AQW 49747/22-27 Written question to the Minister for the Economy
To ask the Minister for the Economy, pursuant to AQW 47048/22-27, to detail any steps her Department is undertaking with the Department of Education, to ensure Education Maintenance Allowance is appropriately targeted and effective.
Asked by Connie Egan MLA on 26 June 2026
- Answered
- Written
- Tabled
- 26 June 2026
- Answer due by
- 15 July 2026
- Answered
- 3 July 20267 days after tabling
- Department
- Department for the Economy
- Priority question
- No
Answer
Officials in my Department are continuing to work with counterparts in the Department of Education (DE) to consider Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA), including its role supporting participation in education. This joint work is focused on ensuring the scheme continues to provide support to those young people who need it most.
Any potential changes will be considered as part of this ongoing cross-departmental work.