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Northern Ireland’s education minister demands budget reform due to unsustainable spending, urging UK Treasury coordination and major changes to address declining enrollment and rising pay costs.
Education Minister Paul Givan has called for a major reform of Northern Ireland’s budget system, citing unsustainable financial pressures and the need to prioritize public sector pay.
He noted his department spends 82% of its budget on staff—far more than other departments—making incremental funding increases ineffective.
Givan urged basing allocations on unavoidable obligations like pay and sought closer coordination with the UK Treasury, referencing a £400 million reserve fund.
He unveiled a five-year education strategy to address a projected 13% drop in student enrollment, including school reductions and reconfiguring special needs support, stressing the need for tough choices to ensure funds are used efficiently.
El ministro de Educación de Irlanda del Norte exige una reforma presupuestaria debido a un gasto insostenible, instando a la coordinación del Tesoro del Reino Unido y a cambios importantes para abordar la disminución de la matrícula y el aumento de los costos salariales.