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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.
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…
Committee Membership That Mr Paul Boggs replace Miss Nicola Brogan as a member of the Committee for Communities; and that Mr Paul Boggs replace Mrs Sinéad Ennis as a member of the Committee for Infrastructure.
Committee Membership That Mrs Sinéad Ennis replace Miss Áine Murphy as a member of the Committee for the Executive Office; that Miss Áine Murphy replace Miss Jemma Dolan as a member of the Committee for Finance; that Miss Nicola Brogan be appointed as a member of the Committee for Communities; and that Mr Cathal…
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…
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…
Committee Membership That Mr Declan Kearney replace Miss Jemma Dolan on the Committee for the Economy; that Miss Jemma Dolan replace Mr Pádraig Delargy on the Public Accounts Committee; and that Mr Pádraig Delargy replace Mr Declan Kearney on the Windsor Framework Democratic Scrutiny Committee.
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…
Motion Amendment · Private Members' Motion · to “Tackling the Rise in Dangerous Potholes on our Roads”
Tackling the Rise in Dangerous Potholes on our Roads - Amendment 1 Leave out all after ‘including 97,897 potholes;’ and insert: ‘welcomes the Minister for Infrastructure’s new draft Road Maintenance Strategy which sets out a clear vision for how roads will be managed and maintained over the coming years with increased…
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…
Committee Membership That Ms Aoife Finnegan replace Mr Danny Baker on the Committee for Justice; and that Mr Danny Baker replace Ms Aoife Finnegan on the Committee on Procedures.
Committee Membership That Mr Cathal Boylan replace Ms Emma Sheerin as a member of the Windsor Framework Democratic Scrutiny Committee; that Ms Emma Sheerin replace Miss Jemma Dolan as a member of the Audit Committee; that Ms Emma Sheerin replace Miss Jemma Dolan as a member of the Committee on Standards and…
Inquiry into Access to Palliative Care Services That this Assembly approves the Report of the Committee for Health on its Inquiry into Access to Palliative Care Services (NIA 130/22-27); and calls on the Minister of Health to implement the recommendations contained in the Report.
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.’
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 “Reducing the Level of Unpaid Rates”
Reducing the Level of Unpaid Rates - Amendment 1 Leave out all after 'August 2025;' and insert: ‘notes that the majority of rates are paid on time; further notes the work being carried out by Land and Property Services to provide flexibility to those who are struggling to pay their rates by offering flexible payment…
Publication of the Joint Census That this Assembly welcomes the Ireland and Northern Ireland: A joint census publication 2021-22 which provides analysis across a range of topics in areas such as demographics, households, religion, ethnicity, place of birth, health, economic status, education, and housing; notes that…
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,…