This week at the Assembly
Week beginning Monday 16 March 2026

This is a text alternative to our social media video highlighting what's happening in the Assembly this week.
Monday 16 March 2026
9.25am - Committee for the Economy
10.00am - Committee for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
Plenary begins at 12.00pm.
View the Order Paper for 16 March 2026.
Question Time begins at 2.00pm with:
- Justice
- Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
View the Questions to be asked of the Ministers during Question Time.
Tuesday 17 March 2026
Parliament Buildings will be closed on Tuesday 17th March 2026 for St Patrick’s Day.
Wednesday 18 March 2026
Today's schedule of Committee meetings:
10am - Committee for Infrastructure
10am - Committee for the Economy
2pm - Committee for Education
2pm - Committee for Finance
2pm - Committee for The Executive Office
Thursday 19 March 2026
Today's schedule of Committee meetings:
10am - Committee for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
10am - Committee for Communities
10am - Windsor Framework Democratic Scrutiny Committee
2pm - Committee for Health
2pm - Committee for Justice
Assembly Explained
Motion
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