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Asked by Kate

AQW 26995/22-27 Written question to the Minister for the Economy

To ask the Minister for the Economy for her initial assessment of the affordability of paid carer's leave as detailed in the Introducing Carer's Leave in Northern Ireland briefing paper.

Asked by Kate Nicholl MLA on 13 May 2025

  • Answered
  • Written
  • After due date
  • Priority
Tabled
13 May 2025
Answer due by
16 May 2025
Answered
21 May 20258 days after tabling
Department
Department for the Economy
Priority question
Yes

Answer

It will be for the Executive to decide on the affordability of paid carer’s leave once its budget is known.

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