Ministers face questions on bats, sirens, and staffing in the House of Keys

Twenty-one questions tabled for oral answer

Government ministers are set to face a wide range of questions in the House of Keys, with topics including bat surveys, emergency vehicle sirens, tree felling, and NHS staffing levels.

A total of 21 questions are tabled for oral answer, with Ramsey MHK Lawrie Hooper seeking clarification on the use of emergency sirens and a number of other matters.

Arbory, Castletown and Malew MHK Jason Moorhouse has submitted a question about a bat survey at Fairy Bridge, which is expected to be linked to proposals for a wind turbine development in the south of the Island.

He also wants to know when resurfacing work will be completed on Ballakilpheric Road in Colby.

Health Minister Clare Christian is expected to be on her feet multiple times, with questions on a range of health-related issues including:

• The number of nurses, consultants, and doctors who left Manx Care in the past year

• Progress on the autism strategy

• The availability of parent craft sessions

Onchan MHK Julie Edge has also asked how many doctors have resigned since 2021.

Elsewhere, the Chair of Manx Utilities will face questions about the number of trees being felled at the proposed wind turbine site, while the Education Minister will be asked about:

• Leisure and recreation facilities at UCM’s Homefield Road site

• The education quality assurance framework

• Progress on services for people with myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME)

The House of Keys sitting gets underway from 10am.  You can listen live via Manx Radio's DAB, AM1368 frequency or online at ManxRadio.com