Question Time: Agriculture and Rural Development Monday 14 September 2015

Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Michelle O’Neill, discussed farm price difficulties and the crisis in the farming sector during today’s Question Time. The Minister is “very concerned about the impact on individual farmers, their families and, indeed, the wider industry” citing global factors outside our control such as the Russian ban on food imports,… Continue Reading Question Time: Agriculture and Rural Development Monday 14 September 2015

Committee for Enterprise, Trade and Investment Meeting 08 September 2015

The Committee for Enterprise, Trade and Investment discussed the SL1 Proposed Renewables Obligation Closure Order (NI) 2015 as well as SR The Control of Major Accident Hazards Regulations (NI) 2015. The Committee also discussed written briefings from the Department in regards to the DETI Business Plan 2014/15 Year-End Performance and DETI Resource Accounts Year Ended 31 March… Continue Reading Committee for Enterprise, Trade and Investment Meeting 08 September 2015

Ad Hoc Joint Committee to Consider the Mental Capacity Bill Meeting 07 September 2015

The Ad Hoc Joint Committee to consider the Mental Capacity Bill received an evidence session on lasting powers of attorney from: • Ms Lisa Trueman, DHSSPS • Ms Clare Irvine, DOJ • Mr Alastair Rankin, Law Society Northern Ireland • Mr John Mackell, Commissioner for Older People View the agenda. Please note that there is no… Continue Reading Ad Hoc Joint Committee to Consider the Mental Capacity Bill Meeting 07 September 2015