Debate contribution: Waiting Times

Debate contribution by Mr Colin McGrath on 13 January 2026.

MLA: Mr Colin McGrath
Party at the time: Social Democratic and Labour Party
Date: 13 January 2026
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Waiting Times
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5316252

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I am almost speechless at your saying that it will take five years or more to fix our Ambulance Service. That will be real comfort for the people who are experiencing long waits because the system is not working. The problems are not new, nor are the solutions. You gathered the senior managers from across the health service last year to help fill out a blank page for the winter preparedness plan. That has failed, has it not?

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This follow-up belongs to: Topical question AQT 1911/22-27.

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