Debate contribution: Minister of Education: Allegations of Bullying

Debate contribution by Mrs Cathy Mason on 23 March 2026.

MLA: Mrs Cathy Mason
Party at the time: Sinn Féin
Date: 23 March 2026
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Minister of Education: Allegations of Bullying
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5465529

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Minister, you are not giving us transparency. Had there been an investigation, would it be right and proper and provide transparency for pupils, teachers and all the staff who work under the direction of your Department for you to stand up and clarify that? If there had been, would you apologise?

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This follow-up belongs to: Topical question AQT 2189/22-27.

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