| Time | Venue | Plenary/Committee |
| Monday 09 November 2020 |
| 12:00 PM | Assembly Chamber | Plenary Session |
| Tuesday 10 November 2020 |
| 10:30 AM | Assembly Chamber | Plenary Session |
| 1:05 PM | Senate Chamber | Business Committee
Closed from 1:05 PM (21 mins)
Committee Business |
| Wednesday 11 November 2020 |
| 9:03 AM | Senate Chamber | Committee for Education
Public from 9:03 AM (6 mins)
Committee Business
Public from 9:09 AM (86 mins)
PE in Schools - IFA/GAA/UR - Role of sport in schools and the Sports Programme
• Mr Michael Boyd, Irish Football Association
• Dr Eugene Young, Ulster GAA
• Ms Claire Rea, Irish Football Association
• Mr Michael Glover, Gaelic Athletic Association
• Mr Callum Irving, Physical Intelligence
• Mr Chris Webster, Ulster Rugby
Suspension from 10:35 AM (72 mins)
Public from 11:47 AM (11 mins)
PE in Schools - IFA/GAA/UR - Role of sport in schools and teh Sports Programme
Public from 11:58 AM (64 mins)
Emotional Health and Well Being Framework - DE/EA Oral briefing
• Mr Ricky Irwin, DE
• Mrs Angela Kane, DE
• Ms Shauna Collinson, Education Authority
Public from 1:02 PM (12 mins)
Committee Business |
| 9:33 AM | Room 29 | Committee for Infrastructure
Public from 9:33 AM (69 mins)
Committee Business
Briefing from Wrightbus
• Mr Jo Bamford, Wrightbus
• Mr Buta Atwal, Wrightbus
Public from 10:42 AM (8 mins)
Committee Business
Suspension from 10:50 AM (30 mins)
Public from 11:20 AM (41 mins)
Committee Business
Subordinate Legislation - SL1s - Not Subject to Assembly Proceedings
SL1 - The Railways (Amendment) (EU Exit) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2020
Briefing from the Ministerial Advisory Panel on Infrastructure
• Ms Kirsty McManus, Institute of Directors
• Ms Jenny Green, Institute of Civil Engineers
• Mr Craig McGuicken, Northern Ireland Environment Link
• Richard Johnston, Ulster University Economic Policy Centre |
| 10:00 AM | Room 30 | Committee for the Economy
Public from 10:00 AM (5 mins)
Committee Business
Closed from 10:05 AM (40 mins)
Macro Economy Micro Inquiry
Suspension from 10:45 AM (40 mins)
Public from 11:25 AM (35 mins)
Committee Business
Public from 12:00 PM (45 mins)
SR 2020/211 The Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 (Coronavirus) (Amendment of Relevant Period for Meetings of Registered Societies and Credit Unions) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020
SR 2020/236 The Insolvency (Amendment) (2016 Act) (Commencement No.2 and Saving Provision) Order (Northern Ireland) 2020
SL1 – Posted Workers (Agency Workers) Order (Northern Ireland) 2020
SL1 – The Health and Safety (Consequential Amendments) ( EU Exit) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020
SL1 – Priority Dispatch Provisions of the EU Electricity (Recast) Regulations 2019
Public from 12:45 PM (15 mins)
Committee Business |
| 12:43 PM | Room 29 | Assembly and Executive Review Committee
Public from 12:43 PM (1 mins)
Committee Business
Public from 12:44 PM (34 mins)
Review of the Statement of Entitlements for an Official Opposition
Public from 1:18 PM (11 mins)
Research Briefing on Institutional Review Committees
• Mr Ray McCaffrey, Research Officer
Public from 1:29 PM (5 mins)
Committee work programme
Public from 1:34 PM (3 mins)
Committee Business |
| 2:02 PM | Senate Chamber | Committee for Finance
Public from 2:02 PM (3 mins)
Committee Business
Public from 2:05 PM (46 mins)
Oral Evidence - European Division and SEUPB - PEACE PLUS programme
• Dominic McCullough, DoF
• Gina McIntyre, Special EU Programmes Body
• Laura McDonald, DoF
• Declan McGarrigle, Special EU Programmes Body
Public from 2:51 PM (50 mins)
RaISe Oral Presentation - Fiscal Council Research Paper
• Mr Colin Pidgeon, Research Officer
Public from 3:41 PM (3 mins)
Private Members' Legislation: The Functioning of Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill - Consideration and Approval of Committee Report
Closed from 3:44 PM (2 mins)
Written Evidence - Land and Property Services: Fraud and other matters
Public from 3:46 PM (11 mins)
Written Evidence - Amendments to The Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012 – Expert Witnesses
Public from 3:57 PM (5 mins)
Written Evidence - Department of Finance Annual Progress Report to Equality Commission
Public from 4:02 PM (14 mins)
Committee Business
Closed from 4:16 PM (7 mins)
Correspondence - Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) Disciplinary Process |
| 2:03 PM | Room 30 | Committee for The Executive Office
Public from 2:03 PM (34 mins)
Committee Business
Brexit - Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council
• Councillor Thomas Larkham, Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council
• Mr Roger Wilson, Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council
Public from 2:37 PM (23 mins)
Brexit - Mid and East Antrim Borough Council
• Councillor Peter Johnston, Mid and East Antrim Borough Council
• Ms Anne Donaghy, Mid and East Antrim Borough Council
Public from 3:00 PM (34 mins)
Brexit - Ards and North Down Borough Council
• Councillor Trevor Cummings, Ards and North Down Borough Council
• Ms Susie McCullough, Ards and North Down Borough Council
Public from 3:34 PM (2 mins)
Brexit - Newry, Mourne and Down District Council
• Councillor Laura Devlin, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council
• Ms Marie Ward, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council
Public from 3:56 PM (8 mins)
Brexit - Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council
• Alderman Mark Fielding, Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council
• Mr Aidan McPeake, Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council
Public from 4:04 PM (23 mins)
Brexit - UK’s Future Relationship with the European Union: Consideration of Request for Written Evidence from Minister Gove MP
Committee Business
High Street Task Force - Departmental Written Briefing
Closed from 4:27 PM (27 mins)
Legal Advice
• Mr Simon Kelly, Legal Advisor |
| Thursday 12 November 2020 |
| 9:30 AM | Senate Chamber | Committee for Health
Public from 9:30 AM (5 mins)
Committee Business
Public from 9:35 AM (60 mins)
COVID-19 Disease Response - Briefing from Carer's Coalition
• Ms Claire-Anne Magee, Carers NI
• Ms Orla Watt, Parent Action
• Ms Valerie Sullivan, CAUSE
• Mr Craig Harrison, Marie-Curie
Public from 10:35 AM (5 mins)
SR 2020/232 The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (No. 2) (Amendment No. 11) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020
• Mr David Hughes, DoH
• Ms Liz Redmond, DoH
Public from 10:40 AM (10 mins)
SR 2020/233 The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Wearing of Face Coverings) (Amendment No. 3) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020
• Mr Jonathan Boyd, DE
• Ms Linda Buick, Department for Infrastructure
• Ms Liz Redmond, DoH
Public from 10:50 AM (10 mins)
SR 2020/239 The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (No. 2) (Amendment No. 12) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020
• Mr David Hughes, DoH
• Ms Liz Redmond, DoH
Public from 11:00 AM (30 mins)
UK SI - The Blood Safety and Quality (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020, The Quality and Safety of Organs Intended for Transplantation (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020, and The Human Tissue (Quality and Safety for Human Application) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020
• Ms Patricia Quinn-Duffy, DoH
Public from 11:30 AM (10 mins)
SL1 - The Food (Miscellaneous Amendments etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020
• Ms Kathryn Baker, Food Standards Agency NI
Public from 11:40 AM (10 mins)
SL1 - The Food Hygiene Rating Act (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020
• Ms Kathryn Baker, Food Standards Agency NI
Public from 11:50 AM (30 mins)
Legislative Consent Motion: Amendment to the Medicines and Medical Devices Bill - Further consideration
• Ms Cathy Harrison, DoH
• Ms Bernie Duffy, DoH
• Mr David Wilson, DoH
Public from 12:20 PM (20 mins)
Committee Business
Closed from 12:40 PM (50 mins)
Committee Inquiry: COVID-19 and its impact on Care Homes - consideration of evidence
Suspension from 1:30 PM (29 mins)
Closed from 1:59 PM (1 mins)
Committee Business - Adjournment of meeting to Room 21
Closed from 2:00 PM (120 mins)
Committee Inquiry: COVID-19 and its impact on Care Homes - consideration of evidence (Room 21) |
| 10:05 AM | Room 30 | Committee for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
Public from 10:05 AM (4 mins)
Committee Business
Public from 10:09 AM (111 mins)
Oral Evidence from DAERA - Environment Strategy NI and Green Growth Strategy & Delivery Framework
• Mr David Small, DAERA
• Mr Arron Wright, DAERA
• Ms Tracey Teague, DAERA
• Mr Simon Webb, DAERA
Public from 12:00 PM (13 mins)
Oral Evidence from DAERA - BEIS/TP/034 The Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (EU Exit)(Amendment) Regulations 2020
• Mr John Mills, DAERA
• Mr Richard Coey, DAERA
• Mr Hugh McGinn, DAERA
Public from 12:13 PM (8 mins)
Written Briefing DAERA - SR The Ornamental Horticulture Industry (Coronavirus, Financial Assistance) Scheme Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020
Written Briefing DAERA - SL1 The Organic Product Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020
• Mr David Garrett, DAERA
• Ms Leanne McGrath, DAERA
Written Briefing DAERA - SL1 The Genetically Modified Organism (Amendment)(EU Exit) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020
• Mr Ken Bradley, DAERA
• Mr Mark Preston, DAERA
• Mr Paul Devine, DAERA
Written Briefing DAERA - SL1 The Pesticides and Invasive Alien Species (Enforcement & Permitting)(Amendment)(EU Exit) Regulations (Northen Ireland) 2020
Public from 12:21 PM (9 mins)
Written Briefing DAERA - Further LCM on Medicines and Medical Devices Bill
• Ms Naomi Callaghan, DAERA
• Ms Frances Kearney, DAERA
• Mr Alastair McIIroy, DAERA
Written Briefing DAERA - Monthly Covid-19 update
Written Briefing DAERA - Statutory Instrument Defra/AQ/04 - The Air Quality (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (Defra AQ/04)
• Mr Colin Nugent, DAERA
• Ms Caroline Barry, DAERA
Public from 12:30 PM (2 mins)
Committee Business
Closed from 12:32 PM (4 mins)
Committee Business |
| 10:05 AM | Room 29 | Committee for Communities
Public from 10:05 AM (3 mins)
Committee Business
Public from 10:08 AM (66 mins)
Licensing and Registration of Clubs (Amendment) Bill - Briefing by NI Retail Consortium
• Mr Aodhán Connolly, Northern Ireland Retail Consortium
Suspension from 11:14 AM (5 mins)
Public from 11:19 AM (36 mins)
Impact of Covid-19 on the Arts Sector - Briefing by Ulster Orchestra
• Mr Richard Wigley, Ulster Orchestra
• Ms Lucy McCullagh, Ulster Orchestra
Public from 11:55 AM (1 mins)
Licensing and Registration of Clubs (Amendment) Bill
Public from 11:56 AM (1 mins)
SR 2020 242 Social Security (Coronavirus) (Further Measures) (Amendment) and Miscellaneous Amendment Regulations (NI) 2020
Public from 11:57 AM (9 mins)
Committee Business |
| 2:00 PM | Room 29 | Ad Hoc Committee on a Bill of Rights
Public from 2:00 PM (3 mins)
Committee Business
Public from 2:03 PM (60 mins)
Briefing by Dominic Grieve QC
• Mr Dominic Grieve QC, Temple Garden Chambers
Public from 3:03 PM (12 mins)
Committee Business |
| 2:04 PM | Senate Chamber | Committee for Justice
Public from 2:04 PM (2 mins)
Committee Business
Public from 2:06 PM (169 mins)
Domestic Abuse and Family Proceedings Bill - Amendments
• Mrs Naomi Long, Minister of Justice
• Dr Veronica Holland, DoJ
Development and Implementation of a Statutory Registration Scheme for Legal Aid Practitioners in Northern Ireland
CJINI Report on the Review of Policing and Community Safety Partnerships in Northern Ireland - Update on the Recommendations
Public from 4:55 PM (6 mins)
Committee Business |
| 2:10 PM | Room 30 | Public Accounts Committee
Public from 2:10 PM (11 mins)
Committee Business
Public from 2:21 PM (79 mins)
Inquiry into Major Capital Projects - Briefing from DfC officials on Casement Park
• Ms Tracy Meharg, DfC
• Ms Jacqueline Fearon, DfC
• Mr Kieran Donnelly, Northern Ireland Audit Office
• Mr Stuart Stevenson, DoF
Closed from 3:40 PM (2 mins)
Inquiry into Major Capital Projects - Discussions with NI Audit Office following DfC briefing
• Mr Kieran Donnelly, Northern Ireland Audit Office
• Mr Kyle Bingham, Northern Ireland Audit Office
Closed from 3:42 PM (14 mins)
Committee Business |