Archive Minutes of Evidence

Date Title Action

07/05/2014

Speaker Marks the Arrival of the Giro d’Italia

The Speaker of the Northern Ireland Assembly, Mr William Hay MLA, launched an exhibition in Parliament Buildings entitled “The Art of Cycling” by local artist Deepa Mann-Kler. The exhibition celebrates the industrial heritage of Belfast alongside the arrival of the Giro d’Italia and incorporates iconic Belfast landmarks which will be seen along the route of the Giro d’Italia.

Reference: SO 08/13/14

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07/05/2014

Committee Evidence Session on Inquiry into Allegations Arising from BBCNI Spotlight Programme

At its next meeting on Thursday 8 May 2014, the Assembly Committee for Social Development will take evidence from Mr Will Haire, Permanent Secretary, Department for Social Development and Jim Wilkinson, Director of Housing, Department for Social Development.

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12/05/2014

Committee Congratulates Road Service Staff after Giro Success

The Northern Ireland Assembly Committee for Regional Development has today congratulated Road Service staff for the way road closures were handled during the three days of Giro d’Italia action.

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13/05/2014

Committee to Consider New Flexible Working Arrangements

The Committee for Employment and Learning has begun its consideration of the Work and Families Bill, which seeks to introduce new flexible arrangements for the workplace.

Reference: E&L 07/13/14

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13/05/2014

Committee to Visit Armagh Facility for Young People with Learning Disabilities

The Northern Ireland Assembly Committee for Employment and Learning will visit the Appleby Trust to find out about supported employment opportunities for young people with learning disabilities.

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14/05/2014

Committee criticises high cost of Account NI

The Assembly’s Public Accounts Committee has today reported on the performance of Account NI, which makes payments on behalf of all local Government departments as well as 18 other public bodies.

Reference: PAC 08/13/14

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14/05/2014

Committee Visits Armagh and Dungannon to View Facilities For Young People with Learning Disabilities

The Committee for Employment and Learning visited Armagh and Dungannon to see the range of facilities available to local young people with learning disabilities leaving full-time education.

Reference: E&L 08/13/14

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15/05/2014

No Plenary On 20 May 2014

At the Assembly Business Committee meeting on Tuesday, 29 April, it was agreed that the Assembly would not sit on Tuesday 20 May 2014.

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23/05/2014

Assembly Holds Reception To Mark Five Years Of Bursary Programme

The Speaker of the Northern Ireland Assembly, Mr William Hay MLA will host a reception in Parliament Buildings to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the Assembly’s Bursary programme.

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27/05/2014

Committee to be briefed on Suspected Illegal Slaughtering of Cattle and on the Upsurge in Agricultural Crime

At its next meeting on Tuesday 27 May, the Northern Ireland Assembly Committee for Agriculture and Rural Development will receive briefings from departmental officials on the recent incidences of suspected illegal slaughtering of cattle and illegal movement of milk. The PSNI will also brief Members on the Agri and rural crime.

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