Debate contribution: Special Educational Needs Reform Agenda

Debate contribution by Mr David Brooks on 3 February 2026.

MLA: Mr David Brooks
Party at the time: Democratic Unionist Party
Date: 3 February 2026
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Special Educational Needs Reform Agenda
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5362711

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I thank the Minister for his answer, but the continued stress on the Education budget, especially when it comes to capital need and increasing SEN demand, is very real, and the sector has been shocked and stressed by the Finance Minister's draft multi-year Budget cuts to Education. Does the Minister agree that the Budget needs to prioritise front-line services? If he will not listen to the Education Minister, will he listen to our school leaders?

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This follow-up belongs to: Oral question AQO 3041/22-27.

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