AQO 3333/22-27 Oral question to the Minister of Education

To ask the Minister of Education, given that the feasibility review for the Carrickfergus Academy new build concluded in November 2025, to outline when the business case is expected to be complete.

Asked by Stewart Dickson MLA on 12 March 2026

  • Answered
  • Oral
  • After due date
Tabled
12 March 2026
Answer due by
23 March 2026
Answered
25 March 202613 days after tabling
Department
Department of Education
Priority question
No

Answer

It is anticipated that drafting of the Business Case will be completed by the end of March 2026.

The Business Case will then be reviewed by Departmental economists before being issued to the Department of Finance for consideration.

It is anticipated that a decision on the Business Case will be issued in Summer 2026.

Official sources