Minister's Answer We were able to secure professional, press-quality images capturing the wide range of events attended by the deputy First Minister.

Given that the Education Authority completed a Feasibility Study in November 25 for new buildings for Carrick Academy, and the Business Case is to be completed by the end of this month, I pressed the Minister when it will be completed. I am pleased to say that a decision on the Business Case will be issued in the Summer and hopefully we can make progress with a new build for this school which was constructed well over 60 years ago and is long past its best.

The Department of Infrastructure has launched a consultation to hear views on their proposed legislation around overtaking and passing buses. I would encourage all constituents to respond and have their say about this vital piece of legislation. The consultation can be responded to via the below link and is open until 21st May. https://www.infrastructure-ni.gov.uk/consultations/safer-journeys-school-consultation-overtaking-and-passing-buses

Please be aware that holiday timetables will operate on Easter Monday and Tuesday. Timetables on Easter Monday and Easter Tuesday will operate differently to regular weekday schedules. Ulsterbus, Goldliner, and Foyle Metro will be running Saturday, Sunday, or holiday timetables, depending on the service. Metro and Glider will operate Sunday timetables on Easter Monday, and Saturday timetables on Easter Tuesday, while school holiday timetables will also be in effect over the E

Minister's Answer It is anticipated that drafting of the Business Case will be completed by the end of March 2026. The Business Case will then be reviewed by Departmental economists before being issued to the Department of Finance for consideration. It is anticipated that a decision on the Business Case will be issued in Summer 2026.

Ukrainian Refugees in Northern Ireland can now submit Compensation Claims to the Register of Damage for Ukraine The Register of Damage for Ukraine, of which the UK is a member, has opened a new claims category for people that were displaced outside of Ukraine because of the full-scale invasion of the Russian Federation starting four years ago on 24 February 2022. New Category A1.2 (Involuntary Displacement Outside of Ukraine) enables people who were forced to leave their home

Minister's Answer On 29 January 2026, I outlined my decision to stop further work on the Reval2026 process. In my meeting with the hospitality sector on 29 January, I advised that I was looking forward to engaging with the hospitality sector and other sectors on any proposals that would be brought forward. My immediate focus over the past few weeks has been on advancing the legislation required to facilitate the annual billing exercise for the rating system. Alongside that, I

Minister's Answer The Belfast Trust have a dialysis co-ordinator who assists patients to make arrangement for dialysis if they travel to the Republic of Ireland. They often direct patients and their families to Irish Kidney Association or Freedom, dialysis holiday specialists who can help identify suitable units close to holiday venue and assist in arranging holiday dialysis. The dialysis coordinator can assist patients in making arrangements with that particular centre once

Minister's Answer Recycling offers many benefits to our local economy. It supports our circular economy, keeps materials in use, reduces reliance on raw virgin materials and provides opportunities for companies to handle, process and reuse materials. However, those recycling benefits can only be realised if we accept that the quality of the recyclate is as important as the quantity, and quality relies on reducing contamination through the separate collection of some core mate

Minister's Answer The speeding up justice programme is a five-year programme of work driven by the Criminal Justice Board and aimed at reducing avoidable delay across the criminal justice system. The programme is part of the Executive's Programme for Government delivery, specifically with regard to the safer communities priority and underpinned by the reform and transformation of public services priority. The programme comprises five projects: out-of-court disposals; early en