Northern Ireland Fiscal Council Bill
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Bill Number: Bill 18/22-27
Bill Type: Executive (What are the different Bill Types?)
Bill Sponsor: Minister of Finance
A Bill to make provision for the establishment and functions of the Northern Ireland Fiscal Council; and for connected purposes.
Follow the Bill’s journey below from Introduction. Each iteration of the Bill will be published along with the accompanying Explanatory and Financial Memorandum.

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First Stage
Status
Completed 23 June 2025.
Associated information
Bill as Introduced (PDF, 20 pages, 625KB)
Explanatory and Financial Memorandum as Introduced (HTM)
Explanatory and Financial Memorandum as Introduced (PDF, 8 pages, 356KB)
Official Report of the First Stage - 23 June 2025
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Second Stage
Status
Completed 1 July 2025.
Associated information
Official Report of the Second Stage - 1 July 2025
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Committee Stage
Status
To be scheduled on completion of the Second Stage.
Associated information
Associated information will be published here when available.
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Consideration Stage
Status
To be scheduled on completion of the Committee Stage.
Associated information
Associated information will be published here when available.
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Further Consideration Stage
Status
To be scheduled on completion of the Consideration Stage.
Associated information
Associated information will be published here when available.
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Final Stage
Status
To be scheduled on completion of the Further Consideration Stage.
Associated information
Associated information will be published here when available.
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Royal Assent
Status
Royal Assent will be confirmed when the Bill has completed the legislative process.
Associated information
Associated information will be published here when available.