Brexit and Beyond
This content is intended as a helpful resource on Brexit but is not an exhaustive source of information. The inclusion of any content on this page should not be taken to imply approval or endorsement by the Northern Ireland Assembly.
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The Democratic Consent Mechanism
We've put together an explainer on the Democratic Consent Mechanism, the vote by the Northern Ireland Assembly on Articles 5 to 10 of the Protocol, which is to take place by the end of 2024. Read the explainer and find links to useful resources here.
Interparliamentary relations
During and beyond the Brexit process, the Northern Ireland Assembly, Scottish Parliament, Senedd Cymru/Welsh Parliament, House of Commons, and House of Lords have exchanged views on challenges and frameworks arising from the new arrangements. Read more about work on interparliamentary relations here.
Latest News
In plenary last week, First Minister Michelle O’Neill took questions on the meeting of the North/South Ministerial Council, and scrutiny of EU legislation. The Minister of Finance gave an update on replacement EU funding and the PEACE PLUS fund, while concerns about meeting the costs of implementing the Windsor Framework were raised by the Chair of the Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Committee. The Windsor Framework Democratic Scrutiny Committee is considering various EU laws which may apply in NI, and heard oral evidence on a new EU regulation on organic pet food. The East-West Council met for the first time on 26 March in London. UK Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Steve Barclay has commented on the Government’s intention to apply the ‘Not for EU’ labelling requirements across the UK. The UK Government has announced a common user charge rate for imports entering GB through the Port of Dover and the Eurotunnel from 30 April 2024. Continue reading...
Previous Issues
The Windsor Framework
These pages provide information about the Windsor Framework and the changes it made to the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland.
Brexit Q&A
We have put together a handy question and answer for all things Brexit. If you have a questions we haven't answered let us know.
Timeline and Key Documents
We've created a timeline that takes you through the key dates of the Brexit process since 23 June 2016 (UK Referendum). We also linked to the key documents and papers.
Brexit and Devolution
The UK’s exit from the EU has implications for the devolution settlement and the matters on which the Assembly can legislate. Read more about the bodies facilitating engagement between the devolved administrations and the UK Government on Brexit, as well as the Common Frameworks process.
Governance of EU Exit Agreements
Oversight bodies were established within the Withdrawal Agreement and Trade and Cooperation Agreement to ensure the proper implementation and application of the agreements.
Legislation
A significant amount of primary and secondary legislation is required to deal with Brexit and ensure the functioning of the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland.
Contact the EU Affairs team at the Assembly
Please get in touch:
Shauna Mageean, EU Affairs Manager.
Room 347, Parliament Buildings, Ballymiscaw, Stormont, Belfast BT4 3XX.
Tel: (028) 90521947
