As the year comes to an end, I'm reflecting on the work my office has done over the last year.
It's always a privilege to work for all my constituents across East Antrim.
Question to the Minister for Infrastructure
Minister's Answer I welcome the Office for Environmental Protection’s investigation into the regulation of sewage discharges into Belfast Lough and can advise that my Department will cooperate fully with this investigation. However, it is important to note that the Department of Environment, Agriculture and Rural Affairs’ Northern Ireland Environment Agency regulates the sewage discharges into Belfast Lough, not DFI.
Raising the question of a potential Ministerial visit to China.
A high profile trade mission led by a Northern Ireland Executive Minister risks showing Northern Ireland as indifferent to human rights abuses. This is not the message Northern Ireland should be sending out. Turning a blind eye to abuses in one country while condemning them in another weakens our credibility and undermines the very values we claim to uphold. I look forward to clarity from the Economy Minister on her plans.
Question to the Minister of Justice
Asking the Justice Minister to outline the benefits of restorative justice
World Aids Day
Today on World AIDS Day if you think you have been at risk of getting HIV, it is important to get tested as soon as possible. Testing is the only way to know for sure if you have HIV. With early diagnosis and effective treatment, most people with HIV will not go on to develop AIDS. Find out more atwww.pha.site/WorldAIDSday25 and visit www.SexualHealthNI.info