Debate contribution: Northern Ireland Children's Hospice

Debate contribution by Mr Robbie Butler on 21 September 2026.

MLA: Mr Robbie Butler
Party at the time: Ulster Unionist Party
Date: 21 September 2026
Type: Debate contribution (made as a minister)
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Northern Ireland Children's Hospice
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5742349

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I thank the Member. The Member has been a long-term advocate for the hospices, particularly the Children's Hospice. It remains a priority of mine and of my party. We had our early days meeting at the Children's Hospice, and it was a pleasure to spend time there. It was sombre in some ways, with families navigating difficult life journeys. It is vital that the hospice understand that it very much forms part of our care services. My Department is working at pace on the funding model. The funding model for the Children's Hospice is slightly different from that for the adult hospice. That is actively under consideration, as will be the sustainability of the hospice.

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