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Asked by Michelle

AQW 31893/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Education

To ask the Minister of Education for his assessment of the annual cost of reintroducing the Happy Healthy Minds programme or a similar initiative enabling primary schools to have access to counselling services.

Asked by Michelle Guy MLA on 23 September 2025

  • Answered
  • Written
Tabled
23 September 2025
Answer due by
8 October 2025
Answered
29 September 20256 days after tabling
Department
Department of Education
Priority question
No

Answer

It is important that any future provision is considered in conjunction with health colleagues and wider health services, as primary providers of mental health services and therapies.

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