Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Education for his assessment of the need for COVID-19 testing facilities in schools. Minister of Education: In consultation with the Department of Health and Public Health Agency, I can confirm there are currently no plans to introduce COVID-19 testing facilities in schools. Testing should continue … Continue reading AQO 917/17-22 – COVID-19 testing in schools
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for the Economy what measures are being taken by her Department to ensure prompt payments under the Covid Restrictions Business Support Scheme. [Priority Written] Minister for the Economy: I would refer the Member to the reply I gave to AQW 9788/17-22. ENDS
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health what additional mental health support is being provided to help people cope with COVID-19 lockdown. Minister of Health: I am fully aware of the impact lockdown has had on people’s mental health, especially those already suffering from mental illness during Covid-19 restrictions. Since the … Continue reading AQW 13306/17-22 – Mental Health Support during COVID-19 Lockdown
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health what consideration has been given to the provision of COVID-19 vaccinations to the volunteer search and rescue sector. Minister of Health: Vaccination policy in Northern Ireland is based on the recommendations and advice provided by the independent Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) … Continue reading AQW 12877/17-22 – COVID-19 Vaccinations
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for the Economy when Self Assessed HMRC tax returns will be accepted as proof of income in applications to COVID-19 Restrictions Business Support Schemes. [Priority Written] Minister for the Economy: Official HMRC correspondence has always been accepted as suitable evidence in support of CRBSS applications, such … Continue reading AQW 11136/17-22 – COVID-19 Restrictions Business Support Schemes
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for the Economy when applications will open to support schemes for (i) company directors; (ii) wet pubs; (iii) tourism and hospitality; and (iv) bed and breakfasts. [Priority Written] Minister for the Economy: Applications for the Limited Company Director’s Support Scheme opened at 6pm on Thursday 21 … Continue reading AQW 10876/17-22 – Hospitality Covid Support Schemes
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health when COVID-19 vaccinations will be provided to carers of people who are clinically extremely vulnerable. [Priority Written] Minister of Health: As you will be aware, vaccination policy in Northern Ireland is based on the recommendations and advice provided by the independent Joint Committee on … Continue reading AQW 12798/17-22 – COVID-19 Vaccinations
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Health what consideration has been given to provision of Vitamin D to the wider population in the fight against COVID-19. Minister of Health: My Department has a formal link with the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) under which NICE Clinical Guidance is … Continue reading AQW 12797/17-22 – COVID-19 and Vitamin D
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