Committee for the Office of the First Minister and deputy First Minister Meeting 24 February 2016

The Committee met on Wednesday 24 February 2016 in Room 30, Parliament Buildings  in public session when it received a briefing from the Commissioner for Children and Young People. The Committee also received briefings from OFMDFM officials on the Executive’s submission to the UK Government regarding UNCRC and the Sexual Orientation Strategy consultation. View the agenda.

Committee for Finance and Personnel Meeting 24 February 2016

The Committee met on Wednesday, 24 February 2016 when it received departmental briefings on DFP Performance against Business Plan Objectives and Defamation Reform and considered a Legislative Consent Motion. The Committee also considered four pieces of Subordinate Legislation and gave further consideration to its draft Report on progress in the Review of the Sale of NAMA assets in… Continue Reading Committee for Finance and Personnel Meeting 24 February 2016

Question Time Agriculture and Rural Development 23 February 2016

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development answered questions on: Hillsborough Forest; Going for Growth: Funding;  EU Fines and Financial Penalties; Flooding: Upper Bann; Pigs: Tail-biting; Horse Racing Fund; Milk Prices; Ministerial Achievements and Highlights; Farm Business Development Groups: Financial Assistance; Food Economy; Single Farm Payments: New Entrants. You can read the full transcript on our… Continue Reading Question Time Agriculture and Rural Development 23 February 2016

Question Time Social Development 23 February 2016

The Minister for Social Development responded to questions on: Housing Benefit Award Notifications; Liquor Licensing Legislation; Terrorist Injuries: PIP Assessments; Apartments: Mount Zion, Lurgan; Pension Reforms; Mobility Scooters: Ramps; Insulation Schemes: North Down; Housing Executive Stock; Welfare Reform: Progress Update; Finlock Guttering: North Belfast; Personal Independence Payments: Introduction; Monkstown Estate: Maintenance Programme; Dales Flats, Seymour… Continue Reading Question Time Social Development 23 February 2016