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AQW 26996/22-27 Written question to the Minister for the Economy

To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail the work that has been completed to date by her Department on the development of a targeted business support scheme for the childcare sector.

Asked by Nick Mathison MLA on 13 May 2025

  • Answered
  • Written
Tabled
13 May 2025
Answer due by
29 May 2025
Answered
22 May 20259 days after tabling
Department
Department for the Economy
Priority question
No

Answer

My Department is leading on cross-Departmental work to consider research on the key issues impacting the financial sustainability of childcare providers. Once I have received advice on these issues I will move quickly to provide my advice to the Minister of Education.

Official sources

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  • AQW 40970/22-27To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail the current number of vacancies in the Careers Service.