All of Mr Danny Donnelly’s imported questions, contributions and motions in this mandate, newest first, including those assessed as not flagged, uncertain or not yet analysed.
I also welcome the Minister's statement. There are clearly lots of opportunities for cross-border cooperation on health. I am particularly encouraged by the announcement of the €85 million that has been awarded to 10 projects under the PEACE PLUS programme to target health inequalities in communities in Northern…
At the weekend, I had the privilege of attending the launch of the 2025 All-Ireland Coastal Rowing Championships in Glenarm in my constituency of East Antrim. It was a fantastic event that brought together rowers, volunteers, community leaders and even a special guest, double Olympian Rebecca Edwards, to kick off what…
Access to Dental Care That this Assembly expresses severe concern at the challenges many people experience in accessing dental care; notes the testimony from the British Dental Association that the shortfall between Department of Health fees for dentists and the cost of providing services means many dental practices…
I will reflect on the 2025-26 Budget through the lens of health, which is a subject that affects every person and family across Northern Ireland. I begin with a welcome but also with some realism. The Budget arrives against a backdrop of sustained austerity from Westminster in a period of rising inflation and growing…
There is no denying that today's announcement certainly shows progress out of some of the mess of Brexit. What will the SPS agreement mean for people and businesses in Northern Ireland?
Our GPs deliver 10 million appointments every year on 5·4% of an £8 billion Health budget. That is significantly below the 8% to 10% in other UK nations. Your stated ambition is to shift left into the primary and community sector. What justification is there for continuing to underfund GP practices in Northern…
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) Patient Support That this Assembly acknowledges the significant ongoing challenges faced by people with myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) to overcome both the day-to-day uncertainties of living with the condition and the stigma arising from the fact that it was, until recently, unrecognised…
To ask the Minister of Health (i) for an update on the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service’s Community Resuscitation Strategy; and (iI) whether a review is currently being undertaken to inform the development of a successor strategy.
I thank the Minister for that answer. What is the Minister's assessment of the delay to the interconnector, with reference to planning objections from the Republic of Ireland?
To ask the Minister of Health whether patients will be able to access treatment under the Waiting List Reimbursement Scheme from independent sector providers based within Northern Ireland.
To ask the Minister of Health to outline his Department's policies and protocols regarding the decommissioning of diagnostic imaging scanners, including MRI, CT, X-ray, and ultrasound equipment.
To ask the Minister of Health to detail how many diagnostic imaging scanners, including (i) MRI; (ii) CT; (iii) x-ray; and (iv) ultrasound equipment , have been decommissioned in each of the last ten years, broken down by Health and Social Care Trust.
To ask the Minister of Health to outline (i) whether diagnostic scanners are routinely replaced following decommissioning or obsolescence; and (ii) what mechanisms are in place to ensure continuity of service.
To ask the Minister of Health whether his Department has explored options to extend the operational life of diagnostic scanners beyond their standard lifespan where safe and clinically appropriate, in order to boost provision of service.
I thank Mrs Dodds and Mr Robinson for tabling the motion. We have heard plenty of statistics already, and they are harrowing. We miss every target. Unacceptable delays are now normalised, and, yes, the numbers are awful. I fear that, in among all the noise, we are beginning to lose sight of what the numbers represent.…
International Nurses' Day is celebrated each year on 12 May, which was Florence Nightingale's birthday. Today, she would have been 205. The International Day of the Midwife was last week, and I have no doubt that Members from across the Chamber will join me in thanking our nurses and midwives for all that they do…
I agree with Mr Brett that dilapidated buildings are a blight on our towns and villages, including in East Antrim, so I am keen to see the Bill progress. How will the Bill enable councils to take action to protect our built heritage?
I thank the Minister for his statement today. There is certainly a lot in it. While the ambition is welcome, it is concerning that mental health services are noticeably absent. The Minister will be aware that thousands of people across Northern Ireland are suffering on mental health waiting lists for treatment and…
New GP Contract and Pressure in General Practice That this Assembly expresses grave concern at the severe pressure facing general practice in Northern Ireland; welcomes the high-quality care delivered by GP surgeries, which provided an average of over 190,000 consultations per week in 2023-24; notes that despite the…
To ask the Minister of Health (i) when he will publish a new tobacco strategy; and (ii) what measures this will include to support people to stop smoking, particularly in deprived areas.