Committee for Communities met on Thursday 26 March 2026.
On the agenda:
- Public from 10:01 AM (6 mins)
Committee Business
Public from 10:07 AM (43 mins)
Charities (Amendment) Bill: Pre-introductory evidence from the Department for Communities
• Mr Raymond Caldwell, DfC
• Ms Colleen Bell, DfC
• Mr Martin Ireland, DfC
• Mr Gerard Reilly, DfC
Public from 10:50 AM (5 mins)
SL1 The Universal Credit, Personal Independence Payment, Jobseeker’s Allowance and Employment and Support Allowance (Claims And Payments) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2026
Public from 10:55 AM (5 mins)
SL1 The Social Security (Removal of Two Child Limit) (Consequential Amendments) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2026
• Mr Mark McCartney, DfC
• Ms Jennifer Gibb, DfC
Public from 11:00 AM (3 mins)
SR 2026/43 The Pension Protection Fund and Occupational Pension Schemes (Levy Ceiling) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026
Public from 11:03 AM (3 mins)
SR 2026/44 The Social Security and Statutory Maternity Pay (Evidence of Pregnancy) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2026
Public from 11:06 AM (2 mins)
SR 2026/51 The Guaranteed Minimum Pensions Increase Order (Northern Ireland) 2026
Public from 11:08 AM (2 mins)
SR 2026/52 The Social Security Revaluation of Earnings Factors Order (Northern Ireland) 2026
Public from 11:10 AM (2 mins)
SR 2026/54 The Universal Credit and Employment and Support Allowance (Rates of Allowances) (Amendment and Modification) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2026
Public from 11:12 AM (3 mins)
Department for Communities Retention and Disposal Schedule
Public from 11:15 AM (10 mins)
Engagement with Local Government on the Anti-Poverty Strategy: Draft report update
Public from 11:25 AM (30 mins)
Committee Business