Eoin Curran https://youtu.be/zR1dgJp3OUU The Committee received a briefing on Brexit-related issues from Junior Ministers Gordon Lyons and Declan Kearney. This was followed by a briefing from Executive Office Departmental officials on the Victims’ Payment Scheme. View the agenda.
https://youtu.be/T1FI0nJ5Qvg The Committee received three briefings from Department for Communities officials. These briefings were in relation to the Housing Executive investment challenge; the Pension Schemes Bill (which has recently had the extension of its Committee Stage approved); and the consultation on the regulation of gambling in Northern Ireland. View the agenda.
https://youtu.be/H64xDar0UKE The Committee received a briefing from Department of Finance officials on Public Sector Reform and considered The Functioning of Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill. View the agenda.
https://youtu.be/HpCZcb5tpvQ The Committee received a briefing from representatives of the Department for Education and the Education Authority on Post Primary Transfer. This was followed by a briefing from representatives of the Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) on curriculum and assessment in 2021. View the agenda.
https://youtu.be/6zt-rdkvAUQ The Committee received two Ministerial briefings from Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon. The first was in relation to COVID-19 and current issues and the second was in relation to the Accelerated Passage of the Harbours Bill. The Committee also considered SL1 – The Regulation (EC) No 1370/2007 (Public Service Obligation in Transport) (Amendment) (EU EXIT)… Continue Reading Committee for Infrastructure Meeting Wednesday 23 September 2020
https://youtu.be/OuKQCoul6R8 MLA John O’Dowd brings forward an adjournment debate to discuss the COVID-19 outbreak in Craigavon Area Hospital. MLAs express their concerns before Health Minister Robin Swann addresses the Chamber.
https://youtu.be/k_iyLLtHdqo SDLP MLAs Matthew O’Toole, Colin McGrath, Sinead McLaughlin and Patsy McGlone propose a motion that the Assembly recognises that a trade deal between the United Kingdom and the European Union is critical in protecting the interests of everyone living in Northern Ireland; expresses deep concerns about the UK Government’s approach to negotiations and the… Continue Reading Motion: United Kingdom Internal Market Bill – Tuesday 22 September 2020
https://youtu.be/O5qAZhRKuEA Health Minister Robin Swann proposed that MLAs approve a number of statutory rules related to the coronavirus pandemic. The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (No 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020 – which deal with restrictions on businesses and gatherings The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Wearing of Face Coverings) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020 – which deal with… Continue Reading Motion: Health Protection Regulations – Tuesday 22 September 2020
https://youtu.be/RF16XPTnfDM MLA Doug Beattie asked the Minister of Justice Naomi Long what action she has taken to prevent breaches of COVID-19 regulations in the Holylands area of Belfast. View the Official Report
https://youtu.be/3MLipNhRH3I Justin McNulty MLA asked the Minister of Health Robin Swann for an update on the COVID-19 outbreak that has resulted in three deaths at Daisy Hill Hospital. View the Official Report