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) how clawback funds recovered from community pharmacies are distributed back into the health budget; and (ii) the purposes for which they are applied.
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…
To ask the Minister of Health to detail (i) the number of multidisciplinary teams, or equivalent professional teams working in the field of autism, currently operating in each Health and Social Care Trust; (ii) the number of posts for behaviour analysts, trained to recognised professional standards, that have been…
To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail (i) the number of meetings held with local universities to discuss resource requirements for the training of professional behaviour analysts; and (ii) the number of bursaries created for individuals wishing to study Applied Behaviour Analysis at those universities, in the…
I beg to move Go raibh maith agat, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle. The motion is about something simple but absolutely fundamental: whether we can see clearly what is happening in our mental health services. If we cannot see the pressures in the system, we cannot relieve them; if we cannot measure performance, we cannot…
I rise with deep sadness and concern following publication of the latest NISRA figures on alcohol-specific deaths in the North. In 2024 alone, 397 people died from alcohol-specific causes: that is 397 lives cut short and 397 families devastated and left with an unbearable absence in their homes. Such deaths now…
To ask the Minister of Health to detail (i) any policy framework operated by his Department in relation to the transfer of individuals assessed as ready for discharge from long-stay inpatient psychiatric units into community-based supported housing; and (ii) whether any cost implications or efficiencies have been…
To ask the Minister for Communities to detail any current or planned refurbishment or upgrade programmes for supported living accommodation sites for individuals with mental illness, including associated funding and timelines.
To ask the Minister for Communities to detail any assessment undertaken of the condition and suitability of existing supported living accommodation sites, and estates, for individuals living with mental illness.
To ask the Minister for Communities to detail (i) his Department’s policy on the quality and suitability of community-based supported housing for individuals living with mental illness; (ii) any current or planned actions to support the availability of such housing within social housing provision; and (iii) how…
I also welcome the opportunity to speak on this important motion because, at its heart, it is about saving lives, improving recovery outcomes and ending unacceptable inequality in access to stroke care. In June 2022, the stroke action plan contained a commitment to the delivery of a 24/7 thrombectomy service by the…
To ask the Minister of Health to detail (i) the number of individuals clinically assessed as fit for discharge and approved for transition into community-based supported housing who are currently residing in long-stay inpatient psychiatric units, and (ii) the length of time those individuals have been waiting to…
To ask the Minister of Health to detail any joint policies and cross-departmental arrangements in place with the Department for Communities in relation to housing provision for individuals transferring from long-stay inpatient psychiatric units into community-based supported housing.
To ask the Minister of Health to detail (i) how the proposed Neighbourhood Model of Care will operate in practice, including (a) any governance and accountability arrangements; (b) how consistency and equity of provision across Health and Social Care Trusts will be ensured; (c) the role of the Community and Voluntary…
To ask the Minister of Health for an update on (i) the delivery of the priority actions identified by his Department under the Mental Health Strategy 2021-2031, including (i) the measures implemented; (ii) the outcomes achieved; and (iii) the planned next steps with associated timelines.
To ask the Minister of Health for an update on (i) progress to date in relation to Action 17 of the Mental Health Strategy 2021-2031, including any work currently underway; and (ii) when Action 17 is expected to be prioritised for delivery.
I beg to move Go raibh maith agat, a Phríomh-Leas-Cheann Comhairle. I am pleased to propose the motion on commissioned attention deficit hyperactivity disorder services. ADHD is a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition that affects how people think, learn, work and relate to the world around them. It affects children…
I sincerely hope that we can get that legislation agreed at the Executive table and over the line. The NISRA statistics on alcohol deaths for last year are due out either at the end of this month or next. Does the Minister have any update on the piece of work that was taking place in a border constituency, funded with…
To ask the Minister of Health for an update on any progress that has been made since March 2025 in improving endometriosis services and care following the All-Party Group on Women’s Health roundtable, including (i) details of any additional funding committed; (ii) any actions delivered to date; and (iii) when patients…
To ask the Minister of Health for his assessment of whether the Proposed Draft Budget 2026-29/30 would provide scope for the planning, funding and delivery of a regional crisis service.
The deputy First Minister referred to the inquiry that was launched by the APG, which will look at the potential for cross-departmental funding for suicide prevention from all Departments, because the issue cuts across all Departments. Does the Minister think that the APG's work and recommendations might assist the…
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…
To ask the Minister of Health (i) whether he is aware of the Health Research Board’s recent €3 million investment in mental health research, including €1 million allocated to an all-island Collaborative Research Network; (ii) to detail any engagement that has taken place in relation to this; and (iii) whether his…
I thank the Minister for his response. The Minister knows that the Charity Commission is dealing with an extensive backlog in registrations and the administration of accounts. I appreciate that he intends to introduce legislation to try to streamline the process, but has he considered any further reforms in the…
Today, on what is often referred to as Blue Monday, I want to pause and speak directly to the reality behind that phrase. While Blue Monday is sometimes described as the most difficult day of the year for many people in our constituencies, emotional distress, loneliness and despair are not confined to one Monday in…