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Asked by Kate

AQW 45083/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Health

To ask the Minister of Health, pursuant to AQW 31693/22-27, to detail when the redesigned set of Minimum Standards for Childminding and Day Care for Children will be put out for public consultation.

Asked by Kate Nicholl MLA on 29 April 2026

  • Answered
  • Written
  • After due date
Tabled
29 April 2026
Answer due by
15 May 2026
Answered
18 May 202619 days after tabling
Department
Department of Health
Priority question
No

Answer

Following the conclusion of the public consultation exercise on vetting arrangements and adult to child ratios, my officials are currently taking forward work to review the wider set of Minimum Standards with a view to holding a second consultation in early 2027.

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