Media Operational Notice

YOUTH ASSEMBLY MEMBERS TO DEBATE ‘VOTES AT 16’

Northern Ireland Youth Assembly Members (2023 - 2025) will hold their fourth plenary sitting in the Assembly Chamber, Parliament Buildings on Saturday 22 March.  

Members of the 90-strong Youth Assembly were appointed in October 2023 after a randomised selection process to ensure all constituencies, Section 75 groups and other communities were represented.  At Saturday’s event, they will take part in a range of workshops and the day will culminate in a plenary in the Assembly Chamber, chaired by the Deputy Speaker John Blair MLA.

During the plenary, Members will provide updates on the work of their Health, Education and Rights and Equality Committees, as well as their consultation and collaboration with the Assembly’s Committees and Executive Departments. Members will then debate a motion on ‘Votes at 16’.

Media Opportunities:

• Media are welcome to attend the event and filming, photography and interview opportunities with Youth Assembly Members will be available in the Long Gallery strictly between 1pm -1.30pm. All filming and interview requests must be submitted in advance and no later than 5pm on Friday, 21 March.
• A press release and photographs from the event will be issued following Saturday’s plenary. 

For media inquiries and to arrange filming/interview opportunities, please contact:

Sinead Murphy, Northern Ireland Assembly Communications Office

Mobile: 07899864368 Email: Sinead.murphy@niassembly.gov.uk