AQW 373/22-27

Ms Claire Sugden
Independent
East Londonderry

Tabled Date: 23/05/2022
Answered On Date: 09/06/2022
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for an update on the publication of the Strategic Investment Board report into the need of and potential for a veterinary school in Northern Ireland.

Answer:

The Strategic Investment Board for Northern Ireland (SIB) was commissioned to undertake a formal assessment of the need and an independent analysis of the various options for better assuring the supply of veterinarians, and an associated centre of excellence for innovation and research, in Northern Ireland. The Department has received the SIB’s assessment of need and officials are considering next steps.