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Role and focus of the APG on Carers

The All Party Group (APG) on Carers brings together MLAs from across political parties to raise awareness of the role of unpaid carers in Northern Ireland and ensure public policy from all Executive Departments positively impacts on their lives. 

The APG was first established in January 2021 and was reconstituted in June 2022 following the Northern Ireland Assembly election. 

Membership

  • Linda Dillon MLA, Chair
  • Kellie Armstrong MLA, Vice Chair
  • Colin McGrath MLA, Treasurer
  • Liz Kimmins MLA, Treasurer
  • Andy Allen MLA
  • Joanne Bunting MLA
  • Gerry Carroll MLA
  • Diane Dodds MLA
  • Ciara Ferguson MLA
  • Jemma Dolan MLA
  • Diane Forsythe MLA
  • Nuala McAllister MLA
  • Peter McReynolds MLA
  • Carál Ní Chuilín MLA
  • Nick Mathison MLA

Carers NI provides secretariat support for the group. 

 

Future meetings

The next open and in-person meetings of the APG on Carers will take place on 30 April & 25 June at 10am, in Parliament Buildings.

 

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To stay informed on the latest news and meeting dates for the APG on Carers, contact Áine Magee [email protected]

Visit the homepage of the APG on Carers

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