Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Education whether an Equality Impact Assessment was undertaken prior to the decision to cancel special school summer schemes. [Priority Written] Minister of Education: The decision to cancel summer schemes made by the Education Authority was based on the health and safety of children and young … Continue reading AQW 43430/22-27 – Special school summer schemes
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Education to detail (i) when a funding decision for the TinyStart programme will be made; and (ii) any assessment that has been made of the impact on children and families of a reduction in funding for the programme. Minister of Education: The Budgets for 2026-27 … Continue reading AQW 42653/22-27 – Funding for the TinyStart programme
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
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
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
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
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
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
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