This week at the Assembly

Week beginning Monday 23 February 2026

This is a text alternative to our social media video highlighting what's happening in the Assembly this week.

 

Monday 23 February 2026

Plenary begins at 12.00pm.

View the Order Paper for 23 February 2026.

Question Time begins at 2.00pm with:

  • Department for the Economy (represented by Minister Dr. Caoimhe Archibald)
  • Department for Education (represented by Minister Paul Givan)

View the Questions to be asked of the Ministers during Question Time.

 

Tuesday 24 February 2026

Plenary begins at 10.30am.

View the Order Paper for 24 February 2026.

Question Time begins at 2.00pm with:

  • Department for Finance (represented by Minister John O'Dowd)

View the Questions to be asked of the Ministers during Question Time.

Today's schedule of Committee meetings:

 

Wednesday 25 February 2026

Today's schedule of Committee meetings:

 

Thursday 26 February 2026

Today's schedule of Committee meetings:


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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