Research Papers 2022
Synopsis: Below you will find details of Research Publications which have been prepared by the Research and Information Service (RaISe) for the Committee for Finance in 2022.
2022 Research Papers will be published here when available.
Covid-19 Funding Allocations and Expenditure In Scotland and Wales - a basic overview
- Date: 24/03/2022
This briefing paper, commissioned by the Assembly’s Finance Committee, provides an overview of Covid-19 funding provided during the pandemic by the United Kingdom Government to the Scottish Government and to the Welsh Government.
Resource funding 2022-25: Departmental Bids & Draft Budget Consultation Document
- Date: 23/03/2022
This Briefing Paper – commissioned by the Committee for Finance – aims to inform the Committee’s consideration of Resource budget planning for 2022-25.
Draft Executive Budget 2022-2025: Departmental Pressures
- Date: 25/02/2022
This Paper – Paper 4 - is part of a four-part series addressing key themes arising from the Draft Executive Budget (DEB) 2022-25, which the now collapsed Executive had approved in December 2021 for consultation alone. The Paper explores departmental pressures within the context of DEB identified funding.
Draft Executive Budget 2022-2025: Capital Investment
- Date: 25/02/2022
This Paper – Paper 3 - is part of a four-part series addressing key themes arising from the Draft Executive Budget (DEB) 2022-25, which the now collapsed Executive had approved in December 2021 for consultation alone. The Paper explores Capital Investment within the context of the DEB.
Draft Executive Budget 2022-2025: Northern Ireland Economic Context
- Date: 24/02/2022
This Paper – Paper 2 – is part of a four-part series addressing key themes arising from the Draft Executive Budget (DEB) 2022-25, which the now collapsed Executive had approved in December 2021 for consultation alone. The Paper explores the economic context in which DEB was compiled by the Minister of Finance.
Draft Executive Budget 2022-2025: Public Finance Context
- Date: 24/02/2022
This Paper – Paper 1 – is part of a four-part series addressing key themes arising from the Draft Executive Budget (DEB) 2022-25, which the now collapsed Executive had approved in December 2021 for consultation alone. This Paper explains fundamental elements contained in DEB, as compiled by the Minister of Finance.
Public Finance Scrutiny Unit - 2021-22 Spring Supplementary Estimates: Key Points
- Date: 11/02/2022
This Briefing Paper – commissioned by the Assembly’s Finance Committee (the Committee) – aims to support the Committee’s consideration of the 2021-22 Spring Supplementary Estimates (SSEs) and the 2022-23 Vote on Account, along with the corresponding Supply Resolutions; prior to the scheduled debate in the Assembly plenary on 21 February 2022. In particular, the Briefing contextualises and summarises the 2020-21 SSEs, highlighting key points meriting the Committee’s attention.
Covid-19 Funding: Allocations & Spending in Northern Ireland
- Date: 03/02/2022
This briefing paper aims to provide oversight of Covid-19 public funding provided during the pandemic – both allocations and spending. It explains how and when Covid-19 funding was received by the Executive from the United Kingdom Government, and then allocated and spent at departmental level in Northern Ireland. Included are key findings and potential issues for consideration, to support Assembly committee scrutiny.
Defamation Bill
- Date: 20/01/2022
This paper provides an overview of the Defamation bill which was introduced on 7th June 2021. It draws comparisons with defamation law in England & Wales, Scotland and the Republic of Ireland as well as a discussion of the key provisions contained in the Bill.
