AQW 11140/17-22 Written question to the Minister for the Economy
To ask the Minister for the Economy whether testing will be made available on university campuses in Northern Ireland for students of other universities or colleges in the UK and Ireland in order to provide further assurance around travel across jurisdictions over the Christmas period.
Asked by Paula Bradshaw MLA on 27 November 2020
- Answered
- Written
- After due date
- Tabled
- 27 November 2020
- Answer due by
- 14 December 2020
- Answered
- 20 April 2021144 days after tabling
- Department
- Department for the Economy
- Priority question
- No
Answer
A programme of asymptomatic testing using Lateral Flow Devices for students studying at Northern Ireland Universities was established before Christmas. Similar arrangements were available in Universities across the UK and students were encouraged to get tested prior to leaving their term time addresses and travelling home.