Sean Lynch: Go raibh maith agat, a LeasCheann Comhairle. As somebody from Fermanagh, I say that it is hard not to notice already, with increased security and police patrols, that the G8 summit is coming to the county. We also have a bit of a better surface on the A4 — or on most of it — on the way to Belfast, and some buildings have been painted that had not seen paint for many years. There is...
Sean Lynch: Yes, I welcome it; the G8 is coming to the most beautiful county in Ireland. I said that the security and safety of all those taking part was paramount, including those who may want to come on genuine protest. In that sense, I agree with the Member. Going back to the issue of accountability, have clear lines of accountability been established between the different services that will be...
Sean Lynch: Go raibh maith agat, a LeasCheann Comhairle. I will switch it to the other side of the country. Did the western corridor come up for discussion? If not, why not? That is the corridor from Belfast through Enniskillen, where there is also a bridge, and on to Sligo.
Sean Lynch: Go raibh maith agat, a Phríomh-LeasCheann Comhairle. Gabhaim buíochas leis an LeasChéad-Aire as an ráiteas sin. I thank the deputy First Minister for his statement. What trade links with China have improved since your trade mission in November?
Sean Lynch: 4. asked the First Minister and deputy First Minister for their assessment of the conclusion in the peace monitoring report number two which highlights an expansion of shared space due to changing demographics in electoral wards and a decline in residential segregation for the first time in a couple of generations. (AQO 4175/11-15)
Sean Lynch: Go raibh maith agat, a LeasCheann Comhairle. Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire as an fhreagra sin. I thank the Minister for her answer. Will she give us more details on the new equality and good relations commission?
Sean Lynch: 4. asked the Minister for Social Development for an update on his commitment to work collaboratively with the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development in addressing rural fuel poverty. (AQO 4490/11-15)
Sean Lynch: Go raibh maith agat, a Cheann Comhairle. Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire as a fhreagra. As you said, it was a fairly detailed answer, and I thank the Minister. As he is aware, the warm homes scheme is often very urban-focused. Does he have any plans to extend it to more rural areas?
Sean Lynch: Go raibh maith agat, a Cheann Comhairle. Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire. I thank the Minister for her answer. Has she engaged with staff to address any concerns that they may have?
Sean Lynch: Go raibh maith agat, a LeasCheann Comhairle. I speak against the motion. I listened to the opposite Benches, and they reflected the understanding that there is a family involved. I appreciate the fact that they did that. However, the emotion of any family and the loss of a loved one is no different. I believe that all families should be treated with fairness and equality. In this...
Sean Lynch: Go raibh maith agat, a Cheann Comhairle. Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire as a ráiteas. I thank the Minister for her statement. She may have gone some way to answering this question following Ms Lo's question, but were the section of the Ulster canal between Lough Erne and Clones to be started, how long would it take to complete?
Sean Lynch: 2. asked the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety whether he agrees that his Department has failed children in care and whether he intends to hold an inquiry into children in care here. (AQT 72/11-15)
Sean Lynch: Go raibh maith agat. Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire as an fhreagra sin. Can the Minister assure the public that children in care today are safe?
Sean Lynch: 6. asked the Minister of the Environment to explain the key elements in his Department's circular on the establishment and operation of statutory transition committees. (AQO 4607/11-15)
Sean Lynch: Go raibh maith agat, a Cheann Comhairle. Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire as a fhreagra. I thank the Minister for his answer. I was going to congratulate him, but I remembered that I met him at the Fleadh Cheoil. I will give him my best wishes anyhow. What plans are in place for similar regulations for the operational role of the 11 new councils?
Sean Lynch: Fadhb ar bith. No problem whatsoever. What plans are in place for similar regulations for the operational role of the 11 new councils?
Sean Lynch: 8. asked the Minister for Regional Development for an update on the integrated transport pilot scheme. (AQO 4667/11-15)
Sean Lynch: Go raibh maith agat, a Phríomh-LeasCheann Comhairle. Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire. I thank the Minister for his answer. Has the health service totally assisted in the process of the pilot scheme?
Sean Lynch: Go raibh maith agat, a Cheann Comhairle. Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire. Will the Minister provide an update on the seven libraries originally identified for closure following the Libraries NI review?
Sean Lynch: 5. asked the Minister for Employment and Learning whether he is aware of the continuing problems faced by people who are in employment and to outline what discussions he has had with employers and trade unions about zero-hour contracts. (AQT 185/11-15)