Questions to the Minister for Communities

Monday 3 February 2020

1. Mr D Beattie (Upper Bann)

To ask the Minister for Communities to outline her Department's responsibilities and legal standing in the protection of historical sites.

AQO 28-17/22

2. Ms J Bunting (East Belfast)

To ask the Minister for Communities to outline the average waiting time for an initial Universal Credit payment.

AQO 29-17/22

3. Dr C Archibald (East Londonderry)

To ask the Minister for Communities whether social clauses will be included in all capital contracts to ensure social value for the beneficiaries of departmental investment.

AQO 30-17/22

4. Miss M McIlveen (Strangford)

To ask the Minister for Communities for her assessment of the impact of restricted opening hours, as a result of budgetary constraints, on the delivery of library services.

AQO 31-17/22

5. Ms Ó Flynn (West Belfast)

To ask the Minister for Communities for an update on Welfare Reform mitigations.

AQO 32-17/22

6. Mr C Stalford (South Belfast)

To ask the Minister for Communities to outline the planned reforms to, and timescale for delivery of, the Housing Selection Scheme.

AQO 33-17/22

7. Mr J McNulty (Newry and Armagh)

To ask the Minister for Communities for an update on the projected costs for the redevelopment of Casement Park.

AQO 34-17/22

8. Ms S McLaughlin (Foyle)

To ask the Minister for Communities for an update on the Sub-Regional Stadia Programme for Soccer.

AQO 35-17/22

9. Ms S Ennis (South Down)

To ask the Minister for Communities for an update on the introduction of the Sign Language Bill.

AQO 36-17/22

10. Mr D McAleer (West Tyrone)

To ask the Minister for Communities whether rural proofing will be included in any future anti-poverty strategy.

AQO 37-17/22

11. Mr P Sheehan (West Belfast)

To ask the Minister for Communities for an update on the release of publicly owned land for social housing development.

AQO 38-17/22

12. Mr D McCrossan (West Tyrone)

To ask the Minister for Communities to outline her Department's plans to ensure that no claimant will be adversely impacted by welfare payment reductions after March 2020.

AQO 39-17/22

13. Mr M Bradley (East Londonderry)

To ask the Minister for Communities to outline the proposed consultation process for the Sub-Regional Stadia Programme for Soccer.

AQO 40-17/22

14. Mr C McGrath (South Down)

To ask the Minister for Communities to outline her plans to ensure that Housing Executive properties are in a safe and clean condition.

AQO 41-17/22

Notes:

[R] indicates that the Member has declared a relevant interest

Questions for oral answer not reached receive a written answer. Supplementary questions will also be asked.