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Executive needs clear plan to tackle waiting lists, MLAs told

The Stormont executive needs a clear plan to tackle Northern Ireland’s spiralling hospital waiting lists, MLAs have been told. DUP MLA Diane Dodds said “radical short-term solutions” would be needed after pointing out that the proportion of people ...

20 Feb 2024 at 11:16

Northern Ireland

Swann to ‘leave no stone unturned’ to find money to reduce waiting lists

Stormont Health Minister Robin Swann has pledged to “leave no stone unturned” in seeking to address spiralling waiting lists. Addressing MLAs in the Assembly chamber following a debate on a motion calling for “turbo-charge investment” to tackle ...

20 Feb 2024 at 13:39

Northern Ireland

Stormont budget could inflict ‘irreparable’ damage on health service, Swann says

Stormont’s budget will inflict potentially “irreparable” damage on Northern Ireland’s health service if changes are not made, Robin Swann has warned. The Health Minister said “drastic” cuts would be required if his department does not receive ...

02 May 2024 at 17:01

Derry News

Minister warns: ‘Ulster University is dependent on funding from my department’

Economy Minister Diane Dodds has issued a warning to Ulster University that it is ‘dependent’ on funding from her department. It comes after last month’s announcement that Health Science undergraduate courses would be transferred to the ...

03 Mar 2021 at 15:00

‘Totally shocking’ gas pipework issue discovered at troubled maternity hospital

Northern Ireland

‘Totally shocking’ new problem discovered at maternity hospital, says Nesbitt

A further “totally shocking” problem with Belfast’s troubled new maternity hospital building has been uncovered, Health Minister Mike Nesbitt said. The Department of Health confirmed that his comments related to a “medical gas pipework ...

26 Nov 2024 at 15:25

Northern Ireland

Pseudomonas bacteria found in 459 water outlets of new maternity unit – Dodds

A potentially dangerous bacteria was found in 459 water outlets in Belfast’s new maternity hospital, MLAs have been told. The figure was revealed by DUP MLA Diane Dodds as she launched a motion calling for a full independent inquiry ...

26 Nov 2024 at 13:05

Northern Ireland

Pseudomonas discovery will add to ‘eye-watering’ hospital costs – Nesbitt

Delays to the opening of Belfast’s new maternity hospital after high levels of the bacteria pseudomonas were found in water systems will add to the already “eye-watering” costs of the project, Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has said. ...

15 Oct 2024 at 16:20

Local News

Derry's council ask Economy Minister Diane Dodds to meet with them on 'pressing issue' of job creation

Derry City and Strabane District Council is to invite the Economy Minister Diane Dodds to meet with them to discuss her department's commitment to the local area. Staff from Invest NI today spoke to members of the council's ...

09 Mar 2021 at 20:10

Local News

Sheerin: Delay in company director scheme 'unacceptable'

A local MLA has criticised a delay in a Department for Economy scheme to provide financial support to company directors. Mid Ulster MLA Emma Sheerin has called on the Minister for Economy, Diane Dodds to release details of ...

13 Jan 2021 at 08:30

Northern Ireland

Belfast health trust chairman sacked by Stormont minister

The chairman of the troubled Belfast health trust has been sacked by Stormont’s Health Minister. Mike Nesbitt’s decision to dismiss Ciaran Mulgrew comes amid a series of controversies within the trust. A statement from ...

03 Jul 2025 at 20:49

Northern Ireland

Fire safety inspection finds ‘substantial risk’ at two RVH wards

A fire safety inspection found a “substantial risk” at two wards in Belfast’s Royal Victoria Hospital, Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has said. The minister has said the revelation will do “nothing to try and restore ...

17 Jun 2025 at 15:58

Northern Ireland

Belfast’s new maternity hospital could face further delay of 28 months, MLAs hear

The opening of Belfast’s new maternity hospital is facing a potential further delay of 28 months, Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has told MLAs. However, Mr Nesbitt also said that there was no guarantee that ...

17 Jun 2025 at 16:14

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