Debate contribution: Social Work Bursary

Debate contribution by Mr Colm Gildernew on 21 May 2024.

MLA: Mr Colm Gildernew
Party at the time: Sinn Féin
Date: 21 May 2024
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Social Work Bursary
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 4491686

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There is pressure on social work vacancies and the pressure that that places on teams. It is not a case of people deciding to leave; it is often a case of people not securing a place here and leaving to study in an attempt to become social workers and potentially come back here to work. Will the Minister consider how those students can be supported or how much it would cost to meet those bursaries?

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This follow-up belongs to: Topical question AQT 312/22-27.

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