Committee for Infrastructure: 2022 - 2027 Mandate
2026 Research Papers
Below you will find details of Research Publications which have been prepared by the Assembly's Research and Information Service (RaISe) for the Committee for Infrastructure in 2026.
Harbours Bill: scrutinising key “public purse” implications
- Date: 16/09/2026
This Review of Costs aims to support Northern Ireland Assembly Members in their plenary, committee and constituency capacities, when scrutinising key potential implications for the “public purse”, if the Harbours Bill would be enacted as introduced. It relies on the Bill’s accompanying Explanatory and Financial Memorandum and other relevant sources; and should be read in conjunction with RaISe Bill Paper NIAR 203-2026 (dated 26 June 2026), addressing the Bill’s underlying policy.
Experiences of Managing and Delivering Major Capital Projects in Great Britain and Ireland
- Date: 26/03/2026
This briefing paper examines the delivery of major capital projects in Northern Ireland and compares these experiences with similar projects across Great Britain and Ireland. The paper also discusses international best practice in managing infrastructure delivery.
Planning Decision Times – comparison across the UK and Ireland
- Date: 04/02/2026
A comparison of planning decision times across the UK jurisdictions and Ireland. The paper provides a snapshot of decision times in NI using statistics published by the Department for Infrastructure (DfI). Where possible, it provides some comparisons of the decision times with the other jurisdictions, highlighting some of the limitations in performing the exercise. The final section provides some additional information on more recent developments in relation to the planning systems in other jurisdictions.
