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Asked by Kellie

AQW 17289/22-27 Written question to the Minister for the Economy

To ask the Minister for the Economy whether his Department is considering how the removal of rates exemption from university accommodation will impact students and the affordability of third level education in Northern Ireland.

Asked by Kellie Armstrong MLA on 23 October 2024

  • Answered
  • Written
  • After due date
Tabled
23 October 2024
Answer due by
7 November 2024
Answered
14 November 202422 days after tabling
Department
Department for the Economy
Priority question
No

Answer

Officials have discussed this issue with stakeholders such as the universities. The removal of rates exemptions on university accommodation will ultimately be a matter for the Executive.

Official sources

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