Information for Journalists

Information for the Press & Media

The Northern Ireland Assembly is keen to develop positive working relationships with the media. We have a press accreditation scheme that makes access to Parliament Buildings easier and we have a media handbook that sets out clearly where filming and interviews can take place, what parts of the building are accessible to the media and more.

In addition to responding to media enquiries we have a team of communication professionals who support the work of the Assembly and its Committees in raising awareness of its work. If you have a media enquiry, would like to schedule an interview with a Committee Chair, or would like to film at Parliament Buildings please contact a member of the team.

 

Filming and Photography Policy and Procedure

The purpose of this policy is to streamline the process for assessing, permitting and facilitating photographic and filming requests both within Parliament Buildings, and within its curtilage. 

 

General enquiries:

 

For media enquiries relating to Press Accreditation, work of Committees etc please contact a member of the relevant team:

John Hart
Head of Communications
Phone: 028 9052 1160
Mobile: 07483 490 863
Email: john.hart@niassembly.gov.uk
  • The Speaker’s Office
  • The Assembly Commission 
  • The Clerk/Chief Executive’s Office 
  • Windsor Framework Committee 
  • Audit Committee 
  • Procedures Committee 

Chris Andrews
Communications and Digital Content Officer        
Phone: 028 9052 1884
Mobile: 07483 177 950
Email: chris.andrews@niassembly.gov.uk
  • Committee for Education
  • Assembly Broadcasting
  • Assembly Digital Team

Felicity Templeton
Deputy Communications and Digital Content Officer
Phone: 028 9052 1664
Mobile: 07977 635 930
Email: felicity.templeton@niassembly.gov.uk
  • The Executive Office Committee
  • Public Accounts Committee
  • Justice Committee

Robbie Best
Deputy Communications and Digital Content Officer
Phone: 028 9052 1405
Mobile: 07483 174 781
Email: Robbie.best@niassembly.gov.uk
  • Communities Committee
  • Finance Committee 
  • Infrastructure Committee 

Press Accreditation

The Northern Ireland Assembly operates an accreditation scheme for the media which includes four  categories of passes: 

  • Day Pass: A temporary daily pass for those media personnel who attend Parliament Buildings occasionally or for specific events. Day Passes are distributed at reception on arrival, and on production of press credentials. 
  • Regular Pass: A permanent pass for those media personnel who attend Parliament Buildings regularly. Passes are available on application to the Communications Office.
  • Intermediate Pass: A permanent pass for those media personnel who attend Parliament Buildings regularly, and who also require the right to escort visitors.
  • Correspondent Pass: A permanent pass for members of the Assembly Correspondents Group. The Assembly Correspondents Group is made up of members of the media who are primarily based in Parliament Buildings and who mainly report on the business of the Assembly. Passes are available on application to the Communications Office.

If you would like any more information on Press Accreditation please contact a member of the Communications team on info@niassembly.gov.uk.