Education to detail the number of (i) applications; and (ii) approvals for Irish Language Medium Schools in the Mid Ulster area; and to provide details of the successful applications....more

14th September 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment

To ask the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment what discussions her Department has had with electricity providers in relation to pricing....more

14th September 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of Finance and Personnel

To ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel (i) what savings have been made in the current financial year by ending the Energy Efficiency Homes Scheme; and (ii) when these savings will be allocated to the Green New Deal Project....more

13th September 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety

To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety what action is taken to recover fees paid to universities for students undertaking Allied Health professional courses when the student does not complete the course....more

July

22nd July 2011

Written Answer from the First Minister and deputy First Minister

To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister how much was spent on legal advice from (i) the departmental solicitor; and (ii) external solicitors in reaching the decision not to release any information on the disciplinary process for the former Permanent Secretary of the Department for Regional Development....more

19th July 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment

To ask the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment what steps have been taken to encourage job creation through business start-up and expansion in the Mid-Ulster area....more

15th July 2011

Written Answer from the First Minister and deputy First Minister

To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to outline the protocols that apply to Senior Civil Servants when responding to queries received from MLAs by (i) letter; (ii) email; and (iii) phone....more

15th July 2011

Written Answer from the Minister for Employment and Learning

To ask the Minister for Employment and Learning what plans there are for investment in further and higher education in the Mid-Ulster area....more

15th July 2011

Written Answer from the First Minister and deputy First Minister

To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to detail the discussions that they have had with the European Commission regarding the extension of Peace Funding....more

8th July 2011

Written Answer from the Minister for Social Development

To ask the Minister for Social Development to outline the extent and the level of co-operation by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment in relation to the delivery of a Green New Deal....more

8th July 2011

Written Answer from the Minister for Employment and Learning

To ask the Minister for Employment and Learning what steps have been taken to address the increasing number of unemployed people in the Mid-Ulster area....more

8th July 2011

Written Answer from the Minister for Social Development

To ask the Minister for Social Development to outline the progress made within his Department on the Green New Deal...more

8th July 2011

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development to detail (i) the number of legal actions taken against his Department, or its agencies, in each of the last five years; (ii) how many were taken to court; (iii) how much in total it cost his Department; and (iv) how many of these cases were settled by (a) mediation and at what cost; and (b) compensation and at what cost....more

8th July 2011

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development what is the total cost incurred, to date, for the legal advice sought in relation to the writs issued by Declan Gormley against his predecessor, his Department, the former Permanent Secretary Paul Priestly and officials....more

8th July 2011

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development (i) whether legal advice was sought in relation to Declan Gormley's (a) application for the appointment of non-executive director of the Board of NI Water; and (b) appeal against his dismissal from the post; and (ii) if so, to detail this advice....more

8th July 2011

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development how much has been spent on legal advice in relation to the legal action taken by the former non-executive director of the Board of NI Water, Declan Gormley, since March 2011....more

6th July 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of the Environment

To ask the Minister of the Environment how many staff were employed on taxi enforcement on (i) 2 March 2011; and (ii) 16 March 2011; and (iii) 23 June 2011....more

6th July 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of Finance and Personnel

To ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel (i) how many disciplinary actions were taken against civil servants in each Department, in each of the last five years; (ii) at what rank were the civil servants against whom the action was taken; and (iii) how many of these actions resulted in the dismissal of the member of staff....more

1st July 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of Finance and Personnel

To ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel what vacancies currently exist in Departments for Civil Service Grade 3 posts or equivalent levels within agencies or arm's-length bodies....more

June

30th June 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety

To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety how many people have been diagnosed with Coeliac disease in each of the last ten years....more

30th June 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of Education

To ask the Minister of Education whether funding will be provided for job evaluations for clerical and technical staff in the voluntary grammar school sector....more

30th June 2011

Written Answer from the First Minister and deputy First Minister

To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister, in relation to the independent board of inquiry that was convened to consider the disciplinary charges against a senior civil servant, to detail (i) the terms of reference; (ii) the members on the panel; and (iii) the cost of the inquiry....more

29th June 2011

Written Answer from the First Minister and deputy First Minister

To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister whether disciplinary action was taken against any other staff in relation to Sir Jon Shortridge's report on his investigation into the events which led to the suspension of a senior civil servant in the Department for Regional Development....more

29th June 2011

Written Answer from the First Minister and deputy First Minister

To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister when they will publish Sir Jon Shortridge's report on his investigation into the events which led to the suspension of a senior civil servant in the Department for Regional Development....more

29th June 2011

Written Answer from the First Minister and deputy First Minister

To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister who carried out the review in relation to a senior civil servant's appeal against the findings of the independent board of inquiry that was convened to consider the disciplinary charges against him....more

29th June 2011

Written Answer from the First Minister and deputy First Minister

To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister, in relation to the independent board of inquiry that was convened to consider the disciplinary charges against a senior civil servant, to detail (i) the terms of reference; (ii) the members on the panel; and (iii) the cost of the inquiry....more

29th June 2011

Written Answer from the First Minister and deputy First Minister

To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to detail the costs of Sir Jon Shortridge's investigation into the events which led to the suspension of a senior civil servant....more

28th June 2011

Written Answer from the First Minister and deputy First Minister

To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister what consideration was given to the 'Seven Principles of Public Life' in the recent disciplinary action taken against the former Permanent Secretary of the Department for Regional Development....more

22nd June 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development

To ask the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development to outline her Department's position on the possible decentralisation of its headquarters to the Loughry College site....more

22nd June 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of Justice

To ask the Minister of Justice for an update on the Desertcreat College development, including the current stage of the tendering and procurement process....more

22nd June 2011

Written Answer from the Minister for Social Development

To ask the Minister for Social Development how many people were claiming (i) Job Seekers Allowance; and (ii) Income Support for the years ending (a) April 2005; (b) April 2006; (c) April 2007; (d) April 2008; (e) April 2009; (f) April 2010; and (g) April 2011 in the districts of (i) Magherafelt; (ii) Cookstown; (iii) Dungannon; (iv) Omagh; and (v) Strabane....more

22nd June 2011

Written Answer from the First Minister and deputy First Minister

To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister when Sir Jon Shortridge's report on NI Water will be published....more

21st June 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety

To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety what additional services were provided by the Ambulance Service in the Mid Ulster area as a result of the £875,000 additional funding which was provided following the reduction in services at the Mid Ulster Hospital, Magherafelt....more

17th June 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of Finance and Personnel

To ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel to outline the Civil Service Standards of Conduct, including how and at what levels they are applied....more

16th June 2011

Written Answer from the Minister for Social Development

To ask the Minister for Social Development to outline his Department's plans for social housing new builds in (i) Magherafelt town; (ii) Magherafelt district; and (iii) Cookstown district....more

16th June 2011

Written Answer from the First Minister and deputy First Minister

To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister for (i) an update on discussions their Department has had with Her Majesty's Treasury in relation to Corporation Tax; and (ii) any assessment, that they are aware of, carried out by Treasury on the effect of a reduction in the rate of Corporation Tax for Northern Ireland....more

14th June 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of Finance and Personnel

To ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel to outline the most recent negotiations he has had with Her Majesty's Treasury in relation to corporation tax....more

13th June 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development

To ask the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development whether her Department has developed any plans for the disposal of chicken litter if the proposed incinerator at Glenavy does not get approval....more

March

23rd March 2011

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development in relation to the Public Accounts Committee's report 'Measuring the Performance of NI Water and Procurement and Governance in NI Water', for his assessment of (i) the procurement failings of his Department identified in the report; (ii) the role of his Department's former Permanent Secretary; and (iii) the independence of the review team....more

23rd March 2011

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development (i) if he intends to introduce on-street parking charges in all towns; and (ii) whether an assessment has been carried out of the impact this would have on town centre retail trade....more

23rd March 2011

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development (i) if he is aware of an investigation being carried out by the Information Commissioner's Office into his Department and NI Water; and (ii) what direction he has issued to departmental staff, NI Water staff, and all others carrying out work on behalf of his Department, in relation to co-operating with this investigation....more

23rd March 2011

Written Answer from the First Minister and deputy First Minister

To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister what discussions they have had with the Treasury regarding a Fuel Price Stabilizer....more

23rd March 2011

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development, pursuant to AQW 1509/11, to provide a breakdown of the payments on legal services in each of the last five years....more

22nd March 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety

To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety, pursuant to AQW 3160/11, to detail the reasons for the high level of expenditure on legal fees by each Health and Social Care Trust; and for a breakdown of how the money was spent....more

22nd March 2011

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development, pursuant to AQW 3897/11, to detail how specific procurement breaches are identified by his Department's Internal Audit Unit....more

22nd March 2011

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development how much his Department and its agencies paid for legal services in each of the last five years; and to detail the firms engaged....more

22nd March 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development

To ask the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development to provide details of the announcement of funding from her Department and BT to improve rural broadband services, including the location of the 40 cabinets....more

21st March 2011

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development to detail the number of Freedom of Information requests received by his Department in relation to correspondence between his Department, the Permanent Secretary and Mr Peter Dixon during the period 1 July- 6 July 2010; and (ii) how many of these requests were met....more

16th March 2011

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development (i) what evaluation NI Water has carried out on the supply infrastructure in the following areas (a) Ballinderry; (b) Ardboe; (c) Coagh; (d) Stewartstown; (e) Moneymore; (f) Cookstown (town); (g) Sandholes (Cookstown); (h) Pomeroy (Cookstown); (i) Coalisland; and (j) Brockagh (Dungannon); and (ii) if any measures are to be introduced to prevent the recurrence of loss of supply in these areas....more

15th March 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment

To ask the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment what measures her Department has taken to encourage town centre regeneration in relation to small local businesses....more

15th March 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment

To ask the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment to detail any discussions her Department has had with the Secretary of State in relation to making Northern Ireland an enterprise zone....more

14th March 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of Finance and Personnel

To ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel, pursuant to AQW 4610/11, what procedures does Land and Property Services have in place to allow ratepayers to challenge decisions made in relation to vacant properties, particularly the habitability of the property....more

11th March 2011

Written Answer from the Minister for Social Development

To ask the Minister for Social Development for his assessment of the quantity of vacant housing stock and its potential usage....more

11th March 2011

Written Answer from the Minister for Social Development

To ask the Minister for Social Development what measures have been considered to allow the Co-Ownership Scheme to become more accessible to first time buyers....more

10th March 2011

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development to detail how much each Roads Service division has spent on (i) road improvements; and (ii) road surface maintenance, in each of the last five years....more

10th March 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of the Environment

To ask the Minister of the Environment to detail the involvement of the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment and the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development in the formulation of Draft PPS 16 - Tourism....more

9th March 2011

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development (i) how many Personal Injury Claims were made against his Department in each of the last five years; and (ii) how much this cost his Department in (a) legal fees; (b) compensation fees; and (c) any other costs....more

9th March 2011

Written Answer from the Minister for Social Development

To ask the Minister for Social Development what measures have been taken by his Department to encourage town centre regeneration....more

8th March 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety

To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to detail the (i) number; and (ii) grade of staff employed in his Private Office....more

8th March 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment

To ask the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment to detail her Department's, and any of its agencies, input into the formulation of Draft PPS 16 - Tourism....more

8th March 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development

To ask the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development to detail her Department's, and any of its agencies, input into the formulation of Draft PPS 16 - Tourism....more

8th March 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of Finance and Personnel

To ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel for an update on the decentralisation of Departments and the relocation of Civil Service jobs....more

4th March 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety

To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety what is the (i) current waiting time; and (ii) target waiting time for orthodontic surgery after a patient has been seen by a specialist; and what action his Department has taken to reduce this waiting time....more

4th March 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of the Environment

To ask the Minister of the Environment, in relation to the Driver and Vehicle Agency Compliance and Road Transport Enforcement Unit, to detail (i) the current number of staff vacancies; (ii) how long each vacancy has existed; (iii) how many formal requests have been made (a) within his Department; and (b) to the Civil Service to fill each vacancy....more

2nd March 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development

To ask the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development why the Young Farmers' Clubs of Ulster was given such a short time to respond to the proposed removal of funding; and what assessment her Department has made of the impact these proposals will have on this organisation....more

1st March 2011

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development to detail the audit processes and systems which are used by (i) NI Water; and (ii) Translink....more

February

28th February 2011

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development if there are any plans to introduce a cycle lane between Carrickfergus and Jordanstown....more

28th February 2011

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development to detail any plans his Department has for the lands vested for the A2 dualling project....more

28th February 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of Finance and Personnel

To ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel to outline the criteria being used by Land and Property Services to determine which vacant properties are rateable, including the criteria used to determine the standard of the structure and habitability of the property....more

28th February 2011

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development if there are any plans to provide a footpath from Greenisland to Jordanstown....more

25th February 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety

To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety when he will provide answers to (i) AQW 1501/11; and (ii) AQW 3160/11, given that they were submitted on 19 October 2010 and 16 December 2010 respectively....more

25th February 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety

To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety how much was spent on legal fees by each of the Health and Social Care Trusts, and their predecessors, in each of the last five years....more

25th February 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety

To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety how much his Department and its agencies paid for legal services in each of the last five years; and to detail the firms engaged....more

25th February 2011

Written Answer from the Minister for Social Development

To ask the Minister for Social Development what is the legal limit on the length of time a Housing Executive property, with a named tenant and for which rent is being paid through Housing Benefit, can be uninhabited....more

24th February 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety

To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety what measures he will put in place in his Department to ensure efficient responses to Assembly Questions....more

24th February 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of Finance and Personnel

To ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel what consideration has been given to changing the criteria for Small Business Rates Relief for small businesses that have a low turnover but are exempt from any relief due to Land and Property Services' valuation of their property....more

22nd February 2011

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development, pursuant to AQW 3894/11, to detail (i) when each procurement breach began; and (ii) at what level and on which date each of the contracts were authorised....more

22nd February 2011

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development, pursuant to AQW 3641/11, to provide a breakdown of what the additional funding allocated to Roads Service was spent on, broken down by District Council area....more

21st February 2011

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development how many claims have been brought against Roads Service for damage caused to vehicles as a result of the condition of roads, in each District Council area, in each of the last five years....more

17th February 2011

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development to detail (i) how many procurement breaches were found at Roads Service by his Department's Internal Audit in (a) 2005/06; (b) 2006/07; (c) 2007/08; (d) 2008/09; (e) 2009/10; and (f) 2010/11 to date; (ii) when each of these breaches was confirmed; (iii) when and what action was taken in each instance; and (iv) to whom did internal audit report its findings....more

16th February 2011

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development whether contractors working for NI Water are required to register with Companies House, and what checks are carried out to ensure they comply with any requirement....more

15th February 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment

To ask the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment for her assessment of the availability of fixed line broadband services in rural areas, particularly in areas that have not benefited from the BT Next Generation Broadband project....more

15th February 2011

Written Answer from the First Minister and deputy First Minister

To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister how they intend to bring forward the Sustainable Development Implementation Plan after the funding provided for the Sustainable Development Commission ends in March 2011....more

14th February 2011

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development on what date (i) he decided to remove the Non-Executive Directors from the Board of NI Water; (ii) the Permanent Secretary sought permission to commence the recruitment process for new Non-Executive Directors; and (iii) he gave consent to begin this recruitment process....more

14th February 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development

To ask the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development (i) what assessment has been made of the availability of office facilities in relation to the decentralisation of her Department to the Mid-Ulster area; (ii) what plans there are to make best use of this accommodation; and (iii) what is the timescale for the implementation of these plans....more

11th February 2011

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development to detail how many procurement breaches were found at (i) his Department; (ii) NI Water; and (iii) Translink by his Department's Internal Audit in (a) 2005/06; (b) 2006/07; (c) 2007/08; (d) 2008/09; (e) 2009/10; and (f) 2010/11 to date; (iv) when each of these breaches was confirmed; (v) when and what action was taken in each instance; and (vi) to whom did internal audit report its findings....more

11th February 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of the Environment

To ask the Minister of the Environment to detail the number of planning application that have been refused under PPS 21 in each District Council area, in each of the last three years....more

10th February 2011

Written Answer from the Minister for Social Development

To ask the Minister for Social Development how much has been paid in the current financial year in Cold Weather Payments to people in the (i) BT80; (ii) BT71; (iii) BT70; (iv) BT45; and (v) BT46 postcode areas....more

10th February 2011

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development, pursuant to AQW 3285/11, (i) whether NI Water follows any corporate code of governance for public bodies; (ii) for his assessment of whether the non-recording of votes is in line with best practice; (iii) whether the non-recording of the vote on the resignation package of the CEO is compliant with governance guidelines; and (iv) how this matter will be reflected in the minutes of the relevant meeting....more

10th February 2011

Written Answer from the Minister for Social Development

To ask the Minister for Social Development for an update on the number of newbuild houses to be completed in Mid Ulster in (i) the current financial year; and (ii) the next financial year....more

10th February 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of the Environment

To ask the Minister of the Environment to detail the legitimacy of a planning application when the proposed development is moved outside of designated red line....more

8th February 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of Education

To ask the Minister of Education whether schools that benefit from end year flexibility in this financial year will face reductions in the budget allocation for the 2011/12 financial year or any subsequent year, as a result of their surplus budget....more

7th February 2011

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development how much his Department has spent on recruitment consultants in each of the last five years, including the amount spent on appointing staff for (i) his Department; (ii) agencies of his Department; and (iii) non-executive directors of agencies of his Department....more

7th February 2011

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development whether contractors working for his Department, and its agencies, are required to be registered with Companies House, and what checks are carried out to ensure they comply with any requirement....more

4th February 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development

To ask the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development what assessment has been made of the availability of broadband services in rural areas; and what areas are currently not able to avail of adequate broadband coverage....more

3rd February 2011

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development to detail who, within his Department, approved (i) the severance package for the former CEO of NI Water, Katherine Bryan; (ii) the employment terms and remuneration package for the former CEO of NI Water, Laurence MacKenzie; and (ii) the settlement package on the resignation of Laurence MacKenzie....more

3rd February 2011

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development how many procurement breaches were found at NI Water between 27 July 2008 and 10 March 2010; and to detail when each of these breaches was confirmed....more

1st February 2011

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development to detail any discussions his Department, or its agencies, had with the Department of the Environment prior to the recent adverse weather; and what measures were agreed to alleviate the problems caused by these weather conditions....more

1st February 2011

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development how much funding will allocated for rural road improvements and repairs required because of the recent severe weather....more

1st February 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of the Environment

To ask the Minister of the Environment to detail (i) any changes he intends to make to the Northern Ireland Environment Agency, as a result of the draft Budget 2011-15; and (ii) for his assessment of the impact these changes will have on its role in environmental protection and practices....more

January

31st January 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of Education

To ask the Minister of Education to detail (i) her Department's position on the roll-over of school budget surpluses into the 2011/12 financial year; (ii) what action is being taken to ensure this money is not lost; and (iii) what communication her Department has had with schools in relation to this matter....more

31st January 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of Education

To ask the Minister of Education (i) to outline the legal position on surplus money in schools' budgets at the end of this financial year; and (ii) whether a school is within its rights to determine how these surplus monies are used (a) before the end of this financial year; and (b) in the next financial year....more

31st January 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of the Environment

To ask the Minister of the Environment if the transfer of powers on planning matters to District Councils will be cost neutral....more

28th January 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety

To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to detail the number of admissions to the Accident and Emergency Unit in Antrim Area Hospital for the months of (i) September; (ii) October; (iii) November; and (iv) December for (a) 2009; and (b) 2010....more

28th January 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of the Environment

To ask the Minister of the Environment to detail any discussions his Department, or its agencies, had with the Department for Regional Development prior to the recent adverse weather; and what measures were agreed to alleviate the problems caused by these weather conditions....more

27th January 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of Finance and Personnel

To ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel, pursuant to AQW 2543/11, what action the Performance and Efficiency Delivery Unit has taken to drive the delivery of the Priorities for Government commitments and targets, broken down for each Department; and how many people currently work in the unit....more

27th January 2011

Written Answer from the First Minister and deputy First Minister

To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister, pursuant to AQW 3276/11, to provide detail of the process which follows on from Sir Jon Shortridge’s report, including (i) who is leading this process; (ii) what investigative processes have been established; (iii) the remit of investigations; (iv) how many meetings have taken place to date; (v) how many people have been interviewed to date; and (vi) what time-scale has been set for the completion of the process....more

27th January 2011

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development to detail the total amount of grit used by Roads Service in this financial year to date....more

27th January 2011

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development to detail the professional bodies of which the former CEO of NI Water, Laurence MacKenzie, was a member; and what contact his Department had with these bodies (i) before; (ii) during; and (iii) after his appointment to NI Water...more

26th January 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment

To ask the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment to detail the total investment from Invest NI in the (i) Cookstown; (ii) Magherafelt; and (iii) Dungannon districts in (a) 2005/06; (b) 2006/07; (c) 2007/08; (d) 2008/09; and (e) 2009/10; and how many jobs were created as a consequence....more

26th January 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety

To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to outline the steps he has taken to expedite the discharge from acute hospitals of elderly patients with complex needs....more

25th January 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of Finance and Personnel

To ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel to outline the protocols and procedures governing contact with the media by civil servants on matters relating to (i) the Department of their employment; (ii) Departments other than the Department of their employment; and (iii) business being conducted at other Departments....more

25th January 2011

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development to detail (i) what declarations in relation to prior convictions, spent or otherwise, are required to be made on job application forms for his Department and its agencies; (ii) which spent convictions are required to be declared; (iii) what checks are carried out by his Department ; and (iv) whether these procedures were followed in relation to the appointment of the former CEO of NI Water, Laurence MacKenzie in July 2009....more

24th January 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of the Environment

To ask the Minister of the Environment to detail (i) what assessment has been carried out on the efficiency of the management of his Department; (ii) what conclusions were made; and (iii) what steps he has taken to ensure effective management practices are implemented to improve the delivery of his Department....more

24th January 2011

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development how many procurement breaches were found at NI Water between (i) July 2009 to July 2010; and (ii) August 2010 to date....more

24th January 2011

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development whether the Board of NI Water voted unanimously to approve the settlement package for the outgoing CEO....more

21st January 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of the Environment

To ask the Minister of the Environment, pursuant to AQW 3214/11, in relation to planning application H/2008/0089/F, (i) whether the Planning Service opinion of 9 June 2010 remains; (ii) if and when he received further advice; (iii) who provided the advice; and (vi) to detail any further advice.....more

20th January 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of Justice

To ask the Minister of Justice, pursuant to AQW 3158/11, to outline where the revenue from court fines will be allocated now that policing and justice has been devolved....more

20th January 2011

Written Answer from the First Minister and deputy First Minister

To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister what action will be taken as a result of the conclusions detailed in Sir Jon Shortridge’s report on NI Water and any other available evidence; and to detail the likely timescale for any actions....more

19th January 2011

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development how much has been paid to the Permanent Secretary since his suspension....more

19th January 2011

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development, pursuant to AQW 3212/11, to detail about which two Assembly Questions the Permanent Secretary wrote to the Treasury Office of Accounts on 7 December 2010....more

18th January 2011

Written Answer from the First Minister and deputy First Minister

To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister, in light of Sir John Shortridge's report, when action will be taken in relation to the suspended Permanent Secretary of the Department for Regional Development....more

13th January 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of Education

To ask the Minister of Education for an update on the new build project for the Rainey Endowed School, Magherafelt....more

7th January 2011

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development, pursuant to AQW 2763/11, to detail all written correspondence from staff within his Department, at Grade 5 or above, to the Department of Finance and Personnel in relation to the Public Accounts Committee inquiry into his Department and NI Water....more

7th January 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety

To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety, in light of the budget announcement of 15 December 2010, what financial commitment his Department has made to the Desertcreat college development; and to outline the expected timescale for the project....more

6th January 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of Finance and Personnel

To ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel, in light of the budget announcement of 15 December 2010, what financial commitment his Department has made to the Desertcreat college development; and to outline the expected timescale for the project....more

6th January 2011

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development, pursuant to AQW 2797/11, what direction his Department issued to NI Water after the publication of the article in Volume 34, Issue 11 (Dec/Jan) of 'Internal Auditing'....more

6th January 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety

To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety what is the (i) target time; and (ii) actual time for the commencement of IVF treatment, from the date when a referral is made by a GP....more

6th January 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety

To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety what is the (i) target time; and (ii) actual time for appointments at the Regional Fertility Clinic, from the date when a referral is made by a GP....more

6th January 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development

To ask the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development to outline her Department's policy on Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems....more

4th January 2011

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development to detail the amount of fuel used by NI Water or Water Service vehicles in each of the last five years....more

4th January 2011

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development how much NI Water, and its predecessor, spent on fuel in each of the last five years.....more

4th January 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of Justice

To ask the Minister of Justice how much money was raised through court fines in each of the last five years; and for what purposes this money was used.....more

4th January 2011

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development, pursuant to AQW 2762/11, what legal advice was sought on the information deemed to be sensitive and whether this legal advice supported his Department's request to the Public Accounts Committee to handle the information appropriately.....more

4th January 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of the Environment

To ask the Minister of the Environment how many departmental staff have attended management training courses in each of the last two years.....more

4th January 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of the Environment

To ask the Minister of the Environment to outline his Department's policy on Sustainable Drainage Systems....more

4th January 2011

Written Answer from the Minister of the Environment

To ask the Minister of the Environment, in relation to planning application H/2008/0089/F, to detail (i) when it was validated; (ii) when it was presented to Magherafelt District Council with an option to approve; (iii) when it was referred to his office and for how long he has been considering this application; (v) whether the Planning Service has made a decision or when he expects a decision to be made.....more

2010

December

22nd December 2010

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development, pursuant to AQW 2696/11, (i) to what level will the salt or grit reserves be allowed to fall before more is sought; (ii) how long will it take to get more grit; and (iii) what discussions Roads Service has had with the Met Office and other agencies regarding the weather forecast over the coming months and projected cold spells....more

22nd December 2010

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development to outline his Department's policy on Sustainable Drainage Systems.....more

22nd December 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of Education

To ask the Minister of Education what measures are in place to protect teachers from abusive pupils.....more

21st December 2010

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development how many firms tendered for the Creagh Waste Water Treatment works contract.....more

21st December 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of Justice

To ask the Minister of Justice, in light of the budget announcement of 15 December 2010, what financial commitment his Department has made to the Desertcreat college development; and to outline the expected timescale for the project.....more

21st December 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of Finance and Personnel

To ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel to outline the procedures and protocols governing the working of overtime by Civil Servants; and what grades can authorise overtime.....more

20th December 2010

Written Answer from the Minister for Social Development

To ask the Minister for Social Development whether there are any security policies or procedures in place in the Child Maintenance and Enforcement Division in relation to dealing with cases for individuals who may be members of Fathers for Justice.....more

14th December 2010

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development (i) how many times, in the last six months, his Department has contacted the Department of Finance and Personnel in relation to the Public Accounts Committee inquiry into his Department and NI Water; and (ii) to outline the content of each communication.....more

14th December 2010

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development (i) whether his Department has requested that documents relating to the ongoing Public Accounts Committee inquiry into his Department and NI Water be classified, and if so, how often; and (ii) to outline the legal basis for each classification request and whether legal advice supported the classification requests in part or in total.....more

14th December 2010

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development whether his Department issued any direction to NI Water in relation to the article in Volume 34, Issue 11 (Dec/Jan) of 'Internal Auditing' to which a senior NI Water official made a contribution....more

13th December 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of Finance and Personnel

To ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel to detail the (i) number; and (ii) cost of Special Advisers within each Department.....more

13th December 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of Finance and Personnel

To ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel (i) when the Performance and Efficiency Delivery Unit was set up; (ii) what is its remit; and (iii) what progress the unit has made to date, in relation to targets met or savings achieved.....more

13th December 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of Finance and Personnel

To ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel (i) whether his Department has sought to direct the processes of the Public Accounts Committee in relation to the current investigation in the Department for Regional Development and NI Water; (ii) if so, on how many occasions; and (iii) to outline the electronic and written communications his Department has had with the PAC, including the dates of these communications, in the last two months....more

9th December 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of the Environment

To ask the Minister of the Environment (i) what measures he intends to put in place to ensure that fairness and equality are central to the operation of Local Government; and (ii) how his Department intends to monitor delivery on this issue....more

9th December 2010

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development how many agency staff were employed by the Roads Service for road gritting in each of the last two years; and to detail the cost....more

8th December 2010

Written Answer from the First Minister and deputy First Minister

To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister how much their Department and its agencies have paid for legal services in each of the last five years; and to detail the firms engaged....more

7th December 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of Finance and Personnel

To ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel how much has been spent on overtime payments for Civil Service staff in each of the last 5 years....more

7th December 2010

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development how much grit or sand for roads his Department has stored; and how long these reserves will last....more

7th December 2010

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development, pursuant to AQW 911/11 and AQW 416/11, to outline the reasons why the written answers were revised and why the figure given for the number of single tender actions and contract extensions issued by Roads Service changed....more

7th December 2010

Written Answer from the First Minister and deputy First Minister

To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister, pursuant to AQW 2370/11, whether they can confirm that no senior civil servants (i) requested; or (ii) were authorised to make representations to Sir Jon Shortridge regarding his investigation into the Department for Regional Development and NI Water....more

6th December 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety

To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to detail his plans for (i) capital projects: and (ii) large-scale maintenance projects over the next three years....more

6th December 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety

To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety for an update on the redevelopment of Whiteabbey Hospital and the Mid-Ulster Hospital, including the expenditure to date and the projected timescales for progress....more

3rd December 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of the Environment

To ask the Minister of the Environment to detail any computer system breakdowns which have occurred in the Driver and Vehicle Agency in the last three months....more

1st December 2010

Written Answer from the First Minister and deputy First Minister

To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to detail the time-frame for the investigation by Sir Jon Shortridge....more

November

30th November 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of the Environment

To ask the Minister of the Environment to detail the number of planning applications (i) submitted and; (ii) approved by each divisional planning office, in each month, in each of the last two years....more

29th November 2010

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development, pursuant to AQW 1863/11, (i) to detail the projected cost provided by the company that was awarded the tender for the Creagh Waste Water Treatment Project; and (ii) to provide a breakdown of the projected land valuation costs associated with the project.....more

29th November 2010

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development, pursuant to AQW 1509/11, how much was paid in legal fees to the Departmental Solicitors Office and the Crown Solicitors.....more

26th November 2010

Written Answer from the First Minister and deputy First Minister

To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister how many senior civil servants (i) sought; and (ii) received authorisation to make representations to Sir Jon Shortridge during his investigation into the Department for Regional Development and NI Water; and at what level was authorisation granted.....more

26th November 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of Finance and Personnel

To ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel, pursuant to AQW 1875/11, for a breakdown of the number of staff at Grade 5 and above in each Department.....more

25th November 2010

Written Answer from the Minister for Social Development

To ask the Minister for Social Development, pursuant to AQW 1745/11, for a breakdown of the type of supported living units available in Magherafelt for people with serious mental health problems.....more

25th November 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of Finance and Personnel

To ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel how many Civil Service staff worked more than ten hours overtime in any one week in the last twelve months.....more

25th November 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of Finance and Personnel

To ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel how many hours of overtime were worked by Civil Servants in each of the last five years.....more

25th November 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of Finance and Personnel

To ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel to detail the Pay Scale for each Civil Service grade above Deputy Principal.....more

24th November 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of the Environment

To ask the Minister of the Environment to outline the process of consultation carried out with Planning Service staff in relation to staff redeployment.....more

23rd November 2010

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development, pursuant to AQW 1596/11, for the single tender actions and contract extensions, to detail (i) the cost; (ii) when work commenced; and (iii) when approval was granted and at what grade....more

23rd November 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety

To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety what plans his Department has for Wards 2 and 3 at the Mid-Ulster Hospital in Magherafelt.....more

22nd November 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety

To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety how many people in the Northern Health and Social Care Trust area have been waiting for more than 9 weeks for (i) a primary care appointment; and (ii) a secondary care appointment; and what action is being taken to reduce waiting times at the Trust....more

22nd November 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety

To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety how many theatre sessions were (i) scheduled; and (ii) completed at the Mid-Ulster Hospital in Magherafelt in September 2010....more

19th November 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of Culture, Arts and Leisure

To ask the Minister of Culture, Arts and Leisure to detail the current number of staff at each grade within the Library Service....more

19th November 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety

To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to detail the number of (i) intensive care beds; and (ii) high dependency beds at each of the hospitals in the Northern Health and Social Care Trust area during each of the last 12 months....more

19th November 2010

Revised Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development how many single tender actions were issued by (i) Roads Service; (ii) Translink; and (iii) the Harbour Commissioner in (a) 2005/06; (b) 2006/07; (c) 2007/08; (d) 2008/09; and (e) 2009/10....more

19th November 2010

Revised Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development, pursuant to AQW 417/11, to detail the cost of the Translink and Roads Service single tender actions and whether these were approved by his Department.....more

19th November 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of Education

To ask the Minister of Education, pursuant to AQW 1512/11, to provide a breakdown of the spending on (i) legal fees; and (ii) compensation....more

19th November 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of the Environment

To ask the Minister of the Environment to detail (i) the amount of funding that has been allocated for early retirement within his Department for this financial year; (ii) the number of applications that have been approved to date in 2010/11 in (a) the Department; and (b) the Planning Service; (iii) the number of further applications expected to be approved in 2010/11; and (iv) the grades and ages that can avail of early retirement.....more

18th November 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety

To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to detail the total cost, net of prescription charges, to the Health Service of prescribed items in the period 1 January 2010 to 30 June 2010 compared to the same six month period in each of the previous three years.....more

18th November 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety

To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to detail his Department's financial commitment to the Desertcreat College development.....more

16th November 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety

To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety how much was spent by his Department on drugs in each of the last five years; and what percentage of the Departmental budget this represented......more

15th November 2010

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development to detail the (i) tendering costs; (ii) complete scheme costs; (iii) land valuation costs; and (iv) consulting costs for the Creagh Waste Water Treatment Project.....more

15th November 2010

Written Answer from the Minister for Social Development

To ask the Minister for Social Development for a breakdown of the provision of Supported Living Accommodation for people with severe mental health conditions in each District Council.....more

12th November 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of Finance and Personnel

To ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel to detail the number of Civil Service staff at each grade in each Department in each of the last five years.....more

12th November 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of Justice

To ask the Minister of Justice to provide details on the implementation of the Desertcreat College development.....more

12th November 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of Justice

To ask the Minister of Justice to detail the projected cost of the Desertcreat College development; and to outline the total committed costs to the project by each relevant Department.....more

12th November 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of Finance and Personnel

To ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel what procedures and guidelines are in place for Departments on the tendering and appointment of firms for legal services.....more

11th November 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of Justice

To ask the Minister of Justice how much his Department and its agencies have paid for legal services to date; and to detail the firms engaged.....more

10th November 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of Finance and Personnel

To ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel whether he has any plans to divert funds from current revenue to capital spend in light of the British Government's cuts to the capital budget.....more

10th November 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of the Environment

To ask the Minister of the Environment to outline his Department's legislative programme for 2010/11, including projected timeframes.....more

9th November 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of the Environment

To ask the Minister of the Environment, pursuant to AQW 1641/11, to outline the composition of the project steering group and any advisory support it receives.....more

9th November 2010

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development, pursuant to AQW 910/11, how many audits were carried out over the period covered by these contracts; and who carried out these audits.....more

5th November 2010

Written Answer from the Minister for Social Development

To ask the Minister for Social Development how much his Department and its agencies paid for legal services in each of the last five years; and to detail the firms engaged.....more

4th November 2010

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development to detail who attended the meeting in relation to NI Water, referred to in an email on 18 January 2010 from Lian Patterson in his Department to officials, Gary Fair and John Mills; and what was discussed and actioned at this meeting....more

4th November 2010

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development how many (i) single tender actions; and (ii) contract extensions without tender, were made by his Department in each of the last five years....more

4th November 2010

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development, pursuant to AQW 2884/10, for an update on his Department's policy on traffic signage for businesses.....more

2nd November 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development

To ask the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development how much her Department and its agencies paid for legal services in each of the last five years; and to detail the firms engaged.....more

2nd November 2010

Written Answer from the Minister for Employment and Learning

To ask the Minister for Employment and Learning how much his Department and its agencies paid for legal services in each of the last five years; and to detail the firms engaged.....more

2nd November 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment

To ask the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment what assistance her Department can provide to tourism-related businesses in erecting brown road signage....more

2nd November 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of the Environment

To ask the Minister of the Environment how much his Department and its agencies paid for legal services in each of the last five years; and to detail the firms engaged....more

2nd November 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of Culture, Arts and Leisure

To ask the Minister of Culture, Arts and Leisure how much his Department and its agencies paid for legal services in each of the last five years; and to detail the firms engaged....more

1st November 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of the Environment

To ask the Minister of the Environment (i) for an update on the progress of the Planning Service Rural Design Guide; (ii) when the guide will be made available for consultation to (a) the Committee for the Environment; and (b) the public; and (iii) to whom the document has been released to date....more

1st November 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of Finance and Personnel

To ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel how much his Department and its agencies paid for legal services in each of the last five years; and to detail the firms engaged.....more

1st November 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of Finance and Personnel

To ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel for a breakdown of the rates charged by the Central Procurement Directorate for the services it provides.....more

October

29th October 2010

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development how much his Department and its agencies paid for legal services in each of the last five years; and to detail the firms engaged.....more

29th October 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety

To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety for a breakdown of the provision of Supported Living Accommodation for people with severe mental health conditions in (i) each Health and Social Care Trust; and (ii) each District Council.....more

29th October 2010

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development, pursuant to AQW 416/11, AQW 417/11, AQW 910/11 and AQW 911/11, what strategy he will put in place to deal with these issues.....more

29th October 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of Education

To ask the Minister of Education how much her Department and its agencies paid for legal services in each of the last five years; and to detail the firms engaged.....more

29th October 2010

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development, pursuant to AQW 619/11, whether a file note, a record of conversation, an email or any other correspondence exists of the conversation between the Chief Executive of NI Water and John Mills from his Department on 18 January 2010; and if so to detail the contents.....more

29th October 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment

To ask the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment, pursuant to AQW 1116/11, to explain the rise in costs for legal services.....more

29th October 2010

Revised Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development to detail the additional audit support services provided to his Department, in relation to NI Water, or to NI Water in each of the last five financial years, giving the company providing the services; and the contractual arrangements of those services.....more

25th October 2010

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development to detail all contracts awarded by NI Water and the Water Service in each of the last six years, including to whom the contract was awarded and cost.....more

25th October 2010

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development to detail the contracts between NI Water and Enterprise PLC in (i) 2006/07; (ii) 2007/08; (iii) 2008/09; and (iv) 2009/10, including expenditure and whether the contracts were by single tender action or extended contract.....more

19th October 2010

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development, pursuant to AQW 626/11, which firm completed the contract following the termination of arrangements with Contracting Out.....more

19th October 2010

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development, pursuant to AQW 417/11, to detail the cost of the Translink and Roads Service single tender actions and whether these were approved by his Department.....more

18th October 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of Finance and Personnel

To ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel for a breakdown of income to the Central Procurement Directorate in each of the last five years......more

18th October 2010

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development, pursuant to AQW 417/11 and AQW 416/11, when work commenced on the single tender actions and the contract extensions at Translink; and when authorisation was granted by his Department.....more

18th October 2010

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development, pursuant to AQW 417/11, for how long the Roads Service and Translink contracts were extended and the cost of each extended contract....more

18th October 2010

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development, pursuant to AQW 416/11, whether the review into procurement practice at Translink is being carried out independently or by the Department; and who is leading the review....more

18th October 2010

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development whether the Translink single tender action and contract extension was taken into consideration when awarding Translink the Centre of Procurement Expertise status....more

15th October 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment

To ask the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment how much her Department and its agencies paid for legal services in each of the last five years, including details of the firms engaged.....more

14th October 2010

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development to detail the additional audit support services provided to his Department, in relation to NI Water, or to NI Water in each of the last five financial years, giving the company providing the services; and the contractual arrangements of those services.....more

14th October 2010

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development, pursuant to AQW 255/11, in relation to the full conflict of interest checks carried out on members of the Independent Review Team, to detail (i) the date checks were completed for (a) Jackie Henry; (b) Peter Dixon; and (c) Glenn Thompson; (ii) who was responsible for carrying out these checks; (iii) who advised his Department on the outcome; and (iv) who made the decision that there were no conflicts of interest....more

13th October 2010

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development, pursuant to AQW 417/11, to outline the current status of the IT system contract extension, the cost of the extended contract and when the contract commenced.....more

12th October 2010

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development whether he, or his special adviser, have received requests for a meeting from any of the dismissed non-executive directors of NI Water; and what responses have been given.....more

8th October 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of Finance and Personnel

To ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel (i) to provide the original Civil Service policy on temporary promotions and deputising arrangements; and (ii) any revised versions in the last three years.....more

6th October 2010

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development how much was paid to the consultants who continued the work originally contracted out to LLP after the termination of their contract; and to detail the tendering process under which the consultants were engaged.....more

6th October 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of Finance and Personnel

To ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel to detail the number of posts, within the NI Civil Service, currently filled by deputising arrangements or temporary promotion, for the grades (i) Administrative Assistant to Deputy Principal (and equivalent); and (ii) Grade 7 & above.....more

6th October 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of Finance and Personnel

To ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel how much has been spent on external consultants in each of the last 5 years by (i) the Department; (ii) Central Procurement Directorate Construction; and (iii) Central Procurement Directorate Supplies and Service Division; and (iv) to provide a breakdown showing how much was paid to (a) PWC; (b) Deloitte; and (c) Ernst & Young....more

5th October 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of Finance and Personnel

To ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel, pursuant to AQW 348/11, whether an Equality Impact Assessment has been carried out on the Civil Service policy on temporary promotions and deputising arrangements, in the last three years....more

5th October 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of Finance and Personnel

To ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel, pursuant to AQW 348/11, to detail, for each of the last three years, the (i) temporary promotions; and (ii) deputising arrangements in the Civil Service, broken down by (a) substantive grade and promoted grade; (b) length of promotion arrangement; and (c) annual salary increase.....more

4th October 2010

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development the date on which he and his Department were first advised by the Chairman and Board members of NI Water of their concerns over the independence of the Independent Review Team....more

4th October 2010

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development if he is aware of (i) emails between the Permanent Secretary and the Director of the Shareholder Unit on 16 February 2010 discussing the outcomes that they would require from the Independent Review Team Report into NI Water; (ii) exchanges between officials which included suggestions that the Independent Review Team of NI Water should make recommendations to the Executive regarding water charges....more

4th October 2010

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development (i) whether a record was kept of conversations between his departmental officals and the Chief Executive of NI Water regarding the withdrawal of the Chief Executive's resignation; (ii) if these discussions prompted the Minister to seek legal advice in relation to the removal of Directors from the Board of NI Water; (iii) if the Minister himself had any discussions with the Chief Executive prior to the withdrawal of his resignation; and (iv) to provide detail of these discussions and any commitments given.....more

4th October 2010

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development whether he is aware that the Chief Executive of NI Water informed the Independent Review Team of NI Water that he was content with the first draft of its report.....more

4th October 2010

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development for his assessment of the detail of the first draft of the Independent Review Team report.....more

4th October 2010

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development, in relation to the NI Water proceedings against Steria, (i) when the legal action was dropped; (ii) how much this action has cost NI Water and the Department: and (iii) how much all cases and settlements with Steria, including legal and other fees, have cost the public purse to date.....more

1st October 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of Finance and Personnel

To ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel, at 9 September 2010, how many vacancies existed at the appropriate grades within the Civil Service to accommodate the proposed redeployment of Planning Service staff.....more

1st October 2010

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development how many single tender actions were issued by (i) Roads Service; (ii) Translink; and (iii) the Harbour Commissioner in (a) 2005/06; (b) 2006/07; (c) 2007/08; (d) 2008/09; and (e) 2009/10.....more

1st October 2010

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development how many contract extensions have been put in place, without going to tender, by (i) Roads Service; (ii) Translink; and (iii) the Harbour Commissioner in (a) 2005/06; (b) 2006/07; (c) 2007/08; (d) 2008/09; and (e) 2009/10.....more

September

29th September 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development

To ask the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development whether any schemes or funding will be made available to assist pig farmers in the modernisation of rearing and fattening units....more

29th September 2010

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development, pursuant to AQW 83/11, whether the fact that the financial systems at NI Water did not record supplier expenditure prior to April 2007 was the reason that Atkins Contractors was approached directly to supply the information that the Permanent Secretary gave to the Public Accounts Committee on 31 August 2010; and if there were any systems in place within his Department to collect this information....more

28th September 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of Finance and Personnel

To ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel to detail (i) the number of agency staff currently employed within the NI Civil Service; and (ii) the rates payable to these agency staff, broken down by grade.....more

28th September 2010

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development if there are any plans to improve the Shore Road, between Ballyronan and Ballylifford.....more

28th September 2010

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development to outline if a declaration for potential conflict of interest was (i) sought by his Department; and (ii) provided by members of the Independent Review Team into NI Water as part of their appointment.....more

24th September 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety

To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety how much has been spent on external consultants in each of the last five years by (i) his Department; (ii) the Health Estates; and (iii) the Business Services Organisation; and (iv) how much of these amounts was paid to (a) PWC; (b) Deloitte; and (c) Ernst & Young....more

23rd September 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of Finance and Personnel

To ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel what Equality Impact Assessment has been carried out into deputising arrangements or temporary promotions within the NI Civil Service, in the last three years....more

22nd September 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of Education

To ask the Minister of Education, for each of the last five years (i) how much (a) her Department; and (b) the Education and Library Board spent on external consultants; and (ii) how much was paid to (a) PricewaterhouseCoopers; (b) Deloitte; and (c) Ernst & Young....more

22nd September 2010

Written Answer from the First Minister and deputy First Minister

To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister what is the target response time for the Head of the NI Civil Service in replying to correspondence.....more

22nd September 2010

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development, in relation to the Public Accounts Committee inquiry into NI Water, why his Department was reliant on Atkins Contractors to provide detail of the £5,222,144 paid by the Department to them between March 2002 and April 2007, in relation to DRD Water Service Contract work.....more

20th September 2010

Written Answer from the Minister for Social Development

To ask the Minister for Social Development (i) how much has been spent on external consultants in each of the last five years by (a) his Department; and (b) the Northern Ireland Housing Executive; and (ii) how much of these amounts was paid to (a) PWC; (b) Deloitte; and (c) Ernst & Young.....more

17th September 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of the Environment

To ask the Minister of the Environment how much has been spent to date by Planning Service in relation to the Reform of Local Government......more

16th September 2010

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development, for each of the last five years (i) how much (a) his Department; (b) NI Water; and (c) Roads Service spent on external consultants; and (ii) how much was paid to (a) PricewaterhouseCoopers; (b) Deloitte; and (c) Ernst & Young.....more

14th September 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of Finance and Personnel

To ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel to detail the (i) tender price; and (ii) actual cost of the contract for the report ‘Review of Centres of Procurement Expertise Status and Policy Implementation’ by PWC in September 2009.....more

14th September 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of Finance and Personnel

To ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel what instructions are given by the Central Procurement Directorate to Government Departments and bodies on conflict of interest for firms tendering; and what measures are in place to ensure compliance....more

13th September 2010

Revised Written Answer from the Minister for Employment and Learning

To ask the Minister for Employment and Learning how much has been spent by his Department in each of the last five years on (i) private consultancy firms; and (ii) events organisers....more

August

26th August 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety

To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to detail the Cash Equivalent Transfer Values of all (i) senior employees; and (ii) directors in each Health and Social Care Trust in (a) 2005/06; (b) 2006/07; (c) 2007/08; (d) 2008/09; and (e) 2009/10......more

26th August 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety

To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety (i) how many jobs were advertised by the Northern Health and Social Care Trust for (a) doctors; (b) consultants; and (c) nurses, for the Mid-Ulster Hospital Accident and Emergency Department, in each of the last ten years; and (ii) whether each post was filled (a) permanently; or (b) temporarily......more

26th August 2010

Revised Written Answer from the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety

To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to detail the total amount paid out in each Health and Social Care Trust on performance-related bonuses for senior staff, in each of the last five years......more

July

23rd July 2010

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development to detail all contracts awarded to Deloitte in relation to NI Water since April 2007, including the nature of the contracts, the cost of each contract and the number of consultants and sub-contractors engaged......more

21st July 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety

To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety, pursuant to AQW 7863/10, to provide a breakdown of £11.01 million spent on designing and implementing the structural change.....more

19th July 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of Education

To ask the Minister of Education, in relation to her statement on the review of capital projects, (i) to outline the criteria used to assess the capital projects; and (ii) to detail the evaluation of each school in the Mid-Ulster constituency against the criteria.....more

19th July 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of Education

To ask the Minister of Education, in relation to her statement on the review of capital projects, to detail (i) the schools in the Mid-Ulster constituency which have met the criteria; and (ii) the nature of these projects and the expected start date.....more

16th July 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety

To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to detail the total amount paid out in each Health and Social Care Trust on performance-related bonuses for senior staff, in each of the last five years.....more

14th July 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety

To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to explain the reasons for the level of patients waiting on trolleys in the Antrim Area Hospital on 15, 16 and 17 May 2010....more

14th July 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety

To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety what consultation was carried out with (i) staff; (ii) unions; and (iii) the public, prior to the recent decision to reduce services at the Mid-Ulster Hospital, Magherafelt and Whiteabbey Hospital.....more

14th July 2010

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development what action his Department has taken following the findings of the independent review team's report of 25 February 2010 into NI Water and his Department.....more

14th July 2010

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development whether procedures in relation to the Code of Practice for public appointments were followed in the appointment of the new interim Board of NI Water.....more

14th July 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety

To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety, pursuant to AQW 7182/10, to provide a full breakdown of his Department's spending on the Review of Public Administration.....more

14th July 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety

To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to detail the cost, to date, to his Department and its agencies for the Review of Public Administration.......more

14th July 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety

To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety, on the 1 January 2010, how many patients were recorded as spending 12 hours or more in the Accident and Emergency Departments in (i) Antrim Area Hospital; (ii) the Causeway Hospital; and (iii) Whiteabbey Hospital; and (iv) the Mid-Ulster Hospital......more

14th July 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety

To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to detail (i) the number of sick days taken by (a) doctors; (b) consultants; and (c) nurses in the Antrim Area Hospital Accident and Emergency Department, in each of the last five years; and (ii) how many of these absences were stress related.....more

8th July 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of the Environment

To ask the Minister of the Environment whether there will be an opportunity for further discussions in relation to planning applications, deferred until the completion of PPS21, which have been recommended for refusal.....more

7th July 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development

To ask the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development if any discussions have taken place between her Department, or its agencies, and the Department of the Environment and the Department for Regional Development, or their agencies, in relation to Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems; and to outline how many meetings have taken place and the outcome of these meetings.....more

5th July 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of Justice

To ask the Minister of Justice, pursuant to AQW 7680/10, for a detailed breakdown of the expenditure by the Prison Service on salary costs for staff suspensions for each of these years......more

2nd July 2010

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development if any discussion has taken place between his Department, or its agencies and the Department for Agriculture and Rural Development and the Department of the Environment, or their agencies, in relation to Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems; and to outline how many meetings have taken place and the outcome of these meetings......more

2nd July 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety

To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety, pursuant to AQW 7182/10, to provide a full breakdown of his Department's spending on the Review of Public Administration.....more

2nd July 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety

To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety, pursuant to AQW 7182/10, to detail the number of (i) redundancies; and (ii) retirements as a result of the Review of Public Administration.....more

June

30th June 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of the Environment

To ask the Minister of the Environment if any discussion has taken place between his Department, or its agencies and the Department for Agriculture and Rural Development and the Department for Regional Development, or their agencies, in relation to Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems; and to outline how many meetings have taken place and the outcome of these meetings.....more

29th June 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety

To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to detail the number of doctors currently working at (i) Altnagelvin Hospital; (ii) the Royal Hospital; (iii) Craigavon Hospital; (iv) the Mater Hospital; (v) Antrim Area Hospital; and (vi) the Mid-Ulster Hospital, broken down by grades of (a) Foundation; (b) Registrar; (c) Senior Registrar; (d) Consultant; and (e) other grades......more

29th June 2010

Written Answer from the First Minister and deputy First Minister

To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister, pursuant to AQW 7179/10, for a full breakdown of their Department's spending on the Review of Public Administration....more

28th June 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of the Environment

To ask the Minister of the Environment, pursuant to AQW 6992/10, to provide a full breakdown of his Department's spending on the Review of Public Administration....more

28th June 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of Education

To ask the Minister of Education to provide a breakdown of her Department's total spending on the Review of Public Administration.....more

28th June 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety

To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to detail the number of serious clinical incidents in each hospital in the Northern Health and Social Care Trust, in each of the last five years......more

22nd June 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of Justice

To ask the Minister of Justice how much has been spent by the Prison Service on staff suspensions in each of the last five years.....more

22nd June 2010

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development to outline his Department's policy on the proposed extension of the runway at Belfast City Airport......more

21st June 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety

To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety what consideration was given to the needs and safety of children and people with a disability in the catchment area of the Mid-Ulster Hospital, when making the decision to close the Accident and Emergency Unit......more

10th June 2010

Written Answer from the Minister for Employment and Learning

To ask the Minister for Employment and Learning to detail the cost, to date, to his Department and its agencies from the Review of Public Administration.....more

10th June 2010

Written Answer from the First Minister and deputy First Minister

To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister whether they can provide an assurance that the Cohesion, Sharing and Integration Strategy will be subject to a full Equality Impact Assessment and will reflect the needs of all people in our society......more

10th June 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety

To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety what instructions were issued by the Northern Health and Social Care Trust to employees in relation to expressing concerns about recent decisions made by the Trust; and when the instructions were issued.....more

9th June 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety

To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety if an Equality Impact Assessment was carried out on the decision to close accident and emergency services at the Mid-Ulster Hospital......more

8th June 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety

To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to detail the number of hospital beds in the Northern Health and Social Care Trust area, in each of the last five years......more

8th June 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety

To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to detail the number of staff, by grade, moving from the Mid-Ulster Hospital to the Antrim Area Hospital as a result of the transfer of accident and emergency services......more

8th June 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety

To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to detail the number of patients presenting themselves to the Accident and Emergency unit at (i) Altnagelvin Hospital; (ii) the Royal Victoria Hospital; (iii) Craigavon Hospital; (iv) the Mater Hospital; (v) Antrim Area Hospital; and (vi) the Mid-Ulster Hospital, in each of the last five years......more

8th June 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development

To ask the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development to detail the total cost, to date, to her Department and its agencies of the Review of Public Administration.....more

8th June 2010

Written Answer from the First Minister and deputy First Minister

To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to detail the cost, to date, to their Department and its agencies of the Review of Public Administration.....more

7th June 2010

Written Answer from the Minister for Social Development

To ask the Minister for Social Development to detail the total cost, to date, to his Department and its agencies of the Review of Public Administration.....more

7th June 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of Culture, Arts and Leisure

To ask the Minister of Culture, Arts and Leisure to detail the cost, to date, to his Department and its agencies of the Review of Public Administration.....more

7th June 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of the Environment

To ask the Minister of the Environment to detail the cost to date of the Review of Public Administration to (i) his Department and its agencies; (ii) local authorities; and (iii) any representative organisations......more

7th June 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of Finance and Personnel

To ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel to detail the total cost, to date, to his Department and its agencies of the Review of Public Administration.....more

4th June 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety

To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety (i) how many hospital beds were in (a) the Northern Health and Social Care Trust area; and (b) the Antrim Area Hospital on 18 May 2010; and (ii) how many beds are planned to be in each on 25 May 2010.....more

4th June 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety

To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety how many breakfasts were served to patients in the Accident and Emergency unit in the Antrim Area Hospital on the morning of 18 May 2010.....more

4th June 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment

To ask the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment to detail the cost, to date, to her Department and its agencies of the Review of Public Administration......more

3rd June 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety

To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to detail the percentage of emergency ambulance call-outs which met the emergency response time in (i) the Northern Health and Social Care Trust area; and (ii) the catchment area of the Mid-Ulster Hospital in (a) 2007/08; and (b) 2009/09; and (c) 2009/10......more

3rd June 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety

To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to detail the exact location of the 20 extra beds within the Antrim Area Hospital......more

3rd June 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety

To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to detail the alleged problems which occurred in the Accident and Emergency unit at the Antrim Area Hospital on Sunday 16 May 2010.....more

3rd June 2010

Written Answer from the Minister for Social Development

To ask the Minister for Social Development how many applications for housing cost claims from people on Income Related Employment Support Allowance are currently outstanding.....more

2nd June 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety

To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety how many beds in the Antrim Area Hospital are positioned in bay windows or free space with no direct access to oxygen or fixed screens.....more

2nd June 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety

To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to detail the number of trolley waits in the Antrim Area Hospital in each of the last 12 months.....more

2nd June 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety

To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety what assessment has been made of the potential increased pressure on the Antrim Area Hospital, in light of the recent announcement of the reduction in services at the Mid-Ulster Hospital, Magherafelt and Whiteabbey Hospital.....more

1st June 2010

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development to detail (i) how many water meters installed by NI Water have been reclassified from trial meters; (ii) how many of these have been installed to connections which serve domestic properties; (iii) the cost of installing these meters; and (iv) how many bills have been sent out with no domestic allowance included since the re-classification of these meters.....more

1st June 2010

Written Answer from the Minister for Social Development

To ask the Minister for Social Development to detail (i) the target time; and (ii) the average actual time taken to process an Employment Support Allowance application....more

1st June 2010

Written Answer from the Minister for Social Development

To ask the Minister for Social Development, pursuant to AQW 6568/10, what consultation took place with (i) Standards Assurance Unit staff; and (ii) the Debt Referral Team, in the Magherafelt Social Security Office....more

1st June 2010

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

To ask the Minister for Regional Development to detail the cost to date of the Review of Public Administration to his Department and its agencies.....more

1st June 2010

Written Answer from the Minister of Finance and Personnel

To ask the Minister of Finance and Personnel how many vacancies exist, at the appropriate grades, within the Civil Service to accommodate the proposed redeployment of Planning Service staff....more