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Asked by Kate

AQW 23669/22-27 Written question to the Minister for the Economy

To ask the Minister for the Economy (i) for her assessment of the impact of the cuts to the budget for Queen's University Belfast; and (ii) how these cuts will impact on the ability of the Executive to support greater investment in research and development.

Asked by Kate Nicholl MLA on 3 March 2025

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  • After due date
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Tabled
3 March 2025
Answer due by
6 March 2025
Answered
19 March 202516 days after tabling
Department
Department for the Economy
Priority question
Yes

Answer

All Departmental budgets are under huge pressure. Therefore, areas across my Department have been asked to assess the impact of a reduction in their baseline budget. The budget remains in draft form until conclusion of the equality impact assessment.

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