Debate contribution: Ulster University: Redundancies

Debate contribution by Ms Sinéad McLaughlin on 21 April 2026.

MLA: Ms Sinéad McLaughlin
Party at the time: Social Democratic and Labour Party
Date: 21 April 2026
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Ulster University: Redundancies
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5497839

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With the greatest respect, Minister, the sector is collapsing. I have engaged with Ulster University, and I have spoken to Queen's University and, this morning, the unions. There is genuine shock at the recent announcement. I am particularly concerned about the 108 jobs that are at risk at Magee. How can you stand over the Executive's commitment, and your commitment, to expand Magee at the same time as the workforce is being collapsed? What action are you taking to protect jobs, protect the capacity and deliver for the north-west?

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This follow-up belongs to: Topical question AQT 2261/22-27.

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