Eoin Curran Social Development Minister, Mervyn Storey, addressed the rising number of homeless in Northern Ireland during today’s Question Time. The Minister countered that there has actually been a small decrease of 3% in the last five years. Mr Storey also added “homelessness has been at the top of my list of priorities since I came into… Continue Reading Question Time: Social Development Monday 11 January 2016
Regional Development Minister, Michelle McIlveen, provided an update on proposals for a new Translink integrated ticketing system during today’s Question Time. The project aims to replace Translink’s current ticketing equipment, which has become outdated, and to update existing concessionary and Translink smart cards to align with new technology, particularly online top-ups. It also aims to… Continue Reading Question Time: Regional Development Monday 11 January 2016
On Monday the 11 January 2016 the Rt Hon Peter Robinson MLA notified the Speaker of the Northern Ireland Assembly of his resignation, under section 16B of the Northern Ireland Act 1998, with effect from 11 January 2016. This video replays Peter Robinson’s statement that he made to the House and the tributes that he… Continue Reading Peter Robinson: Personal Statement
On Monday the 11 January 2016 the Rt Hon Peter Robinson MLA resigned from his position of First Minister. This video shows the procedure that takes place to fill vacancies within the Office of First Minister and deputy First Minister. From the Official Report: “Mr Speaker: The First Minister’s resignation has now taken effect and,… Continue Reading Filling of Vacancies in the Office of First Minister and deputy First Minister
The Ad Hoc Committee met on 11 January 2016 in room 30, Parliament Buildings to continue its formal clause by clause consideration of the Mental Capacity Bill. View the agenda.
The Committee took evidence on the Human Transplantation Bill from a number of Medical Associations. View the agenda
Please note that the majority of this meeting took place in closed session. View the agenda
The Committee received a briefing on the Fisheries Bill from RaISe. View the agenda
The Committee were briefed by Mrs Judith Cochrane MLA regarding the Licensing Bill. The Committee considered the Houses in Multiple Occupation Bill. The Committee received a Departmental briefing regarding the Affordable Warmth Scheme. The Committee were also briefed on the Report into the Inspection of NIHE on the Implementation of Response Maintenance Recommendations.
The Committee received briefings on the Employment Bill from the Department; Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU); Law Centre NI; Labour Relations Agency; Northern Ireland Commissioner for Employment & Skills. View the agenda