Debate contribution: Social Work Training Places

Debate contribution by Mr Robbie Butler on 6 October 2025.

MLA: Mr Robbie Butler
Party at the time: Ulster Unionist Party
Date: 6 October 2025
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Social Work Training Places
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5156852

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Connie is one of my favourites too, but we will keep that between us. I thank the Minister for his answer. He will know that social work is close to my heart, particularly in and around children's services and looked-after children. The Minister has given us good news about the training places, but those training places need to be transformed into paid work opportunities. Have the Department and the Minister any updates regarding employment opportunities for those trainees?

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This follow-up belongs to: Oral question AQO 2478/22-27.

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