Press Releases

Session 2021 to 2022

Below you will find all press releases published by the Northern Ireland Assembly during the 2021 to 2022 session.

Date Title Action

23/03/2022

Committee Calls for Investigation into the Acquisition of Unclaimed Bodies from Mother and Baby Homes for Anatomical Study

Reference: CFTEO 03/21/22

Read Committee Calls for Investigation into the Acquisition of Unclaimed Bodies from Mother and Baby Homes for Anatomical Study

24/03/2022

Committee Says Planning System not Fit for Purpose

Reference: PAC 08/21/22

Read Committee Says Planning System not Fit for Purpose

23/03/2022

Assembly Commission Launches New Display in Parliament Buildings

Reference: AC 02/21/22

Read Assembly Commission Launches New Display in Parliament Buildings

18/03/2022

Northern Ireland Assembly Commission identifies new Comptroller and Auditor General

Reference: AC01/21/22

Read Northern Ireland Assembly Commission identifies new Comptroller and Auditor General

18/03/2022

Committee says Lessons can be Learnt from £165 Million Project Stratum

Reference: PAC 07/21/22

Read Committee says Lessons can be Learnt from £165 Million Project Stratum

15/03/2022

Assembly Commission Agrees New Artefacts Display in Parliament Buildings

Reference: AC 01/21/22

Read Assembly Commission Agrees New Artefacts Display in Parliament Buildings

15/03/2022

Tree Planting Ceremony held at Parliament Buildings to mark Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

Reference: SO 06/21/22

Read Tree Planting Ceremony held at Parliament Buildings to mark Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

03/03/2022

Speaker hosts Women’s Parliament to mark International Women’s Day

Reference: SO 05/21/22

Read Speaker hosts Women’s Parliament to mark International Women’s Day

05/03/2022

Youth Assembly Sit in Assembly Chamber

Reference: SO 05/21/11

Read Youth Assembly Sit in Assembly Chamber

11/03/2022

Committee welcomes public apology to Victims and Survivors of Historical Institutional Abuse

Reference: CFTEO 02/21/22

Read Committee welcomes public apology to Victims and Survivors of Historical Institutional Abuse

04/03/2022

Assembly Speaker Launches ‘Women Parliamentarians of Northern Ireland’ Exhibition

Reference: 03/21/22

Read Assembly Speaker Launches ‘Women Parliamentarians of Northern Ireland’ Exhibition

10/03/2022

Committee Calls On Treasury To Reduce Road Fuel Duty

Reference: CfI 02/21/22

Read Committee Calls On Treasury To Reduce Road Fuel Duty

08/03/2022

“Breaking The Grass Ceiling”: Committee launches report on the barriers faced by women in the local agriculture sector

Reference: AERA 05/21/22

Read “Breaking The Grass Ceiling”: Committee launches report on the barriers faced by women in the local agriculture sector

04/03/2022

Northern Ireland Budget Process should be More Accessible and Linked to the Programme for Government

Reference: PAC 06/21/22

Read Northern Ireland Budget Process should be More Accessible and Linked to the Programme for Government

25/02/2022

Committee Finds Sports Sustainability Fund of £23 million Did Not Adhere to Best Practice

Reference: PAC 05/21/22

Read Committee Finds Sports Sustainability Fund of £23 million Did Not Adhere to Best Practice

14/02/2022

Bill of Rights Committee Publishes Report

Reference: ADHOC 01/21/22

Read Bill of Rights Committee Publishes Report

14/02/2022

Communities Committee publishes report on new gambling legislation

Reference: CFC 03/21/22

Read Communities Committee publishes report on new gambling legislation

14/02/2022

Committee examines legislation to change Zero Hour Contracts

Reference: CfE 03/21/22

Read Committee examines legislation to change Zero Hour Contracts

10/02/2022

Committee Finds Few Outcomes from £913m of Targeting Social Need Funds

Reference: PAC 04/21/22

Read Committee Finds Few Outcomes from £913m of Targeting Social Need Funds

02/02/2022

Committee publishes Report on Private Tenancies Bill

Reference: CFC 02/21/22

Read Committee publishes Report on Private Tenancies Bill

02/02/2022

Assembly Committee examines legislation to end religious discrimination in school recruitment

Reference: CFTEO 02/21/22

Read Assembly Committee examines legislation to end religious discrimination in school recruitment

02/02/2022

Committee Fears Youth Justice Agency Draft Budget will Reduce Early Intervention Programmes

Reference: CFJ 01/21/22

Read Committee Fears Youth Justice Agency Draft Budget will Reduce Early Intervention Programmes

27/01/2022

Addiction Services hampered by lack of information and joined up working

Reference: PAC 03/21/22

Read Addiction Services hampered by lack of information and joined up working

21/01/2022

Committee Publishes Report on Climate Change (No.2) Bill

Reference: AERA 04/21/22

Read Committee Publishes Report on Climate Change (No.2) Bill

10/12/2021

Committee Publishes Report on Climate Change (No.1) Bill

Reference: AERA 03/21/22

Read Committee Publishes Report on Climate Change (No.1) Bill

09/12/2021

Economy Committee examines Domestic Abuse (Safe Leave) Bill

Reference: CfE 02/21/22

Read Economy Committee examines Domestic Abuse (Safe Leave) Bill

06/12/2021

Assembly to introduce live sign language for Executive Office Question Time

Reference: SO 04/21/22

Read Assembly to introduce live sign language for Executive Office Question Time

03/12/2021

Breaking the ‘Grass’ Ceiling: Committee launches survey on the barriers faced by women in the agriculture sector

Reference: AERA 02/21/22

Read Breaking the ‘Grass’ Ceiling: Committee launches survey on the barriers faced by women in the agriculture sector

02/12/2021

Speaker hosts first Disabled People’s Parliament

Reference: SO 03/21/22

Read Speaker hosts first Disabled People’s Parliament

02/12/2021

Assembly Executive Office Committee welcomes briefing from European Commission Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič

Reference: CFTEO 01/21/22

Read Assembly Executive Office Committee welcomes briefing from European Commission Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič

29/11/2021

Economy Committee adds Important Amendments to Parental Bereavement (Leave And Pay) Bill

Reference: CfE 02/20/21

Read Economy Committee adds Important Amendments to Parental Bereavement (Leave And Pay) Bill

29/11/2021

Speaker Marks 1000th Plenary Sitting of the Assembly

Reference: SO 02/21/22

Read Speaker Marks 1000th Plenary Sitting of the Assembly

24/11/2021

Education Committee Wants To Hear Your Views On New Bill That Seeks To Eradicate Period Poverty

Reference: EDUC 03/21/22

Read Education Committee Wants To Hear Your Views On New Bill That Seeks To Eradicate Period Poverty

23/11/2021

Should Life Saving CPR Training Form Part of the Curriculm? The Assembly’s Education Committee Wants to Hear Your Views

Reference: EDUC 02/21/22

Read Should Life Saving CPR Training Form Part of the Curriculm? The Assembly’s Education Committee Wants to Hear Your Views

08/11/2021

NEW CHAPTER FOR DEMOCRACY AS YOUTH ASSEMBLY MEETS IN PARLIAMENT BUILDINGS

Reference: SO 02/21/22

Read NEW CHAPTER FOR DEMOCRACY AS YOUTH ASSEMBLY MEETS IN PARLIAMENT BUILDINGS

29/10/2021

Committee Organises Programme of Events to Support COP26

Reference: AERA 07/20/21

Read Committee Organises Programme of Events to Support COP26

24/10/2021

Economy Committee Examines Bill on Price Tariff for Electricity Microgeneration

Reference: CfE 01/21/22

Read Economy Committee Examines Bill on Price Tariff for Electricity Microgeneration

21/10/2021

Committee Finds That Inefficiency and Waste are Hampering the Swift Delivery of Justice

Reference: PAC 02/21/22

Read Committee Finds That Inefficiency and Waste are Hampering the Swift Delivery of Justice

19/10/2021

Communities Committee wants to hear your views on new Gambling Legislation

Reference: CFC 08/20/21

Read Communities Committee wants to hear your views on new Gambling Legislation

13/10/2021

Committee Seeks Withdrawal of Planning Guidance Pending Appropriate Consultation with Stakeholders

Reference: CfI 01/21/22

Read Committee Seeks Withdrawal of Planning Guidance Pending Appropriate Consultation with Stakeholders

06/10/2021

Education Committee Commends the Final Report from the Expert Panel on Educational Underachievement

Reference: EDUC 01/21/22

Read Education Committee Commends the Final Report from the Expert Panel on Educational Underachievement

05/10/2021

Communities Committee Launches Call for Views on the Private Tenancies Bill

Reference: CFC 07/20/21

Read Communities Committee Launches Call for Views on the Private Tenancies Bill

23/09/2021

Committee Questions Whether Renewable Energy Scheme Proved Value for Money

Reference: PAC 10/20/21

Read Committee Questions Whether Renewable Energy Scheme Proved Value for Money

22/09/2021

Joint Statement from Minister of Health, Robin Swann MLA, Chairperson of the Assembly Health Committee, Colm Gildernew MLA And Deputy Chairperson of the Assembly Health Committee, Pam Cameron MLA

Reference: CfH 02/21/22

Read Joint Statement from Minister of Health, Robin Swann MLA, Chairperson of the Assembly Health Committee, Colm Gildernew MLA And Deputy Chairperson of the Assembly Health Committee, Pam Cameron MLA

16/09/2021

Speaker Hosts Debate on Issues Affecting Older People

Reference: SO 01/21/22

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