Press Releases

Session 2020 - 2021

Below you will find all press releases published by the Northern Ireland Assembly during the 2020-2021 session.

Date Title Action

16/08/2021

Committee calls for Evidence and Views on the Climate Change (No. 2) Bill

Reference: AERA 06/20/21

Read Committee calls for Evidence and Views on the Climate Change (No. 2) Bill

14/07/2021

Communities Committee Launches Call for Evidence and Views on the Charities Bill

Reference: CFC 06/20/21

Read Communities Committee Launches Call for Evidence and Views on the Charities Bill

09/07/2021

Justice Committee Monitors the Troubles Permanent Disablement Payment Scheme

Reference: CFJ 01/20/21

Read Justice Committee Monitors the Troubles Permanent Disablement Payment Scheme

09/07/2021

Assembly Executive Office Committee Welcomes Briefing from Lord Frost on Protocol

Reference: CFTEO 01/20/21

Read Assembly Executive Office Committee Welcomes Briefing from Lord Frost on Protocol

09/07/2021

Committee Publishes Report into the Withdrawal of DAERA and Local Authority Staff from Ports

Reference: AERA 05/20/21

Read Committee Publishes Report into the Withdrawal of DAERA and Local Authority Staff from Ports

02/07/2021

Inaugural Meeting of the First Youth Assembly for Northern Ireland

Reference: SO 38/20/21

Read Inaugural Meeting of the First Youth Assembly for Northern Ireland

30/06/2021

Economy Committee Examines Parental Bereavement (Leave and Pay) Bill

Reference: CfE 01/20/21

Read Economy Committee Examines Parental Bereavement (Leave and Pay) Bill

22/06/2021

Parliament Buildings Marks the Centenary of the State Opening of the Northern Ireland Parliament

Reference: SO 39/20/21

Read Parliament Buildings Marks the Centenary of the State Opening of the Northern Ireland Parliament

07/06/2021

Communities Committee Publishes Report on Liquor Licensing Law Ahead of Consideration Stage Debate

Reference: 05/20/21

Read Communities Committee Publishes Report on Liquor Licensing Law Ahead of Consideration Stage Debate

03/06/2021

Committee Finds Equipment Failure at Driver and Vehicle Agency (DVA) Cost £3.9 Million

Reference: PAC 09/20/21

Read Committee Finds Equipment Failure at Driver and Vehicle Agency (DVA) Cost £3.9 Million

27/05/2021

Education Committee says New Legislation is Essential to Address Dysfunction within Teaching Council

Reference: 05/20/21

Read Education Committee says New Legislation is Essential to Address Dysfunction within Teaching Council

24/05/2021

Education Committee Calls on Minister to Urgently Develop New Guidance on Restraint and Seclusion

Reference: 04/20/21

Read Education Committee Calls on Minister to Urgently Develop New Guidance on Restraint and Seclusion

20/05/2021

Committee Calls for Evidence and Views on Climate Change Bill

Reference: 04/20/21

Read Committee Calls for Evidence and Views on Climate Change Bill

18/05/2021

Committee Calls For Young People’s Views On ‘Life And Learning In Lockdown’

Reference: EDUC 03/20/21

Read Committee Calls For Young People’s Views On ‘Life And Learning In Lockdown’

06/05/2021

Committee Pleased that Department of Education has Accepted All Recommendations on Special Educational Needs

Reference: PAC 07/20/21

Read Committee Pleased that Department of Education has Accepted All Recommendations on Special Educational Needs

28/04/2021

Speakers of NI Assembly, House Of Commons And Dáil Éireann Launch Lecture Series to Mark Centenaries

Reference: SO 37/21/22

Read Speakers of NI Assembly, House Of Commons And Dáil Éireann Launch Lecture Series to Mark Centenaries

23/04/2021

Committee to Seek Greater Clarity from Council Chief Executive on Decision to Withdraw Staff from NI Ports

Reference: 03/20/21

Read Committee to Seek Greater Clarity from Council Chief Executive on Decision to Withdraw Staff from NI Ports

22/04/2021

Assembly Speaker Invites Young People to Share their Experiences of The Duke Of Edinburgh/Joint Award Initiative

Reference: SO36/20/21

Read Assembly Speaker Invites Young People to Share their Experiences of The Duke Of Edinburgh/Joint Award Initiative

22/04/2021

Young People can now Apply to be a Member of the Youth Assembly

Reference: SO 08/20/21

Read Young People can now Apply to be a Member of the Youth Assembly

09/04/2021

Assembly Arrangements to Mark The Death Of The Duke Of EdinburghNew Page

Reference: SO 07/20/21

Read Assembly Arrangements to Mark The Death Of The Duke Of EdinburghNew Page