AQW 24034/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Health

To ask the Minister of Health for an update on the submission of the business case for the new Gender Identity Service.

Asked by Eóin Tennyson MLA on 7 March 2025

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Tabled
7 March 2025
Answer due by
13 March 2025
Answered
19 March 202512 days after tabling
Department
Department of Health
Priority question
Yes

Answer

Following significant engagement between my Department and the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, a detailed business case for the Lifespan Gender Service was submitted on 6 March 2025. My officials are now considering its contents, including funding requirement, and will shortly provide me with advice for my consideration.

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