Minister's Answer Scalp cooling treatments are not currently commissioned within Health and Social Care in Northern Ireland, and are not part of the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) recommended care pathway for managing hair loss during chemotherapy. The routine commissioning of this treatment can only be considered based on the long-term evidence of efficacy, available funding and the relative priority of this service in the context of other service d

Minister's Answer Photography is an essential part of government and ministerial communications. Photographs taken during a series of events to mark St Patrick’s Week in Washington D.C. were distributed via the department’s social media channels and to media via press releases. Once published, they are in the public domain. As with all ministerial engagements, photographs taken during the series of events in Washington D.C. are held by the department and may be used for futur

Minister's Answer We were able to secure professional, press-quality images capturing the wide range of events attended by the deputy First Minister.

Given that the Education Authority completed a Feasibility Study in November 25 for new buildings for Carrick Academy, and the Business Case is to be completed by the end of this month, I pressed the Minister when it will be completed. I am pleased to say that a decision on the Business Case will be issued in the Summer and hopefully we can make progress with a new build for this school which was constructed well over 60 years ago and is long past its best.

The Department of Infrastructure has launched a consultation to hear views on their proposed legislation around overtaking and passing buses. I would encourage all constituents to respond and have their say about this vital piece of legislation. The consultation can be responded to via the below link and is open until 21st May. https://www.infrastructure-ni.gov.uk/consultations/safer-journeys-school-consultation-overtaking-and-passing-buses

Please be aware that holiday timetables will operate on Easter Monday and Tuesday. Timetables on Easter Monday and Easter Tuesday will operate differently to regular weekday schedules. Ulsterbus, Goldliner, and Foyle Metro will be running Saturday, Sunday, or holiday timetables, depending on the service. Metro and Glider will operate Sunday timetables on Easter Monday, and Saturday timetables on Easter Tuesday, while school holiday timetables will also be in effect over the E