AQW 46609/22-27

Ms Sian Mulholland
Alliance Party
North Antrim

Tabled Date: 19/05/2026
Answered On Date: 05/06/2026
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister of Health to detail any resources or guidance available to employers to support women experiencing menopause symptoms in the workplace.

Answer:

Responsibility for resources or guidance for employers is a matter for the Minister for the Economy.

No approach has been made by the Department for the Economy to my Department regarding the impact of menopause on women’s participation in the workplace or on employer awareness and support.

However, there is a range of online resources available on menopause, both for women and employers, including on NI Direct, NI Business Info and on the website of the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland.