SDLP Opposition Justice Spokesperson Patsy McGlone MLA has said the Executive and Minister need to focus on hate crime legislation. He was speaking after a racist display at a bonfire in Moygashel. Mr McGlone has advocated strongly to strengthen the hate crime element in the upcoming Sentencing Bill. Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone said, "If … Continue reading McGlone calls for focus on hate crime legislation
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health to detail any steps his Department is taking to reduce waiting times for (i) speech and language therapy; (ii) physiotherapy; (iii) psychological support; and (iv) any other elements of stroke rehabilitation. Minister of Health: Improving access to stroke rehabilitation services is a Departmental priority, … Continue reading AQW 48358/22-27 – Stroke rehabilitation
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health to detail any steps his Department is taking to support the diagnosis of patients with type 1 diabetes as soon as possible. Minister of Health: The Department of Health recognises the importance of the early diagnosis of type 1 diabetes, particularly in children and … Continue reading AQW 47511/22-27 – Early diagnosis of type 1 diabetes
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health to detail any steps his Department is taking to reduce the risk of bowel cancer through supporting higher fibre diets in schools and other public sector settings. Minister of Health: My Department works closely with the Department of Education (DE), the Education Authority (EA), … Continue reading AQW 47403/22-27 – Reducing the risk of bowel cancer
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Education to detail any steps he has taken to ensure the safety of children with allergies in schools. Minister of Education: It is vitally important that effective arrangements are in place to support children and young people with medical needs, including severe allergies and anaphylaxis, … Continue reading AQW 47871/22-27 – Safety of children with allergies in schools
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health to detail any steps he is taking to reduce levels of work-related stress across the NHS workforce. Minister of Health: HSC employers currently provide a range of services to support staff health and wellbeing. These include online wellbeing resources and in-person events designed to … Continue reading AQW 48466/22-27 – Work-related stress across NHS workforce
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health to detail (i) any recent steps his Department has taken to support unpaid carers of family members living with dementia; and (ii) whether any recent assessment has been made of the adequacy of that support. Minister of Health: (i) My Department recognises the critical … Continue reading AQW 48228/22-27 – Living with dementia
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Education whether any consideration has been given to financing the provision of EpiPens for children in schools. Minister of Education: While Budgets for 2026-27 and subsequent periods have not yet been agreed by the Executive, current indications are that my department will face a significant … Continue reading AQW 48224/22-27 – Provision of EpiPens for children in schools
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