Motion Amendment

Motion TitleUnlocking Funding for Childcare Providers - Amendment 1

Motion Amendment TextLeave out all after ‘business support scheme for childcare providers;’and insert: ‘and calls on the Minister for the Economy to work alongside Executive colleagues to expedite the delivery of this vital financial support to childcare providers in financial difficulty, as well as those in areas where the demand for childcare exceeds supply, as soon as possible; further calls on the Minister of Education to expand the Northern Ireland Childcare Subsidy Scheme to families of all children using registered childcare and to set a clear deadline for the publication of a new early learning and childcare strategy including a transparent, long-term funding plan for the sector to invest in providers while improving affordability for parents.’

Amendment Number1

Motion Amendment CategoryPrivate Members' Motion

Date Tabled to Business Office17/01/2025

Date of Plenary Debate21/01/2025