The Ad Hoc Joint Committee to consider the Mental Capacity Bill met on Monday 19 October at 12.00pm in Room 30, Parliament Buildings to receive an evidence session on Part 6, 7, 8, 11, 13, 14 and 15 of the Mental Capacity Bill (read the Official Report). View the Agenda and read the Minutes of Proceedings.
The Committee for Enterprise, Trade and Investment met on Thursday 15 October 2015 at 10.00am, in Queen’s University, Belfast when it received an oral briefing from Professor Waugh, QUB on cancer research and cell biology and from representatives from Randox and Almac. View the agenda and read the Minutes of Proceedings. Please note that there is no video… Continue Reading Committee for Enterprise, Trade and Investment Meeting 15 October 2015
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3YRmcqG9eoThe Committee for Culture, Arts and Leisure received a briefing from NI Screen regarding the Irish Language and Ulster Scots Broadcast Fund. Members also discussed the current round of budget cuts to arts organisations. View the agenda and read the Minutes of Proceedings.
The Committee received an update on Ministerial decisions and briefings on the housing (Amendment) Bill from the Chartered Institute of Housing, Information Commissioner Office, NILGA and Councils. Official Reports: Houses in Multiple Occupation Bill: Northern Ireland Local Government Association and Belfast City Council Private Member’s Bill — Stadia Liquor Licence: Mrs Judith Cochrane MLA Housing (Amendment) Bill: Information… Continue Reading Committee for Social Development Meeting 15 October 2015
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_CMsHM9DmwAt this meeting the Committee received a briefing from the Minister for the Environment on the Department’s strategic priorities (read the Official Report) and from Departmental Officials regarding the Environmental Better Regulation Bill (read the Official Report). View the agenda and read the Minutes of Proceedings.
The Committee for Regional Development met on Wednesday 14 October at 10am in room 21, Parliament Buildings. The Committee considered the Road Traffic (Speed Limits) Bill and the Water and Sewerage Services Bill. View the agenda.
The Committee for Employment and Learning met in the Boardroom of Stranmillis University College on Wednesday 14 October 2015 when the Committee received a briefing from the College on its work. View the agenda. Read the minutes of proceedings.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1EfpzldNygThe Committee for Finance and Personnel continued with its Review of the Sale of NAMA assets in Northern Ireland. The Committee considered papers provided by the Department of Finance and Personnel and took oral evidence from the First Minister, the Rt. Hon. Peter Robinson (read the Official Report). The Committee also considered next steps with its Review.… Continue Reading Committee for Finance and Personnel Meeting 14 October 2015
The Committee received an oral briefing from the Department of Education on its Teacher Education / Teacher Continuous Professional Development Strategy. The Committee also commenced the formal clause by clause scrutiny of the Special Educational Needs and Disability Bill. View the agenda.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9l_sU0iVPAThe Committee for Agriculture and Rural Development heard from the NI Grain Trade Association on industry issues. The Committee also heard from DARD on plant health and NAP (amendment) Regulations. View the agenda.