AQW 41168/22-27

Ms Kate Nicholl
Alliance Party
South Belfast

Tabled Date: 23/02/2026
Answered On Date: 06/03/2026
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister for the Economy for an update on any actions taken by her Department in relation to the Targeted Business Support for Childcare Providers Market Research, since publication in September 2025.

Answer:

The Childcare Providers Targeted Business Support Research Report was published on the Department’s website on 24 September 2025 and concluded that the sector would benefit from additional business advice. This recommendation is being taken forward by my Department, who are actively engaging with stakeholders to develop a specification and identify providers for this service.