Media Operational Notice

Education Minister to Brief Committee on Budget 2016 -17

At its meeting on Wednesday 9 March 2016, the Northern Ireland Assembly Education Committee will be briefed by the Minister on the Education Budget 2016-17.  The Minister will also comment or answer questions on:  the wind-up of the Youth Council for Northern Ireland; the withdrawal of English GCSE examining bodies; and the Investing in the Teaching Workforce scheme.

Date:              Wednesday 9 March 2016

Time:              9.45am  

Venue:           Senate Chamber 

The full Committee agenda for this meeting can be accessed here:

This meeting will be streamed live on the Northern Ireland Assembly website here:

Media Interviews and Photography:

Please note photography, filming and interview requests with the Committee Chairperson Peter Weir MLA may be available upon request.