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Mrs Diane Dodds: Assembly records
All of Mrs Diane Dodds’s imported questions, contributions and motions in this mandate, newest first, including those assessed as not qualifying, uncertain or not yet analysed.
Reiterating Unconditional Support for the Rule of Law That this Assembly believes support for upholding the rule of law is essential to maintaining stability and confidence in the devolved institutions; deplores the actions of those elected representatives who participated in, encouraged, or directed the recent…
Exclusion of the First Minister from Office under Section 30 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 That this Assembly, under section 30(1)(b) of the Northern Ireland Act 1998, resolves that the First Minister no longer enjoys the confidence of the Assembly because, by participating in the unlawful protest on the Garvaghy…
Exclusion of the Minister for the Economy from Office under Section 30 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 That this Assembly, under section 30(1)(b) of the Northern Ireland Act 1998, resolves that the Minister for the Economy no longer enjoys the confidence of the Assembly because, by participating in the unlawful…
Exclusion of the Minister of Finance from Office under Section 30 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 That this Assembly, under section 30(1)(b) of the Northern Ireland Act 1998, resolves that the Minister of Finance no longer enjoys the confidence of the Assembly because, by participating in the unlawful protest on the…
Exclusion of the Minister for Infrastructure from Office under Section 30 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 That this Assembly, under section 30(1)(b) of the Northern Ireland Act 1998, resolves that the Minister for Infrastructure, no longer enjoys the confidence of the Assembly because, by participating in the…
Northern Ireland's hospital network and Emergency General Surgery at South West Acute Hospital That this Assembly regrets the continuing absence of a long-term vision for Northern Ireland’s hospital network, including the future role, function and service provision of the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH), and other…
No Confidence in the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs That this Assembly believes the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has lost the confidence of farmers, rural communities and the wider public; and calls on the Minister to resign.
The Irish Government’s Failure to Cooperate on Legacy Cases That this Assembly condemns the Irish Government’s failure to cooperate with the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery or to establish separate investigative processes addressing the legacy of the past; notes the pain and trauma…
Strengthening Homecare Provision - Amendment 1 After ‘unmet care;’ insert: ‘expresses particular concern regarding the potential withdrawal of services from rural areas; believes there is a crisis in social care which is impacting patient flow in hospitals;’
Tackling Barriers to Accessing an NHS Dentist That this Assembly expresses alarm that the percentage of the population not registered with a National Health Service (NHS) dentist in Northern Ireland has increased significantly over the last ten years, with only 50 per cent of adults now registered; is concerned that…
An Enhanced Regional Eating Disorder Service That this Assembly recognises Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2026 takes place from 23 February to 1 March; notes that the theme for this year’s awareness week is Community; acknowledges that as many as 37,500 people in Northern Ireland could have an eating disorder; notes…
Addressing the Crisis in Neurology Services That this Assembly expresses grave concern at the crisis facing neurology services in Northern Ireland; believes it is unacceptable that almost 20,000 people are still waiting on a first-time consultant appointment, with a further 11,000 overdue a review appointment;…
Delivering Better Cancer Services and Outcomes That this Assembly deplores current waiting times for patients accessing cancer services in Northern Ireland; notes with concern recent analysis by Cancer Research UK which indicates that the percentage of local patients with urgent suspected cancer who start treatment…
Cervical Screening Scandal Inquiry - Amendment 1 Leave out all after ‘Southern Health and Social Care Trust area;’ and insert: ‘acknowledges that, for some patients, the review was too late and lives were lost following this failure; notes with alarm the ongoing technical issues with equipment at Northern Ireland’s…
Drug Testing Schemes - Amendment 1 Leave out all after "this Assembly" and insert: ‘recognises that there are no safe ways of taking illegal drugs; acknowledges the role of harm reduction initiatives in preventing drug-related deaths at festivals and concerts; believes this must complement the existing PSNI approach…
Holding the Irish Government to Account on Legacy That this Assembly rejects the notion of an amnesty for those responsible for wrongdoing during the Troubles; stresses that any revised proposals for dealing with the legacy of the past must be the product of serious and sustained engagement with innocent victims,…
Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “Access to Dental Care”
Access to Dental Care - Amendment 1 Leave out all after ‘wider health services;’ and insert: 'calls on the Minister of Health to urgently develop, and present, proposals to increase access to dental services and address regional inequalities, alongside consideration of a new oral health strategy to address access to…
Tackling Unacceptable Cancer Waiting Times That this Assembly expresses grave concern at Northern Ireland’s cancer waiting time statistics; believes it is deplorable that between October and December 2024, less than a third of patients were seen within 14-days following an urgent referral for breast cancer; stresses…
Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Awareness Month That this Assembly recognises the unique needs and experiences of teenagers and young adults diagnosed with cancer; understands the significant impact that delays in diagnosis can have on their physical and mental health, and believes that access to specialist…
Driving Forward Quality Standards for Diabetes Care That this Assembly recognises the rising prevalence of diabetes in Northern Ireland; stresses the importance of diabetes technology in managing diabetes and improving the quality of life of those affected; highlights that the National Diabetes Audit undertaken in…
Redevelopment of Craigavon Area Hospital That this Assembly stresses the importance of sustained capital investment in Northern Ireland’s hospital network; notes, in this regard, the growing need to address inequalities in the allocation of funding for projects between Health and Social Care Trust areas; expresses…
Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “Ambulance Handovers”
Ambulance Handovers - Amendment 1 Leave out all after ‘'emergency response times,' and insert: 'and frontline staff; calls on the Minister of Health, with the support of Executive colleagues, to urgently pursue additional care capacity in the community to tackle the bottleneck created by delayed discharge from…
Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “Establishing a Dedicated Treatment and Recovery Centre in the North West”
Establishing a Dedicated Treatment and Recovery Centre in the North West - Amendment 2 Leave out all after ‘economy;' and insert: ‘notes the importance of early intervention models; calls on the Minister of Health to prioritise the delivery of a fully funded, purpose-built addiction treatment and recovery centre in…
Importance of Children’s One-Year-Old Health Review That this Assembly commends the vital role that health visitors play in supporting the health and development of children under the age of five; expresses alarm that 15 per cent of children in Northern Ireland were not seen by a health visitor for their year 1 review…