AQW 43921/22-27

Ms Kate Nicholl
Alliance Party
South Belfast

Tabled Date: 15/04/2026
Answered On Date: 17/04/2026
Priority Written: Yes

Question:
To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail any engagement she has had with Ulster University, in relation to the staff redundancy scheme.

Answer:

I, along with my officials, continue to engage with all Higher Education Institutions regarding the potential impact of the Department’s challenging draft budget.

This will be a worrying time for staff and I am working to secure a funding settlement that can deliver a sustainable Further and Higher Education sector.