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1
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AQO 3319/22-27
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Ms Cara Hunter
(SDLP - East Londonderry)
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To ask the Minister of Education, given that his Department does not hold information on specific special educational needs qualifications of teachers working in Specialist Provision in Mainstream settings, what assurances he can provide that children are supported by appropriately qualified teachers in these settings.
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To be answered on 23/03/2026
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2
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AQO 3320/22-27
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Mrs Linda Dillon
(SF - Mid Ulster)
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To ask the Minister of Education whether he has any plans to announce new school builds for the primary school sector.
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To be answered on 23/03/2026
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3
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AQO 3321/22-27
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Mrs Diane Dodds
(DUP - Upper Bann)
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To ask the Minister of Education for an update on progress towards the creation of a managing authority for controlled schools.
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To be answered on 23/03/2026
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4
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AQO 3322/22-27
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Mr Jonathan Buckley
(DUP - Upper Bann)
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To ask the Minister of Education whether the number of available funded pre-school places in non-statutory settings meets the need in areas of high demand.
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To be answered on 23/03/2026
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5
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AQO 3323/22-27
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Mr Justin McNulty
(SDLP - Newry and Armagh)
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To ask the Minister of Education when his Department plans to undertake a formal evaluation of the Addressing Bullying in Schools Act (Northern Ireland) 2016.
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To be answered on 23/03/2026
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6
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AQO 3324/22-27
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Mr David Honeyford
(APNI - Lagan Valley)
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To ask the Minister of Education for an update on ensuring special schools have adequate nursing provision to meet the medical needs of pupils.
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To be answered on 23/03/2026
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7
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AQO 3325/22-27
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Mr Colm Gildernew
(SF - Fermanagh and South Tyrone)
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To ask the Minister of Education to outline any assessment that has been made of the value of small rural schools.
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To be answered on 23/03/2026
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8
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AQO 3326/22-27
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Ms Kellie Armstrong
(APNI - Strangford)
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To ask the Minister of Education for an update on the work being carried out in relation to the National Association of Head Teachers' trade dispute over workload.
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To be answered on 23/03/2026
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9
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AQO 3327/22-27
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Mr Keith Buchanan
(DUP - Mid Ulster)
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To ask the Minister of Education for an update on legislation to establish a managing authority for controlled schools.
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To be answered on 23/03/2026
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10
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AQO 3328/22-27
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Mr Harry Harvey
(DUP - Strangford)
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To ask the Minister of Education to outline any plans his Department has to increase capacity at Oakwood School and Assessment Centre, Saintfield, to facilitate Key Stage 2 learners.
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To be answered on 23/03/2026
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11
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AQO 3329/22-27
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Mr Gerry Kelly
(SF - North Belfast)
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To ask the Minister of Education for an update on his Department’s work to secure a second site for Coláiste Feirste in North Belfast.
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To be answered on 23/03/2026
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12
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AQO 3330/22-27
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Mrs Michelle Guy
(APNI - Lagan Valley)
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To ask the Minister of Education, in the absence of HMRC carrying out a local impact assessment on proposed changes to the wear and tear allowance for childminders, when his Department will review the potential impact this will have on the childcare sector.
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To be answered on 23/03/2026
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13
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AQO 3331/22-27
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Ms Emma Sheerin
(SF - Mid Ulster)
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To ask the Minister of Education, in relation to the Education Authority review of its transport services, to outline how ISO 7176-19 is being implemented in terms of home to school transport for children with disabilities.
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To be answered on 23/03/2026
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14
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AQO 3332/22-27
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Mr Pat Sheehan
(SF - West Belfast)
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To ask the Minister of Education for an update on nursing provision in special schools.
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To be answered on 23/03/2026
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15
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AQO 3333/22-27
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Mr Stewart Dickson
(APNI - East Antrim)
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To ask the Minister of Education, given that the feasibility review for the Carrickfergus Academy new build concluded in November 2025, to outline when the business case is expected to be complete.
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To be answered on 23/03/2026
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