Debate contribution: Childcare Sector: Business Support

Debate contribution by Ms Diane Forsythe on 19 March 2024.

MLA: Ms Diane Forsythe
Party at the time: Democratic Unionist Party
Date: 19 March 2024
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Childcare Sector: Business Support
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 4279275

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I thank the Minister for that and welcome his commitment to the childcare strategy. Further to that, is he willing to engage with the sector or provide any business intervention support? The number of nurseries closing down is rising, and Employers For Childcare reported today that about half the childcare providers in Northern Ireland are struggling or distressed. Will the Minister consider meeting them and discussing a potential business rate relief or some other sort of support?

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This follow-up belongs to: Oral question AQO 184/22-27.

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