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Mr Philip McGuigan: Assembly records
All of Mr Philip McGuigan’s imported questions, contributions and motions in this mandate, newest first, including those assessed as not qualifying, uncertain or not yet analysed.
There will be little disagreement that our urgent and emergency care system is under sustained and growing pressure. The long waiting times in EDs, ambulance delays, overcrowded hospitals and the increasing difficulty in accessing a GP appointment have, unfortunately and regrettably, become almost normalised in our…
Thousands of women have had misread smear tests, including eight who developed cancer and two who, unfortunately, passed away. Minister, your decision has denied those families the transparency and accountability that a statutory public inquiry would bring. Given your decision to withhold a public inquiry and given…
May is Stroke Awareness Month. It is an important reminder of the need to recognise the signs of stroke and act FAST. The FAST test helps people recognise the most common symptoms of a stroke: face — has one side dropped; arms — can both be lifted; speech — is it slurred or confused; time — is it time to seek urgent…
Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Devices To ask the Minister of Health for an update in relation to the recall of patients in the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust who were fitted with Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy devices.
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,…
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister for an update on discussions with the British Government on securing an adequate budget to deliver public services.
I thank the Minister for allowing me to come in, because I was going to make an intervention. He talks about the need for the Executive to agree a Budget to provide financial stability. I agree with that, but that is looking into the future. It was not me, as Chair of the Health Committee, who made the promise in…
I accept what the Member has said, but I do not agree with him. The current and previous Sinn Féin Finance Ministers have prioritised Departments outside of their own, particularly Health, and have given the Health Minister over 52% of the available Budget. It is unfair to say that other Ministers have not prioritised…
I beg to move As my party's health spokesperson, I am continually discussing and debating in the Chamber issues of great importance to the people whom we represent. In health, there are so many such issues that, at times, it feels hard to prioritise them, but I can say without contradiction that the crisis in social…
I thank the Members who tabled the motion and the amendment. The motion is important, because it reflects the experiences of, and gives a voice to, the many autistic people and their families across the North who are struggling to access support and the services that they need. The recent findings of the Independent…
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…
Go raibh maith agat, a LeasCheann Comhairle. I support the motion and our amendment. The potential that the Belfast City Airport master plan 2040 brings not only for Belfast but for communities across the North and, in fact, the island is absolutely huge, and we need to make sure that it is achieved. First,…
As you have indicated, Minister, the closure of the Bann bridge at Kilrea has had a serious impact on the businesses and residents of Kilrea. Whilst, as you have said, the closure was absolutely necessary for safety reasons, it has flagged up the very real need for a new bridge at Kilrea in order to meet transport…
To ask the Minister of Health to detail the number of mental health nurses who have been employed from February 2024 to April 2026, broken down by (i) constituency; and (ii) Health and Social Care Trust.
To ask the Minister of Health to detail the number of additional (i) doctors; and (ii) nurses, who have been trained and employed from February 2024 until April 2026, broken down by (a) constituency; and (b) Health and Social Care Trust.
One of the key challenges across the totality of our health service is staff shortages. With the Department of Health no longer funding physician associate degrees, can you outline whether the Department will repurpose that funding? Will it be used for other training places?
Today, on the International Day of the Midwife, I recognise the extraordinary contribution that midwives here in the North make for women, babies and families. Our midwives are there at some of the most significant and vulnerable moments in people's lives. Their compassion, expertise and calm presence provide…
Domiciliary Care Funding To ask the Minister of Health to outline the steps he will take to address the growing crisis within the homecare/domiciliary care sector particularly in rural areas.
To ask the Minister of Health to detail any engagement he has had with the British Government, following their decision to withdraw financial support to the Global Polio Eradication Initiative.
To ask the Minister of Health to detail an overview of the phased implementation of the Mental Health Capacity Act (NI) 2016, including when full implementation is expected.
To ask the Minister of Health to detail any further work required to understand the resourcing implications for full commencement of the Mental Health Capacity Act (NI) 2016, including whether this work has begun.
To ask the Minister of Health to detail any discussions his Department has had with the Department for Communities in relation to the implementation of the industry levy on licensed gambling operators.