AQW 35294/22-27 Written question to the Minister for Communities

To ask the Minister for Communities to detail any consideration that has been given to the creation of a goods and services directorate for older people, under the auspices of the Commissioner for Older People.

Asked by Kate Nicholl MLA on 12 November 2025

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Tabled
12 November 2025
Answer due by
27 November 2025
Answered
8 January 202657 days after tabling
Department
Department for Communities
Priority question
No

Answer

COPNI’s role is to safeguard and promote the needs of older people and would not have the statutory remit for a directorate of this kind.

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