https://youtu.be/7a91Lq7E92M The Committee received evidence on The Functioning of Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill from the proposer of the Bill, Jim Allister MLA. The Committee also discussed a number of statutory rules. View the agenda.
https://youtu.be/8lOaJ1CHENQ The Committee considered a Departmental written briefing on Shared Future Funding. View the agenda.
https://youtu.be/QPZV5pBGLGk The Committee received a Departmental Briefing on bids to the Executive and discussed a number od statutory rules and subordinate legislation. View the agenda.
The Committee received a briefing from the Northern Ireland Teachers’ Council on the curriculum and assessment in 2021. This was followed by a briefing from Department of Education and Education Authority on the restart of schools following the temporary closures as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. View the agenda.
The committee heard from Robin Swann MLA, Minister of Health, Chief Scientific Advisor, Prof Ian Young and Chief Medical Officer, Dr Michael McBride on the COVID-19 response. https://youtu.be/UKGgQ735W1I?t=932
The committee received an update on the Domestic Abuse and Family Proceedings Bill and took evidence from Department of Justice and PSNI Officials. They also received updates on the Counter-Terrorism (Sentencing and Release) Bill. You can see the full agenda by following this link.
The Committee took evidence from the NI Business Brexit Working Group. It included representatives from the Northern Ireland Retail Consortium,Northern Ireland Food and Drink Association and the Ulster Farmers’ Union. https://youtu.be/n_CHKProqhM
The committee heard from the Minister, Nichola Mallon MLA, on the resumption of driving tests and addressing the current backlog. https://youtu.be/UG5lWVSBDt4?t=910
https://youtu.be/GPLYWyMZlMQ The Committee received two briefings on the restart in schools following the temporary closures put in place due to the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic. The first briefing was from representatives of the National Association of Schoolmasters Union of Women Teachers, the Northern Ireland Public Service Alliance and trade unions UNITE, Unison and GMB.… Continue Reading Committee for Education Meeting Wednesday 2 September 2020
https://youtu.be/-2MuQiKCWNw The Committee received a Ministerial Briefing from Minister for the Economy Diane Dodds MLA on A level and GCSE results and Education Provider’s re-opening. The Committee also received a briefing from Further Education Colleges and Training Providers on the A level and GCSE results and on re-opening following the temporary closures as a result… Continue Reading Committee for the Economy Meeting Wednesday 26 August 2020