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Asked by Kate

AQW 30536/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Health

To ask the Minister of Health, pursuant to AQW 29334/22-27, to provide an update on the review of funding provided by his Department to support students on pre-registration healthcare programmes.

Asked by Kate Nicholl MLA on 8 September 2025

  • Answered
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Tabled
8 September 2025
Answer due by
23 September 2025
Answered
23 September 202515 days after tabling
Department
Department of Health
Priority question
No

Answer

My Department’s review of the funding arrangements for both commissioned, and non-commissioned, tertiary level courses which lead to careers within the HSC is ongoing. This review will help inform the development of options for a public consultation which I hope to launch later this year.

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