Ian Milne: 3. Mr Milne asked the Minister of Culture, Arts and Leisure whether, as part of the City of Culture legacy, cultural and creative hubs in the southern part of the Derry City Council area will be considered for support and investment. (AQO 7863/11-15)
Ian Milne: Go raibh maith agat, a LeasCheann Comhairle. Mo bhuíochas leis an Aire as na freagraí a thug sí go dtí seo. Thank you, Mr Deputy Speaker, and I thank the Minister for her answer thus far. She recently visited the Cornstore Creative Hub. What support will that project, and the Seamus Heaney Centre in Bellaghy, receive from DCAL?
Ian Milne: Go raibh maith agat, a Phríomh-LeasCheann Comhairle. When does the Minister anticipate the new programme opening?
Ian Milne: 2. Mr Milne asked the Minister for Social Development what action his Department plans to take to regenerate Magherafelt town centre. (AQO 7763/11-15)
Ian Milne: Go raibh maith agat, a Phríomh-LeasCheann Comhairle. Mo bhuíochas leis an Aire as a fhreagra go dtí seo. Thank you for your answer thus far. Will the commencement of the new Magherafelt bypass have any impact on your plans for the regeneration of the town?
Ian Milne: Go raibh maith agat, a LeasCheann Comhairle. I will also speak in favour of the motion. Like Members who have spoken before me, I thank our Clerk, Stella, and the Committee staff for their sterling work on this important subject. Indeed, I thank all those who took the time to contribute in any way to the review. Their experience, assessment and input have been essential in evaluating the...
Ian Milne: T4. Mr Milne asked the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety when he intends to introduce the mental capacity Bill. (AQT 2124/11-15)
Ian Milne: Go raibh maith agat, a Phríomh-LeasCheann Comhairle. Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire as a fhreagraí go dtí seo. I thank the Minister for his answer and for his determination in producing the Bill and bringing it to a conclusion. How will the Minister address the concerns that the legislation leaves out the under-16s?
Ian Milne: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire as a fhreagraí go dtí seo. What shared campus integrated projects are being taken forward in planning?
Ian Milne: T8. Mr Milne asked the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development for an update on the support that will be made available to young farmers under the CAP reform measures. (AQT 2048/11-15)
Ian Milne: Mo bhuíochas leis an Aire as na freagraí a thug sí dúinn go dtí seo. I thank the Minister for her answer. Will young farmers also qualify for support under the proposed farm business improvement schemes?
Ian Milne: Go raibh maith agat, a Cheann Comhairle. What steps are being taken to ensure that the concerns of staff are addressed as the process moves on?
Ian Milne: Go raibh maith agat, a Cheann Comhairle. I congratulate you on your position as Speaker of the House. Cathal and Mr Eastwood already covered lots of stuff that I am going to say, and what I have to say is very similar. However, I want to carry on and present for the record what I prepared earlier. While the recent weather conditions no doubt make coal as an alternative heat source a very...
Ian Milne: Yes, go ahead.
Ian Milne: First of all, I am not supporting a ban, because we are waiting on further reports, as was articulated earlier this evening.
Ian Milne: Yes.
Ian Milne: We are dealing with the motion that is before us tonight. That report is incomplete. In areas deemed smokeless zones, the air quality has improved, and positive health impacts are backed up by the studies around the world, not just in Ireland. Legislation of this kind therefore warrants consideration. Where there are environmental and health benefits, it is our duty to work towards them....
Ian Milne: Go raibh maith agat, a LeasCheann Comhairle. Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire as a freagra go dtí seo. I thank the Minister for her answer thus far. How can the Minister support low and volatile incomes on LFA beef and sheep farms?
Ian Milne: T6. Mr Milne asked the Minister for Regional Development for an update on the Magherafelt bypass. (AQT 1896/11-15)
Ian Milne: Go raibh maith agat, a Phríomh-LeasCheann Comhairle. Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire as a fhreagraí go dtí seo. I thank the Minister for his answer. That is good news. I was afraid that there was a bit of slippage from an earlier date that had been given. So, well done. Will the Minister provide an assurance that his Department will do everything possible to make sure that the project...