AQW 49276/22-27 Written question to the Minister for Communities

To ask the Minister for Communities to detail any plans his Department has to improve trust and engagement with employment support services, among low income working parents.

Asked by Kellie Armstrong MLA on 22 June 2026

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Tabled
22 June 2026
Answer due by
7 July 2026
Answered
30 June 20268 days after tabling
Department
Department for Communities
Priority question
No

Answer

My Department continues to prioritise building links with individuals, organisations, employers and communities across Northern Ireland to ensure that all those who need our employment support services are aware of them.

Whilst support is delivered through my Jobs and Benefits Offices and a range of employment support programmes, my staff undertake extensive outreach and engagement with partner organisations to bring our services into the community and to those, including low-income working parents, who may not be aware of the support that is available.

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