Administration and Financial Provisions Bill: key considerations

Synopsis: This Bill Paper aims to support Northern Ireland Assembly scrutiny of the Administration and Financial Provisions Bill - as introduced into the Assembly on 23 June 2025 by the Minister of Finance and now at Committee Stage, in the Committee for Finance. The Paper provides essential context-setting information and key considerations regarding the Bill’s policy and public finance implications, along with potential scrutiny points.

Date: 18 September 2025