https://askedbykate.nidata.fyi/ An independent tracker of the questions asked by Kate Nicholl, Alliance Party MLA for South Belfast, in the Northern Ireland Assembly – with answers, search, filters and downloads. en-gb Tue, 20 Oct 2026 01:46:45 GMT https://askedbykate.nidata.fyi/questions/501683/ 501683-answered Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Department for Infrastructure To ask the Minister for Infrastructure when the works at the Four Winds roundabout will be complete. Answer (13 October 2026): Ms Kimmins (The Minister for Infrastructure): The works at Four Winds and Newton Park are developer-led works associated with planning approval for neighbouring residential developments. The scope of the works includes widening the existing roundabout; increasing capacity from one lane to two running lanes on all approaches; making alterations to footways; and enhancing pedestrian facilities and road signage. In overseeing the works, my Department must ensure that its statutory responsibilities for the public road network are properly discharged, including that the works be carried out safely… https://askedbykate.nidata.fyi/questions/499037/ 499037-answered Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Department for Infrastructure To ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on the delivery of Phase 2 of the Belfast Rapid Transit project. Answer (13 October 2026): Following appointment of design consultants in April 2026, the project has progressed into the detailed design phase. Geotechnical investigation works are now underway at several locations to inform the design development, while engagement with key stakeholders continues. The current programme indicates that construction could commence in 2027, subject to the timely granting of the necessary planning and environmental approvals by the Council. https://askedbykate.nidata.fyi/questions/502555/ 502555-answered Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Department of Education To ask the Minister of Education for an update on the development of Mid Down Integrated College. Answer (12 October 2026): The Mid Down Steering Group, as proposer of the Development Proposal to establish Mid Down Integrated College (MDIC), has the statutory responsibility for implementing the proposal. The Steering Group has been supported throughout the development process by the Northern Ireland Council for Integrated Education. The Steering Group has indicated its intention to open MDIC in September 2027, operating initially from the existing Blackwater Integrated College site in Downpatrick. https://askedbykate.nidata.fyi/questions/499039/ 499039-answered Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Department for Infrastructure To ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether DfI Roads considers traffic data, collected before any significant, new vehicular connections, within a development area becomes operational, in order to provide an adequate baseline for assessing the traffic impact of further development using the same road network. Answer (8 October 2026): My Department acts as a statutory consultee in the planning process and provides specialist road safety and transportation advice to the relevant Planning Authority. Applicants are required to submit sufficient transport information to demonstrate that the impact of a proposed development on the surrounding road network is acceptable. For developments of a significant scale or nature, this will normally include a detailed Transport Assessment, supported by traffic surveys and appropriate junction modelling. The traffic data used should provide a representative baseline for assessing the… https://askedbykate.nidata.fyi/questions/463523/ 463523-answered Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT The Executive Office To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to detail a comprehensive summary of the work undertaken by the Northern Ireland Bureau in China, within the last 12 months. Answer (8 October 2026): The Northern Ireland Bureau China’s key areas of activity in 2025 included supporting trade and investment promotion activity aimed at increasing local exports to China. It facilitated business-to-business engagement, NI capability promotion and sector-focused discussions with an emphasis on advanced manufacturing, life and health sciences, green technologies, logistics, financial and professional services, and the screen and creative industries. The Bureau provided in-country support for visits to China in 2025, including the Economy Minister’s visit in December 2025, when Dr Archibald… https://askedbykate.nidata.fyi/questions/499254/ 499254-answered Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Department for Infrastructure To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail any modelling that has been undertaken of the future capacity and operation of the Primrose Hill junction, Belfast, following completion of planned road connections and committed residential development in the surrounding area. Answer (7 October 2026): My Department acts as a statutory consultee in the planning process and considers the transport implications of each residential development application. Applicants are required to submit a Transport Assessment Form and, where the scale or nature of the proposed development warrants it, a full Transport Assessment. This assessment process includes appropriate junction modelling to demonstrate that the development’s impact on the surrounding road network is acceptable to the Department. Accordingly, the operation and capacity of the Primrose Hill junction have been assessed in relation to… https://askedbykate.nidata.fyi/questions/499040/ 499040-answered Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Department for Infrastructure To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail any assessment her Department has undertaken of the cumulative traffic impact upon the (i) Saintfield Road; (ii) Primrose Hill; and (iii) Ballymaconaghy Road network, Belfast, arising from (a) completed; (b) committed; and (c) proposed residential development within this corridor. Answer (7 October 2026): Consideration of traffic impacts upon the local road network as a result of residential developments is considered as an integral part of the planning process. The local area plan defines the areas considered suitable for development and identifies key site requirements necessary to ensure appropriate infrastructure is in place to support the development levels identified. My Department acts as a statutory consultee in the planning process and for each planning application of an appropriate scale a detailed transport assessment is carried out to ensure that the development does not adversely… https://askedbykate.nidata.fyi/questions/499038/ 499038-answered Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Department for Infrastructure To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail any assessment that has been made of the safety of the junction with Alfred Road and Ormeau Avenue, for cyclists in Belfast City Centre. Answer (7 October 2026): The junction forms the southern end of Belfast Cycle Network Scheme 1, which opened in March 2016. Its layout, including opportunities to improve connections with proposed future cycle facilities, is being actively considered as part of the BRT2/Bankmore Link scheme design. https://askedbykate.nidata.fyi/questions/499036/ 499036-answered Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Department for Infrastructure To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail any alternative arrangements that are put in place for cyclists, when construction work interferes with a pre-existing cycle lane. Answer (7 October 2026): My Department follows the guidance contained in Safety at Street Works and Road Works: A Code of Practice that requires suitable provision to be made where construction works affect an existing cycle lane or cycle track. The appropriate temporary traffic management arrangements will depend on the site-specific circumstances and nature of the works and may include use of another part of the carriageway, providing a temporary cycle track, use of an alternative route, or directing cyclists to dismount and use the footway where appropriate. https://askedbykate.nidata.fyi/questions/502557/ 502557-tabled Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Department of Education To ask the Minister of Education to detail a breakdown of any costs associated with TransformED, broken down by (i) area of spend; and (ii) financial year. Awaiting answer; due by 21 October 2026. https://askedbykate.nidata.fyi/questions/502556/ 502556-tabled Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Department of Education To ask the Minister of Education to detail whether his Department intends to undertake any evaluation or feedback process with (i) school leaders; and (ii) teachers, about the resources provided for the TransformED School Development Day on 25 September 2026. Awaiting answer; due by 21 October 2026. https://askedbykate.nidata.fyi/questions/502554/ 502554-tabled Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Department of Education To ask the Minister of Education to detail any plans to expand the number of school places in South Belfast to meet the growing population. Awaiting answer; due by 21 October 2026. https://askedbykate.nidata.fyi/questions/500598/ 500598-answered Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Department for the Economy To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail any consideration she is giving to working with higher and further education institutions to develop specific qualifications in careers teaching. Answer (6 October 2026): As autonomous institutions, courses offered and delivered by the universities are a matter for them. Similarly, decisions on the courses delivered by Further Education colleges are operational matters for individual colleges and their Governing Bodies. However my Department’s Careers Advisers are professionally qualified and hold a relevant Level 6 or above Careers Guidance qualification. The Department also supports workforce development within the Careers Service through its Trainee Careers Adviser Programme, which includes a Level 6 qualification in Careers Guidance and Development. The… https://askedbykate.nidata.fyi/questions/500596/ 500596-answered Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Department for the Economy To ask the Minister for the Economy, pursuant to the Student mobility into and out of Northern Ireland: What brain drain report, to detail any consideration she has given to undertaking engagement, alongside Tourism NI, to attract more students from Great Britain to study in Northern Ireland. Answer (6 October 2026): My Department is committed to strengthening the attractiveness of the north’s higher education offering through investment in our institutions, supporting student mobility and enhancing graduate opportunities. Achieving these objectives requires collaboration across a range of stakeholders, and I recognise the role that organisations such as Tourism NI can play in promoting the region as a destination to study, live and work. I will continue to engage with relevant partners, including Tourism NI, as appropriate in support of these aims. The Magee Expansion Taskforce identified the creation… https://askedbykate.nidata.fyi/questions/500595/ 500595-answered Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Department for the Economy To ask the Minister for the Economy whether she will consider commissioning additional research to track the trajectories of students who leave Northern Ireland to study elsewhere. Answer (6 October 2026): I recognise the value of understanding the experiences and outcomes of students who choose to study elsewhere. The Graduate Outcomes Survey provides information on students 15 months post-graduation, including those who study at home or away, and is routinely published. In addition, the Longitudinal Education Outcomes database, which currently links education data, provides the foundation for future research into post-graduation destinations. Any decision to commission additional research will be considered in light of departmental priorities and the potential benefits such work could… https://askedbykate.nidata.fyi/questions/500394/ 500394-answered Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Department of Education To ask the Minister of Education when he will repeal the relevant section of Part V of the Education (Northern Ireland) Order 1998 to ensure penultimate age children do not continue to be inappropriately placed in statutory nurseries. Answer (6 October 2026): Mr Givan: I think that it is question 7. Current legislation requires all statutory preschool settings to admit penultimate-age children who apply for a funded preschool education place if they still have places remaining after all target-age applicants have been considered. Research is clear that preschool education is not age- and stage-appropriate provision for penultimate-age children. The draft early learning and childcare strategy that was issued for public consultation included this action: : That issue has been raised with me by stakeholders on many occasions, and I have listened to… https://askedbykate.nidata.fyi/questions/501222/ 501222-answered Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Department for Communities To ask the Minister for Communities to detail when his Department will publish the arts policy. Answer (5 October 2026): I refer the Member to AQW 52977/22-27. https://askedbykate.nidata.fyi/questions/500849/ 500849-answered Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Department for the Economy To ask the Minister for the Economy whether her Department holds any data on the number of Northern Ireland domiciled students, who graduate from universities outside of Northern Ireland and who subsequently return to live here, within 10 years of graduating. Answer (5 October 2026): My Department does not hold data on the number of locally domiciled students who graduate from universities in other regions and subsequently return to live here within 10 years of graduation. The principal source of information available to my Department on where graduates live and work after graduating is the Higher Education Statistics Agency’s (HESA) Graduate Outcomes survey. This survey captures graduate activity approximately 15 months after graduation. The results of the 2023/24 survey shows that about half of locally domiciled graduates in employment who studied elsewhere had… https://askedbykate.nidata.fyi/questions/500848/ 500848-answered Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Department for the Economy To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail when a decision will be made in relation to restarting work on the development of the Careers Portal. Answer (5 October 2026): The Careers Portal Project is currently in hibernation following the absence of a sustainable funding solution. A decision on whether it should continue or close will be considered through a review process aligned with the budget cycle and business planning. This review will take account of funding opportunities, affordability, strategic priorities, stakeholder support and restart readiness. https://askedbykate.nidata.fyi/questions/500597/ 500597-answered Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Department for the Economy To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail the number of Great Britain domiciled students that are currently enrolled in higher education institutions in terms of the (i) raw number of students; and (ii) as a percentage of overall student numbers, in each of university. Answer (5 October 2026): My Department publishes official statistics on enrolments at local Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) at the following address: https://www.economy-ni.gov.uk/publications/enrolments-uk-higher-education-institutions-northern-ireland-analysis-202425 The table below sets out the number of students domiciled in Britain, who were enrolled at local HEIs in 2024/25 (the most recent year for which statistics are available). QUB Ulster Stranmillis St Mary’s Open Uni Total GB Enrolments 1,960 (8%) 920 (3%) 10 (1%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 2,885 (4%) Figures in the table are rounded to the nearest 5, with 0… https://askedbykate.nidata.fyi/questions/500594/ 500594-answered Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Department for the Economy To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail (i) any assessment that has been made of the Student mobility into and out of Northern Ireland: What brain drain report; and (ii) any action she will take as a result of its publication. Answer (5 October 2026): The independent research shows that educational migration is complex and nuanced. When compared with other regions in England and Wales, we are not an outlier in terms of outward student migration. While we do need to maximise retention rates, we also need to address our very low inward student mobility. The report findings also strongly reinforce the importance of my Economy Vision and its four pillars. I am focused on creating more high-quality jobs, raising productivity and supporting balanced regional growth. To support the north’s attractiveness as a place to study, live and work, I… https://askedbykate.nidata.fyi/questions/499701/ 499701-answered Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT Department for the Economy To ask the Minister for the Economy whether the contingency allocations, communicated to organisations sponsored by her Department, would no longer apply in the case of an agreed Executive budget. Answer (5 October 2026): The contingency allocations issued by my Permanent Secretary in May 2026 were temporary spending control measures put in place in the absence of an agreed Executive Budget. Once the Executive agrees a budget, I will determine how DfE’s allocation is deployed in line with my Economic Priorities. https://askedbykate.nidata.fyi/questions/499703/ 499703-answered Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Department for Infrastructure To ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether her Department has given any consideration to compensating businesses for loss of income, due to the ongoing roadworks on Newtown Park, South Belfast. Answer (30 September 2026): The works at Fourwinds and Newton Park are developer-led works associated with planning approval for neighbouring residential developments. The scope of the works includes widening the existing roundabout, increasing capacity from one lane to two running lanes on all approaches, alterations to footways and enhancing pedestrian facilities along with road signage. In overseeing these works, my Department must ensure that its statutory responsibilities for the public road network are properly discharged, including that the works are carried out safely and in accordance with the relevant… https://askedbykate.nidata.fyi/questions/499256/ 499256-answered Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Department for Infrastructure To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail any mechanisms that her Department uses to ensure that the cumulative transport requirements, arising from multiple adjacent residential developments, are assessed collectively, rather than solely through individual developer transport assessments. Answer (30 September 2026): As a statutory consultee, my Department provides specialist road safety information and transportation advice to the relevant local council Planning Authority on road related matters associated with proposed development applications. In doing so, officials take account of current planning policy, development plans and supplementary planning guidance before making a recommendation to the Planning Authority. It is for the applicant to provide sufficient information to demonstrate that a proposal complies with relevant policy, design standards, and other guidance in relation to of layout… https://askedbykate.nidata.fyi/questions/499255/ 499255-answered Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Department for Infrastructure To ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether (i) DfI Roads has assessed the continuing technical feasibility of the Saintfield Road, Belfast, access, approved under Planning Appeal 2019/A0178, and (ii) subsequent alterations to the surrounding road network have affected the ability to implement that approved access. Answer (30 September 2026): My officials have not yet received detailed proposals from the applicant to progress development access under Planning Appeal 2019/A0178. Should such proposals be submitted, they will be assessed against the relevant design standards which will inform any subsequent decision on approval. The implementation of the approved access remains a matter for the applicant at this time. https://askedbykate.nidata.fyi/questions/499702/ 499702-answered Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Department for the Economy To ask the Minister for the Economy whether she will consider all available resources, including departmental budget allocations and any additional Treasury funding, when allocating funding to sponsor organisations, on agreement of an Executive budget. Answer (29 September 2026): Following agreement of an Executive Budget, all funding available to my Department, regardless of source, will be considered when determining budget allocations. https://askedbykate.nidata.fyi/questions/498773/ 498773-answered Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Department for the Economy To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail any work that has been undertaken by the Action Plan Working Group, in relation to the Energy Strategy, The Path to Net Zero, Action Plan 2026. Answer (25 September 2026): Since the publication of the Energy Strategy Action Plan 2026, the Action Plan Working Group has met twice. The Group monitors progress against the actions contained within the Plan and considers any risks or issues arising in relation to their delivery. Updates on progress, risks and issues are reported to the Energy Strategy Oversight Group. https://askedbykate.nidata.fyi/questions/498769/ 498769-answered Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Department for Infrastructure To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail any plans she has to improve public transport in Carryduff. Answer (24 September 2026): I refer the Member to the answer given to AQW 51163/22-27 by Matthew O’Toole MLA, which sought information on this matter. That answer sets out the current position. https://askedbykate.nidata.fyi/questions/496955/ 496955-answered Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Department for Communities To ask the Minister for Communities, pursuant to AQW 37378/22-27, for an update on the development of an indoor athletics track. Answer (24 September 2026): Athletics NI, as the recognised governing body for the sport in Northern Ireland, best understand the requirements for this facility. My officials will consider any proposal or business case on design and costs should one be submitted. https://askedbykate.nidata.fyi/questions/498771/ 498771-answered Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Department for the Economy To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail any progress that has been made against each of the actions set out in the Energy Strategy, The Path to Net Zero, Energy Action Plan 2026, which was published in May 2026. Answer (23 September 2026): The Energy Strategy Action Plan 2026 contains eight new actions and four rollover actions from 2025. To date, Actions 1, 3, 5, 7 and rollover Actions 1 and 3 are completed. The remaining actions and rollovers are on track for completion before the end of 2026 https://askedbykate.nidata.fyi/questions/498770/ 498770-answered Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Department of Finance To ask the Minister of Finance, pursuant to AQW 51231/22-27, to detail (i) any engagement he has had with the UK Government in relation to the June 2026 Home Buying and Selling Reform Roadmap; (ii) whether any consideration will be given to introducing any similar changes in Northern Ireland. Answer (23 September 2026): As none of the proposed reforms fall under the policy or legislative remit of my Department there has been no engagement required between the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government and my officials. https://askedbykate.nidata.fyi/questions/499835/ 499835-answered Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Department for Infrastructure To ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on the development of policy around medical fitness to drive. Answer (23 September 2026): Road safety remains a key priority for me, and I recognise the importance of ensuring that all drivers are fit to drive safely and competently. Medical fitness to drive is a complex policy area which requires careful consideration of a range of factors, including road safety, medical standards and evidence and practical implications for drivers. Recognising concerns that have been raised in this area, my Department has been considering how existing arrangements can be strengthened. This has resulted in action by the Driver & Vehicle Agency to improve awareness and understanding of medical… https://askedbykate.nidata.fyi/questions/499705/ 499705-tabled Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Department for the Economy To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail any support she can provide to businesses on and around Newton Park, Belfast, that have been significantly impacted by ongoing roadworks. Past due date; due by 7 October 2026. https://askedbykate.nidata.fyi/questions/499704/ 499704-tabled Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Department of Health To ask the Minister of Health for an update on the implementation of the Child Death Overview Panel, as outlined in Recommendation 88 of the Inquiry into Hyponatraemia-related Deaths. Past due date; due by 7 October 2026. https://askedbykate.nidata.fyi/questions/498772/ 498772-answered Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Department for the Economy To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail when her Department plans to publish an Energy Strategy Action Plan for 2027. Answer (21 September 2026): My Department aims to publish the 2027 Energy Strategy Action Plan during the first quarter of 2027. https://askedbykate.nidata.fyi/questions/499253/ 499253-tabled Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT The Executive Office To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister (i) when they will answer AQW 37287/22-27; (ii) to detail the reason it has not been answered since it was tabled on 11 December 2025. Past due date; due by 5 October 2026. https://askedbykate.nidata.fyi/questions/499252/ 499252-tabled Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Department of Health To ask the Minister of Health when he will answer (i) AQW 37845/22-27; and (ii) AQW 37843/22-27. Past due date; due by 5 October 2026. https://askedbykate.nidata.fyi/questions/496959/ 496959-answered Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Department for the Economy To ask the Minister for the Economy, pursuant to the £800,000 funding announced for short courses at the Ulster University Business School, to detail (i) whether this funding decision was assessed against the continuation of the Skill Up programme; and (ii) whether she will provide any criteria that informed this investment, including any consideration of the financial challenges facing higher and further education institutions. Answer (17 September 2026): The funding awarded to Ulster University Business School for short course provision was approved on the basis of its alignment with the Department's strategic priorities. These include supporting skills development, addressing regional economic imbalances, strengthening links between higher education and employers, and more specifically, contributing to the delivery of the Magee Expansion Programme and the Executive's commitment to a 10,000-student Magee campus. https://askedbykate.nidata.fyi/questions/497226/ 497226-answered Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Department of Finance To ask the Minister of Finance whether any consideration has been given to providing further rates relief to Post Offices. Answer (16 September 2026): I refer the Member to my response to AQW 48442/22-27. https://askedbykate.nidata.fyi/questions/497225/ 497225-answered Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Department of Finance To ask the Minister of Finance to detail any engagement he has had with the UK Government in relation to changes to prompt payment policy. Answer (16 September 2026): The British Governments prompt payment policy has no effect here as public procurement is a transferred matter. The Procurement Act, which applies to this jurisdiction, mandates that all public procurement contracts, above the relevant threshold, include a 30-day payment term, which is implied in contracts even if not explicitly written into them. This term also extends to subcontracts meant to contribute to the performance of a public contract. Invoices have to be paid within 30 days of receipt, not when validated. This requirement is also a standard condition of contract for those… https://askedbykate.nidata.fyi/questions/497224/ 497224-answered Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Department of Finance To ask the Minister of Finance (i) to detail any engagement he has had with the UK Government in relation to the changes to procurement policy set out in Procurement Policy Note (PPN) 026; and (ii) whether any assessment has been made of its implications. Answer (16 September 2026): This PPN has no effect locally as public procurement is a transferred matter. The Executives social value policy is contained within PPN 01/21 Social Value in Public Procurement, published in July 2021, which requires that services (over £500k) and works (over £5.2m) tenders must allocate a minimum of 10% of the total award criteria to social value. PPN 01/21 offers a menu of social value outcomes within a themes-based framework that covers secure employment and skills, ethical and resilient supply chains, climate action and wellbeing. https://askedbykate.nidata.fyi/questions/496958/ 496958-answered Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Department for the Economy To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail the total loss of funding for further education, between 2021-22 and 2026-27, broken down by (i) institution; and (ii) financial year. Answer (15 September 2026): There has been no total loss of resource budget funding for Further Education (FE) between 2021-22 and 2026-27. The total net resource budget funding provided by my Department for the six FE colleges increased from £213.5m in 2021-22 to £245.9m in 2025/26. Capital funding provided to FE colleges from 2021-22 to 2025-26 has been provided based on each college’s annually identified need and allocated in line with available capital funding within my Department in each financial year. In the absence of an Executive agreed budget for 2026/27, funding has not been confirmed for FE and FE colleges… https://askedbykate.nidata.fyi/questions/497228/ 497228-answered Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Department for Communities To ask the Minister for Communities (i) to detail any engagement he has had with the UK Government in relation to the June 2026 Home Buying and Selling Reform Roadmap; (ii) whether any consideration will be given to introducing any similar changes in Northern Ireland. Answer (14 September 2026): As none of the proposed reforms fall under the policy or legislative remit of my Department, I am not in a position to consider the introduction of any similar changes here. My Department’s engagement in relation to the roadmap has been to act as an initial contact point with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) as it has developed this work. This has involved sharing with MHCLG the appropriate contact details of other Executive Departments with potentially relevant policy remits, to facilitate consideration of the territorial applicability of relevant reform… https://askedbykate.nidata.fyi/questions/497227/ 497227-answered Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Department for Communities To ask the Minister for Communities to detail any steps he can take to make the house buying and selling process more transparent. Answer (14 September 2026): None. My Department has no policy or legislative remit in relation to the private home buying and selling process. https://askedbykate.nidata.fyi/questions/496957/ 496957-tabled Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Department of Health To ask the Minister of Health, pursuant to AQW 43644/22-27, to detail when the public consultation will be published. Past due date; due by 22 September 2026. https://askedbykate.nidata.fyi/questions/496956/ 496956-tabled Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT Department of Health To ask the Minister of Health, pursuant to AQW 44117/22-27 , to detail any reasons why his Department does not routinely collect or hold waiting time data specifically categorised as non-urgent breast pain clinics. Past due date; due by 22 September 2026. https://askedbykate.nidata.fyi/questions/487072/ 487072-answered Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT Department for Infrastructure To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail (i) the rationale for relying on one-hour peak-time traffic surveys when assessing the need for traffic calming measures; and (ii) whether consideration is given to (a) traffic speeds; and (b) driver behaviour, outside of peak periods. Answer (28 August 2026): Road safety is a high priority for my Department, and we are committed to working proactively to make our roads safer and to address the needs of all road users. Requests for traffic calming are considered in accordance with RSPPG_E027 – Road Safety Engineering Procedures. The priority given to a site for traffic calming is a function of the traffic volume, traffic speed, environmental factors and personal injury collision history as detailed in RSPPG E027. Officials often carry out one hour traffic speed and volume surveys during peak periods. These capture the highest traffic volumes for… https://askedbykate.nidata.fyi/questions/487071/ 487071-answered Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT Department for Infrastructure To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the thresholds used by her Department to determine whether a location progresses from initial assessment to feasibility stage for traffic calming, including the weighting given to (i) collision history; (ii) traffic volume; and (iii) recorded speeds. Answer (28 August 2026): Road safety is a high priority for my Department, and we are committed to working proactively to make our roads safer and to address the needs of all road users. Requests for traffic calming are considered in accordance with RSPPG_E027 – Road Safety Engineering Procedures. The priority given to a site for traffic calming is a function of the traffic volume, traffic speed, environmental factors and personal injury collision history as detailed in RSPPG E027. Officials often carry out one hour traffic speed and volume surveys during peak periods. These capture the highest traffic volumes for… https://askedbykate.nidata.fyi/questions/487070/ 487070-answered Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT Department for Infrastructure To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail (i) the recorded (a) traffic speeds; (b) volumes; and (c) collision data, used in the recent traffic calming assessment at Whitehall Parade, Belfast; and (ii) the reason why the location was not considered to meet the threshold for further action. Answer (28 August 2026): Road safety is a high priority for my Department, and we are committed to working proactively to make our roads safer and to address the needs of all road users. Requests for traffic calming are considered in accordance with RSPPG_E027 – Road Safety Engineering Procedures. The priority given to a site for traffic calming is a function of the traffic volume, traffic speed, environmental factors and personal injury collision history as detailed in RSPPG E027. Officials often carry out one hour traffic speed and volume surveys during peak periods. These capture the highest traffic volumes for… https://askedbykate.nidata.fyi/questions/487069/ 487069-answered Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT Department for Infrastructure To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail any consideration given to representations from local residents when assessing the need for traffic calming measures, particularly when concerns relate to speeding outside surveyed periods. Answer (28 August 2026): Road safety is a high priority for my Department, and we are committed to working proactively to make our roads safer and to address the needs of all road users. Requests for traffic calming are considered in accordance with RSPPG_E027 – Road Safety Engineering Procedures. The priority given to a site for traffic calming is a function of the traffic volume, traffic speed, environmental factors and personal injury collision history as detailed in RSPPG E027. Officials often carry out one hour traffic speed and volume surveys during peak periods. These capture the highest traffic volumes for…