Debate contribution: Lagan Valley Hospital: Elective Care Centre

Debate contribution by Mr Robbie Butler on 2 March 2026.

MLA: Mr Robbie Butler
Party at the time: Ulster Unionist Party
Date: 2 March 2026
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Lagan Valley Hospital: Elective Care Centre
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5432991

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I thank the Minister for his answer, and I wish him well with any future visits. I declare an interest, as my daughter is a nurse in the elective care unit at Lagan Valley Hospital. I am glad that the Minister had good service there. With regard to tackling waiting lists, how important is it that the investment of £165 million that is being touted in the draft Budget is delivered in full to ensure that places such as the elective care unit in Lagan Valley Hospital play their part in reducing those waiting lists?

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This follow-up belongs to: Topical question AQT 2115/22-27.

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