Motion Amendment

Motion TitleMental Health Provision in Northern Ireland - Amendment 1

Motion Amendment TextLeave out all after ‘Northern Ireland’ and insert: ‘laments that the number of people who have passed away as a result of suicide since 1998 is higher than those who lost their lives in the Troubles; calls on the Minister of Health to work with his Executive colleagues to commit to making the prevention of poor mental health and suicide a priority across all departments, and to utilize every resource to prioritise resilience and coping skills from an early age, dramatically improve access to mental health services and support those struggling with suicidal thoughts; and further calls on the Minister to introduce specific targets to address the prevalence of mental health disorders across all age groups, including the rate of anxiety and depression in children and young adults, as well as reduce mental health waiting times.’

Amendment Number1

Motion Amendment CategoryPrivate Members' Motion

Date Tabled to Business Office26/09/2024

Date of Plenary Debate30/09/2024