AQW 47231/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Education

To ask the Minister of Education whether he will consider making swift bricks mandatory on any new build capital projects under his Department's remit.

Asked by John Blair MLA on 28 May 2026

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Tabled
28 May 2026
Answer due by
12 June 2026
Answered
3 June 20266 days after tabling
Department
Department of Education
Priority question
No

Answer

All new school buildings are required to meet current Building Control Regulations and to have planning approval in place before progression. Should the use of swift bricks be mandated in Northern Ireland the Department will comply with any new Regulations issued.

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