Media Operational Notice

Economy Committee to Receive Briefings from UK Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space Industries, Free the Night and Fibrus Networks Ltd

At its next meeting on Wednesday, 05 March, the Economy Committee will receive a briefing from the UK Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space industries (ADS) on the need for a long-term strategic plan to support the industry.

The Committee will also hear from representatives from Free The Night, a registered charity who will brief Members on issues relating to culture, communities and the night time economy.  

Following the meeting the Economy Committee will hold a joint Concurrent Meeting with the Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Committee, when Members from both Committees will take evidence from Fibrus Networks Ltd re: its response to Storm Éowyn.  

Date: Wednesday 05 March

Time:

• 10am: Briefing from Free The Night
• 10:45am: Briefing from UK Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space industries (ADS)
• 12pm: Fibrus Networks Ltd

Venue: Senate Chamber

Please note that both meetings will be streamed live on https://niassembly.tv/

For media enquiries, please contact:

Sinead Murphy

Communications Office

Northern Ireland Assembly

Email: Sinead.murphy@niasembly.gov.uk

Mob: 0789 9864 368