| Time | Venue | Plenary/Committee |
| Monday 04 October 2021 |
| 12:00 PM | Assembly Chamber | Plenary Session |
| Tuesday 05 October 2021 |
| 10:30 AM | Assembly Chamber | Plenary Session |
| 1:05 PM | Senate Chamber | Business Committee
Closed from 1:05 PM (20 mins)
Committee Business |
| Wednesday 06 October 2021 |
| 9:31 AM | Starleaf (Senate Chamber), Virtual Meeting, | Committee for Education
Public from 9:31 AM (5 mins)
Committee Business
Public from 9:36 AM (95 mins)
'A Fair Start' Report - Oral Briefing by the Department of Education and Members of the Expert Panel on Educational Underachievement
• Dr Noel Purdy, Stranmillis University College
• Ms Joyce Logue, Expert Panel on Underachievement
• Ms Mary Montgomery, Expert Panel on Underachievement
• Ms Kathleen O'Hare, Expert Panel on Underachievement
• Mr Jackie Redpath, Expert Panel on Underachievement
• Professor Feyisa Demie, Durham University
• Ms Alison Chambers, DE
• Mr Dale Heaney, DE
Public from 11:11 AM (62 mins)
Integrated Education Bill - Oral Briefing by Bill Sponsor, Kellie Armstrong MLA
• Ms Kellie Armstrong, MLA
• Ms Fiona McAteer, Alliance Party
Public from 12:13 PM (75 mins)
Integrated Education Bill - Oral Briefing by the Council for Integrated Education Northern Ireland (NICIE)
• Mrs Roisin Marshall, Northern Ireland Council for Integrated Education
• Ms Maeve Marnell, Northern Ireland Council for Integrated Education
• Ms Lorna McAlpine, Northern Ireland Council for Integrated Education
• Mr Sean Pettis, Northern Ireland Council for Integrated Education
Public from 1:28 PM (12 mins)
Committee Business |
| 10:00 AM | Room 30 | Committee for the Economy
Public from 10:00 AM (5 mins)
Committee Business
Public from 10:05 AM (60 mins)
Briefing from the Skills Strategic Advisory Group - Skills Strategy
• Mr Mark Huddleston, NI Skills Advisor
Public from 11:05 AM (55 mins)
Parental Bereavement (Leave and Pay) Bill - Briefing from the Department for the Economy
• Mr Colin Jack, DfE
• Ms Kellie Sprott, DfE
• Mr Laurence Rogers, DfE
Public from 12:00 PM (30 mins)
Parental Bereavement (Leave and Pay) Bill
Committee Business
Small-Scale Green Energy Bill
SR 2021/253 (C.10) The Employment Act (Northern Ireland) 2016 (Commencement No. 4) Order (Northern Ireland) 2021
Public from 12:30 PM (15 mins)
Committee Business |
| 10:02 AM | Room 29 | Committee for Infrastructure
Public from 10:02 AM (24 mins)
Committee Business
Subordinate Legislation - SL1s - Not Subject to Assembly Proceedings
Subordinate Legislation - SRs - Not Subject to Assembly Proceedings
SR 2021-270 The Planning (Development Management) (Temporary Modifications) (Coronavirus) (Amendment No.2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2021
Suspension from 10:26 AM (7 mins)
Public from 10:33 AM (42 mins)
Departmental Briefing – Budget
• Ms Susan Anderson, DfI
• Mr Declan McGeown, DfI
• Mr Conor Loughrey, DfI
Public from 11:15 AM (50 mins)
Joint Briefing from Logistics UK & Road Haulage Association - HGV Driver Issues
• Mr Seamus Leheny, LogisticsUK
• Ms Justine McGreevey, Henderson Group
• Mr John Martin, Road Haulage Association
• Mr Chris Slowey, Manfreight
Public from 12:06 PM (12 mins)
Committee Business |
| 12:51 PM | Room 29 | Assembly and Executive Review Committee
Public from 12:51 PM (1 mins)
Committee Business
Public from 12:52 PM (28 mins)
Report on the Review of Opposition Entitlements
Public from 1:20 PM (11 mins)
Designations and the Appointment of the First Minister and deputy First Minister
Public from 1:31 PM (4 mins)
Update on other strategic priorities
Public from 1:35 PM (1 mins)
Committee Business |
| 2:00 PM | Senate Chamber | Committee for Finance
Closed from 2:00 PM (3 mins)
Report on the LCM for the Public Service Pensions and Judicial Offices Bill Reform
Public from 2:03 PM (6 mins)
Committee Business
Public from 2:09 PM (60 mins)
Oral Evidence - Civil Service Injury Benefit Scheme Consultation Feedback - Department of Finance
• Colette Heaney, DoF
• Margaret Coyle, DoF
• Finvola Harkin, DoF
Public from 3:09 PM (44 mins)
RaISe Oral Briefing - Financial Reporting Bill
• Mrs Eileen Regan, Senior Researcher
Public from 3:53 PM (22 mins)
Committee Business |
| 2:01 PM | Room 30 | Committee for The Executive Office
Public from 2:01 PM (96 mins)
Committee Business
The Commission for Victims and Survivors - Oral Briefing
• Mr Andrew Sloan, Commission for Victims and Survivors
• Dr Katy Radford, Commission for Victims and Survivors
• Ms Mary Moreland, Forum for Victims and Survivors
Public from 3:37 PM (7 mins)
Civic Engagement - NIA Research and Information Service - Written Briefing
Scrutiny of Arm's Length Bodies - Community Relations Council - Written Briefing
Committee Business |
| Thursday 07 October 2021 |
| 9:06 AM | Room 29 | Committee for Communities
Public from 9:06 AM (3 mins)
Committee Business
Public from 9:09 AM (2 mins)
Betting, Gaming, Lotteries and Amusements (Amendment) Bill
Charities Bill
Public from 9:11 AM (39 mins)
Mr Robert Crawford briefing on the Charities Bill
• Mr Robert Crawford, Individual
Public from 9:50 AM (38 mins)
Mr Trevor McKee briefing on the Charities Bill
• Mr Trevor McKee, Individual
Suspension from 10:28 AM (8 mins)
Public from 10:36 AM (47 mins)
October Monitoring Round
• Mr Gavin Patrick, DfC
• Ms Cherrie Arnold, DfC
Public from 11:23 AM (2 mins)
SR 2021/272 The Occupational Pension Schemes (Administration, Investment and Charges and Governance) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2021
Public from 11:25 AM (7 mins)
Committee Business |
| 9:15 AM | Starleaf, Virtual Meeting, | Committee for Education
Public from 9:15 AM (65 mins)
Committee Business
Integrated Education Bill - Committee Stage - Oral Briefing by the Integrated Education Fund (IEF)
• Mr Richard Lemon, Integrated Education Fund
• Ms Gráinne Clarke, Integrated Education Fund
• Ms Tina Merron, Integrated Education Fund
• Mr Paul Collins, Integrated Education Fund
Committee Business |
| 9:31 AM | Starleaf (Senate Chamber), Virtual Meeting, | Committee for Health
Public from 9:31 AM (4 mins)
Committee Business
Public from 9:35 AM (55 mins)
Severe Fetal Impairment Abortion (Amendment) Bill - Briefing from Bill sponsor
• Mr Christopher Stalford, MLA
• Ms Lynn Murray, Don't Screen Us Out
Closed from 10:30 AM (15 mins)
Severe Fetal Impairment Abortion (Amendment) Bill - Bill Clerk on scoping of SFIA Bill
Public from 10:45 AM (60 mins)
Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) Bill - Briefing from sponsor on principles
• Ms Clare Bailey, MLA
Public from 11:45 AM (10 mins)
Organ and Tissue Donation (Deemed Consent) Bill - consideration of Bill timetable and extension
Public from 11:55 AM (10 mins)
Autism (Amendment) Bill - consideration of Bill timetable and extension
Public from 12:05 PM (8 mins)
SL1 - The Nicotine Inhaling Products (Age of Sale and Proxy Purchasing) Regulations (NI) 2021
• Mr Bryan Dooley, DoH
• Karen Oldham, DoH
Public from 12:13 PM (8 mins)
SL1 - The Smoke-Free (Premises, Vehicle Operators and Penalty Notices) (Amendment) Regulations (NI) 2021
• Mr Bryan Dooley, DoH
• Karen Oldham, DoH
Public from 12:21 PM (8 mins)
SL1 - The Smoke-Free (Private Vehicles) Regulations (NI) 2021
• Mr Bryan Dooley, DoH
• Karen Oldham, DoH
Public from 12:29 PM (8 mins)
SL1 - The Tobacco Retailer (Fixed Penalty) (Amount) (Amendment) Regulations (NI) 2021
• Mr Bryan Dooley, DoH
• Karen Oldham, DoH
Public from 12:37 PM (8 mins)
SL1 - The Tobacco Retailers (Fixed Penalty) (General) (Amendment) Regulations (NI) 2021
• Mr Bryan Dooley, DoH
• Karen Oldham, DoH
Public from 12:45 PM (13 mins)
Committee Business |
| 9:52 AM | Room 30 | Committee for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
Closed from 9:52 AM (8 mins)
Committee Business
Public from 10:00 AM (7 mins)
Written Briefing DAERA - SL1 The Edible Crabs (Undersized) (Amendment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2021
Written Briefing DAERA - SL1 The Edible Crabs (Conservation) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2021
Public from 10:07 AM (2 mins)
Public from 10:09 AM (5 mins)
Written Briefing DAERA - Consultation on The Single Use Carrier Bags Charge Regulations (Northern Ireland)
Public from 10:14 AM (25 mins)
Oral Evidence from DAERA - Finn's Law - Animal Welfare (Service Animals) Bill
• Mr Neal Gartland, DAERA
• Mr Christopher Andrews, DAERA
Public from 10:39 AM (13 mins)
Horse Racing (Amendment) Bill - Deliberations and Clause by Clause consideration
• Ms Barbara Love, Assembly Clerk
• Mr John Terrington, DAERA
• Dr Samantha Stewart, DAERA
Public from 10:52 AM (4 mins)
Committee Business
Closed from 10:56 AM (36 mins)
Climate Change No.1 Bill - Informal Deliberations |
| 2:01 PM | Room 30 | Committee for Justice
Public from 2:01 PM (4 mins)
Committee Business
Public from 2:05 PM (126 mins)
Troubles Permanent Disablement Payment Scheme - Oral evidence session with Capita representatives
• Mr Antony King, Capita Health and Welfare
• Mr Brendan Flynn, Capita Health and Welfare
• Dr Shah Faisal, Capita Health and Welfare
Troubles Permanent Disablement Payment Scheme - Oral evidence session with Departmental Officials
• Dr David Lennox, DoJ
• Mr Gareth Johnston, TEO
• Mr Paul Bullick, Victims’ Payment Board
Damages (Return on Investment) Bill - Formal Clause-by-Clause Consideration
Justice (Sexual Offences and Trafficking Victims) Bill - Proposed Timetable
SR 2021/257 The Postal Administration Rules (Northern Ireland) 2021
Legal Aid Update on Progress to Implement NIAO and PAC Recommendations and Action Plan to address Fraud and Error
Interim Victims of Crime Commissioner for Northern Ireland - Update
Public from 4:11 PM (5 mins)
Committee Business |
| 2:06 PM | Senate Chamber | Public Accounts Committee
Public from 2:06 PM (4 mins)
Committee Business
Public from 2:10 PM (71 mins)
Inquiry into Closing the Gap - Social Deprivation and Links to Educational Attainment - Evidence Session
• Dr Mark Browne, DE
• Ms Alison Chambers, DE
• Dr Suzanne Kingon, DE
• Mrs Linda Drysdale, DE
• Mr Stuart Stevenson, DoF
• Mr Kyle Bingham, Northern Ireland Audit Office
• Mr Patrick Barr, Northern Ireland Audit Office
• Mr Andrew Allen, Northern Ireland Audit Office
• Mr Rodney Allen, Northern Ireland Audit Office
Closed from 3:21 PM (17 mins)
Inquiry into Closing the Gap - Social Deprivation and Links to Educational Attainment - Post Evidence Session discussion with NI Audit Office
• Mr Kyle Bingham, Northern Ireland Audit Office
• Mr Rodney Allen, Northern Ireland Audit Office
Closed from 3:38 PM (4 mins)
Committee Business |
| 2:34 PM | Room 29 | Ad Hoc Committee on a Bill of Rights
Public from 2:34 PM (11 mins)
Committee Business
Closed from 2:45 PM (7 mins)
Rights for Inclusion - Consideration of potential rights |