This week at the Assembly
Week beginning 20 April 2026

This is a text alternative to our social media video highlighting what's happening in the Assembly this week.
Monday 20 April 2026
Plenary begins at 12.00pm.
View the Order Paper for Monday 20 April 2026
Question Time begins at 2.00pm with:
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Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
- Minister for Communities
View the Questions to be asked of the Ministers during Question Time.
Tuesday 21 April 2026
Plenary begins at 10.30am.
View the Order Paper for Tuesday 21 April 2026
Question Time begins at 2.00pm with:
- The Minister for Justice
View the Questions to be asked of the Ministers during Question Time.
Today's schedule of Committee meetings:
- 9.30am - Assembly and Executive Review Committee
- 10am - Concurrent Committee for the Committee for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs and the Committee for Infrastructure
Wednesday 22 April 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 23 April 2026
Today's schedule of Committee meetings:
- 10am - Committee for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
- 10am - Committee for Communities
- 2pm - Committee for Health
- 2pm - Committee for Justice
- 2pm - Public Accounts Committee
Assembly Explained
Plenary
Plenaries are when the MLAs meet in the Assembly Chamber to debate proposed Bills and discuss Motions. These meetings are open to the public and usually held on Mondays and Tuesdays.
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