| Time | Venue | Plenary/Committee |
| Monday 05 October 2026 |
| 12:00 PM | Assembly Chamber | Plenary Session |
| Tuesday 06 October 2026 |
| 9:30 AM | Senate Chamber | Committee for Justice
Public from 9:30 AM (5 mins)
Committee Business
Public from 9:35 AM (40 mins)
Criminal Justice (Sentencing etc) Bill - Pauline Duddy oral evidence
• Ms Pauline Duddy, Individual
Public from 10:15 AM (45 mins)
Criminal Justice (Sentencing etc) Bill - Men’s Advisory Project oral evidence
• Ms Rhonda Lusty, Men's Advisory Project NI
Public from 11:00 AM (5 mins)
Committee Business |
| 10:00 AM | Room 30 | Committee for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
Public from 10:00 AM (5 mins)
Committee Business
Public from 10:05 AM (45 mins)
Fisheries, Aquaculture and Water Environment Bill - Evidence session with NI Fish Producers Organisation, Anglo Northern Ireland Fish Producers Organisation and Northern Ireland Fishermen's Federation
• Dr Lynn Gilmore, Northern Ireland Fish Producers Organisation
• Mr Brian Chambers, Anglo-North Irish Fish Producers Organisation
• Mr Adam Holland, Northern Ireland Fishermen's Federation
Public from 10:50 AM (45 mins)
Fisheries, Aquaculture and Water Environment Bill - Evidence session with RaISe
• Mr Mark Allen, Research Officer
• Ms Suzie Cave, Research Officer
• Nathan Mulholland, Research Officer
Public from 11:35 AM (5 mins)
Committee Business |
| 10:30 AM | Assembly Chamber | Plenary Session |
| 1:00 PM | Room 29 | Ad Hoc Committee on the School Uniforms (Trousers) Bill
Public from 1:00 PM (2 mins)
Committee Business
Public from 1:02 PM (20 mins)
School Uniforms (Trousers) Bill - Consideration of Committee Report
Public from 1:22 PM (1 mins)
Committee Business |
| 1:00 PM | Room 106 | Business Committee
Closed from 1:00 PM (30 mins)
Committee Business |
| Wednesday 07 October 2026 |
| VISIT | AMIC Factory of the Future | Committee for the Economy |
| 10:00 AM | Room 21 | Audit Committee
Public from 10:00 AM (15 mins)
Committee Business
Public from 10:15 AM (10 mins)
End of Session Report
Closed from 10:25 AM (40 mins)
Budget 2026/27 – 2029/30 - Committee consideration
Closed from 11:05 AM (40 mins)
Audit Committee feasibility study - Job evaluation to determine the future salary payable for the office of Comptroller & Auditor General for Northern Ireland
Closed from 11:45 AM (5 mins)
Committee Business |
| 10:00 AM | Room 29 | Committee for Infrastructure
Closed from 10:00 AM (30 mins)
The Reservoirs Act - Assembly Legal Services - Consideration of Subordinate Legislation for Enactment - Oral Briefing
• Ms Htaik Win, Legal Advisor
Public from 10:30 AM (15 mins)
Committee Business
Public from 10:45 AM (15 mins)
SL1 - The Parking Places on Roads (Clogher) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026 - Formal Consideration
SL1 - The Parking Places on Roads and Waiting Restrictions (Cookstown) (Amendment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026 - Formal Consideration
SL1 - The Parking Places on Roads, Loading Bay & Waiting Restrictions (Newcastle) (Amendment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026 - Formal Consideration
SL1 - The Roads (Speed Limit) (No. 4) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026 - Formal Consideration
SL1 - The Parking and Waiting Restrictions (Derry Londonderry) (Amendment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026 - Formal Consideration
SL1 – The Parking and Waiting Restrictions (Newtownabbey) (Amendment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026 - Initial Consideration
SR 2026-164 The Loading Bays on Roads (Amendment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026
SR 2026-167 The On-Street Parking (Amendment No. 2) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026
SR 2026-165 The Urban Clearways (Amendment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026
Public from 11:00 AM (60 mins)
Display of Flags and Emblems Bill - Assembly Research and Information Services - Oral Briefing & Consideration of Next Steps
• Mr Thomas Lough, Research Officer
• Ms Karen Clarke, Research Officer
Public from 12:00 PM (10 mins)
Tree Protection Bill - Consideration of Next Steps
Public from 12:10 PM (10 mins)
Harbours Bill - Consideration of Next Steps
Public from 12:20 PM (45 mins)
Update on DfI’s Financial Position for 2026-27 - Oral Evidence
• Mr David Reid, DfI
• Mr Colin Sykes, DfI
• Ms Alison Clydesdale, DfI
• Mrs Lucy Marten, DfI
• Ms Brighdin McAleenan, DfI
Public from 1:05 PM (10 mins)
Committee Business |
| 10:00 AM | Boardroom, AMIC Factory of the Future, 3 Global Point Avenue, Newtownabbey | Committee for the Economy
Closed from 10:00 AM (5 mins)
Utility Regulator (Support for Decarbonisation Preparation) Bill - Bill Office advice
• Ms Aoibheann Baker, Assembly Clerk
Public from 10:05 AM (10 mins)
Committee Business
Petroleum Exploration and Licensing (Repeal) Bill - Agree report
LCM Sporting Events Bill - Agree report
Public from 10:15 AM (60 mins)
Higher Education - Department for the Economy - Funding model, student places and budget update
• Graham Miller, DfE
• Laura Murphy, DfE
• Mark Lee, DfE
Public from 11:15 AM (75 mins)
Higher Education - Open University, Queens University Belfast, and Ulster University - Funding model, student places and budget update
• Professor Sir Ian Greer, Queen's University Belfast
• Dr Ryan Feeney, Queen's University Belfast
• Professor Paul Bartholomew, Ulster University
• Michael Bower, The Open University
Public from 12:30 PM (15 mins)
Committee Business |
| 1:00 PM | Senate Chamber | Committee for Finance
Public from 1:00 PM (5 mins)
Committee Business
Public from 1:05 PM (45 mins)
Marriage and Civil Partnership Bill - Oral Briefing – Department of Finance officials & Committee Consideration
• Catherine Nixon, DoF
• Dr Martin Tyrrell, DoF
• Fidelma O'Hagan, DoF
Public from 1:50 PM (40 mins)
Rating - Land & Property Services - Oral Briefing on Rating Consultations and forthcoming Statutory Rules (SL1’s)
• Mr Andrew McAvoy, DoF
SL1 - The Rates (Regional Rates) Order (Northern Ireland) 2027 - Land & Property Services - Oral Briefing on Rating Consultations and forthcoming Statutory Rules (SL1’s)
• Mr Andrew McAvoy, DoF
SL1 - The Rates (Temporary Rebate) (Amendment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2027 - Land & Property Services - Oral Briefing on Rating Consultations and forthcoming Statutory Rules (SL1’s)
• Mr Andrew McAvoy, DoF
SL1 - The Rates (Exemption for Automatic Telling Machines in Rural Areas) Order (Northern Ireland) 2027 - Land & Property Services - Oral Briefing on Rating Consultations and forthcoming Statutory Rules (SL1’s)
• Mr Andrew McAvoy, DoF
Public from 2:30 PM (10 mins)
Performance and Culture of the Northern Ireland Civil Service - Committee deliberations
Public from 2:40 PM (25 mins)
Committee Business |
| 2:00 PM | Room 29 | Committee for Education
Public from 2:00 PM (15 mins)
Committee Business
Closed from 2:15 PM (30 mins)
Ministerial Letter - Oral Briefing by Legal Department
Public from 2:45 PM (60 mins)
Budget Update - Oral Briefing by DE Permanent Secretary
Public from 3:45 PM (45 mins)
SEND Transport and Placements - Oral Briefing by EA Officials
• Mr Dale Hanna, Education Authority
• Ms Tracy Kennedy, Education Authority
• Ms Elaine Craig, Education Authority
• Mr Peter Canavan, Education Authority
Public from 4:30 PM (45 mins)
Local Impact Teams - Oral Briefing by EA Officials
• Ms Gillian Cuthbert, Education Authority
• Ms Ursula Garvey, Education Authority
• Ms Jo Letson, Education Authority
• Ms Karen McElduff, Education Authority
Public from 5:15 PM (15 mins)
Committee Business |
| 2:00 PM | Room 30 | Committee for The Executive Office
Public from 2:00 PM (10 mins)
Committee Business
Public from 2:10 PM (60 mins)
Oral Briefing: Inquiry (Mother and Baby Institutions, Magdalene Laundries and Workhouses) and Redress Scheme Bill - Inquiry Rules and Regulations - Departmental officials
• Mr Martin Carey, TEO
Public from 3:10 PM (60 mins)
Oral Briefing: Evolved Framework for Good Relations - Departmental officials
• Mr Chris Gardner, TEO
• Mr Gavin King, TEO
• Mr Chris Kane, TEO
Public from 4:10 PM (10 mins)
Written Briefing: Maze Long Kesh Development Corporation
Public from 4:20 PM (15 mins)
Committee Business
Closed from 4:35 PM (30 mins)
Strategic Planning (Closed Session) |
| Thursday 08 October 2026 |
| 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 (30 mins)
Briefing from The Department of Agriculture, Environment & Rural Affairs - Budget Update
Public from 10:35 AM (45 mins)
Areas with Natural Constraints (Payments) Bill - Evidence session with Young Farmers' Clubs Of Ulster
Public from 11:20 AM (45 mins)
Hunting with Dogs Bill - Evidence session with FACE Ireland
Public from 12:05 PM (45 mins)
Hunting with Dogs Bill - Evidence session with Ulster Farmers' Union
Public from 12:50 PM (30 mins)
SL1 - The Hemp (Third Country Import) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2026
SL1 - Waste Fees and Charges (Amendment No.2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2026
Departmental Written Briefing - Animal Welfare Pathway Consultation
Public from 1:20 PM (10 mins)
Committee Business |
| 10:00 AM | Room 29 | Committee for Communities
Public from 10:00 AM (5 mins)
Committee Business
Public from 10:05 AM (45 mins)
Finance update: Oral briefing from the Department for Communities
• Mr John Greer, DfC
• Ms Olga Beagon, DfC
• Ms Clodagh Valentine, DfC
Closed from 10:50 AM (20 mins)
Charities (Amendment) Bill: Examiner of Statutory Rules advice on delegated powers
• Miss Angela Kelly, Examiner of Statutory Rules
Closed from 11:10 AM (30 mins)
Charities (Amendment) Bill: Legal advice on Convention Rights Memorandum
• Ms Caroline Byers, Legal Advisor
Public from 11:40 AM (40 mins)
Charities (Amendment) Bill: Oral evidence from the Department for Communities
• Mr Raymond Caldwell, DfC
• Ms Colleen Bell, DfC
• Mr Martin Ireland, DfC
• Mr Gerard Reilly, DfC
Public from 12:20 PM (10 mins)
SL1 - The Social Fund (Child Funeral Fund) (No. 2) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2026
• Ms Hayley Ward, DfC
• Mr John McGrath, DfC
• Mr Christopher Cowan, DfC
Public from 12:30 PM (5 mins)
SL1 The Social Security (Income and Capital Disregards) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2026
Public from 12:35 PM (10 mins)
Committee Business
Closed from 12:45 PM (30 mins)
Conversion Practices (Criminalisation) Bill: Oral briefing from Bill Clerk
• Ms Stephanie Mallon, Assembly Clerk |
| 2:00 PM | Room 29 | Committee for Health
Public from 2:00 PM (5 mins)
Committee Business
Public from 2:05 PM (5 mins)
Public from 2:10 PM (30 mins)
Legislative Consent Motion - UK Health Bill
• Mr Vincent Ramirez, DoH
• Mr Eddie Murphy, DoH
Public from 2:40 PM (60 mins)
Departmental Briefing - Budget
• Mr David Keenan, DoH
• Ms Danielle Mallen, DoH
• Mr Paul Montgomery, DoH
• Ms Catherine Fitzpatrick, DoH
Public from 3:40 PM (5 mins)
Departmental Written Briefing - Mental Health Strategy
Public from 3:45 PM (5 mins)
End of Session Report
Public from 3:50 PM (15 mins)
Committee Business
Closed from 4:05 PM (20 mins)
Adult Protection Bill
Closed from 4:25 PM (5 mins)
Committee Business |
| 2:00 PM | Room 30 | Committee for Justice
Public from 2:00 PM (5 mins)
Committee Business
Public from 2:05 PM (55 mins)
Criminal Justice (Sentencing etc) Bill - NIACRO oral evidence
• Ms Fiona Greene, Niacro
Public from 3:00 PM (90 mins)
Criminal Justice (Sentencing etc) Bill - Department of Justice oral evidence
• Mr Andrew Dawson, DoJ
• Mr Michael McAvoy, DoJ
• Ms Angela Bell, DoJ
• Mr Alan Weir, DoJ
• Mr Christopher McElwee, DoJ
Public from 4:30 PM (15 mins)
Criminal Justice (Sentencing etc) Bill - Written papers
Victims and Witnesses of Crime Bill - Written papers
SL1 The County Courts (Financial Limits) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026
SL1 The County Court (Amendment) Rules (Northern Ireland) 2026
Northern Ireland Judicial Pension Scheme legislation - Consultation on amendments to Pension Scheme legislation - Department of Justice written paper
DNA and fingerprint retention framework for Northern Ireland - Consultation on the review mechanism - Department of Justice written paper
Domestic Abuse and Civil Proceedings Act (Northern Ireland) 2021 - Annual Domestic Abuse Training Statement under Section 32 – Department of Justice written paper
Public from 4:45 PM (15 mins)
Committee Business |
| 2:00 PM | Senate Chamber | Public Accounts Committee
Public from 2:00 PM (10 mins)
Committee Business
Public from 2:10 PM (140 mins)
Inquiry into A Strategic Review of the Planning Appeals Commission - Evidence Session with the Planning Appeals Commission
• Ms Andrea Kells, Planning Appeals Commission
• Ms Pamela O'Donnell, Planning Appeals Commission
• Ms Jemma Lynas, Planning Appeals Commission
• Ms Dorinnia Carville, Northern Ireland Audit Office
• Mr Stuart Stevenson, DoF
Closed from 4:30 PM (15 mins)
Inquiry into A Strategic Review of the Planning Appeals Commission - Preparation Session
• Ms Dorinnia Carville, Northern Ireland Audit Office
• Mr Tomas Wilkinson, Northern Ireland Audit Office
• Mr Conor McGeown, Northern Ireland Audit Office
• Ms Claire Turner, Northern Ireland Audit Office
Closed from 4:45 PM (15 mins)
Committee Business |