Debate contribution: Teaching Unions: Ministerial Engagement

Debate contribution by Mr John Blair on 14 September 2026.

MLA: Mr John Blair
Party at the time: Alliance Party
Date: 14 September 2026
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Teaching Unions: Ministerial Engagement
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5685641

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I thank the Minister for that answer. The Minister referred to the progress that has been made and the ongoing discussions, but it seems clear that teachers are set on taking industrial action. How can he assure us that those are not just warm words from him and the Department and that he has clear, concrete proposals that will address the concerns that teachers have raised?

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This follow-up belongs to: Oral question AQO 3908/22-27.

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