AQW 38243/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Education
To ask the Minister of Education whether he has written to any UK Government (i) Ministers; or (ii) Departments, regarding concerns about online safety of children and young people, in the 2022- 27 Assembly mandate.
Asked by Michelle Guy MLA on 14 January 2026
- Answered
- Written
- Tabled
- 14 January 2026
- Answer due by
- 29 January 2026
- Answered
- 27 January 202613 days after tabling
- Department
- Department of Education
- Priority question
- No
Answer
While I have not written to other UK Government Ministers or Departments regarding this, during my formal engagements with other Ministers we have discussed digital literacy, AI and the importance of effective regulation for its safe use.
My officials continue to work closely with colleagues and key stakeholders, across Northern Ireland departments, to ensure delivery of the objectives set out in the Northern Ireland Executive’s cross-departmental Online Safety Strategy Action Plan 2025-27.