| Time | Venue | Plenary/Committee |
| Monday 29 April 2024 |
| 12:00 PM | Assembly Chamber | Plenary Session |
| Tuesday 30 April 2024 |
| 10:30 AM | Assembly Chamber | Plenary Session |
| 1:03 PM | Room 106 | Business Committee
Closed from 1:03 PM (19 mins)
Committee Business |
| Wednesday 01 May 2024 |
| VISIT | CLANDEBOYE ESTATE | Committee for Education |
| 10:00 AM | Room 30 | Committee for the Economy
Public from 10:00 AM (75 mins)
Committee Business
Skills Forum/The Defective Premises Bill - Oral and written evidence from the Construction Employers Federation
• Mark Spence, Construction Employers Federation
• Ms Fionnuala McKenna, Construction Employers Federation
• David Fry, Construction Employers Federation
Public from 11:15 AM (45 mins)
Business Crime Report - Oral evidence from Retail NI
• Mr Glyn Roberts, Retail NI
• Ms Heather Wall, Retail NI
• Mr Chris O'Reilly, Retail Zoo
Public from 12:00 PM (60 mins)
Budget 2024-25 - Oral and written evidence from the Department for the Economy
• Ms Sharon Hetherington, DfE
• Ms Johanna Park, DfE
The Northern Ireland Assembly Research and Information Service - Written briefing on Sub-regional Economic Trends
Committee Business |
| 10:00 AM | Room 21 | Committee on Procedures
Public from 10:00 AM (5 mins)
Committee Business
Public from 10:05 AM (30 mins)
Recommendations in the Inquiry Report on Private Members’ Bills
Public from 10:35 AM (60 mins)
Provision of Proxy Voting for Parental Leave in Plenary
Public from 11:35 AM (20 mins)
Committee Business |
| 10:00 AM | Room 106 | Committee on Standards and Privileges
Closed from 10:00 AM (41 mins)
Committee Business
Closed from 10:41 AM (44 mins)
Complaints against Ministers of alleged breaches of the Ministerial Code of Conduct
• Ms Helen Smyth, Northern Ireland Assembly
Closed from 11:25 AM (1 mins)
Committee Business |
| 10:01 AM | Room 29 | Committee for Infrastructure
Public from 10:01 AM (5 mins)
Committee Business
Public from 10:06 AM (82 mins)
Review of the Taxi Operators Licensing Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012 - Department for Infrastructure - oral evidence
• Dr Chris Hughes, DfI
• Mr Donald Starritt, DfI
• Mrs Dorcas Cutrona, Department for Infrastructure
• Mr Stephen Spratt, DfI
Public from 11:28 AM (8 mins)
Reclassifying Resource and Capital Expenditure - Briefing from Research and Information Service (RaISe)
• Ms Rachel Keyes, Research Officer
Public from 11:36 AM (19 mins)
SL1 - The Parkgate Avenue, Belfast (Abandonment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2024
Subordinate Legislation - SL1s - Not Subject to Assembly Proceedings
Subordinate Legislation - SRs - Not Subject to Assembly Proceedings
Public from 11:55 AM (10 mins)
Committee Business |
| 1:00 PM | CLANDEBOYE ESTATE, NI Forest School Association (NIFSA), BANGOR | Committee for Education
Public from 1:00 PM (15 mins)
Committee Business
Closed from 1:15 PM (105 mins)
Strategic Planning
• Ms Niamh Devlin, Research Officer
Public from 3:00 PM (60 mins)
NI Forest School Association - Oral Briefing
• Mr Brian Poots, NI Forest School
• Mr Richard McMeekin, NI Forest School
• Mr Jim McDaid, Hazelwood Integrated Primary School
• Ms Emma Quinn, Rathcoole Primary School
• Mr Ian Huddleston, Clandeboye Estate & Dufferin Foundation
• Ms Danielle Morrow, NI Forest School
• Ms Caoimhe Suitor, NI Forest School
Public from 4:00 PM (5 mins)
Committee Business |
| 2:00 PM | Room 21 | Committee for Finance
Public from 2:00 PM (10 mins)
Committee Business
Public from 2:10 PM (30 mins)
Procurement Common Framework - Oral Briefing from Department of Finance
• Michael Watson, DoF
• Paul Browne, DoF
Public from 2:40 PM (80 mins)
Draft Executive Budget 2024-25 - Oral Briefing from Department of Finance
• Joanne McBurney, DoF
• Maryann Smith, DoF
• Kerri Smyth, DoF
Public from 4:00 PM (10 mins)
Committee Business |
| 2:00 PM | Room 30 | Committee for The Executive Office
Public from 2:00 PM (5 mins)
Committee Business
Public from 2:05 PM (60 mins)
Refugee and Asylum Support - Departmental Briefing
• Mrs Orla McStravick, TEO
• Mr Jonathan McNaught, TEO
• Mrs Julie Cuming, TEO
Public from 3:05 PM (60 mins)
Law Centre NI - Oral Briefing
• Ms Liz Griffith, Law Centre (NI)
• Ms Niamh Rowan, Law Centre (NI)
Public from 4:05 PM (60 mins)
Refugee Stakeholder Groups - Oral Briefing
• Ms Ann Marie White, British Red Cross
• Ms Areeg Fareh, Anaka Womens Collective
• Ms Ei-Mon Thant, North West Migrants' Forum
• Mr Israel Eguaogie, Belfast City of Sanctuary
Public from 5:05 PM (5 mins)
Committee Business |
| Thursday 02 May 2024 |
| 10:00 AM | Room 21 | Committee for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
Public from 10:00 AM (5 mins)
Committee Business
Public from 10:05 AM (70 mins)
Briefing from The Department of Agriculture, Environment & Rural Affairs - Rethinking Our Resources: Measures for Climate Action and a Circular Economy NI - Consultation Overview
• Ms Rachael Hook, DAERA
• Mr Colin Breen, DAERA
Public from 11:15 AM (25 mins)
SL1 - Dangerous Dogs (Designated Types) Order (Northern Ireland) 2024
SL1 - The Agriculture (Student Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 2024
Budget 2024-25 - Written evidence from the Department
Departmental Written Briefing - Introductory Update on Farm Support and Development Programme Briefing
Public from 11:40 AM (20 mins)
Committee Business
Closed from 12:00 PM (30 mins)
Consideration of Legal Advice
LCM: Pet Abduction Private Member’s Bill (UK Government) |
| 10:00 AM | Room 29 | Committee for Communities
Public from 10:00 AM (20 mins)
Committee Business
Public from 10:20 AM (45 mins)
Briefing from Sport NI
• Mr Richard Archibald, Sport NI
• Mr Brian McKimm, Sport NI
• Simon Burrows, Sport NI
Public from 11:05 AM (45 mins)
Briefing from Disabled Peoples Organisations - Disability Strategy
• Ms June Best, IMTAC
• Amanda Paul, Centre for Independent Living
• Mr Tony O'Reilly, North West Forum of People with Disabilities
• Dermot Devlin, The Omnibus Partnership
• David McDonald, The Omnibus Partnership
• Michael Lorimer, IMTAC
Public from 11:50 AM (10 mins)
SL1 - THE UNIVERSAL CREDIT (ADMINISTRATIVE EARNINGS THRESHOLD) (AMENDMENT) REGULATIONS NI
Public from 12:00 PM (10 mins)
SR 2024/99 The Registered Rents (Increase) Order (Northern Ireland) 2024
Public from 12:10 PM (10 mins)
Committee Business |
| 10:00 AM | Room 30 | Windsor Framework Democratic Scrutiny Committee
Closed from 10:00 AM (20 mins)
Committee Business
Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 on geographical indications for wine, spirit drinks and agricultural products, as well as traditional specialities guaranteed and optional quality terms for agricultural products - Legal Advice
• Rebecca Ellis, Legal Advisor
Public from 10:20 AM (5 mins)
Committee Business
Public from 10:25 AM (20 mins)
Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 on geographical indications for wine, spirit drinks and agricultural products, as well as traditional specialities guaranteed and optional quality terms for agricultural products
Public from 10:45 AM (10 mins)
Proposed Committee visit to Brussels-London
Public from 10:55 AM (10 mins)
Information Papers on EU Matters
Public from 11:05 AM (10 mins)
Committee Business |
| 2:00 PM | Room 29 | Committee for Health
Public from 2:00 PM (45 mins)
Ministerial Briefing - Briefing on Budget 2024/25
• Mr Robin Swann, Minister of Health
• Mr Chris Matthews, DoH
• Ms Brigitte Worth, DoH
• Ms Linda Carter, DoH
• Dr Tomas Adell, DoH
Public from 2:45 PM (5 mins)
Committee Business
Public from 2:50 PM (5 mins)
Departmental Briefing - Proposed Legislative Programme - Written Briefing
Public from 2:55 PM (45 mins)
Departmental Briefing - Public Health Bill
• Ms Carol Picton-Lynas, DoH
• Mr Chris Matthews, DoH
• Dr Jillian Johnston, DoH
Public from 3:40 PM (20 mins)
SL1 Amendments to the Human Medicines Regulations
• Ms Caroline Lappin, DoH
• Mr Chris Garland, DoH
• Ms Fiona Kirkpatrick, DoH
• Ms Karen Simpson, DoH
Public from 4:00 PM (20 mins)
SL1 Original pack dispensing and the supply of medicines containing Sodium Valproate
• Ms Caroline Lappin, DoH
• Mr Chris Garland, DoH
• Ms Fiona Kirkpatrick, DoH
• Ms Karen Simpson, DoH
Public from 4:20 PM (5 mins)
SL1 Optical Charges and Payments Regulations
Public from 4:25 PM (5 mins)
SR 2024/56 The Recovery of Health Services Charges (Amounts) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2024
Public from 4:30 PM (5 mins)
Strategic Planning Committee Report
Public from 4:35 PM (25 mins)
Committee Business |
| 2:00 PM | Room 21 | Public Accounts Committee
Public from 2:00 PM (5 mins)
Committee Business
Closed from 2:05 PM (20 mins)
Inquiry into Mental Health Services in Northern Ireland - Issues Paper
• Ms Dorinnia Carville, Northern Ireland Audit Office
• Ms Colette Kane, Northern Ireland Audit Office
• Mr Roger McCance, Northern Ireland Audit Office
• Mr Kyle Bingham, Northern Ireland Audit Office
• Mr Damien Prenter, Northern Ireland Audit Office
• Ms Claire Turner, Northern Ireland Audit Office
• Ms Nikita White, Northern Ireland Audit Office
Closed from 2:25 PM (50 mins)
Inquiry into Public Procurement in Northern Ireland - Briefing Session
• Ms Dorinnia Carville, Northern Ireland Audit Office
• Ms Suzanne Jones, Northern Ireland Audit Office
• Mr Michael Heery, Northern Ireland Audit Office
• Ms Claire Turner, Northern Ireland Audit Office
• Mr Kyle Bingham, Northern Ireland Audit Office
• Mr Geoff Murphy, Northern Ireland Audit Office
• Mr Corey Parr, Northern Ireland Audit Office
Public from 3:15 PM (15 mins)
Committee Business |