Deposited Papers 2026

Deposited Papers are unpublished Papers placed in the Library at the direction of the Speaker or a Minister in the Executive. In most cases they provide information requested in an Assembly Question. Guidance on the laying, presenting and depositing of papers in the Northern Ireland Assembly (as outlined at Standing Order 23 of the Assembly's Standing Orders) has been published by NICS.

The following list contains details of documents which have been deposited in the Library in 2025 (in pdf format). Copies of these and all other Deposited Papers are currently available in the Assembly Library for consultation. The list is in reverse chronological order.  Deposited Papers from previous years can still be accessed;  
[2025] [2024]  [2022] [2021] [2020] [2019] [2018] [2017] [2016] [2015] [2014] [2013] [2012] [2011] [2010] [2009] [2008] [2007]

Number: 2037      Issuing Office: Department for Infrastructure                                 Date Received: 17/02/26
Information provided by the Minister for Infrastructure in response to Assembly Question AQW 27826/22-27 from Mr Mark Durkan MLA in which he asked the Minister to detail (i) the depth threshold for pothole repairs for each of the last ten years; and (ii) whether the same threshold is applied consistently across all DfI Roads Divisions. [pdf] 
Contact: Private Office, Department for Infrastructure, 3rd Floor, James House, Gasworks Site, 2-4 Cromac Street, Belfast, BT7 2JA.  Email: private.office@infrastructure-ni.gov.uk

 

Number: 2036      Issuing Office: Department for Communities                                 Date Received: 16/02/26
Information provided by the Minister for Communities in response to Assembly Question AQW 39395/22-27 from Ms Paula Bradshaw MLA in which she asked the Minister to detail (i) which Department holds overall responsibility for consumer protections and quality standards for purchasers of new-build homes; and (ii) the respective roles of (a) his Department; and (b) any other Department, or public body, in this area. [pdf]
 Contact:Minister's Private Office, Department for Communities, Level 9, Causeway Exchange, 1-7 Bedford Street, Belfast BT2 7EG. Email: assembly.section@communities-ni.gov.uk

 

Number: 2035      Issuing Office: Department for Communities                                 Date Received: 16/02/26
Information provided by the Minister for Communities in response to Assembly Question AQW 39105/22-27 from Mr Peter Martin MLA in which he asked the Minister to detail any undeveloped land owned by the Housing Executive, in the North Down constituency. [pdf] 
Contact: Minister's Private Office, Department for Communities, Level 9, Causeway Exchange, 1-7 Bedford Street, Belfast BT2 7EG. Email: assembly.section@communities-ni.gov.uk

 

Number: 2034      Issuing Office: Department of Finance                                             Date Received: 09/02/26
Information provided by the Minister of Finance following the REVAL 2026 Oral statement the department have provided a paper detailing the Receipts and Expenditure valuation method used for valuing licenced premises for rates purposes in Northern Ireland. [pdf]
Contact: Private Office, Department for Infrastructure, 3rd Floor, James House, Gasworks Site, 2-4 Cromac Street, Belfast, BT7 2JA.  Email: private.office@infrastructure-ni.gov.uk

 

Number: 2033      Issuing Office: Department for Infrastructure                                 Date Received: 05/02/26
Information provided by the Minister for Infrastructure in response to Assembly Question AQW 39090/22-27 from Mr Matthew O'Toole MLA in which he asked the Minister to detail the scale and design of the proposed road surfacing scheme on the Ormeau Road, Belfast, programmed for Summer 2026, including any applicable drawings or maps. [pdf] 
Contact: Private Office, Department for Infrastructure, 3rd Floor, James House, Gasworks Site, 2-4 Cromac Street, Belfast, BT7 2JA.  Email: private.office@infrastructure-ni.gov.uk

 

Number: 2032      Issuing Office: Department for Communities                                 Date Received: 05/02/26
Information provided by the Minister for Communities in response to Assembly Question AQW 39006/22-27 from Mr Harry Harvey MLA in which he asked the Minister to detail the current number of new build (i) one; and (ii) two, bedroom social housing units planned for the Newtownards District Electoral Area. [pdf] 
Contact: Minister's Private Office, Department for Communities, Level 9, Causeway Exchange, 1-7 Bedford Street, Belfast BT2 7EG. Email: assembly.section@communities-ni.gov.uk

 

Number: 2031      Issuing Office: Department for Communities                                 Date Received: 05/02/26
Information provided by the Minister for Communities in response to Assembly Question AQW 39004/22-27 from Mr Harry Harvey MLA in which he asked the Minister to detail the number of new build (i) one; and (ii) two, bedroom social housing units that are planned for the Ards and North Down Borough Council area. [pdf] 
Contact: Minister's Private Office, Department for Communities, Level 9, Causeway Exchange, 1-7 Bedford Street, Belfast BT2 7EG. Email: assembly.section@communities-ni.gov.uk

 

Number: 2030         Issuing Office: DAERA                                                                 Date Received: 04/02/26
Information provided by the DAERA Minister in response to Assembly Question AQW 38840/22-27 from Mr Daniel McCrossan MLA in which he asked the Minister to detail the 2,350 organisations that received £7.91million in grants through the (i) Rural Micro Capital Grant Scheme; and (ii) Rural Business Development Grant Scheme, broken down by amount and constituency. [pdf]
Contact: DAERA Private Office, Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, First Floor, Clare House, 303 Airport Road West, Sydenham Intake, Belfast BT3 9ED. Email Private.Office@daera-ni.gov.uk

 

Number: 2029      Issuing Office: Department for Communities                                 Date Received: 04/02/26
Information provided by the Minister for Communities in response to Assembly Question AQW 38656/22-27 from Ms Cheryl Brownlee MLA in which she asked the Minister to detail any undeveloped land owned by the Housing Executive, in the East Antrim constituency. [pdf] 
Contact: Minister's Private Office, Department for Communities, Level 9, Causeway Exchange, 1-7 Bedford Street, Belfast BT2 7EG. Email: assembly.section@communities-ni.gov.uk

 

Number: 2028      Issuing Office: Department for Communities                                 Date Received: 02/02/26
Information provided by the Minister for Communities in response to Assembly Question AQW 37516/22-27 from Ms Kellie Armstrong MLA in which she asked the Minister to detail the number of Disabled Facilities Grants awarded, broken down by (i) the total amount of grant funding issued; (ii) the average grant awarded per application; and (iii) the average amount applicants have contributed to the costs of works, in each council area, in each of the last five years. [pdf] 
Contact: Minister's Private Office, Department for Communities, Level 9, Causeway Exchange, 1-7 Bedford Street, Belfast BT2 7EG. Email: assembly.section@communities-ni.gov.uk

 

Number: 2027      Issuing Office: Department of Education                                        Date Received: 02/02/26
Information provided by the Minister for Education in response to Assembly Question AQW 38954/22-27 from Mr Eóin Tennyson MLA in which he asked the Minister to detail (i) any training courses available for classroom assistants; (ii) the number of places available on the training courses; and (iii) whether participants receive remuneration for accredited training courses. [pdf]
Contact: Private Office, Department of Education, Rathgael House, 43 Balloo Road, Bangor, BT19 7PR. Email:AQs@education-ni-gov.uk

 

Number: 2026      Issuing Office: Department for Communities                                 Date Received: 30/01/26
Information provided by the Minister for Communities in response to Assembly Question AQW 38490/22-27 from Mr Phillip Brett MLA in which he asked the Minister pursuant to AQW 35183/22-27, to detail a further breakdown of the (i) £110,753.00; and (ii) £19,775.94, spent. [pdf] 
Contact: Minister's Private Office, Department for Communities, Level 9, Causeway Exchange, 1-7 Bedford Street, Belfast BT2 7EG. Email: assembly.section@communities-ni.gov.uk

 

Number: 2025      Issuing Office: Department for Communities                                 Date Received: 28/01/26
Information provided by the Minister for Communities in response to Assembly Question AQW 38208/22-27 from Ms Kellie Armstrong MLA in which she asked the Minister pursuant to AQW 36330/22-27, to provide copies of the minutes of meetings (i) he; or (ii) his officials, have had with Hospitality Ulster, where the University of Stirling's recommendations following the Report of the Independent Review of the Liquor Licensing system in Northern Ireland including the Surrender Principle were discussed, including the (a) dates; and (b) locations, of the meetings; and (c) attendees and their positions within his Department. [pdf] 
Contact: Minister's Private Office, Department for Communities, Level 9, Causeway Exchange, 1-7 Bedford Street, Belfast BT2 7EG. Email: assembly.section@communities-ni.gov.uk

 

Number: 2024      Issuing Office: Department for Communities                                 Date Received: 27/01/26
Information provided by the Minister for Communities in response to Assembly Question AQW 37997/22-27 from Mr Mark Durkan MLA in which he asked the Minister to detail the number of Freedom of Information requests received by his Department, broken down by (i) answered; (ii) partially answered; and (iii) refused, including reasons given for each refusal or partial response, in each of the last four years. [pdf] 
Contact: Minister's Private Office, Department for Communities, Level 9, Causeway Exchange, 1-7 Bedford Street, Belfast BT2 7EG. Email: assembly.section@communities-ni.gov.uk

 

Number: 2023      Issuing Office: Department for Communities                                 Date Received: 27/01/26
Information provided by the Minister for Communities in response to Assembly Question AQW 37759/22-27 from Mr Patsy McGlone MLA in which he asked the Minister to detail (i) the number of Rural Needs Impact Assessments (RNIAs) under the Rural Needs Act (Northern Ireland) 2016, carried out by his Department and its arm's-length bodies, of policies, strategies, and services affecting rural communities; and (ii) a breakdown of (a) the number of; and (b) which, strategies and services that were enhanced as a consequence of the RNIA, in each of the last five years. [pdf] 
Contact: Minister's Private Office, Department for Communities, Level 9, Causeway Exchange, 1-7 Bedford Street, Belfast BT2 7EG. Email: assembly.section@communities-ni.gov.uk

 

Number: 2022      Issuing Office: Department for Communities                                 Date Received: 27/01/26
Information provided by the Minister for Communities in response to Assembly Question AQO 2993/22-27 from Mr Thomas Buchannan MLA in which he asked the Minister for an update on the Northern Ireland Community Infrastructure Fund. Due to a clerical error incorrect information had been provided to the member which this response now corrects. [pdf] 
Contact: Minister's Private Office, Department for Communities, Level 9, Causeway Exchange, 1-7 Bedford Street, Belfast BT2 7EG. Email: assembly.section@communities-ni.gov.uk

 

Number: 2021      Issuing Office: Department for Infrastructure                                 Date Received: 26/01/26
Information provided by the Minister for Infrastructure in response to Assembly Question AQW 37885/22-27 from Mr Eóin Tennyson MLA in which he asked the Minister to detail when the Bannfoot footbridge feasibility study will be published. [pdf]
Contact: Private Office, Department for Infrastructure, 3rd Floor, James House, Gasworks Site, 2-4 Cromac Street, Belfast, BT7 2JA.  Email: private.office@infrastructure-ni.gov.uk

 

Number: 2020      Issuing Office: Department of Education                                        Date Received: 23/01/26
Information provided by the Minister for Education in response to Assembly Question AQW 38124/22-27 from Ms Sian Mulholland MLA in which she asked the Minister further to AQW 32546/22-27, to detail the names of all schools currently participating in the Extended Schools Programme, broken down by constituency. [pdf]
Contact: Private Office, Department of Education, Rathgael House, 43 Balloo Road, Bangor, BT19 7PR. Email:AQs@education-ni-gov.uk

 

Number: 2019      Issuing Office: Department for Communities                                 Date Received: 22/01/26
Information provided by the Minister for Communities in response to Assembly Question AQW 37409/22-27 from Miss Áine Murphy MLA in which she asked the Minister to detail (i) the level of funding allocated to households in Fermanagh and South Tyrone through (a) the Affordable Warmth Scheme; and (b) other energy efficiency support programmes, in each of the last three financial years; and (ii) how this compares to other constituencies. [pdf]
Contact: Minister's Private Office, Department for Communities, Level 9, Causeway Exchange, 1-7 Bedford Street, Belfast BT2 7EG.  Email: assembly.section@communities-ni.gov.uk

 

Number: 2018      Issuing Office: Department for Communities                                 Date Received: 22/01/26
Information provided by the Minister for Communities in response to Assembly Question AQW 35666/22-27 from Miss Michelle McIlveen MLA in which she asked the Minister to detail the amount spent by the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) on retrofitting housing stock with energy efficiency measures, in each of the last five years, broken down by (i) the type of work undertaken; and (ii) NIHE district. [pdf]
Contact: Minister's Private Office, Department for Communities, Level 9, Causeway Exchange, 1-7 Bedford Street, Belfast BT2 7EG.  Email: assembly.section@communities-ni.gov.uk

 

Number: 2017      Issuing Office: Department for Communities                                 Date Received: 22/01/26
Information provided by the Minister for Communities in response to Assembly Question AQW 35667/22-27 from Miss Michelle McIlveen MLA in which she asked the Minister to detail the number of houses retrofitted with energy efficiency measures by the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE), in each of the last five years, broken down by (i) the type of work undertaken; and (ii) NIHE district. [pdf]
Contact: Minister's Private Office, Department for Communities, Level 9, Causeway Exchange, 1-7 Bedford Street, Belfast BT2 7EG.  Email: assembly.section@communities-ni.gov.uk

 

Number: 2016      Issuing Office: Department for Communities                                 Date Received: 22/01/26
Information provided by the Minister for Communities in response to Assembly Question AQW 27036/22-27 from Ms Kellie Armstrong MLA in which she asked the Minister to detail the number of (i) people; and (ii) households, who are (a) on the social housing waiting list; (b) in housing stress; and (c) with Full Duty Applicant Status, on 31 March and on 30 September in each of the last ten years, broken down by local council area and age of person or household. [pdf]
Contact: Minister's Private Office, Department for Communities, Level 9, Causeway Exchange, 1-7 Bedford Street, Belfast BT2 7EG.  Email: assembly.section@communities-ni.gov.uk

 

Number: 2015      Issuing Office: Department for Communities                                 Date Received: 21/01/26
Information provided by the Minister for Communities in response to Assembly Question AQW 37514/22-27 from Ms Kellie Armstrong MLA in which she asked the Minister to detail any undeveloped land owned by the Housing Executive in Strangford. [pdf]
Contact: Minister's Private Office, Department for Communities, Level 9, Causeway Exchange, 1-7 Bedford Street, Belfast BT2 7EG.  Email: assembly.section@communities-ni.gov.uk

 

Number: 2014         Issuing Office: DAERA                                                                 Date Received: 21/01/26
Information provided by the DAERA Minister providing analysis undertaken by DAERA officials on the potential impact of inheritance tax changes on Northern Ireland farms in light of announcements made by UK Government in late 2025. This is in addition to the analysis carried out and deposited in the Assembly Library in December 2024. [pdf]
Contact: DAERA Private Office, Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, First Floor, Clare House, 303 Airport Road West, Sydenham Intake, Belfast BT3 9ED. Email Private.Office@daera-ni.gov.uk

 

Number: 2013         Issuing Office: The Assembly Commission                                   Date Received: 12/01/26
Further information provided by the Director of Coporate Services to Assembly Question AQW 35794/22-27 from Mr Timothy Gaston MLA in which he asked the Assembly Commission to detail the number of times that the services of a plumber has been required in Parliament Buildings since the restoration of the Executive in February 2024, including (i) the reason for each call out; and (ii) the total cost to the public purse. [pdf] 
Contact: Room 107 Parliament Buildings, Ballymiscaw, Stormont, Belfast, BT4 3XX

 

Number: 2012      Issuing Office: Department for Communities                                 Date Received: 08/01/26
Information provided by the Minister for Communities in response to Assembly Question AQW 34651/22-27 from Ms Cheryl Brownlee MLA in which she asked the Minister to detail any avenues available to private owners of former Housing Executive flats to challenge the quality, or cost, of work undertaken by the Housing Executive, where they have been required to contribute to such schemes. [pdf]
Contact: Minister's Private Office, Department for Communities, Level 9, Causeway Exchange, 1-7 Bedford Street, Belfast BT2 7EG.  Email: assembly.section@communities-ni.gov.uk

 

Number: 2011      Issuing Office: Department for Communities                                 Date Received: 08/01/26
Information provided by the Minister for Communities in response to Assembly Question AQW 35788/22-27 from Mr Peter Martin MLA in which he asked the Minister to detail the third sector organisations that receive annual funding from his Department, broken down by (i) the funding provided; and (ii) the reason for the funding. [pdf]
Contact: Minister's Private Office, Department for Communities, Level 9, Causeway Exchange, 1-7 Bedford Street, Belfast BT2 7EG.  Email: assembly.section@communities-ni.gov.uk

 

Number: 2010      Issuing Office: Department for Communities                                 Date Received: 07/01/26
Information provided by the Minister for Communities in response to Assembly Question AQW 35893/22-27 from Ms Cheryl Brownlee MLA in which she asked the Minister to detail (i) any financial support available from (a) his Department; and (b) its arm’s-length bodies, to support the development and growth of women’s football; and (ii) any plans in place to increase investment and opportunities for female (a) players; (b) coaches; and (c) clubs. [pdf]
Contact: Minister's Private Office, Department for Communities, Level 9, Causeway Exchange, 1-7 Bedford Street, Belfast BT2 7EG.  Email: assembly.section@communities-ni.gov.uk

 

Number: 2009      Issuing Office: Department for Communities                                 Date Received: 07/01/26
Information provided by the Minister for Communities in response to Assembly Question AQW 36027/22-27 from Ms Carál Ní Chuilín MLA in which she asked the Minister to detail  the number of (i) social homes built in North Belfast since 2025, broken down per ward; (ii) social homes planned to be built in North Belfast, in the next five years, broken down by ward. [pdf]
Contact: Minister's Private Office, Department for Communities, Level 9, Causeway Exchange, 1-7 Bedford Street, Belfast BT2 7EG.  Email: assembly.section@communities-ni.gov.uk

 

Number: 2008      Issuing Office: Department for Communities                                 Date Received: 06/01/26
Information provided by the Minister for Communities in response to Assembly Question AQW 35963/22-27 from Mr Daniel McCrossan MLA in which he asked the Minister to detail the number of applicants who have (i) applied for; and (ii) been successful, for Affordable Warmth Scheme grants, in each of the last five years, broken down by constituency. [pdf]
Contact: Minister's Private Office, Department for Communities, Level 9, Causeway Exchange, 1-7 Bedford Street, Belfast BT2 7EG.  Email: assembly.section@communities-ni.gov.uk

 

Number: 2007      Issuing Office: Department for Communities                                 Date Received: 06/01/26
Information provided by the Minister for Communities in response to Assembly Question AQW 30594/22-27 from Mr Justin McNulty MLA in which he asked the Minister to detail the average time spent on the housing waiting list, broken down by constituency. [pdf]
Contact: Minister's Private Office, Department for Communities, Level 9, Causeway Exchange, 1-7 Bedford Street, Belfast BT2 7EG.  Email: assembly.section@communities-ni.gov.uk

 

Number: 2006      Issuing Office: Department for Communities                                 Date Received: 06/01/26
Information provided by the Minister for Communities in response to Assembly Question AQW 35079/22-27 from Mr Phillip Brett MLA in which he asked the Minister to detail any undeveloped land owned by the Housing Executive, in the North Belfast constituency. [pdf]
Contact: Minister's Private Office, Department for Communities, Level 9, Causeway Exchange, 1-7 Bedford Street, Belfast BT2 7EG.  Email: assembly.section@communities-ni.gov.uk