All of Ms Claire Sugden’s imported questions, contributions and motions in this mandate, newest first, including those assessed as not flagged, uncertain or not yet analysed.
To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail any steps her Department is taking to ensure (i) businesses; and (ii) consumers are protected from Artificial Intelligence-driven scams and misinformation.
I support the motion and the amendment. I commend Mr Carroll for bringing his first motion to the House after nine years in the Assembly, which is remarkable. The importance of the motion is to acknowledge the essential yet undervalued role of our unpaid carers. Thousands across Northern Ireland give their life to…
I support the legislative consent motion (LCM), through which I see an opportunity for better public health, particularly in Northern Ireland, where smoking continues to be one of the leading causes of preventable death. In March 2024, then Health Minister Swann confirmed Northern Ireland's inclusion in the UK Tobacco…
I thank the Minister for her interest. It seems as though no one from the Northern Ireland Executive is leading on it; indeed, I have questioned both Departments about it. Northern Ireland needs a veterinary school, and Coleraine is the most obvious place for it. Will the Minister reconfirm her commitment to that, if…
This year, my constituency is, once again, hosting the British Open, one of the world's most prestigious sporting events. More than just a golf tournament, the Open is a major opportunity to showcase the very best of our local area and Northern Ireland as a whole. I acknowledge the work of the R&A; its commitment to…
Ms Sugden asked the Minister for the Economy whether, in light of Ulster University's recently expressed interest in developing a veterinary school at the Coleraine campus, she will confirm that she is having discussions on that and will seek to secure the Executive funding that, the university has suggested, will be…
Extension of Sitting on Monday 10 February 2025 under Standing Order 10(3A) That, in accordance with Standing Order 10(3A), the sitting on Monday 10 February 2025 be extended to no later than 7.30pm.
To ask the Minister of Health to detail any plans his Department has to establish local facilities for infant post-mortem examinations to prevent the need for transportation to England.
To ask the Minister of Health for his Department’s assessment of the current interim arrangement with Alder Hey Children's Hospital paediatric pathology service, mindful of the impact the current process has on grieving parents.
To ask the Minister of Health to detail the number of families have opted to send their child to Alder Hey Children's Hospital paediatric pathology service in the last five years.
To ask the Minister of Health to detail the support in place for families who have suffered the loss of a child through (i) miscarriage; and (ii) stillbirth.
To ask the Minister of Health to detail any consideration his Department has given to improving the provision of bereavement suites to ensure each family has a quiet and comfortable space to grieve.
To ask the Minister of Health to detail any alternative solutions that have been considered to sustain emergency and general surgery services at Causeway Hospital, including options for recruitment, investment and service reconfiguration.
To ask the Minister of Health to detail the number of (i) emergency; and (ii) general surgery procedures that have taken place at Causeway Hospital in each of the last five years.
To ask the Minister of Health whether there are plans to enhance or introduce alternative medical services at Causeway Hospital if emergency and general surgery services are removed, to ensure that the hospital remains a key healthcare provider in the region.
To ask the Minister of Health to detail any contingency plans in place to ensure timely access to emergency and general surgery for residents of East Londonderry if those services are removed from the Causeway Hospital.
To ask the Minister of Health when his Department anticipates that a final decision will be announced in relation to the future of emergency and general surgery services at Causeway Hospital.
To ask the Minister of Health to detail any measures his Department currently implements to ensure full time carers for those who have complex care requirements receive respite.
To ask the Minister of Health to detail any measures his Department currently implements to ensure those who require feeding or medication via a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube can access Health and Social Care Trust-employed carers who are permitted to carry out such care.
To ask the Minister of Health for his Department’s assessment of the impact of the Northern Health and Social Care Trust’s decision to not permit carers employed via Direct Payments to administer medication or feeding via a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube.
To ask the Minister of Health to detail his Department’s position on carers employed via Direct Payments administering medication and feeding via a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube.
To ask the Minister of Health (i) for an update on his Department’s review of the delegation of healthcare tasks in relation to care provision; (ii) when he expects the review to be completed; and (iii) whether his Department has engaged with family members who will be directly affected by any proposed changes.
To ask the Minister of Education to detail (i) his assessment of the impact that delays in statutory assessments and school placements have had on children with special educational needs and their families; and (ii) any immediate measures being taken to reduce waiting times.