AQW 41224/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Health

To ask the Minister of Health to detail (i) when he will publish the findings from the review of Minimum Standards for Childminding and Day Care for Children Under Age 12; and (ii) any reasons for the delay in publishing this.

Asked by Michelle Guy MLA on 23 February 2026

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Tabled
23 February 2026
Answer due by
10 March 2026
Answered
10 March 202615 days after tabling
Department
Department of Health
Priority question
No

Answer

My department will be publishing the consultation response document in the coming weeks.

While the consultation was carried out in 2025, carrying out an analysis of the 495 responses received from a wide range of stakeholders with contrasting views has regrettably taken longer than expected.

Official sources