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2026 (313 questions)
- AQW 54941/22-2716 October 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether any intensive care units in Northern Ireland will be included in the UK-wide roll out of metagenomic testing.
- AQW 54819/22-2715 October 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the actions currently being taken by his Department alongside counterparts across the UK to address the shortage of hormone replacement therapy products.
- AQW 54818/22-2715 October 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail any contact his Department has had with GPs regarding the recent shortage of hormone replacement therapy products.
- AQW 54817/22-2715 October 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether his Department has made any assessment of the reasons for the shortage of hormone replacement therapy products.
- AQW 54816/22-2715 October 2026 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities to detail the number of people on a waiting list for over 55 accommodation, in the North Belfast constituency.
- AQW 54815/22-2715 October 2026 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities to detail the number of people on a waiting list for a family home in the North Belfast constituency, broken down by the need for (i) two bedrooms; (ii) three bedrooms; (iii) four bedrooms; and (iv) more than four bedrooms.
- AQW 54684/22-2714 October 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail (i) any progress his Department has made in developing a cancer data framework to inform and improve cancer services; and (ii) how he will ensure metastatic cancer will be an integral part of the development of mandated data sets, in line with the Cancer Strategy 2022–2032 commitment.
- AQW 54683/22-2714 October 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail (i) any actions the Public Health Agency is taking, or plans to take, to modernise the breast screening programme; and (ii) whether a strategy to address inequities in screening uptake is being developed, given that Northern Ireland remains the only UK nation without such a strategy and that uptake in 2023-24 was 73.9 per cent, below the achievable target of 80 per cent; and (ii) the expected timescales for the delivery of any improvements.
- AQW 54682/22-2714 October 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail (i) whether his Department will review cancer waiting-time targets and introduce a 28-day standard with clear stage-by-stage timeframes; and (ii) the indicative timescale for any such change.
- AQW 53672/22-272 October 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether an Index of Dental Costs will be introduced, as recommended by the Review Body on Doctors’ and Dentists’ Remuneration.
- AQW 53671/22-272 October 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, following the General Dental Services Cost of Service Review, whether there are any plans to close the gap in fees for health service dentistry.
- AQW 53670/22-272 October 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether any consideration has been given to providing immediate financial support for those delivering health service dentistry.
- AQW 53669/22-272 October 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether any assessment has been made of the hourly rate figure within the General Dental Services Cost of Service Review.
- AQO 4109/22-271 October 2026 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on works to resolve recurrent flooding on the Shore Road near Mill Road, Newtownabbey.
- AQW 53444/22-2730 September 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health when he will answer (i) AQW 50494/22-27; and (ii) AQW 50495/22-27.
- AQW 53443/22-2730 September 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail any steps that will be taken to improve research and data collection on the impact of perimenopause and menopause on women's health.
- AQW 53442/22-2730 September 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail any training which GPs receive on identifying the symptoms of perimenopause and menopause.
- AQW 53441/22-2730 September 2026 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether any consideration will be given to the appointment of a Women's Employment Ambassador, following the creation of a similar role by the UK Government.
- AQO 4050/22-2724 September 2026 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy, given their role in supporting economic growth and regional balance, to outline any work she is undertaking to minimise the impact of budget pressures on further education colleges and higher education institutions.
- AQW 52306/22-2717 September 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail any reasons why PLGF-based testing for suspected preterm pre-eclampsia is not available in Northern Ireland, despite being available elsewhere in the UK.
- AQW 52305/22-2717 September 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail when PLGF-based testing for suspected preterm pre-eclampsia will be made available.
- AQW 52182/22-2716 September 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail any reasons why Northern Ireland is the only part of the UK in which the value of a general ophthalmic services voucher cannot be used towards myopia-management spectacles for children, who would otherwise qualify for optical support.
- AQW 52181/22-2716 September 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether his Department, or the Strategic Planning and Performance Group, has assessed the clinical and financial case for allowing general ophthalmic services voucher funding to be used towards myopia-management spectacles, in line with the position in the rest of the UK.
- AQW 52180/22-2716 September 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether any consideration will be given to (i) reviewing the current Health and Social Care NI guidance preventing general ophthalmic services vouchers being used in association with myopia-management spectacles; and (ii) bringing Northern Ireland into line with the rest of the UK on this.
- AQW 52035/22-2715 September 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the number of respite sessions (i) carried out; and (ii) initially confirmed and later cancelled, in (a) June; (b) July; and (c) August 2026, broken down by Health and Social Care Trust.
- AQW 52034/22-2715 September 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the number of children with disabilities in long-term care who have access to their parents, whether through visits or phonecalls.
- AQW 52033/22-2715 September 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the number of children with disabilities who are currently in full-time care.
- AQW 51628/22-2710 September 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether any pathways for dental nurses to train as dental hygienists will be re-established.
- AQW 51627/22-2710 September 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail any reasons why HER2-low metastatic breast cancer patients do not have access to the drug Enhertu as a treatment option.
- AQW 51626/22-2710 September 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail when HER2-low metastatic breast cancer patients will have access to Enhertu as a treatment option.
- AQW 51625/22-2710 September 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the number of drugs and treatment options that are not offered in Northern Ireland but that are approved and offered to patients in England and Wales for (i) cancer patients; and (ii) patients with a life-limiting condition.
- AQW 51624/22-2710 September 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether there are any overarching plans to oversee the gaps in patient care and treatment that exist across the GB NHS, but not in Northern Ireland.
- AQO 3964/22-2710 September 2026 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure when the pedestrian crossing at Prince Charles Way roundabout, at the junction towards the Church Road and O'Neill Road, will be complete.
- AQW 51478/22-279 September 2026 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities whether the capital limit for Universal Credit can be waived on discretionary grounds.
- AQW 51477/22-279 September 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail any steps taken to protect theatre time for specialities that operate only from the Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast.
- AQW 51476/22-279 September 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the number of (i) CT; and (ii) MRI, scanners that run at full capacity on weekends in each Health and Social Care Trust.
- AQW 51309/22-278 September 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail when the Strategic Performance and Planning Group work completing the oversight and governance of the recommendations of the Northern Health and Social Care Trust on emergency general surgery at Causeway Hospital will be completed.
- AQW 51308/22-278 September 2026 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail when the entirety of works, including the (i) repainting of yellow boxes; and (ii) resurfacing of roads and footpaths, will be completed on the Antrim Road, Belfast, leading to the Sandyknowes roundabout.
- AQW 51307/22-278 September 2026 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the works required to complete the resurfacing of Antrim Road, Belfast, leading to the Sandyknowes roundabout, in regards to the destruction caused during the disorder on 10 June 2026.
- AQW 51306/22-278 September 2026 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail any wider traffic calming measures planned or currently proposed for (i) the Prince Charles Way roundabout, Newtownabbey; (ii) Ashgrove Road; and (iii) the surrounding area.
- AQW 51305/22-278 September 2026 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail when the pedestrian crossing, near Ashgrove Primary school at the Prince Charles Way roundabout, Newtownabbey, will be installed.
- AQW 51151/22-277 September 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health for an update on foster care payments, including any plans to increase the number of foster carers.
- AQW 51150/22-277 September 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail any process which patients entitled to portable oxygen provided through the health service can order canisters to be delivered to their home.
- AQW 51149/22-277 September 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail when his Department will give a formal response to all recommendations contained with the Muckamore Abbey Inquiry Report.
- AQW 51148/22-277 September 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health for an update on the review of the delegation of healthcare interventions to social care practitioners employed via direct payments.
- AQW 51014/22-274 September 2026 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the level of funding that will be allocated from her Department to Belfast City Council for the Shaping Sustainable Places programme.
- AQW 51013/22-274 September 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail, broken down by gender, the use of da Vinci robotic surgical tools in the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, in the 2025-26 financial year.
- AQW 51012/22-274 September 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, pursuant to AQW 50204/22-27, whether any elective care funding to reduce waiting lists is used towards Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services.
- AQW 51011/22-274 September 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether his priorities will focus on health transformation to stabilise a stretched workforce and provide a sustainable health service for all patients.
- AQW 51010/22-274 September 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail when the Women's Health Action Plan will be published.
- AQW 50880/22-273 September 2026 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities to detail the level of funding to be allocated to Belfast City Council for the Shaping Sustainable Places funding from his Department.
- AQW 50879/22-273 September 2026 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on the implementation of segregated cycle lanes around Sailortown, North Belfast, leading into Belfast City centre.
- AQW 50878/22-273 September 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail any reasons why the new regional breast cancer diagnosis service is not meeting targets for 14 day diagnosis for urgent referral, including when he expects the 14 day target to be met.
- AQW 50877/22-273 September 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether there has been any initial assessment of the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service's release to rescue scheme.
- AQW 50876/22-273 September 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health for an update on the position of his Department on the recommendations from the Northern Health and Social Care Trust on the transfer of emergency general surgery from Causeway Hospital to Antrim Area Hospital.
- AQO 3894/22-273 September 2026 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether her Department has made any assessment of the impact of job losses in Ulster University, particularly in relation to the campus in North Belfast.
- AQW 50496/22-273 July 2026 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to detail any schemes that are available to assist first-time buyers with energy efficiency upgrades.
- AQW 50495/22-273 July 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the current waiting time for a review rheumatology appointment.
- AQW 50494/22-273 July 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail any work ongoing to reduce waiting times for rheumatology.
- AQW 50493/22-273 July 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail (i) any plans to improve recurrent capacity in ophthalmology; and (ii) the amount of the 2026-27 elective care funding that will be spent on this.
- AQW 50344/22-272 July 2026 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether she will extend the consultation period for the proposed changes to bus lane operating times in North Belfast.
- AQW 50343/22-272 July 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether there are any policies for prioritisation for patients on an ophthalmology waiting list at risk of permanently losing their sight.
- AQW 50342/22-272 July 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the current waiting time for macular hole repair surgery.
- AQW 50341/22-272 July 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail any reason why the targeted programme for urgent breast cancer referrals are not driving up the number of women seen within the 14 day target window.
- AQW 50340/22-272 July 2026 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on the maintenance of footpath clearance in the Bray Close area, Belfast, including the clearance of weeds and path maintenance.
- AQW 50205/22-271 July 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail his plans to expand general surgery provision at (i) Causeway Hospital; (ii) Daisy Hill Hospital; and (iii) South West Acute Hospital.
- AQW 50204/22-271 July 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the proportion of the 2026/27 elective care funding that will be spent on addressing the Child and Adolescent Mental Health waiting list.
- AQW 50203/22-271 July 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the proportion of the 2026-27 £80 million elective care funding that will be spent on gynaecology.
- AQW 50202/22-271 July 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail when the Regional Review of Neurology Services consultation report will be published.
- AQW 50201/22-271 July 2026 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure, pursuant to AQW 46378/22-27, to detail any enforcement notices that have been issued, during June 2026, in relation to parking issues at the top of the Cavehill Road and Shandarragh Park.
- AQW 50054/22-2730 June 2026 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure, pursuant to AQW 46378/22-27, to detail any additional enforcement action taken to address parking issues at the top of the Cavehill Road and Shandarragh Park.
- AQW 50053/22-2730 June 2026 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities to detail any criteria used for a Critical Illness Insurance payment to be disregarded for Universal Credit purposes, due to special circumstances.
- AQW 50052/22-2730 June 2026 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities whether a Critical Illness Insurance payment is considered as capital for Universal Credit.
- AQW 50051/22-2730 June 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, pursuant to AQW 45019/22-27, to detail the average waiting time for an initial appointment for an autism diagnosis, for children under the age of 18.
- AQW 50050/22-2730 June 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, pursuant to AQW 45019/22-27, whether validated waiting list information for autism services is now available through encompass.
- AQW 49772/22-2726 June 2026 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether her Department has any plans to install CCTV, or better enforcement of vehicles, on the M2 slipway at Fortwilliam roundabout and York Street, Belfast, where there have been increasing issues of cleansing and dumping from passing cars.
- AQW 49652/22-2725 June 2026 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail when the resurfacing of the Hightown Road, Newtownabbey, will be added to her Department’s programme of works.
- AQW 49651/22-2725 June 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health for an update on the redesign of the Serious Adverse Incident procedure.
- AQW 49546/22-2724 June 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the number of disabled children, either with a physical or learning disability, who currently reside in unregulated children's homes.
- AQW 49545/22-2724 June 2026 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities to detail any protocol or working arrangements in place for support and provision between his Department and (i) Mears; (ii) the Home Office; and (iii) the Housing Executive, regarding emergency provision for residents who need to be rehoused due to recent public disorder.
- AQW 49543/22-2724 June 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail any steps he will take to ensure accountability for senior figures involved in the sustained failings at Muckamore Abbey who now hold senior positions within his Department.
- AQW 49542/22-2724 June 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health for an update on the level of Departmental performance accountability for the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, following the June 2026 Muckamore Abbey Hospital Inquiry report publication.
- AQW 49426/22-2723 June 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail when the Women's Health Action Plan will be published.
- AQW 49425/22-2723 June 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the number of cases in which a social worker wasn't unallocated in September 2025 but have now (i) been allocated a social worker; and (ii) received visits from that social worker, broken down by Health and Social Care Trust.
- AQW 49424/22-2723 June 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the number of Principal Social Workers who have been allocated a new case in addition to over seeing teams in order to reduce the number of unallocated social work cases, in the last financial year, broken down by Health and Social Care Trust.
- AQW 49423/22-2723 June 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health for an update on the cost of Service Review for Dentistry.
- AQW 49422/22-2723 June 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether his Department will fund the business case required to remove the building at the old Angles Day Centre in Newtownabbey.
- AQW 49295/22-2722 June 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether (i) his Department; and (ii) the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, have assisted families locate the remains of their loved ones who were part of the Northern Ireland organ retention case.
- AQW 49294/22-2722 June 2026 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities for an update on the sites protected under the historic valuable sites for historical protection team.
- AQW 49049/22-2718 June 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail any engagement he has had with the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, in the last 12 months, around the closure of the Primary Children Looked After Advisory Service project.
- AQW 49048/22-2718 June 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether any assessment has been made of the Royal College of Radiologists’ June 2026 reports (i) 2025 Clinical Radiology Census; and (ii) 2025 Clinical Oncology Census.
- AQW 49047/22-2718 June 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail any timeline for the development of a multi-professional imaging academy.
- AQW 49046/22-2718 June 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail any plans in place to stabilise the consultant oncologist workforce, given reports that around 20 per cent of the current workforce are due to retire by 2030.
- AQW 49045/22-2718 June 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail any engagement between his Department and the Department of Education, in the period since the Primary Children Looked After Advisory Service Project began, specifically around securing recurrent funding for the project.
- AQO 3816/22-2718 June 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health for an update on the creation of specialist endometriosis centres in the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust and the Western Health and Social Care Trust.
- AQW 48923/22-2717 June 2026 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail any (i) legislation; and (ii) policy documents, relating to the regulation of air quality.
- AQW 48602/22-2712 June 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, in relation to the reduction of children with disabilities on a waiting list for short breaks between August 2025 and April 2026, to detail the number of these children who (i) received access to short breaks; (ii) were aged out of the children's service; and (iii) are now in receipt of residential care.
- AQW 48601/22-2712 June 2026 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail when the road markings at the bottom of Whitehouse Park, Newtownabbey, will be repainted.
- AQW 48600/22-2712 June 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail any work that has been undertaken, since the commencement of the Climate Change Act (Northern Ireland) 2022, to promote the societal health benefits of cycling, and other forms of active travel.
- AQW 48286/22-279 June 2026 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail when Farmley Gardens, Newtownabbey, will be added to her Department’s programme of works.
- AQW 48285/22-279 June 2026 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail when the road markings on the Doagh Road, from the Shore Road to Cloughfern, will be repainted.
- AQW 48284/22-279 June 2026 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail when the yellow boxes on the Rushpark roundabout will be repainted.
- AQW 48283/22-279 June 2026 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail when the road markings on the Shore Road, from the Rushpark roundabout to the Abbeycentre, will be repainted.
- AQW 48046/22-275 June 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether he will give any consideration to the creation of a travel fund for children with cancer.
- AQW 48045/22-275 June 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail any arrangements for long-term follow-up care for paediatric and young adult cancer cases, in each Health and Social Care Trust.
- AQW 48044/22-275 June 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health for an update on the adolescent and young adults cancer service reconfiguration programme.
- AQW 47920/22-274 June 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether mirvetuximab soravtansine will be made available for ovarian cancer patients.
- AQO 3738/22-274 June 2026 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy how the Belfast Local Economic Partnership will ensure that investment reaches North Belfast, given that it contains five of Northern Ireland’s ten most deprived areas.
- AQO 3721/22-274 June 2026 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities for an update on work with Belfast City Council to develop the Girdwood mixed-use site.
- AQW 47800/22-273 June 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail any investigations being undertaken following more than 12,000 patient referral letters going missing from the encompass system.
- AQW 47799/22-273 June 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail a breakdown, by Health and Social Care Trust, of the 12,000 patient referral letters which went missing from the encompass system.
- AQW 47798/22-273 June 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail any steps being taken to ensure that patient referral letters do not go missing from the encompass system.
- AQW 47557/22-271 June 2026 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities to detail any steps his Department will take to support the National Literacy Trust’s goal to create the first ever Literacy Hub in Northern Ireland.
- AQW 47440/22-2729 May 2026 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education to detail (i) whether any assessment has been made of research from the National Literacy Trust and partners, showing that 41 per cent of primary schools in Northern Ireland do not have a library; and (ii) any plans his Department plans has to address this.
- AQW 47439/22-2729 May 2026 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education whether implementation of the Literacy Framework will include resourcing to ensure that every primary school has library.
- AQW 47438/22-2729 May 2026 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education, during the National Year of Reading, to detail any plans his Department’s has to ensure that all primary schools have a dedicated library space.
- AQW 47437/22-2729 May 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health for an update on the Maternity and Neonatal Partnership.
- AQW 47436/22-2729 May 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health for an update on the development of a maternity strategy.
- AQO 3673/22-2728 May 2026 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for her assessment of the pollution entering Belfast Lough as a result of recurrent flooding of the NI Water sewer at the Shore Road and Mill Road.
- AQW 46958/22-2722 May 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail any engagement his Department is having with the Department of Education to understand how many children experiencing emotional school-based non-attendance are also on the waiting list for support from the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service
- AQW 46957/22-2722 May 2026 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education to detail any engagement his Department is having with the Department of Health to understand how many children experiencing Emotional Based School Non-Attendance are also on the waiting list for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Support.
- AQW 46848/22-2721 May 2026 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail when the green cycle boxes, across North Belfast, will be repainted.
- AQW 46847/22-2721 May 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health when he will answer AQW 43724/22-27.
- AQW 46846/22-2721 May 2026 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on the delivery of aspects of the Belfast Cycling Network, relating to (i) Limestone Road; (ii) York Street; and (iii) Corporation Street, Belfast.
- AQW 46845/22-2721 May 2026 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail when the report resulting from the Speed Limit Review 2026 consultation, will be completed.
- AQW 46844/22-2721 May 2026 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether her Department will make relevant (i) plans; and (ii) material, within consultations, available in Open Geographic Information Systems format, in addition to Portable Document Format, where appropriate.
- AQW 46479/22-2718 May 2026 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities whether his Department will consider a potential review of the practices of private cemeteries, where there is major land work that potentially reuses burial grounds.
- AQW 46478/22-2718 May 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health for an update on any work ongoing with GP Federations and trade unions, in relation to GP access.
- AQW 46477/22-2718 May 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health for an update on whether the NI Children's Hospice will be allocated some of the £13.1 million recurrent funding for children's respite services, in order to offer the service within the hospice.
- AQW 46476/22-2718 May 2026 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities to detail any remedies available to the public when (i) Housing Executive; or (ii) housing association, landlords do not deal with non-criminal antisocial behaviour.
- AQW 46378/22-2715 May 2026 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail any action she is taking to address parking issues at the top of the Cavehill Road and Shandarragh Park, Belfast, including parking (i) on pavements; (ii) double-yellow lines; and (iii) blocking driveways.
- AQW 46377/22-2715 May 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail any plans for cancer screening programmes to be undertaken within community settings.
- AQW 46376/22-2715 May 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether any consideration is being given to rolling out a targeted prostate cancer screening programme for the Black, Asian and minority ethnic community, given increased prevalence.
- AQW 46170/22-2713 May 2026 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail any proposed traffic calming measures around the Prince Charles Way roundabout.
- AQW 45875/22-278 May 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail when the Hospitals - Creating a Network for Better Outcomes - Public Consultation report will be published.
- AQW 45874/22-278 May 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the rationale as to why care home prescriptions can only be issued once every 28 days, compared to 56 days for individuals.
- AQW 45873/22-278 May 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether he will ensure funding is available for lock and pin style sockets for prosthetics.
- AQW 45872/22-278 May 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether he will amend the relevant regulations to provide a freestanding entitlement to free healthcare for all migrant survivors of domestic abuse, including a timetable for doing so.
- AQW 45871/22-278 May 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether any assessment has been made of healthcare provision for migrant survivors of domestic abuse.
- AQW 45261/22-2730 April 2026 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities whether his Department will consider interim measures to protect private burial grounds against disruption of unmarked graves.
- AQW 45260/22-2730 April 2026 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities for an update on his Department's work to assist Clifton Street Surgery in securing space at the Girdwood site for relocation of the GP practice.
- AQW 45259/22-2730 April 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail any procedure in place for transfer from children's to adult services for people with a learning disability.
- AQW 45258/22-2730 April 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the rationale as to why none of the additional £13.1 million allocated for respite care has been allocated to the NI Children's Hospice for short break respite provision.
- AQW 45021/22-2728 April 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail a timeline for implementation of Part two of the Adoption and Children Act (Northern Ireland) 2022, specifically in relation to the statutory duty to provide support services for foster carers and care leavers.
- AQW 45020/22-2728 April 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health for an update on the number of children on the waiting list for an ASD assessment.
- AQW 45019/22-2728 April 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the average waiting time for an initial appointment for an autism diagnosis for children under the age of 18.
- AQW 44662/22-2723 April 2026 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail any (i) evidence; or (ii) proposals, NI Water has submitted to her Department on mitigating water pollution in Belfast Lough.
- AQW 44661/22-2723 April 2026 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail any engagement she has had with NI Water regarding water pollution in Belfast Lough, since taking up post.
- AQW 44660/22-2723 April 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the number of children with complex needs and their siblings, who have been placed on the at risk register, in the last five years, broken down by Health and Social Care Trust.
- AQW 44659/22-2723 April 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the number of job vacancies advertised for physiotherapy positions, in the last two years, broken down by Health and Social Care Trust.
- AQW 44227/22-2717 April 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail any ongoing capital work in the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust's Chestnut Grove facility.
- AQW 44117/22-2716 April 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the waiting time statistics for non-urgent breast pain clinics.
- AQW 44116/22-2716 April 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the proportion of the £13.1 million funding for children’s social care that has been used to provide cash payments to families who are eligible for respite care but unable to access it.
- AQW 44115/22-2716 April 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health for an update on the full utilisation of Redwood Children’s Home.
- AQW 44114/22-2716 April 2026 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities to detail any enforcement provision available for the Child Maintenance Service where there have been multiple investigations and findings of undeclared income.
- AQO 3491/22-2716 April 2026 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance for an update on the pause of Reval2026.
- AQO 3468/22-2716 April 2026 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education whether the Education Authority has engaged with Translink on proposals by Hazelwood Integrated College in relation to changes to the time the school finishes each day and the subsequent changes required to school bus timetables.
- AQO 3465/22-2716 April 2026 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister for an update on work to deliver the outcomes contained within the Strategic Framework to End Violence against Women and Girls.
- AQW 43999/22-2715 April 2026 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to detail any work her Department has undertaken alongside the UK Government to confirm the programme of works, following confirmation of £3.75 million investment into North City Business Centre from the Local Growth Fund.
- AQW 43998/22-2715 April 2026 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education whether children diagnosed with dyslexia privately are offered the same support as those who have been diagnosed by an educational psychologist, or other statutory provision.
- AQW 43997/22-2715 April 2026 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether her Department has made any assessment of the impact the current funding model for higher education has had on the availability of places for students from Northern Ireland.
- AQW 43996/22-2715 April 2026 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy for an update on the work her Department has undertaken to review the current funding model for higher education in Northern Ireland.
- AQW 43725/22-2713 April 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether the routine offering of postpartum physiotherapy will be included in the Women’s Health Action Plan.
- AQW 43724/22-2713 April 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether (i) any assessment has been made of the petition to the UK Government calling for a maximum six month diagnosis target for endometriosis; and (ii) there are any plans to implement this target.
- AQW 43723/22-2713 April 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether the General Dental Services Activity Enhancement Payment 2025-26 has been distributed to eligible practices.
- AQW 43722/22-2713 April 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether the £13.1 million funding allocated for children’s social care services was spent in 2025-26.
- AQW 43721/22-2713 April 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail a breakdown of expenditure in 2025-26 of the £13.1 million funding for children’s social care services.
- AQW 43575/22-2731 March 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health for an update on respite availability in the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust.
- AQW 43574/22-2731 March 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether any assessment has been made of the availability of respite care in the summer for families with children with complex needs.
- AQW 43573/22-2731 March 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether the delegated nursing task review will also include a review of the delegated model within special schools.
- AQW 43572/22-2731 March 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health for an update on the delegated nursing task under direct payment review.
- AQW 43478/22-2727 March 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health when he will answer (i) AQW 39415/22-27; and (ii) AQW 42610/22-27.
- AQW 43477/22-2727 March 2026 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education to detail (i) the number of children who attended special school summer schemes in Summer 2025; and (ii) the number of those children who required nursing care.
- AQW 43476/22-2727 March 2026 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education to detail the number of children who attended special school summer schemes in North Belfast, in Summer 2025.
- AQW 43361/22-2726 March 2026 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure (i) for an update on the future pedestrian crossing on the Prince Charles Way roundabout; and (ii) whether it is projected for installation in the 2026-27 financial year.
- AQW 43360/22-2726 March 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health for an update on the number of additional hours delivered by GPs that were funded by his Department as part of the winter pressures plan.
- AQW 43359/22-2726 March 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health for an update on the number of children awaiting an autism assessment, in each Health and Social Care Trust.
- AQW 43358/22-2726 March 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the number of families or individuals who were approved for respite provision and were given a financial payment outside of direct payments, in last six months.
- AQW 43357/22-2726 March 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the number of Health and Social Care Trusts which have given families or individuals, who are approved for respite provision, financial payment outside of direct payments, in the last six months.
- AQO 3430/22-2726 March 2026 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities for his assessment of the reported 53 per cent increase in the cost of private rents in Belfast since 2020.
- AQO 3383/22-2719 March 2026 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on the Active Travel Delivery Plan.
- AQW 42701/22-2718 March 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether any waiting well initiatives, modelled on the Arthritis UK Waiting Well programme, are available for patients awaiting orthopaedic surgery.
- AQW 42700/22-2718 March 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail when he will be publish the community rehabilitation framework.
- AQW 42610/22-2716 March 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail any contingency measures in place following the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust’s decision to stand down new and review appointments within the Psychiatry of Old Age Service due to staffing concerns.
- AQW 42609/22-2716 March 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail when he will publish the findings of the Consultation on the Health and Social Care Children and Young People’s Emotional Health and Wellbeing Framework.
- AQW 42608/22-2716 March 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether there is capacity across the Health and Social Care Trusts to deliver the Psychiatry of Old Age services in its entirety for the immediate future.
- AQW 42607/22-2716 March 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health for an update on the workforce sustainability of the psychiatry workforce.
- AQW 42524/22-2713 March 2026 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education to detail the rationale behind the proposed closure of services at Holy Cross Play and Learn Group.
- AQW 42425/22-2712 March 2026 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education, pursuant to AQW 39193/22-27, whether any feedback is provided, or asked for from parents, as to the impact of this provision.
- AQW 42424/22-2712 March 2026 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education, pursuant to AQW 39193/22-27, whether his Department has reviewed the impact of the in-school provision available through the Graduated Response Framework and the Local Impact Teams.
- AQW 42423/22-2712 March 2026 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities, pursuant to AQW 40243/22-27, to detail (i) the reasons for the acquisition of these properties; and (ii) any current or future plans for their use.
- AQW 42422/22-2712 March 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail any steps his Department and the Health and Social Care Trusts are taking to communicate with families who are awaiting respite provision, or waiting to have their assessed respite provision hours met.
- AQW 41859/22-274 March 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether there will be regional commissioning of post-diagnosis support for children who receive an autism diagnosis.
- AQW 41858/22-274 March 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether he has any plans to assess options for restricting non-surgical aesthetic procedures for under 18s.
- AQW 41857/22-274 March 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether he has any plans to implement a licensing scheme for non-surgical aesthetic procedures.
- AQW 41856/22-274 March 2026 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether she will be implementing a 20mph speed limit in residential areas.
- AQW 41855/22-274 March 2026 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure, pursuant to AQW 40242/22-27, to detail the three developments within the Belfast City Council area where her Department is taking enforcement action.
- AQW 41593/22-2727 February 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail any obligations that Health and Social Care Trusts have to secure their unused sites that are in a state of disrepair to ensure public safety.
- AQW 41592/22-2727 February 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail any obligations Health and Social Care Trusts have to ensure their unused or abandoned sites do not have a negative impact on the local community.
- AQW 41591/22-2727 February 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health for an update on the future use of the building and site at Alternative Angles Day Opportunities in Abbots Road, Newtownabbey.
- AQW 41590/22-2727 February 2026 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether her Department will reduce the cost of a renewal of a driver licence, for those who need a three-yearly renewal of a licence.
- AQW 41589/22-2727 February 2026 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether the cost of a driver licence renewal is in line with the cost of renewal in all UK regions.
- AQW 40930/22-2718 February 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health for an update on the Waiting List Initiative for Breast Assessment Clinics, including any action taken specifically to reduce waiting times for urgent referrals.
- AQW 40929/22-2718 February 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether (i) his Department; or (ii) the Health and Social Care Trusts, have engaged with Royal Mail in relation to patient appointments being missed due to delays in letter deliveries.
- AQW 40494/22-2712 February 2026 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail when she will publish her plans for residents' parking schemes.
- AQO 3172/22-2712 February 2026 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance for an update on his engagement with the hospitality sector in relation to Reval 2026.
- AQW 40377/22-2711 February 2026 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education to detail any actions he has taken to ensure that all schools are aware of the 2010 publication Guidelines for Management of Anaphylaxis in Educational Establishments.
- AQW 40376/22-2711 February 2026 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for an update on the Dilapidation Bill.
- AQW 40375/22-2711 February 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail when figures from encompass will be considered official statistics, rather than official statistics in development.
- AQW 40374/22-2711 February 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health for an update on the roll-out of encompass.
- AQW 40373/22-2711 February 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health when he will answer AQW 31450/22-27.
- AQW 40245/22-2710 February 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail any work undertaken alongside the Minister of Education to ensure that schools have access to life-saving allergy medication.
- AQW 40244/22-2710 February 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health for an update on the waiting lists for children awaiting an ASD (i) diagnosis; and (ii) first time appointment. in each Health and Social Care Trust.
- AQW 40243/22-2710 February 2026 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities to detail the number of properties which have been vested under the compulsory acquisition of land, since February 2024.
- AQW 40242/22-2710 February 2026 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the number of unadopted roads in the North Belfast constituency.
- AQW 40241/22-2710 February 2026 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the number of unadopted roads in North Belfast that her Department is currently taking enforcement action against developers or construction companies, to ensure roads are brought to correct standards for adoption.
- AQW 39917/22-275 February 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether his Department has undertaken any scoping exercise looking at the potential for foster carers to provide respite or short breaks for children with complex needs, in the last 12 months.
- AQW 39916/22-275 February 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health for an update on the pilot programme to transfer eligible endometriosis patients from secondary to primary care, due to be launched in the Belfast and South Eastern Health and Social Care Trusts.
- AQW 39915/22-275 February 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether any of the Health and Social Care Trusts have received accreditation as a British Society of Gynaecological Endoscopy endometriosis centre.
- AQW 39914/22-275 February 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether he intends to undertake any work focused on expanding fostering services, similar to the plan published in England on 3 February 2026.
- AQW 39913/22-275 February 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail any work undertaken to increase weekly allowances for foster carers.
- AQW 39718/22-273 February 2026 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance for an update on any recent discussions with the UK Government regarding the Local Growth Fund, and its impact on the community and voluntary sector in Northern Ireland.
- AQW 39717/22-273 February 2026 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities to detail any policy relating to private tenants' payment for structural works ongoing at Housing Executive properties, such as apartment blocks, where there is part private ownership homes, and part Housing Executive tenancy homes.
- AQW 39716/22-273 February 2026 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities to detail the timescale for current refurbishment and maintenance repairs of (i) Beechwood House; and (ii) Woodland House, in Newtownabbey.
- AQW 39715/22-273 February 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the number of (i) percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube surgeries carried out, in the last 12 months; and (ii) children waiting for the surgery.
- AQW 39714/22-273 February 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the number of young people who are awaiting access to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services in the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust.
- AQW 39600/22-272 February 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail why Lindsay House, in the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust, has not reopened for short breaks, despite the registration and opening of Redwood Children with Disability Residential Facility from January 2026.
- AQW 39599/22-272 February 2026 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure, pursuant to AQW 38111/22-27 and when enforcement is not successful, to detail any steps her Department can take for ensuring the road is (i) brought up to the standard required; and (ii) adopted by her Department.
- AQW 39598/22-272 February 2026 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail any current guidance or policy around the labelling of food products that contain alcohol.
- AQW 39501/22-2730 January 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the number of Departments that have responded in favour to the proposed Minimum Unit Pricing of Alcohol bill.
- AQW 39500/22-2730 January 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail any evidence that his Department has received that contradicts current advice on minimum unit pricing of alcohol.
- AQW 39499/22-2730 January 2026 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail her Department's (i) enforcement powers; and (ii) policy, for tackling parking on (a) cycle lanes; (b) bus lanes; and (iii) bus stops.
- AQW 39498/22-2730 January 2026 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether her Department could facilitate automatic updates on fault reports, on its fault reporting software on the website.
- AQW 39497/22-2730 January 2026 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure (i) for an update on the adoption of Ben Madigan Hill road, Belfast, and (ii) whether the enhanced enforcement powers, announced in September 2025, have aided the adoption process in this instance.
- AQW 39415/22-2729 January 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health (i) for an update on the refurbishment and use of Chestnut Grove in the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, in the last four years; and (ii) whether this site has been considered for use for respite services.
- AQW 39414/22-2729 January 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether those children who were no longer seen as on the edge of care, in the last 12 months, were no longer assessed as such because they are getting their assessed needs met.
- AQW 39413/22-2729 January 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the number of children who were assessed as being on the edge of care, in the last 12 months, have moved to adult services.
- AQW 39412/22-2729 January 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, in relation to when a parent states that they need a residential placement and are unable to continue the current arrangements due to the complex needs of their child, whether this is considered as being on the edge of care.
- AQW 39411/22-2729 January 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health (i) whether there is a regional definition of what constitutes a child on the edge of care; and (ii) whether there is a regional process that Health and Social Care Trust staff must follow to make this assessment.
- AQO 3093/22-2729 January 2026 · Department of JusticeTo ask the Minister of Justice for an update on her plans to create new offences of directing and participating in serious organised crime.
- AQO 3060/22-2729 January 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health for an update on the £13 million spend on respite provision for children.
- AQW 39303/22-2728 January 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, pursuant to AQW37719/22-27, whether the Emotional Health and Wellbeing framework will address the issue of lack of obligated support, following an autism diagnosis.
- AQW 39302/22-2728 January 2026 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education to detail (i) any organisations he has met with (a) online; and (b) in another setting, to discuss the Supreme Court judgment in the matter of an application by JR87 and another for Judicial Review (Appellant), or mandatory Christian-based education in schools, since 2023; and (ii) whether they met (a) before the court's ruling; and (b) following the court's ruling.
- AQW 39301/22-2728 January 2026 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education whether he has met with Parents for Inclusive Education NI since the restoration of the Executive in February 2024.
- AQW 39300/22-2728 January 2026 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education, pursuant to AQW 38523/22-27, whether his Department, and the Education Authority, plan to make the training programme for teachers mandatory.
- AQW 39196/22-2727 January 2026 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance whether a Business Growth Accelerator will be available for businesses, for the incoming financial year.
- AQW 39195/22-2727 January 2026 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to detail any contact they have had with the department for Children, Disability and Equality, to learn from the current excavation at the Tuam site, in the last 12 months.
- AQW 39194/22-2727 January 2026 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to detail any engagement they have had with the Diocese of Down and Connor regarding the safe keeping of records in line with legislation, particularly in regards to future access for any inquiry or research into Mother and Baby Homes, in the last 12 months.
- AQW 39193/22-2727 January 2026 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education for an update on his Department's role in the Children & Young People’s Emotional Health and Wellbeing Framework, led by the Department of Health, in regards to in-school services for young people awaiting an autism diagnosis.
- AQW 39192/22-2727 January 2026 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on the (i) active travel; and (ii) connectivity, plans for the Sailortown area, North Belfast.
- AQW 39077/22-2726 January 2026 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance to detail whether (i) underinvestment in; or (ii) delay of, major public capital projects is taken into account with regards to environmental impact factors, for Net Annual Value assessment.
- AQW 39076/22-2726 January 2026 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance for his assessment of whether individual inspections ought to take place at new businesses, particularly in the hospitality sector, as part of the revised Net Annual Value assessment.
- AQW 39075/22-2726 January 2026 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether any interim measures can take place with regards to the Clifton Gateway scheme and her Department’s role, before the full implementation of the Belfast Rapid Transit.
- AQW 39074/22-2726 January 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health for an update on any artificial intelligence improvements in relation to stroke services, the last five years.
- AQW 39073/22-2726 January 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health for his assessment of the PITSTOP pilot at Altnagelvin Area Hospital in relation to stroke services and ambulance response.
- AQW 38974/22-2723 January 2026 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education to detail any prioritisation criteria that will be used for school enhancement projects, given the gap in funding required for completion of all schools within the School Enhancement Programme.
- AQW 38973/22-2723 January 2026 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education for an update on the capital development stage of Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School, North Belfast.
- AQW 38972/22-2723 January 2026 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail any measures her Department is taking to ensure restrictions against pavement parking across Belfast, are being effectively enforced.
- AQW 38971/22-2723 January 2026 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail why there is not an accessible mechanism to report or log chronic problem parking, akin to those for road or lighting repairs, in order to ensure footways are not blocked.
- AQW 38970/22-2723 January 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health for an update on the Women’s Health Action Plan.
- AQW 38854/22-2722 January 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health for an update on efforts being taken by the Strategic Planning and Performance Group to address workforce issues within Community Dental Services (CDS), in particular providing clear commissioning guidance on the CDS scope of service as an important step in ensuring this service is not overrun, given that access to NHS dentistry in General Dental Services is declining.
- AQW 38853/22-2722 January 2026 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities whether his department plays any role in decisions to remove the daily living component of Personal Independent Payments, from residents in care homes.
- AQW 38754/22-2721 January 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether he will task officials to undertake a needs analysis of Community Dental Services (CDS) to ensure demand is aligned with capacity, as recommended by a recent British Dental Association roundtable event focusing on CDS Workforce issues.
- AQW 38753/22-2721 January 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health (i) to detail when a workforce plan was last put in place to determine existing and projected service pressures in (a) Community Dental Services; and (b) Hospital Dental Services; and (ii) for an update on progress made.
- AQW 38752/22-2721 January 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail where responsibility lies within his Department for workforce planning for (i) Community Dental Services; and (ii) Hospital Dental Services.
- AQW 38751/22-2721 January 2026 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure (i) whether future rail connectivity options for North Belfast have been considered as part of Translink’s long-term network planning; and (ii) whether locations such as Giant’s Park and Loughside have been assessed, given their planned regeneration and proximity to the existing rail network.
- AQW 38750/22-2721 January 2026 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail (i) how Translink’s rail planning process takes account of adopted Local Development Plans; and (ii) the rationale as to why a railway halt at Merville Garden Village, at the Abbey Centre, identified in the Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council Local Development Plan 2030, is not currently reflected within Translink’s Shaping the Future rail strategy.
- AQW 38641/22-2720 January 2026 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education to detail the number of children (i) assessed by an educational psychologist; and (ii) who were waiting to be assessed by an educational psychologist, in the 2024-2025 school year.
- AQW 38640/22-2720 January 2026 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education to detail the number of educational psychologists employed by the Education Authority, to carry out assessments of children who are going through the education statementing process.
- AQW 38523/22-2719 January 2026 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education to detail (i) any training programmes available to Principals and teachers in regards to supporting pupils who are neurodiverse; and (ii) whether this training is mandatory.
- AQW 38522/22-2719 January 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail any current policy in relation to the sharing of secondary health data to enable research and innovation in healthcare.
- AQW 38521/22-2719 January 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether patients will soon have access to Abiratone for treatment in relation to prostate cancer.
- AQW 38520/22-2719 January 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail why patients do not have access to abiraterone for treatment in relation to prostate cancer.
- AQW 38519/22-2719 January 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the number of patients who are residing in the Innisfree ward at Knockbracken Healthcare Park who have previously been deemed suitable for community placement.
- AQW 38417/22-2716 January 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the number of individuals currently assessed as requiring respite support, in each Health and Social Care Trust.
- AQW 38416/22-2716 January 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health for an update on the resettlement scheme for patients at Muckamore Abbey Hospital.
- AQW 38415/22-2716 January 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the number of judicial reviews that are ongoing regarding patients currently residing at the Iveagh Centre.
- AQW 38414/22-2716 January 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail why bespoke arrangements for community placement and care have not been completed for residents over the age of 18 residing at the Iveagh Centre.
- AQW 38413/22-2716 January 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the number of inpatients residing in the Iveagh Centre.
- AQW 38338/22-2715 January 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail how many respite beds that were scheduled for patients, were cancelled in the last financial year, broken down by Health and Social Care Trust.
- AQW 38337/22-2715 January 2026 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities to detail the number of homes initially planned for North Belfast, through the Housing for All Shared Housing Programme.
- AQW 38336/22-2715 January 2026 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities whether there are plans for more schemes in North Belfast under the Housing for All Shared Housing Programme.
- AQW 38335/22-2715 January 2026 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities to detail any underspend in the Housing for All Shared Housing Programme, since its transfer to the Housing Executive.
- AQW 38334/22-2715 January 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether there are any plans to introduce legislation regarding mental health first aid training.
- AQW 38231/22-2714 January 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether Health and Social Care Trust policy enables residents who have a Patients’ Private Property Account to access funds through care home staff, or otherwise to pay for living costs such as clothing.
- AQW 38230/22-2714 January 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health for an update on plans to address the shared care arrangements around neurodiversity diagnosis in under-18s.
- AQW 38229/22-2714 January 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health for an update on the review of Personal Expenses Allowance for patients in a residential care home.
- AQW 38228/22-2714 January 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail any increases in the number of respite beds following the £13 million in year funding into children's respite care.
- AQW 38227/22-2714 January 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health for an update on how the additional £13 million in year funding for children's respite services has been spent.
- AQW 38113/22-2713 January 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health for an update on the Women's Health Action Plan, which was announced in February 2024.
- AQW 38112/22-2713 January 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health for an update on the commissioning of robotic assisted surgery for gynaecology surgeries, in the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust.
- AQW 38111/22-2713 January 2026 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure (i) for an update on the road adoption of Loughshore Manor, Newtownabbey; and (ii) whether there has been any movement from the developers on completing the scheme; and (iii) whether any enforcement action can take place, under the new Private Streets Enforcement Guidance, in order to complete construction and adopt the road.
- AQW 38110/22-2713 January 2026 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether any enforcement action has taken place in North Belfast against developers, under the new Private Streets Enforcement Guidance.
- AQW 38109/22-2713 January 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether there are any plans to upgrade diabetic users who have a constant glucose monitor to the new Libre 3 sensors.
- AQW 38005/22-2712 January 2026 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance to detail any criteria used to determine funding priorities across competing pressures.
- AQW 38004/22-2712 January 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail (i) the rational as to why there is no (a) service user; or (b) carer representatives, on the Regional Area Integrated Partnership Boards; and (ii) whether he will give consideration to appointing such representatives.
- AQW 38003/22-2712 January 2026 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education to detail the number (i) of day care and after-school providers registered in North Belfast; and (ii) of these who enable parents to avail of the Childcare Subsidy Scheme.
- AQW 38002/22-2712 January 2026 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education to detail how his Department supports after-school daycare providers to offer the Childcare Subsidy Scheme, to allow parents to avail of the subsidised childcare.
- AQW 38001/22-2712 January 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health (i) for his Department's assessment of the psychiatric assessment and treatment hub pilot within the Mater Hospital; and (iI) whether there are any plans to extend this project to other areas, given the pressure it releases on Emergency Departments.
- AQW 37916/22-279 January 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health for an update on the (i) commissioning of; and (ii) business case proposal for, robotic-assisted surgery for gynaecological use.
- AQW 37915/22-279 January 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether the Women's Health Action Plan will contain actions specifically addressing endometriosis waiting lists within the gynaecology service.
- AQW 37914/22-279 January 2026 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education to detail the current estimated number of places required for special school allocations, in North Belfast, for 2026-2027 admissions.
- AQW 37913/22-279 January 2026 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail her Department's policy for the adoption of new and any unadopted roads.
- AQW 37912/22-279 January 2026 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities to provide an update on a review of neighbourhood renewal areas and partnerships.
- AQW 37808/22-278 January 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether any assessment of the capacity of suicide prevention and crisis support services have been carried out following the November 2025 publication of the NISRA Suicide Statistics 2024 report.
- AQW 37807/22-278 January 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health for his assessment of the November 2025 NISRA Suicide Statistics 2024 report, including (i) any additional actions to be taken; and (ii) any additional funding to be allocated towards suicide prevention.
- AQW 37806/22-278 January 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether his Department has had any engagement with suicide prevention charities and organisations following the November 2025 publication of the NISRA Suicide Statistics 2024 report.
- AQO 2948/22-278 January 2026 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for her assessment of the implications of the Proposed Draft Budget 2026-29/30 for her Department.
- AQW 37719/22-277 January 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, pursuant to AQW 36508/22-27, whether there is an obligation to offer all parents a clinician, either medical or allied health professional, appointment following an autism diagnosis.
- AQW 37718/22-277 January 2026 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail any criteria required for winter road gritting services in communities.
- AQW 37717/22-277 January 2026 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether her Department works alongside local councils to plan for winter gritting services, to ensure maximum impact for unsafe areas.
- AQW 37716/22-277 January 2026 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether the Women’s Health Action Plan will contain plans for women's health hubs.
- AQW 37715/22-277 January 2026 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities for an update on the Clifton Gateway public realm scheme, alongside Ulster University.
2025 (134 questions)
- AQW 37330/22-2711 December 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail any steps the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust is taking to ensure service users of day centres are able to avail of the spaces available to them, in particular in relation to any transport issues.
- AQW 37046/22-278 December 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail any engagement his Department has had with GP representative bodies regarding shared care arrangements, in the last 12 months.
- AQW 37045/22-278 December 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail when the needs assessment of ADHD services will be published.
- AQW 36846/22-274 December 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the rational as to why strokes have been downgraded from Category 1 to Category 2 in Northern Ireland Ambulance Service response mapping.
- AQW 36757/22-273 December 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the number of additional GPs that will be delivered as a result of commitments made to support practices to increase their capacity in his Overarching Winter Preparedness Plan 2025-26.
- AQW 36756/22-273 December 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health for an update on the work of the Endometriosis Clinical Pathway Group, established as part of the Getting It Right First Time regional group.
- AQW 36755/22-273 December 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether he will ensure that GPs and other healthcare professionals will have adequate training around the symptoms and diagnosis of endometriosis as part of the Women's Health Action Plan.
- AQW 36754/22-273 December 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail his plans for the role of GPs in providing endometriosis care.
- AQW 36508/22-2728 November 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether there is a support pathway for families and young people following a diagnosis of autism.
- AQO 2871/22-2727 November 2025 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure when the pedestrian crossing at Prince Charles Way roundabout, at the junction towards the Church Road and O'Neill Road, will be complete.
- AQW 36075/22-2721 November 2025 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail any measures which can be taken to protect properties from recurrent car crashes and damage, due to being located on a junction.
- AQO 2811/22-2720 November 2025 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for his assessment of the impact that the introduction of environmental principles will have on decision-making in Northern Ireland.
- AQW 35774/22-2718 November 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail any action he is taking to ensure that fully compliant Changing Places facilities are available within each hospital site.
- AQW 35773/22-2718 November 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the current availability of sensory rooms in Emergency Departments, broken down by Health and Social Care Trust.
- AQW 35772/22-2718 November 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health for an update on the review of managed budgets across the Health and Social Care Trusts that currently provide them.
- AQW 35771/22-2718 November 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the current availability of fully compliant Changing Places facilities across the health estate, broken down by Health and Social Care Trust.
- AQW 35665/22-2717 November 2025 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance to detail the number of empty homes in North Belfast.
- AQO 2755/22-2713 November 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to outline how he plans to address the waiting list for children’s autism services.
- AQW 35237/22-2711 November 2025 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities for an update on Belfast Streets Ahead phase in the north of the city centre
- AQW 33924/22-2720 October 2025 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities for an update on the Clifton Gateway Public Realm Scheme, given the Minister of Infrastructure has named the Antrim Road as the main route for the Belfast Rapid Transport project.
- AQW 33923/22-2720 October 2025 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education to detail the number of children awaiting a special educational needs statement assessment, in North Belfast.
- AQO 2638/22-2716 October 2025 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance for an update on the timeline for agreeing a multi-year budget for the Executive.
- AQW 33324/22-2710 October 2025 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities to detail the number of people who have had their Transitional Protection payments miscalculated in the last five years.
- AQW 33117/22-278 October 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, following media reports on 29 September 2025, whether the newly-announced children's residential home on the Derry/Donegal border run by Ann's Care Group will be private for-profit.
- AQW 33000/22-277 October 2025 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education to detail any departmental or Education Authority guidance regarding the use of the removal of play, or outdoor time, as a disciplinary measure in schools, particularly primary schools.
- AQW 32649/22-272 October 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to outline the impact of the decision to halt the progression of the children's ward at Altnagelvin Area Hospital.
- AQW 32648/22-272 October 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail (i) his Department's priority list of capital projects; and (ii) whether that priority list is based on patient outcome.
- AQW 32422/22-2730 September 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the bed availability that is (i) occupied; and (ii) unoccupied, in Lakewood secure care unit.
- AQW 32421/22-2730 September 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the number of patients who received robotic-assisted surgery, in 2023-2024, broken down by gender.
- AQW 32420/22-2730 September 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether there are any plans to change the number of beds for inpatient care in Lakewood secure care unit.
- AQW 31639/22-2719 September 2025 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether her Department will reconsider the installation of a pedestrian crossing at the Prince Charles Way roundabout, Belfast, where cars leave the junction towards the Church Road and O'Neill's Road, for the safety of children crossing to attend the local primary school, given another pedestrian crossing was installed at the O'Neill Road roundabout where cars exit towards Church Road.
- AQW 31638/22-2719 September 2025 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether a 20mph speed limit zone can be installed at St Mary's on the Hill Primary School, Carmoney Road, Newtownabbey, particularly given the lack of a current crossing patrol in the area.
- AQW 31548/22-2718 September 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health for an update on the implementation of the Adoption and Children Act (Northern Ireland) 2022.
- AQW 31452/22-2717 September 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health for an update on the £2.5 million earmarked to mitigate the national insurance rise for General Dental Services.
- AQW 31451/22-2717 September 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, following the Review Body on Doctors’ and Dentists’ Remuneration Fifty Third Report: 2025, to detail any engagement he has had with UK counterparts regarding the recommendation to develop a UK-wide Index of Dental Costs.
- AQW 31450/22-2717 September 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health for an update on the additional £1.6 million payment announced in May 2025 as part of the dentistry investment proposals.
- AQW 31449/22-2717 September 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health for an update on the dentistry cost of service review, including (i) the experts who will be undertaking the review; and (ii) a timeline.
- AQW 31174/22-2715 September 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, pursuant to AQW 22008/22-27, for an update on the cost benefit analysis for the use of robotic assisted surgery across other specialties, including gynaecology.
- AQW 30981/22-2711 September 2025 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail the rationale as to why Northern Ireland has not introduced a hierarchy of road users, despite this being introduced elsewhere in the UK.
- AQW 30980/22-2711 September 2025 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail any road repairs carried out on (i) Farmley Park; and (ii) Farmley Gardens, Newtownabbey, in the last 24 months.
- AQW 30979/22-2711 September 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail why the planned opening of Redwood has been delayed.
- AQO 2392/22-2711 September 2025 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy to outline any action she is taking to address the increase in young people not in education, employment or training in Northern Ireland.
- AQW 30377/22-274 September 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health for an update on the work of the Departmental Accountability Team with regards to the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust.
- AQW 30376/22-274 September 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether he has had any engagement with his counterpart in Ireland regarding a second provider arrangement for CAR-T-cell therapy.
- AQW 30375/22-274 September 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail any actions being taken to ensure adequate supplies of oxygen are available for both hospitals and community care settings.
- AQO 2360/22-274 September 2025 · Department of JusticeTo ask the Minister of Justice for her assessment of the challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ people in relation to domestic and intimate partner abuse.
- AQO 2343/22-274 September 2025 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to outline why her Department changed its definition of active travel spend between February 2024 and June 2025 and reclassified £37 million of existing expenditure as active travel spend.
- AQW 30265/22-273 September 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health for an update on engagement between his Department, the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust and the Royal College of Psychiatrists around the business case for a new mother and baby home.
- AQW 30264/22-273 September 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the budget allocations to individual Family Practitioner Services, including General Dental Services (i) for 2025-26; and (ii) each of the previous five years.
- AQW 30263/22-273 September 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health what measures are being explored to enable patients who are both (i) ineligible for the Dental Access Scheme due to needing ongoing treatment; and (ii) unable to access private dental treatment.
- AQW 30262/22-273 September 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to outline his Department's engagement with the PSNI regarding Operation Begrain.
- AQW 30261/22-273 September 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health for an update on Phase Three of the Neurology Deceased Patients Review.
- AQO 2308/22-271 September 2025 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education to outline the status of School Enhancement Programme applications for primary schools in North Belfast.
- AQW 29984/22-274 July 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the reason for the discrepancy in cost for Givinostat between the Belfast Trust and figures provided by Oxford University Hospitals.
- AQW 29983/22-274 July 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health (i) whether NICE approve the use of Givinostat as a regular treatment for patients with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy; and (ii) what actions the Belfast Trust will take to prepare for the administration of the treatment.
- AQW 29982/22-274 July 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health for an update on efforts to provide Givinostat through the Early Access Programme.
- AQW 29394/22-2726 June 2025 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities to detail any plans the Department has to develop a policy on meanwhile use of vacant government buildings by the arts sector.
- AQW 29393/22-2726 June 2025 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether her Department will consider reducing the speed limit on the O’Neill Road, Newtownabbey, given the location of the Belfast Rapid Transport Phase 2 route and the access to the (i) local park for residents; (ii) local recycling centre; and (iii) the Northern Ireland Children's Hospice for patients and their families.
- AQW 29392/22-2726 June 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether his Department will ensure that intersex people are included in the provision of gender-based healthcare, ensuring that alignment to either the male or female sex does not exclude them from accessing the required healthcare.
- AQO 2202/22-2712 June 2025 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for a breakdown of spend on the delivery of new cycling infrastructure over the last three financial years.
- AQO 2188/22-2712 June 2025 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister for an update on the historical clerical child abuse research study.
- AQO 2182/22-275 June 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to outline any action being taken to address concerns related to behavioural and cultural issues within the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, beyond the regional cardiac unit.
- AQO 2147/22-275 June 2025 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education for an update on placements for children with a statement of Special Educational Needs for September 2025.
- AQW 28023/22-272 June 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to outline the impact of the Europe-wide supply issue of Creon on patients.
- AQW 28022/22-272 June 2025 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education to detail the current status of all School Enhancement Programme applications in North Belfast.
- AQO 2095/22-2729 May 2025 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister for an outline of the forthcoming legislation on Truth Recovery and Redress for Mother and Baby Institutions.
- AQO 2055/22-2722 May 2025 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on the delivery of the Belfast Cycling Network Delivery Plan 2022-31.
- AQW 27557/22-2721 May 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether his Department has assessed whether the £27.19 per week Personal Expenses Allowance for residents living in residential care is sufficient.
- AQW 27147/22-2714 May 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the number of referrals which have been made to long COVID clinics, broken down by Health and Social Care Trust.
- AQW 27146/22-2714 May 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to outline the regulatory arrangements for the independent sector.
- AQW 27145/22-2714 May 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail who is the regulatory body for sonographers.
- AQW 27144/22-2714 May 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to outline the regulatory requirements for sonographers.
- AQW 27053/22-2713 May 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, given the complex nature of needs of individuals housed by the Cedar Foundation in The Mews and following the Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority Failure to Comply Notice issued on 17 April 2025, to detail what work social services and the learning disability units within (i) his Department; and (ii) the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, are taking to ensure residents needs, both medically and socially, are met.
- AQW 26876/22-279 May 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to outline the procedure for long-term placements for individuals with complex needs and learning difficulties, broken down by Health and Social Care Trust.
- AQW 26875/22-279 May 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether family support systems are taken into account when determining long-term placements for individuals with complex needs and learning difficulties.
- AQW 26874/22-279 May 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to outline why earnings from pilot personal dental services for health service work is not being treated as eligible earnings for purposes of maternity pay, contrary to the definition of gross earnings under Determination 5 of the Statement of Dental Remuneration 2025.
- AQW 26873/22-279 May 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to outline the policy and guidance for the resettlement of Muckamore Abbey Hospital residents.
- AQW 26872/22-279 May 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health for an update on the resettlement of Muckamore Abbey Hospital residents.
- AQO 2005/22-278 May 2025 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance for an update on his Department's engagement with the UK Government regarding the Hillsborough Law.
- AQO 1999/22-278 May 2025 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities, further to the Commissioner for Children and Young People for Northern Ireland’s Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024 which reported that only one department undertook a Child Rights Impact Assessment on its draft budget, to outline how his Department is ensuring children’s rights are protected in its budget decisions.
- AQW 25922/22-279 April 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health for an update on the current position of Eden View in terms of its ability to offer short-term respite provision for children with complex needs.
- AQW 25834/22-278 April 2025 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance to detail any discussions he has had with the UK Government in relation to the introduction of the Hillsborough Law and its possible inclusion in Northern Ireland.
- AQW 25833/22-278 April 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health (i) for an update on the provision of respite services at Whitehaven in the Northern Health and Social Care Trust; and (ii) whether his Department has completed any work in relation to the shared use of sites for permanent residential and temporary respite provision.
- AQW 25763/22-277 April 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to provide a timeline for the implementation of recommendations for Health and Social Care Trusts arising from the Marcella Domestic Homicide Review.
- AQW 25666/22-274 April 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail any action being taken to support those who have been injured by vaginal mesh.
- AQW 25665/22-274 April 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether he has had any engagement with his counterparts in the UK Government in relation to a redress scheme for those injured by vaginal mesh.
- AQW 25591/22-273 April 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, pursuant to AQW 23709/22-27, whether the other Health and Social Care Trusts will be encouraged to introduce Phagenyx as an evidenced-based treatment offering cost saving and life enhancing outcomes for patients.
- AQO 1881/22-2727 March 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health for an update on adult safeguarding concerns at the Acute Mental Health Inpatient Unit at Belfast City Hospital.
- AQW 25133/22-2726 March 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health for an update on plans to introduce a multi-disciplinary team model at the (i) Mater; and (ii) Knockbracken out of hours GP services.
- AQW 25132/22-2726 March 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health (i) why patients have had their ADHD medication withdrawn by their GP following the cancellation of their shared care arrangements; and (ii) whether his Department will seek to change this policy to enable patients who were already receiving the medication through shared care to continue to do so.
- AQW 25131/22-2726 March 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail any plans to introduce podiatrists as first contact practitioners, given the increasing rates of musculoskeletal issues, diabetes, foot ulceration and associated infection and major and minor amputation.
- AQW 24481/22-2714 March 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the plans for expansion of respite facilities in Greenhill, including the number of beds that will be available.
- AQW 24480/22-2714 March 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the current provision of ear wax removal services, broken down by Health and Social Care Trust.
- AQW 24479/22-2714 March 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether he will update the public guidance on ear wax removal services.
- AQW 24478/22-2714 March 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, pursuant to AQW 20558/22-27, for an update on the review of the delegation of healthcare and nursing tasks under Direct Payments.
- AQW 24409/22-2713 March 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail any support available to patients who have had ADHD medication withdrawn by their GP following the cancellation of their shared care arrangements.
- AQW 24408/22-2713 March 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the cost of administrating the payment of Direct Payments.
- AQW 24407/22-2713 March 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the average amount paid out through Direct Payments, broken down by Health and Social Care Trust.
- AQO 1773/22-2713 March 2025 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for an update on Nature Recovery projects at Divis and the Black Mountain.
- AQW 24315/22-2712 March 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether The Brook is currently being utilised by the Northern Health and Social Care Trust as either a respite facility or residential facility.
- AQW 24314/22-2712 March 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether he has any plans to increase inpatient bed capacity for mental health usage.
- AQW 24313/22-2712 March 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health for an update on the work of the Social Care Collaborative Forum in relation to care home standards.
- AQW 24312/22-2712 March 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the facilities currently providing respite care, broken down by Health and Social Care Trust.
- AQW 24311/22-2712 March 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail when (i) Lindsey House; and (ii) Redwood will be available to provide respite care.
- AQW 23807/22-274 March 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the range of services and pathways included in the time critical waiting lists, as outlined in the Programme for Government 2024-2027.
- AQW 23712/22-273 March 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether he will introduce annual cancer screening for those who are exposed to higher levels of contaminants through work, such as firefighters.
- AQW 23711/22-273 March 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health when the Women's Health Action Plan will be published.
- AQW 23710/22-273 March 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health when the Women's Health Survey will be closed for submissions.
- AQW 23709/22-273 March 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the availability of Phagenyx to treat dysphagia across each of the Health and Social Care Trusts.
- AQW 23708/22-273 March 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health when he will answer AQW 20555/22-27.
- AQW 23250/22-2724 February 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail (i) the process; and (ii) the criteria used to allocate funding from the Core Grant Funding Scheme 2025-26.
- AQW 22861/22-2718 February 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail when Givinostat will be made available to treat Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
- AQW 22860/22-2718 February 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the current treatments available for those diagnosed with, or suspected of having, postural tachycardia syndrome.
- AQW 22859/22-2718 February 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail why Givinostat, a drug to treat Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, is not being made available.
- AQO 1589/22-2713 February 2025 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy for an update on delivering improved economic regional balance.
- AQW 22008/22-275 February 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, pursuant to AQW 20011/22-27, to detail the specialties (i) considered; (ii) assessed; and (iii) that will be progressed for use of robotic-assisted surgery.
- AQW 22007/22-275 February 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail arrangements for respite provision in the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust should the move to Redwood not go ahead due to issues in relation to fire safety provisions.
- AQW 21754/22-2731 January 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the number of unfilled posts within social work teams, broken down by Health and Social Care Trust.
- AQW 21588/22-2729 January 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail any measures he will take to ensure the Western Health and Social Care Trust fully complies with the independent review announced by the Minister of Justice into the case of Jonathan Creswell.
- AQW 21587/22-2729 January 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the current protocol and procedures in relation to Serious Adverse Incident processes that Health and Social Care Trusts must follow, including (i) timelines for completion; and (ii) the sharing of information with those patients and their families involved.
- AQW 21586/22-2729 January 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health for an update on the review of Serious Adverse Incidents.
- AQO 1493/22-2723 January 2025 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for an update on the establishment of a Just Transition Commission.
- AQW 21031/22-2721 January 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health for a breakdown of how the £13 million multi-year funding for children’s respite services, announced in October 2024, will be spent by each Health and Social Care Trust.
- AQW 20558/22-2714 January 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether he will make the necessary legislative change to ensure that carers may provide delegated healthcare or nursing tasks under Direct Payments.
- AQW 20557/22-2714 January 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health for an update on the review of Direct Payments, specifically in relation to delivery of delegated healthcare or nursing tasks.
- AQW 20556/22-2714 January 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health when he will answer (i) AQW 19007/22-27; and (ii) AQW 19942/22-27.
- AQW 20555/22-2714 January 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health for an update on the introduction of a Regional Obesity Management Service.
- AQW 20368/22-2710 January 2025 · Department of JusticeTo ask the Minister of Justice whether she is able to commission a serious case review under the Public Protection Arrangements for Northern Ireland to consider the potential referral failures in the case of Jonathan Creswell.
- AQO 1388/22-279 January 2025 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy for an update on the delivery of his Department's projects as part of the Belfast Region City Deal.
- AQW 20197/22-278 January 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the number of patients currently on the waiting list for paediatric percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy surgery.
- AQW 20196/22-278 January 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the number of patients that have been sent to Alder Hey Children's Hospital to receive paediatric percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy surgery since September 2024.
- AQW 20195/22-278 January 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the number patients that have received paediatric percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy surgery through the waiting list initiatives announced in September 2024.
- AQW 20011/22-276 January 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the number of patients who have received robotic-assisted surgery in Northern Ireland in each year since 2019, broken down by gender.
- AQW 20010/22-276 January 2025 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether robotic-assisted surgery will be permitted to treat endometriosis.
2024 (151 questions)
- AQW 19942/22-2713 December 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health for an update on the reinstatement of the Gender Identity Service.
- AQW 19941/22-2713 December 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether he will meet with Auditory Verbal UK to discuss the need to ensure equality of access to Auditory Verbal therapy across Northern Ireland.
- AQW 19851/22-2712 December 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail any plans his Department has to ensure all deaf children have the opportunity to access early, effective support to develop language and communication in the early years, including Auditory Verbal therapy.
- AQW 19850/22-2712 December 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether his Department has evaluated the specialist workforce required to meet the needs of babies, children and young people with speech, language and communication needs, including Auditory Verbal therapists.
- AQW 19510/22-276 December 2024 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on progress with the Department's adoption of the roads and footpaths in Loughshore Manor, Newtownabbey.
- AQW 19007/22-2728 November 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, pursuant to AQW 17904/22-27, to detail (i) the work required at the Redwood facility on Belmont Road, Belfast, to meet current fire regulations; and (ii) the impact this work will have on the estimated opening date of the site.
- AQW 19006/22-2728 November 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the criteria for an individual to be discharged from a hospital into a care home.
- AQW 19005/22-2728 November 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the current process in place for discharge from hospital into a care home.
- AQW 19004/22-2728 November 2024 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance when there will be an update of multiple deprivation measures, last updated in 2017.
- AQW 19003/22-2728 November 2024 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities whether he will be reviewing the terms and conditions of staff delivering neighbourhood renewal programmes.
- AQW 18680/22-2722 November 2024 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure, following the recent death of a cyclist at Clifton Street, whether he will consider bringing forward the delivery of the Crumlin Road - Oldpark Road - Ballysillan scheme, as outlined in the Belfast Cycling Network Delivery Plan 2022-31.
- AQW 18373/22-2718 November 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail any action being taken to ensure access to cardiac rehabilitation is available to patients in all Health and Social Care Trusts.
- AQO 1205/22-2714 November 2024 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities for an update on his Department's review of the Neighbourhood Renewal strategy.
- AQO 1179/22-2714 November 2024 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister for an update on the review of archived records being carried out as part of the research into Mother and Baby Homes and Magdalene Laundries.
- AQW 17994/22-2711 November 2024 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure how he ensures that temporary infrastructure, erected during roadworks being carried out by either his Department or contractors, accounts for the needs of pedestrians.
- AQW 17993/22-2711 November 2024 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure who is responsible for the clearance of fallen leaves from footpaths and roads which have become hazardous.
- AQW 17904/22-278 November 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health when respite facilities in (i) Redwood; and (ii) Greenhill will be open.
- AQW 17903/22-278 November 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the number of adult patients admitted to hospital in 2019 that had initial blood test results showing a sodium level of 135 or above, but subsequently had blood test results showing a sodium level of less than 125, broken down by hospital.
- AQW 17902/22-278 November 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the number of adult patients admitted to hospital in 2019 that had initial blood test results showing a sodium level of 135 or above, but subsequently had blood test results showing a sodium level of less than 115, broken down by hospital.
- AQW 17901/22-278 November 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the number of adult patients admitted to hospital in 2019 that had initial blood test results showing a sodium level of 135 or above, but subsequently had blood test results showing a sodium level of less than 135, broken down by hospital.
- AQW 17900/22-278 November 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health for an update on discussions with the Cabinet Office in relation to the potential impact of the proposed Hillsborough Law on public services in Northern Ireland.
- AQW 17819/22-277 November 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether he will be reviewing the guidance around eligibility for prostate cancer testing, in line with the review announced in England.
- AQO 1144/22-277 November 2024 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure when the findings of the feasibility study into extending the North-South Glider route to Glengormley and Carryduff will be published.
- AQW 17738/22-276 November 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail any action taken in response to the September 2020 Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority report Review of Implementation of NICE Clinical Guideline 174.
- AQW 17737/22-276 November 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the terms of reference of the task and finish group into the implementation of National Institute for Health and Care Excellence Guideline CG174.
- AQW 17736/22-276 November 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the dates when the task and finish group taking forward the implementation of National Institute for Health and Care Excellence Guideline CG174 has met.
- AQW 17735/22-276 November 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the training Health and Social Care staff receive in relation to booking emergency sign language interpreting services.
- AQW 17734/22-276 November 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health how he plans to ensure that deaf people can access emergency sign language interpreting services if in need of urgent medical assistance.
- AQO 1121/22-2724 October 2024 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy for his assessment of the role of Community Wealth Building in creating a thriving economy.
- AQW 17189/22-2722 October 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health for an update on his Department's consideration of the Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority's Review of Governance Arrangements in Place to Support Safety Within Maternity Services in Northern Ireland, including (i) the recommendations that have been accepted; and (ii) progress on the implementation of each accepted recommendation.
- AQW 17092/22-2721 October 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether the British Association of Social Workers will be included in the Social Care Collaborative Forum.
- AQW 17091/22-2721 October 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, pursuant to AQW 14759/22-27, for an update on the progress of the waiting list initiative for percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy surgery.
- AQW 16635/22-2711 October 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, pursuant to AQW 14759/22-27, whether those on the waiting list for the surgery have been informed of his plans, outlined in his answer, to address the waiting list.
- AQW 16634/22-2711 October 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether earnings generated from (i) out-of-hours General Dental Services; (ii) the Personal Dental Services Pilot will be considered eligible for purposes of calculating maternity pay and allowances for General Dental Practitioners.
- AQW 16633/22-2711 October 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether Rainbow Lodge is currently offering short stay or respite provision.
- AQW 16632/22-2711 October 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, pursuant to AQW 14950/22-27, for an outline of actions taken to explore the feasibility of an all-island approach to paediatric pathologist services.
- AQW 16631/22-2711 October 2024 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail (i) the number of electronic 20mph speed limit signs in Newtownabbey; and (ii) their hours of operation.
- AQW 16485/22-279 October 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the action being taken to address waiting times for an endometriosis diagnosis.
- AQW 16399/22-278 October 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether he will ensure the Safeguarding Board for Northern Ireland publishes safeguarding policy advice for organisations online, to ensure all organisations have access to advice on the issue of the safeguarding of young people.
- AQO 975/22-273 October 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to outline what measures he is taking to increase respite provision for children.
- AQO 973/22-273 October 2024 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance to outline any engagement her Department has had with the UK Government in relation to reducing VAT for the hospitality, tourism and beauty sectors.
- AQW 15801/22-2726 September 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust has access to Rapid Diagnosis Centre services.
- AQO 906/22-2726 September 2024 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister for their assessment of claims, made during an evidence session of the Committee for the Executive Office on 18 September 2024, that the Housing Executive is institutionally racist.
- AQW 15724/22-2725 September 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail (i) whether he will commit to the British Dental Association’s request of ensuring a consistent approach to maternity pay for General Dental Practitioners is applied, whereby all health service dentistry earnings are considered eligible for purposes of calculating maternity pay and allowances; and (ii) whether he will provide clear communications to this effect to the profession.
- AQW 15723/22-2725 September 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail his Department’s policy in relation to health service dental earnings which are deemed eligible for calculating maternity pay for General Dental Practitioners.
- AQW 15644/22-2724 September 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the procedures in place for the appointment of research nurses under specific specialities across all Health and Social Care Trusts.
- AQW 15561/22-2723 September 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether he plans to join England and Wales in taking part in the National Audit of Metastatic Breast Cancer.
- AQW 15560/22-2723 September 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether he will meet with Breast Cancer Now to discuss secondary breast cancer data collection.
- AQW 15559/22-2723 September 2024 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail (i) the number of electronic 20mph speed limit signs in North Belfast; and (ii) their hours of operation.
- AQW 15465/22-2720 September 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health when the new respite centre in the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust will be open and used at full capacity for respite.
- AQW 15464/22-2720 September 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether his Department's policy on children's respite services includes direction to move children outside Northern Ireland to access these services.
- AQW 15463/22-2720 September 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether children receive their days in respite which they are owed but were lost due to last-minute cancellations.
- AQO 873/22-2719 September 2024 · Department of JusticeTo ask the Minister of Justice for her assessment of the link between the Tackling Paramilitarism, Criminality and Organised Crime Programme and the Ending Violence Against Women and Girls Strategic Framework.
- AQW 15238/22-2717 September 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, in relation to the policy on third party contributions contained in his Department's 2010 charging guidance, to detail the factors considered in each case when deciding which care home accommodation is appropriate.
- AQW 15031/22-2713 September 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health when the Health and Social Care workforce census will be updated to take account of the introduction of the Specialist role, as introduced by the 2021 Specialist Contract.
- AQW 14759/22-2710 September 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail any engagement he has had with the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust in relation to (i) plans to address the waiting list for paediatric percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube surgery; and (ii) support currently being provided to children and their families on the waiting list.
- AQW 14600/22-276 September 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health for an update on work to amend the Pharmaceutical Services Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1997 and the Health and Personal Social Services (General Medical Services Contracts) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2004 to enable dietitians to have supplementary prescribing rights in a primary care setting.
- AQW 14599/22-276 September 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the prescribing rights available to dietitians.
- AQW 14598/22-276 September 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health when he intends to reform the General Dental Services contract.
- AQW 14597/22-276 September 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health for an update on the Dental Access Scheme.
- AQO 759/22-272 September 2024 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for an update on the blue-green algae at Ligoniel Dam, North Belfast.
- AQW 14190/22-274 July 2024 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether his Department will adopt Napoleon's Gate, Shore Road, Belfast, using provisions under the Private Streets (NI) Order 1980.
- AQO 705/22-2720 June 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to provide an update on the publication of the Department’s blueprint for the reconfiguration of hospitals.
- AQW 13245/22-2711 June 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail how GPs can provide support to those who have received a private diagnosis of Lyme Disease.
- AQW 13244/22-2711 June 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the guidance provided to GPs in relation to the (i) diagnosis; and (ii) treatment of Lyme Disease.
- AQW 13124/22-277 June 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether he intends to conduct a public health campaign, alongside the Public Health Agency, to raise awareness and encouragement for stem cell donation.
- AQW 13064/22-276 June 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the number of specialist posts created since the introduction of the specialist contract in 2021.
- AQW 12952/22-274 June 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health when the review of the full business case for the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust’s new children’s hospital will be completed.
- AQW 12951/22-274 June 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health when the planning approval for the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust’s new children’s hospital is due to expire.
- AQW 12822/22-2731 May 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether he will be engaging with the British Medical Association ahead of industrial action planned between 6 June and 8 June 2024.
- AQW 12755/22-2730 May 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health what diagnosis and treatment pathways are available for children suffering from the conditions PANS/PANDAS.
- AQW 12754/22-2730 May 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether relatives of the deceased patients of Michael Watt will be reimbursed for legal action taken in the lead up to case reviews.
- AQW 12753/22-2730 May 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health when the review of cases of the deceased patients of Michael Watt will be completed.
- AQW 12752/22-2730 May 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health when he plans to meet relatives of the deceased patients of Michael Watt.
- AQW 12751/22-2730 May 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, in relation to the announcement of a £9.2 million dental access scheme on 27 March 2024, to detail why (i) the British Dental Association were not provided the details in advance; (ii) the scheme only applies to the 2024-25 financial year when associated business cases will not be completed until the end of May 2024 or, in some cases, August 2024.
- AQW 12623/22-2728 May 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health (i) whether there will be specialist treatment and assessment beds available for those with a learning disability before the proposed closure of Muckamore Abbey Hospital goes ahead; and (ii) whether this will impact the date of the proposed closure.
- AQW 12491/22-2723 May 2024 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister whether they will include (i) the protection; and (ii) the examination of burial sites of babies in the terms of reference of an inquiry into Mother and Baby Institutions, Magdalene Laundries and Workhouses.
- AQW 12425/22-2722 May 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the work underway to ensure demand for respite provision for children with complex needs and their families is being met.
- AQW 12424/22-2722 May 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health when a framework for children with disabilities will be made available.
- AQW 12423/22-2722 May 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health what mechanism is in place to allow available respite provision to be shared across, and between, Health and Social Care Trusts.
- AQW 12422/22-2722 May 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether he will commit to commissioning an independent evaluation of the effectiveness of direct payments administered to carers of children and young people with complex needs.
- AQW 12421/22-2722 May 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the number of junior doctors currently working on band 3 rotas.
- AQW 12336/22-2721 May 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health what advice he would provide to parents or caregivers to ensure they can access assistance for children with complex needs in an emergency situation.
- AQW 12164/22-2717 May 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the current status of patient access to trastuzumab deruxtecan (Enhertu) for new eligible breast cancer patients.
- AQW 12163/22-2717 May 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether nursing home fees will be considered as part of a review of fees for care homes, as recommended following the consultation on the Reform of Adult Social Care.
- AQW 12162/22-2717 May 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health when he plans to undertake a review of third-party top-up fees for care homes, as recommended following the consultation on the Reform of Adult Social Care.
- AQW 12161/22-2717 May 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health for an update on progress of the implementation of recommendations arising from the consultation on the Reform of Adult Social Care.
- AQW 11749/22-2710 May 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health when he will answer AQW 7887/22-27.
- AQW 11748/22-2710 May 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health when he will answer AQW 7672/22-27.
- AQW 11652/22-279 May 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health for an update on the policy changes needed to enable independent sector access to NHS Patient Combined Electronic Records, as per Independent Neurology Inquiry recommendations.
- AQW 11477/22-277 May 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether he will introduce a pay award similar to that in Scotland for junior doctors before the upcoming strikes.
- AQW 11476/22-277 May 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the steps his Department will take to address the pay contracts for junior doctors.
- AQW 11475/22-277 May 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health for an update on potential shortages of arthritis medication.
- AQW 11301/22-272 May 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the protocol for the acceptance of referrals into the Gateway Services team from the PSNI.
- AQO 414/22-272 May 2024 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for an update on measures he intends to take to address issues associated with blue-green algae in Lough Neagh.
- AQW 11213/22-271 May 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health how funding will be used in the 2024-25 financial year to support those with long Covid.
- AQW 11212/22-271 May 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health for an update on the review of long Covid services being conducted by (i) his Department; and (ii) the Public Health Agency.
- AQW 10806/22-2724 April 2024 · Department of JusticeTo ask the Minister of Justice how many children are currently residing in Woodlands Juvenile Justice Centre.
- AQW 10725/22-2723 April 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether there will be resources from the digital infrastructure teams from the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust and his Department on site at each hospital location in the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust for the roll-out of the Encompass programme.
- AQW 10724/22-2723 April 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health how Health and Social Care Trusts are ensuring more staff are on site at each Emergency Department when the roll-out of the Encompass programme begins in the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust in June.
- AQW 10627/22-2722 April 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health for an update on the commissioning of (i) Atogepant for preventative use; and (ii) Rimegepant for preventative and acute use, for the treatment of migraines.
- AQW 10431/22-2718 April 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health for his assessment of the Mobile Health Unit run by the Welcome Association.
- AQW 10225/22-2716 April 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether his Department will introduce electronic prescribing for GPs.
- AQW 9942/22-2711 April 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health how much funding is currently being provided for public awareness campaigns around cancer symptoms.
- AQW 9941/22-2711 April 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health how much funding is provided to train specialist nurses, which will help free up doctors.
- AQW 9940/22-2711 April 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health for an update on his consideration of legislation and policy options following the consultation on Minimum Unit Pricing in 2022.
- AQW 9939/22-2711 April 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health what plans he has to implement robust cancer prevention strategies as highlighted in the Cancer Strategy.
- AQW 9938/22-2711 April 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health how he plans to prioritise actions to be implemented from the Cancer Strategy.
- AQO 319/22-2711 April 2024 · Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for an update on his plans to improve air quality.
- AQO 305/22-2711 April 2024 · Department of JusticeTo ask the Minister of Justice for an update on a new Domestic and Sexual Abuse Strategy.
- AQW 9520/22-2722 March 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health how many residential and nursing homes (i) charge; and (ii) do not charge, third party contributions, broken down by Health and Social Care Trust area.
- AQW 9519/22-2722 March 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health when the £23,250 capital threshold for financial support with residential and nursing home fees was last reviewed.
- AQW 9518/22-2722 March 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether he intends to reform the third party contribution system for residential and nursing homes.
- AQO 261/22-2721 March 2024 · The Executive OfficeTo ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to outline plans for the continuation of the Urban Villages Initiative.
- AQW 9298/22-2720 March 2024 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure what sustainable solutions he plans to implement to ensure the bus lane on Antrim Road, Belfast, remains clear during its hours of operation.
- AQW 8865/22-2713 March 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health for an update on the implementation of pathways for referrals to clinical psychology and mental health services for stroke patients, which was due to be completed in March 2024 as set out in the Reshaping Stroke Care Action Plan.
- AQW 8766/22-2712 March 2024 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail any additional measures he plans to introduce to address pavement parking.
- AQW 8643/22-2711 March 2024 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure, following the introduction of the Footways (Prohibition of Waiting) Order (Northern Ireland) 2023, to detail (i) the number of parking tickets issued for vehicles parked on pavements; and (ii) the number of tickets issued for the same period in the preceding year.
- AQW 8642/22-2711 March 2024 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure, following the introduction of the Footways (Prohibition of Waiting) Order (Northern Ireland) 2023, to detail the guidance which has been issued to traffic attendants regarding pavement parking.
- AQW 8641/22-2711 March 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health, in relation to the forthcoming amended EU Mercury Regulation, to detail actions and timescales his officials will be working to, to avoid direct application of a forthcoming ban or phaseout of dental amalgam from applying in Northern Ireland from 1 January 2025.
- AQW 8640/22-2711 March 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether his Department’s policy on dental amalgam use continues to be for a phasedown approach, as stated in the 2019 Northern Ireland Plan to Phase down the use of Dental Amalgam.
- AQW 8639/22-2711 March 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether he will consider increasing the (i) hourly rate of payment; and (ii) preparation fee for NHS interpreters, which has not been reviewed for 18 years.
- AQW 8539/22-278 March 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the work ongoing in his Department for the prevention of Type 2 diabetes.
- AQW 8538/22-278 March 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health to detail the current investment from his Department into the prevention of Type 2 diabetes.
- AQW 8455/22-277 March 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health what actions have been taken by his Department following meetings with the Improving Doctor and Dentist Working Lives Group (i) during the previous mandate; and (ii) since February 2024.
- AQO 176/22-277 March 2024 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy for his assessment of the Business Improvement District process.
- AQW 7970/22-271 March 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether he will continue to co-fund the Active School Travel Programme for the 2024-25 academic year.
- AQW 7887/22-2729 February 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health how many specialty doctor posts have been created since the introduction of the specialty doctor contract in 2021, broken down by Health and Social Care Trust.
- AQW 7673/22-2727 February 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health when a response will be issued to the open letter from the British Dental Association, which was co-signed by 720 general dental practitioners and delivered to the Department of Health on 30 January 2024.
- AQW 7672/22-2727 February 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health for an update on discussions to progress the recommended 2023-24 pay uplifts for dentistry.
- AQW 7671/22-2727 February 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether he will consider reinstating the Financial Support Scheme and Rebuilding Support Scheme to support general dental services.
- AQW 7670/22-2727 February 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health for an update on the development of investment proposals to further support general dental services.
- AQW 7042/22-2720 February 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health what work is underway to increase the number of consultants with specialist knowledge of motor neurone disease.
- AQW 7041/22-2720 February 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health what the target number of specialist nurses in motor neurone disease is by the end of the 2027-28 financial year.
- AQW 7040/22-2720 February 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health what learning his Department has taken from neighbouring jurisdictions regarding a clear pathway for people diagnosed with motor neurone disease.
- AQW 7039/22-2720 February 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health what work is ongoing to deliver improved and faster diagnosis of motor neurone disease.
- AQW 6771/22-2716 February 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health for an update on work within his Department to review personal indemnity arrangements for GPs.
- AQW 6770/22-2716 February 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether he will remove personal indemnity costs borne by GPs.
- AQW 6769/22-2716 February 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health for an update on the work of the GP Access group in his Department.
- AQW 6768/22-2716 February 2024 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education for an update on the outstanding development proposal for Belfast Boys’ Model School.
- AQW 6644/22-2715 February 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health how his Department plans to engage with (i) people affected by stroke; (ii) people delivering stroke care; and (iii) the general public to co-produce a future model of stroke services.
- AQW 6643/22-2715 February 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health what additional analysis his Department is conducting to inform the future model of hyperacute stroke care.
- AQO 82/22-2715 February 2024 · Department of FinanceTo ask the Minister of Finance to outline what engagement she has had with Treasury to ensure Northern Ireland is funded according to need.
- AQO 59/22-2715 February 2024 · Department for the EconomyTo ask the Minister for the Economy whether he will consider strengthening childcare subsidies for students with childcare responsibilities.
- AQW 6495/22-2714 February 2024 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on his consideration of the scenarios presented in the Placemaking and Active Travel Review report for the York Street Interchange project.
- AQW 6494/22-2714 February 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether his Department will continue to fund the (i) Cancer Charities Support Fund; (ii) the Mental Health Support Fund; and (iii) Support for Carers Fund.
- AQW 6493/22-2714 February 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether his Department carried out an Equality Impact Assessment on the proposed £30 million cuts to mental health, carers and cancer support that is managed through Community Foundation NI.
- AQW 6492/22-2714 February 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health for his assessment of the effect the withdrawal of funding from Community Foundation NI will have on other statutory services, given the level of assistance provided by the groups who use this funding.
- AQW 6088/22-279 February 2024 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education whether his Department has reviewed, or intends to review, the policies put in place to deal with the outcomes of Operation Encompass.
- AQW 6087/22-279 February 2024 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education for an update on the effectiveness of co-operation between the Education Authority, local schools and children's social services regarding the Operation Encompass policy.
- AQW 5654/22-276 February 2024 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health what steps he is taking to ensure the Children's Hospice can offer its full service, particularly at weekends.
2022 (14 questions)
- AQW 5120/22-2721 October 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether his Department will adopt a hierarchy of road users to ensure the safety of cyclists.
- AQW 4680/22-2713 October 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure to outline the timeline for work on the delivery strategy resulting from the York Street Interchange Placemaking and Active Travel Review.
- AQW 4231/22-276 October 2022 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health whether he will prevent GPs from charging patients to access their medical history for social security purposes.
- AQW 4224/22-276 October 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure when the report arising from the Place making and Active Travel Review into the York Street Interchange Scheme will be published.
- AQW 4060/22-274 October 2022 · Department for CommunitiesTo ask the Minister for Communities whether she and the Permanent Secretary of her Department will be attending the meeting, on 14 October 2022, with representatives from programmes currently funded by the European Social Fund and officials from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.
- AQW 3661/22-2727 September 2022 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health how he plans to deal with the backlog of domiciliary care packages to be provided for those living in the community.
- AQW 3104/22-278 September 2022 · Department of JusticeTo ask the Minister of Justice for a breakdown of convictions for sexual assault offences, in each of the last five years, broken down by gender of the those convicted.
- AQW 2841/22-275 September 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure why a permanent pedestrian crossing has not yet been installed at Frederick Street and Great Patrick Street, given the increase in students and pedestrian traffic required to cross at this junction.
- AQW 2840/22-275 September 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure when permanent pedestrian crossing will be installed at Frederick Street and Great Patrick Street, given the increase in students and pedestrian traffic required to cross at this junction.
- AQW 2839/22-275 September 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure what engagement has taken place between his Department and Ulster University with regards to the pedestrian crossing at Frederick Street and Great Patrick Street, given the increase in students and pedestrian traffic required to cross at this junction.
- AQW 2742/22-273 August 2022 · Department of HealthTo ask the Minister of Health for an update on the plans and engagement with GP surgeries regarding the roll-out of the upcoming autumn booster programme for the COVID-19 vaccine in GP surgeries.
- AQW 2741/22-273 August 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on connecting the Cavehill Road to the city centre via a safe segregated cycle path.
- AQW 2739/22-273 August 2022 · Department for InfrastructureTo ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on the progress of the cycle lane on the Cavehill Road, including engagement with (i) residents; (ii) local stakeholders; and (iii) local cycling campaign groups.
- AQW 1673/22-2716 June 2022 · Department of EducationTo ask the Minister of Education when will the appointments to the Board of Governors for Hazelwood Integrated Primary School be made.