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AQW 40315/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Education

To ask the Minister of Education to detail the anticipated timescales for changes to the inspection of Religious Education.

Asked by Nick Mathison MLA on 11 February 2026

  • Answered
  • Written
Tabled
11 February 2026
Answer due by
26 February 2026
Answered
18 February 20267 days after tabling
Department
Department of Education
Priority question
No

Answer

I will shortly bring forward a paper to the Executive outlining my proposals in relation to the inspection of Religious Education. Subject to Executive agreement, a bill would be prepared for introduction before summer recess.

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