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Asked by Kate

AQW 17050/22-27 Written question to the Minister for the Economy

To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail any progress that has been made in relation to the creation of an independent workforce development agency for Northern Ireland.

Asked by Kate Nicholl MLA on 21 October 2024

  • Answered
  • Written
Tabled
21 October 2024
Answer due by
5 November 2024
Answered
28 October 20247 days after tabling
Department
Department for the Economy
Priority question
No

Answer

There are no current plans to develop a bespoke workforce development agency for the North of Ireland. However, I will continue to keep current arrangements under review to ensure we have structures that help develop the skills we need.

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