Debate contribution: Baby Loss Certificate Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2026
Debate contribution by Miss Deirdre Hargey on .
- MLA
- Miss Deirdre Hargey
- Party at the time
- Sinn Féin
- Date
- 26 May 2026
- Type
- Debate contribution
- Business
- Executive Committee Business
- Heading
- Baby Loss Certificate Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2026
- Assembly identifier
- Official Report component 5582494
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The Member is absolutely right. It reflects that good work. We have heard from all the Members who have spoken so far about the good work that was done between the Minister, the Committee, the organisations and families on the ground and, of course, the Minister's team, who are here today. I want to give my thanks to all of them. It is an important issue, particularly for those parents who want their loss to be recognised. Not everybody does — it is important to say that. For those who do, it is important that they will be treated, and issued with certificates, just like anyone else who loses a loved one. It is an important step. It shows the importance of the Assembly in passing legislation that meets the needs of our communities and society more broadly. We will now see the production of a baby loss certificate coming sooner rather than later. I commend the Minister, his team and, indeed, the Assembly as a whole.
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