Debate contribution: Parliament Buildings: Allergy Sufferers

Debate contribution by Ms Kate Nicholl on 23 June 2026.

MLA: Ms Kate Nicholl
Party at the time: Alliance Party
Date: 23 June 2026
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Parliament Buildings: Allergy Sufferers
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5637153

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I thank the Member for that answer. Recently, we held the national allergy strategy launch in the Long Gallery. I thank the catering team, led by Alan, for how well they dealt with that. Working with people who have serious allergies is often viewed as being just about catering and food, but it is up to all of us to know how we can support people as best we can. Would the Commission be open to looking at how more staff could be enabled to administer EpiPens and maybe at having EpiPens on-site so that we can support anyone who might need one?

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This follow-up belongs to: Oral question AQO 3801/22-27.

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