How Question Time Works
Go behind the scenes of Question Time — one of the most important ways for the Assembly to hold Ministers to account. Find out why and how it happens.
Eoin Curran
Role of a Committee Chairperson
Find out what is involved in the role of a Committee Chairperson and why it is so important.
Ad Hoc Joint Committee on the Mental Capacity Bill Meeting 12 October 2015
The Ad Hoc Joint Committee to consider the Mental Capacity Bill received an evidence session on Part 9 and 10 of the Mental Capacity Bill: Clauses 137 – 247. View the agenda. Read the Official Report Read the Minutes of Proceedings
A Snapshot of Democracy Chapter 4
This video aims to demystify the world of politics and encourage young people to see the relevance in their own lives of some of the decisions that are being made at Parliament Buildings. The video, aimed at Post-Primary pupils, has been designed to support the Northern Ireland Curriculum in the area of Learning for Life… Continue Reading A Snapshot of Democracy Chapter 4
A Snapshot of Democracy Chapter 3
This video aims to demystify the world of politics and encourage young people to see the relevance in their own lives of some of the decisions that are being made at Parliament Buildings. The video, aimed at Post-Primary pupils, has been designed to support the Northern Ireland Curriculum in the area of Learning for Life… Continue Reading A Snapshot of Democracy Chapter 3
A Snapshot of Democracy Chapter 2
This video aims to demystify the world of politics and encourage young people to see the relevance in their own lives of some of the decisions that are being made at Parliament Buildings. The video, aimed at Post-Primary pupils, has been designed to support the Northern Ireland Curriculum in the area of Learning for Life… Continue Reading A Snapshot of Democracy Chapter 2
A Snapshot of Democracy Chapter 1
This video aims to demystify the world of politics and encourage young people to see the relevance in their own lives of some of the decisions that are being made at Parliament Buildings. The video, aimed at Post-Primary pupils, has been designed to support the Northern Ireland Curriculum in the area of Learning for Life… Continue Reading A Snapshot of Democracy Chapter 1
Equal Pay Debate Monday 12th October 2015
“That this Assembly notes the inequality of treatment that has arisen for staff in the PSNI, the Department of Justice and the Northern Ireland Office in terms of the equal pay settlement; recognises the genuine hurt and hardship that have been caused as a result; and calls on the Minister of Finance and Personnel and… Continue Reading Equal Pay Debate Monday 12th October 2015
Question Time: Employment and Learning Monday 12 October 2015
Employment and learning Minister, Stephen Farry, discussed proposed course closures and job losses at the Coleraine campus of the Ulster University during today’s Question Time. While the Department sets funding and the strategic direction for the Higher Education sector, universities are autonomous and responsible for how their budget is deployed including course provision and staffing… Continue Reading Question Time: Employment and Learning Monday 12 October 2015