Motion Amendment

Motion TitleSupport for Carers - Amendment 2

Motion Amendment TextLeave out all after ‘unpaid care;’ and insert: ‘acknowledges that the increase in the Carer’s Allowance weekly earnings limit to the equivalent of 16 hours at the National Living Wage from April 2025, provided for by the UK Government’s Autumn Budget, does not go far enough; calls on the Minister for Communities to give consideration to proposals recommended by the Carer Poverty Commission NI; and further calls on the Minister work with the Minister of Finance to explore options to provide vital practical and financial support to carers across Northern Ireland’

Amendment Number2

Motion Amendment CategoryPrivate Members' Motion

Date Tabled to Business Office06/02/2025