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Mrs Linda Dillon: Assembly records
All of Mrs Linda Dillon’s imported questions, contributions and motions in this mandate, newest first, including those assessed as not qualifying, uncertain or not yet analysed.
Minimum Unit Pricing for Alcohol That this Assembly recognises the significant and growing impact of alcohol related harm on public health, including an increase of 65 per cent in alcohol specific deaths since 2013; further recognises minimum unit pricing of alcohol as one of the most effective interventions available…
Improving Access to Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Care That this Assembly notes that patients in urgent need of arthritis related care, including orthopaedics and rheumatology, continue to face some of the longest waiting lists within our Health and Social Care service; further notes that some rheumatology patients…
Raising Awareness of Multiple Myeloma That this Assembly notes that multiple myeloma is an incurable blood cancer, which has an intensive impact on over 170 people diagnosed here each year as well as approximately 1,000 people currently living with the condition who require multiple chemotherapy treatments over…
Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “Post-19 Special Educational Needs Support”
Post-19 Special Educational Needs Support - Amendment 1 Leave out all after ‘jurisdictions;’ and insert: ‘expresses its support for Caleb’s Cause NI for their work in bringing the issue of post-19 provision onto the political agenda; calls on the Minister of Health to lead on this issue and to develop legislation,…
Health Screening and Monitoring for Firefighters That this Assembly acknowledges the vital role played by firefighters and the significant risks they take to protect the public; notes the findings of the Scottish Firefighters Occupational Cancer and Disease Mortality Rates: 2000–2020 research which state that…
Strengthening Homecare Provision That this Assembly recognises the essential contribution of the homecare (domiciliary care) sector to supporting independence and enabling older people, people with disabilities, and those living with long-term conditions to remain in their own homes and communities; acknowledges that…
Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “Response to the Cost-of-living Crisis”
Response to the Cost-of-living Crisis - Amendment 4 Leave out all after ‘has been insufficient;’ and insert: ‘acknowledges that the relevant taxation and fiscal powers lie with the British Government; recognises that the scale of the fuel crisis and cost of living crisis means that to make a meaningful impact in…
Cancellation of Summer Schemes in Special Schools That this Assembly expresses grave concern that the Education Authority has announced the cancellation of summer schemes in special schools in 2026 due to concerns about healthcare provision for participating children; recognises that these schemes provide a lifeline…
Proactive Testing and Diagnosis of Genetic Haemochromatosis That this Assembly welcomes the new Haemochromatosis UK screening initiative and commends the work of patients and clinicians in raising awareness of this common inherited condition, often known as the Celtic Disease; notes that genetic haemochromatosis can…
Accessing Mental Health Data That this Assembly recognises the urgent need for accurate and consistent mental health data to support effective planning, delivery and accountability of mental health, addiction and suicide prevention services across Health and Social Care Trusts; expresses concern that the absence of a…
Protection of the European Convention on Human Rights That this Assembly values the rights enshrined within the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) and its protections for citizens on this, the 75th anniversary of its creation; acknowledges that legal expressions of the Good Friday Agreement incorporate the…
Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “Policing Resources”
Policing Resources - Amendment 2 After ‘the Executive;’ insert: ‘recognises that whilst resourcing pressures have a significant impact on policing capacity, the way in which the PSNI determines investigative priorities must recognise, prioritise and more effectively tackle violence against women and girls;’
Paediatric Pathology Services That this Assembly expresses deep concern at the continued absence of paediatric pathology services here since 2019, resulting in the use of Alder Hey Children’s Hospital in Liverpool for post-mortem examinations; recognises the additional emotional distress and logistical burden that…
Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “Delivering Better Cancer Services and Outcomes”
Delivering Better Cancer Services and Outcomes - Amendment 1 At end insert: ‘ and to maximise the potential for cross-border cancer care collaboration to improve clinical trial access, diagnostic capacity, research outcomes, and integrated treatment pathways.’
Winter Preparedness Plan - Amendment After ‘throughout the winter months;’ insert: ‘notes the additional allocation by the Minister of Finance to the Department of Health of £100 million from the Executive’s Budget towards a pay settlement;’
Exclusion of 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, further to his recent visit to Israel, the Minister of Education no longer enjoys the confidence of the Assembly, because of his failure to…
Occupational Therapy Week 2025 That this Assembly marks Occupational Therapy Week 2025, taking place from 3rd November, and celebrates the vital and far-reaching contribution of occupational therapists across the health and social care system; acknowledges the critical role occupational therapists play in improving…
Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “Holding the Irish Government to Account on Legacy”
Holding the Irish Government to Account on Legacy - Amendment 1 Leave out all after ‘sustained engagement with’ and insert: ‘victims, survivors and their advocates; notes with concern the Memorandum of Understanding between the Irish Government and the Omagh Bombing Inquiry; further notes the motion agreed by the…
Drug Testing Schemes That this Assembly recognises the role of harm reduction initiatives in preventing drug-related deaths at festivals and concerts; acknowledges that the Health Service Executive’s rapid drug checking schemes have operated successfully at events such as Electric Picnic for a number of years,…
Endometriosis Care That this Assembly notes that endometriosis is a serious, chronic inflammatory disease affecting at least one in ten women across the island, with evidence suggesting the number may be higher; further notes the disease often causes severe pelvic pain, infertility, internal scarring, and damage to…
Mother and Baby Unit That this Assembly recognises the importance of a regional mother and baby unit to support mothers with postpartum mental health issues; acknowledges that such a unit would enable mothers to remain with their babies while accessing specialist inpatient care; notes that giving birth can be one of…
Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “Improving Safety at School Bus Stops”
Improving Safety at School Bus Stops - Amendment 2 Leave out all after ‘increase risk;’ and insert: ‘acknowledges the Minister for Infrastructure’s commitment to improving road safety around buses through the launch of an advertising campaign on school buses and at bus stops, to warn and remind drivers of the dangers…
Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “Ambulance Handovers”
Ambulance Handovers - Amendment 2 Leave out all after ‘Executive colleagues,’ and insert: ‘to adopt a whole-system approach to tackling handover delays by increasing medical capacity, including the recruitment of additional healthcare professionals, investing in primary and community care to reduce hospital…
Early Access to State Pension for Terminally Ill People That this Assembly believes that people diagnosed with a terminal illness should not be forced to endure financial hardship as they approach the end of their life; calls on the British Government to allow those diagnosed with a terminal illness to access their…
Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “Paramilitary Groups Transition from Violence and Crime”
Paramilitary Groups Transition from Violence and Crime - Amendment 2 Leave out all after "That this Assembly" and insert: ‘notes the proposals from the UK and Irish Governments to appoint an independent expert to scope out a new process of engagement to bring about paramilitary group transition to disbandment; agrees…