Topical question AQT 2674/22-27

Topical question by Mr Cathal Boylan on 6 October 2026.

MLA: Mr Cathal Boylan
Party at the time: Sinn Féin
Date: 6 October 2026
Type: Topical question
Assembly reference: AQT 2674/22-27
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5776957

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Mr Boylan asked the Minister of Education to explain how his decision to instruct departmental officials not to attend meetings of the Education Committee is consistent with his obligations under the Pledge of Office and the ministerial code in respect of the Assembly's democratic accountability.

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6 October 2026 – I thank the Minister for his answer. I asked about the permanent secretary, but I will accept what the Minister said…

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