In light of the public health situation, Parliament Buildings is closed to the public.
No public tours, events or visitor activities will take place, until further notice.
Assembly business continues, check the business diary for information on Plenary and Committee meetings.
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Featured News
Read the featured news on legislation, committee inquiries, research and more from the Northern Ireland Assembly.
- Speaker's letter to MLAs - Update on Managing Assembly Business in the Context of COVID-19
- Apply now for our Procurement Manager recruitment opportunity...
- Apply now for our Human Resources Supervisor recruitment opportunity...
- Have your say: On the creation of a Bill of Rights for Northern Ireland
- Have your say: Licensing and Registration of Clubs (Amendment) Bill
- View the Assembly Members (Salaries and Expenses) (Amendment) Determination (Northern Ireland) 2020 and the amended 2016 Determination
- Latest tender opportunities
Important Information on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Visit the NI Direct website for information and guidance on:
- What is coronavirus?
- What to do if you think you may have symptoms
- Staying at home and self-isolation
- Guidance for businesses and employers
- Advice for vulnerable people
- Travel advice
- And more...
Visit the NI Direct Coronavirus (Covid-19) Information website...
Assembly Business
The Northern Ireland Assembly is the devolved legislature for Northern Ireland. It is responsible for making laws on transferred matters in Northern Ireland and for scrutinising the work of Ministers and Government Departments.
Committee Calls for Evidence
Assembly Committees examine Bills put forward by government Departments and hold inquiries on issues that are important to everyone in Northern Ireland. Current calls for evidence are listed below:
Youth Assembly Launched!
The Assembly Commission has launched a Youth Assembly to give young people a voice and an opportunity to have their say on the issues that matter to them. If you are - aged 13-17 years old or know someone who is? Supportive of young people's rights? Interested in democracy? Register today to find out more.
Consultations on Private Members Bills
- Mark Durkan MLA has initiated a consultation for his proposed One Planet Development Bill. Find out more…
- Dolores Kelly MLA has initiated a consultation for her proposed Environment & Nature Restoration Bill. Find out more…
- Mervyn Storey MLA has initiated a consultation for his proposed Carers Bill. Find out more…
- Seán Lynch MLA has initiated a consultation for his proposed Bill to end fracking. Find out more...
- John Blair MLA has initiated a consultation for his proposed bill to ban the hunting of wild mammals with dogs. Find out more…
- Robin Newton MLA has initiated a consultation for his proposed Lucy’s Law covering the breeding and sale of puppies. Find out more...
- Rachel Woods MLA has initiated a consultation for her proposed Domestic Abuse Leave Bill. Find out more...
- Pat Catney MLA has initiated a consultation for his proposed Period Poverty Bill. Find out more...
- John O’Dowd MLA has initiated a consultation for his proposed Green Energy (Microgenerators) Bill. Find out more...
- Jemma Dolan MLA has initiated a consultation for her proposed Zero Hour Contracts Bill. Find out more...
- Philip McGuigan MLA has initiated a consultation for his proposed Single Use Plastics Reduction Bill. Find out more...
