Committee Questions Junior Ministers on resources and priorities for Children and Young People

The Committee for the Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister today questioned Junior Minister Kelly and Junior Minister Paisley on their role in ensuring that the Executive’s priorities for Children and Young People are adequately resourced and effectively addressed.

Speaking after the meeting, the Chairperson of the Committee, Mr Danny Kennedy MLA said:

“The Committee welcomes the Junior Ministers proposals to re-establish the Ministerial Sub-Committee on Children and Young People, and would encourage the Executive to adopt this proposal as soon as possible.”

“The Committee urges the Junior Ministers to ensure that all Departments deliver on their commitments to Children and Young People.”