AQW 24371/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Finance
To ask the Minister of Finance whether his Department will prioritise respite care funding in the next budget, given its critical role in supporting families and reducing long-term healthcare costs.
Asked by Claire Sugden MLA on 13 March 2025
- Answered
- Written
- Tabled
- 13 March 2025
- Answer due by
- 31 March 2025
- Answered
- 24 March 202511 days after tabling
- Department
- Department of Finance
- Priority question
- No
Answer
As the Department of Health has responsibility for providing respite care, this is a matter for the Health Minister to consider in line with his other priorities, once the final 2025-26 Budget has been agreed by the Executive.