Debate contribution: Education: Budget 2026-29/2030

Debate contribution by Mr David Brooks on 14 September 2026.

MLA: Mr David Brooks
Party at the time: Democratic Unionist Party
Date: 14 September 2026
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Education: Budget 2026-29/2030
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5685661

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I thank the Minister for his answer. It is disappointing, if not surprising, that, once again, it seems as though Sinn Féin is paying lip service to our SEN students. It is happy to bring to the Education Committee proposals for extra spending in education, but it is not happy to furnish the Minister with the finances necessary to carry out his key responsibilities for our SEN students. What is the financial position facing the Department of Education in 2026-27?

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This follow-up belongs to: Oral question AQO 3909/22-27.

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