AQW 49597/22-27 – Antimicrobial resistance for people with cystic fibrosis

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health to detail any steps he is taking to address the threat of antimicrobial resistance for people with cystic fibrosis. Minister of Health: Individuals with cystic fibrosis (CF) are especially vulnerable to antimicrobial-resistant infections due to frequent antibiotic use. Their long-term management focuses on controlling … Continue reading AQW 49597/22-27 – Antimicrobial resistance for people with cystic fibrosis

AQW 49484/22-27 – Methodology of investigations of suspected cancer clusters

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health to detail any steps being taken to improve the efficiency of the methodology and outcomes of investigations of suspected cancer clusters by the Public Health Agency and the Northern Ireland Cancer Registry. Minister of Health: When concerns are raised about a suspected cancer cluster, … Continue reading AQW 49484/22-27 – Methodology of investigations of suspected cancer clusters

AQW 46802/22-27 – Endometriosis in training of healthcare practitioners

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health to detail any steps his Department has taken to ensure that endometriosis is consistently and adequately covered in the education and training of healthcare practitioners. Minister of Health: My Department has established a Regional Health and Social Care (HSC) Gynaecology Services Forum, with representation … Continue reading AQW 46802/22-27 – Endometriosis in training of healthcare practitioners

AQW 47512/22-27 – Access to home dialysis

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health to detail any steps his Department is taking to improve access to home dialysis for patients with kidney failure. Minister of Health: My Department is committed to improving access to home dialysis for patients with kidney failure and continues to work with Health and … Continue reading AQW 47512/22-27 – Access to home dialysis

AQW 50294/22-27 – PFAS monitoring

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail any steps he plans to take to ensure that persistent pollutants, including per- and polyfluoroalkyl chemicals and microplastics, are monitored across all waterbodies and wastewater. Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs: My Department carries out surveillance monitoring … Continue reading AQW 50294/22-27 – PFAS monitoring

AQW 49717/22-27 – Display of vaping and nicotine products

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health, pursuant to AQW 46684/22-27, to detail any planned timetable for publishing the consultation on the proposed new regulations to restrict the display of vaping and nicotine products under the Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026. Minister of Health: View Original Answer A significant factor in … Continue reading AQW 49717/22-27 – Display of vaping and nicotine products

AQW 49239/22-27 – Department of Health staff training on the use of Artificial Intelligence

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health to detail any training that has been provided to staff in his Department on the use of Artificial Intelligence, including its limitations and risks, since February 2024. Minister of Health: Since February 2024, no single, centrally mandated Artificial Intelligence (AI) training programme has been … Continue reading AQW 49239/22-27 – Department of Health staff training on the use of Artificial Intelligence

AQW 49486/22-27 – Male/Female Suicide rates

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health whether any recent analysis has been carried out on factors contributing to disparities in suicide rates in males and females. Minister of Health: The latest Suicide Statistics from NISRA show that in 2024, males made up 79.3% of total suicide deaths in Northern Ireland … Continue reading AQW 49486/22-27 – Male/Female Suicide rates