AQW 30430/22-27 – Funding applications for new school buildings in Mid Ulster

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Education to detail the current applications for the funding of new school buildings in Mid Ulster. Minister of Education: There are currently seven schools in Mid Ulster who have been announced for funding under the Major Capital Works Programme. The status of these projects are … Continue reading AQW 30430/22-27 – Funding applications for new school buildings in Mid Ulster

AQW 26272/22-27 – Access to thrombectomy services

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health to detail any measures being taken to deliver 24-hour access to thrombectomy services. Minister of Health: I can confirm that expanding the regional thrombectomy service to 24/7 remains a key priority for Northern Ireland. However, there are significant challenges that need to be addressed … Continue reading AQW 26272/22-27 – Access to thrombectomy services

AQW 25877/22-27 – Palliative care

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health to detail (i) any steps he is taking to ensure adequate funding for hospices to support the continued delivery of high-quality palliative care; and (ii) how this funding will be sustained to meet the growing demand for such services. Minister of Health: The majority … Continue reading AQW 25877/22-27 – Palliative care

AQW 24788/22-27 – Community Pharmacies Funding Update

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health for an update on the funding support or mitigations that will be provided to community pharmacy, GPs, dentists and opticians for the increases in National Insurance contributions and the National Minimum Wage from April 2025. Minister of Health: I recognise that the increase in … Continue reading AQW 24788/22-27 – Community Pharmacies Funding Update

AQW 24787/22-27 – Community Pharmacies

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health when negotiations for new contractual and funding arrangements with community pharmacy representatives will commence. Minister of Health: A contractual framework has been in place with Community Pharmacy since 2017 which was negotiated between Health and Social Care Board, DoH and Community Pharmacy Northern Ireland … Continue reading AQW 24787/22-27 – Community Pharmacies

AQW 25425/22-27 – Music education in schools

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Education to detail any steps his Department is taking to ensure that music education is accessible and well-supported in schools, particularly in light of recent challenges to arts funding. Minister of Education: Music education is an important aspect of school life for our children and … Continue reading AQW 25425/22-27 – Music education in schools

AQW 23509/22-27 – Extra funding for Foras na Gaeilge

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to detail what has been done by their Department to match the extra funding required for Foras na Gaeilge. First Minister and deputy First Minister: No budget has yet been set for Foras na Gaeilge. We understand that Department for Communities … Continue reading AQW 23509/22-27 – Extra funding for Foras na Gaeilge

AQW 23419/22-27 – Reform of funding formula for North South bodies

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister whether reform of the funding formula for North South bodies will be a priority on the agenda for the next scheduled meeting of the North South Ministerial Council. [Priority Written] First Minister and deputy First Minister: There is no agreement on … Continue reading AQW 23419/22-27 – Reform of funding formula for North South bodies