AQW 7247/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Education
To ask the Minister of Education whether he will reinstate funding for the school Sports Programme.
Asked by Nick Mathison MLA on 22 February 2024
- Answered
- Written
- Tabled
- 22 February 2024
- Answer due by
- 8 March 2024
- Answered
- 27 February 20245 days after tabling
- Department
- Department of Education
- Priority question
- No
Answer
My Department funded the Curriculum Schools Sports Programme from 2007 to 2023, investing over £13m over that period. As a result of the challenging budget position in 2023-24, funding for the Sports Programme ceased on 31 May 2023.
With regards to future funding, you will be aware that departments have not yet been advised of budget allocations for 2024-25. While the Department of Education has been advised of an indicative baseline for planning purposes, detailed budgetary planning and prioritisation has yet to be undertaken.