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Asked by Sian

AQW 36085/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Health

To ask the Minister of Health whether a timeline for the closure of the Ross Thomson Unit in the Causeway Hospital has been proposed.

Asked by Sian Mulholland MLA on 21 November 2025

  • Answered
  • Written
  • After due date
Tabled
21 November 2025
Answer due by
8 December 2025
Answered
22 December 202531 days after tabling
Department
Department of Health
Priority question
No

Answer

A timeline for the closure of the Ross Thomson Unit in the Causeway Hospital has not been proposed. This would be dependent upon creating alternative facilities, as planned.

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