https://youtu.be/-1uYIcgZ4CM The Committee received an evidence session on its Inquiry into Capacity and Capability in the Northern Ireland Civil Service from representatives of the Department of Finance and Kieran Donnelly of the Northern Ireland Audit Office. View the agenda.
https://youtu.be/FFXi07vlT90 The Committee received a briefing from Mr Justice Richard Humphreys, Irish High Court and a briefing from Professor Brice Dickson, Queen’s University Belfast. View the agenda.
The Committee received two briefings. The first Briefing was by the NI Brewery and Inderpendent Pub Association on the Licensing and Registration Clubs ( Amendment) Bill and the second briefing from NI Federation and Clubs on the Licensing and Regulation of Clubs ( Amendment) Bill. The Committee also received a briefing from Peter Corry on… Continue Reading Committee for Communities Meeting Thursday 3 December 2020
https://youtu.be/6h2NtQzyo78 The Committee began with a Ministerial update on the COVID-19 Disease Response from Health Minister Robin Swann with Chief Medical Officer Michael McBride. This was followed by a briefing from international academics on the COVID-19 response. The Committee also considered the latest Health Protection Regulations. View Agenda
The Committee received a number of Departmental briefing. The Committee also received evidence from the Department on the Common Framework for Chemicals and Pesticides and the Seed Marketing and Fertilisers(Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020. The Committee finished with a written Briefing from the Department with a COVID 19 update. View Agenda
https://youtu.be/lGXw5G8Preg The Committee received a briefing from Kingspan Insulation and Engineered Panels in Construction on The Building (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020. This was followed by an Assembly research briefing on analysis of forecast outturn. View the agenda.
https://youtu.be/diEhPTdrF_Y The Committee considered a Departmental written briefing on Historical Institutional Abuse, Engagement with Institutions. View the agenda.
https://youtu.be/oO29hHYHgpc The Committee considers proxy voting and legislative consent motions. View the agenda.
https://youtu.be/-P1Wn6x6kxw The Committee receive a Departmental briefing on the Special Educational Needs (SEN) Framework including consultation on regulations and code of practice. This was followed by a briefing with representatives of the Department and the Education Authority on ‘Looked After Children and Care Experienced Children and Young People Strategy‘. View the agenda.
https://youtu.be/fDOw8IQIhvg The Committee receive a briefing from Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission and Business & Human Rights Forum. This was followed by a briefing from economist Richard Ramsey on stimulating the economy using a voucher based scheme. The Committee also received a Departmental Briefing on newly announced support schemes. View the agenda.