Press Releases 2012 - 2013

Synopsis: Below you will find all press releases published by the Northern Ireland Assembly during the 2012-2013 session.

Date Title Action

11/03/2013

Branding Will Help the Creative Industries Move Forward, says Committee

Clear branding, leadership and collaboration will help to provide a boost to the Creative Industries in Northern Ireland. That is the message from the Committee for Culture, Arts and Leisure in its report published today on maximising the potential of the Creative Industries.

Reference: CAL 03/12/13

Read Branding Will Help the Creative Industries Move Forward, says Committee

08/03/2013

Crannog Site Provides Real Insight into Our Past, Says Committee

Following a visit to The Drumclay Crannog earlier this week, the Northern Ireland Assembly Committee for the Environment recognised the need for the project’s extension and emphasized the importance of the project to future generations.

Reference: ENV 08/12/13

Read Crannog Site Provides Real Insight into Our Past, Says Committee

28/02/2013

Committee launches Welfare Reform Bill Report

The Northern Ireland Assembly Committee for Social Development today launched its report on the Welfare Reform Bill. The Bill, which is acknowledged as the most radical reform of the welfare system in a generation, is set to be debated in the Assembly in early April 2013.

Reference: SD 01/12/13

Read Committee launches Welfare Reform Bill Report

18/02/2013

Committee Welcomes Clearway Consultation

The Committee for Regional Development welcomes public consultation on experimental changes to urban clearway restrictions on three main roads in South Belfast.

Reference: CRD 04/12/13

Read Committee Welcomes Clearway Consultation

18/02/2013

Committee Calls on Executive Action to Promote “Green” Economy

The ETI Committee put forward a motion today calling on the Executive to encourage and support growth in the sustainable and renewable energy sector.

Reference: ETI 06/12/13

Read Committee Calls on Executive Action to Promote “Green” Economy

12/02/2013

Committee Launches New Investigation into Tree Disease

The Assembly Committee for Agriculture and Rural Development today launched an Investigation into Tree Disease.

Reference: AGR 04/12/13

Read Committee Launches New Investigation into Tree Disease

05/02/2013

Beef produced in Northern Ireland is of the highest standard says Committee

The Committee is extremely proud of the Northern Ireland beef industry, as it has one of the highest standards in the world in relation to the traceability of meat.

Reference: AGR 03/12/13

Read Beef produced in Northern Ireland is of the highest standard says Committee

05/02/2013

Committee Investigates Payday Lending Schemes

The ETI Committee hosted an event in Parliament Buildings to investigate payday lending and specifically, regulation of payday lending schemes.

Reference: ETI 05/12/13

Read Committee Investigates Payday Lending Schemes

30/01/2013

Committee Celebrates Chinese New Year with Launch of Chinese Art Exhibition

The Committee for Culture, Arts and Leisure launched a Chinese art exhibition in Parliament Buildings.

Reference: CAL 02/12/13

Read Committee Celebrates Chinese New Year with Launch of Chinese Art Exhibition

28/01/2013

Young People and School Governors to Have Their Say on the Education Bill

The Northern Ireland Assembly Committee for Education will host an event this week - facilitated by PTA-NI and The Youth Forum - to ask school governors and young people for their views on the Education Bill.

Reference: EDUC 06/12/13

Read Young People and School Governors to Have Their Say on the Education Bill