All of Miss Órlaithí Flynn’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 of Health to detail (i) the current HPV vaccination coverage rates in West Belfast, (a) by gender; and (b) age group; (ii) what local plans are in place in West Belfast to achieve the World Health Organisation target of 90 per cent HPV vaccination coverage; and (iii) how his Department is engaging…
To ask the Minister of Health what steps are being taken to ensure the continued accuracy and completeness of Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service waiting time data during the implementation of Encompass, across all Health and Social Care Trusts.
To ask the Minister of Health to detail (i) the current Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) waiting times, broken down by Health and Social Care Trust; (ii) the performance targets or standards that currently apply to CAMHS assessment waiting times; and (ii) which Health and Social Care Trusts are…
To ask the Minister of Health to outline what immediate interventions are being considered to reduce the number of children and young people waiting more than nine weeks for a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service assessment, particularly in the Western Health and Social Care Trust.
To ask the Minister of Health to detail (i) the support provided to families of children on Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service waiting lists; and (ii) whether interim psychological or counselling services are made available during extended waits.
To ask the Minister of Health what additional resources or staffing have been allocated to the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service in the last twelve months to address rising demand, broken down by Health and Social Care Trust.
To ask the Minister of Health what provisions are in place under the Extra Contractual Referral process to facilitate access to specialist inpatient care, including Mother and Baby Unit beds, outside of the north of Ireland for women requiring treatment for postpartum psychosis.
To ask the Minister of Health to detail the perinatal mental health training currently being delivered across each Health and Social Care Trust, including (i) whether this training includes postpartum psychosis; (ii) the number of staff trained, broken down by professional group, including GPs, GP receptionists,…
To ask the Minister of Health to detail (i) the number of women diagnosed with postpartum psychosis; and (ii) the number of maternal deaths by suicide linked to serious perinatal mental illness, in each of the last three years.
To ask the Minister of Health to outline (i) the current care pathway for women presenting with postpartum psychosis; and (ii) whether this pathway meets recognised clinical standards or best practice guidelines.
To ask the Minister of Health (i) for an update on the status of the business case for a Mother and Baby Unit; and (ii) whether 2030 has been outlined as the expected opening date for the Unit.
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether the proposed footway scheme in Hannahstown Village, remains on target to commence during the 2025-26 financial year, as discussed with departmental officials at the meeting held on 26 March 2025.
To ask the Minister of Health to outline (i) what actions are being taken to deliver his Department’s commitment, as set out in the Cancer Strategy 2022-2023, to review current cancer waiting time targets to ensure equity across the patient pathway; (ii) the projected timeline for the introduction of a 28-day standard…
I thank the Minister for that response. It is disappointing to hear that the pilot tests might not be successful. Does the Minister have a timeline for when the review of that information system will be complete? Could another funding option come through the North/South Ministerial Council? Last week, he gave an…
Minister, as you said, all partners have a responsibility to get around the table to find a solution for getting the rest of the required funding. What can you do specifically, as Finance Minister, to ensure that the redevelopment of Casement Park will be delivered now that we have the funding from the British…
To ask the Minister of Health to outline (i) what actions are being taken to deliver a 24/7 thrombectomy service for acute stroke patients (ii) the projected timeline for implementation; (iii) the current provision of thrombectomy services for acute stroke patients, including operational hours and the annual number of…
To ask the Minister of Health (i) what engagement has taken place with the regional Stroke Network and clinical leads regarding the development of a 24/7 thrombectomy service; and (ii) how does he plan to mitigate the impact of any delays in implementing a 24/7 thrombectomy service on patient outcomes.
To ask the Minister of Health to detail (i) the role of artificial intelligence in patient selection for thrombectomy; and (ii) any plans to expand its use.
To ask the Minister of Health to detail how many patients who presented outside current thrombectomy service hours were eligible for the procedure but did not receive it, in each of the past three years, broken down by Health and Social Care Trust.
To ask the Minister of Health what steps are being taken to address workforce requirements, including interventional neuroradiology, stroke and anaesthetic staff necessary for a 24/7 thrombectomy service.
Giving birth should be one of the most fulfilling and joyous times in a woman's life. It marks the beginning of a new journey and a new life, and no mother should be separated from her baby at such a vulnerable and critical stage of development. Recent media reports of mothers being separated from their newborns have…
I thank the Minister for her response and her efforts to deliver the suicide prevention measures. It may be hard for the Minister to answer this question, but given that £1·8 million funding is required, does she have any timeline for when the barriers will be erected?
I thank the Minister for her response. She said that a lot of it is still under consideration. Will she inform me whether Bunscoil Phobal Feirste, which is on the Shaw's Road and is located in a residential area, is likely to be included in the third tranche of 20 mph speed limits, please?