| Time | Venue | Plenary/Committee |
| Monday 21 February 2022 |
| 12:00 PM | Assembly Chamber | Plenary Session |
| Tuesday 22 February 2022 |
| 10:30 AM | Assembly Chamber | Plenary Session |
| 1:30 PM | Senate Chamber | Business Committee
Closed from 1:30 PM (25 mins)
Committee Business |
| Wednesday 23 February 2022 |
| 10:30 AM | Assembly Chamber | Plenary Session |
| 9:08 AM | Starleaf, Virtual Meeting, | Committee for Education
Public from 9:08 AM (17 mins)
Committee Business
Public from 9:25 AM (53 mins)
Delivering a Better Education Estate for Future Generations - Oral briefing from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
• Mr Emmet McDonough-Brown, Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
• Paul Bagust, Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
Public from 10:18 AM (4 mins)
Committee Business
SR 2022/45 The Education (Curriculum Minimum Content) (Amendment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2022 |
| 10:00 AM | Senate Chamber | Committee for the Economy
Public from 10:00 AM (30 mins)
Committee Business
Suspension from 10:30 AM (60 mins)
Public from 11:30 AM (60 mins)
Employment (Zero Hours Workers and Banded Weekly Working Hours) Bill - Briefing from The Women’s Policy Group
• Ms Clare Moore, Women's Policy Group
• Ms Alexa Moore, Women's Policy Group
• Ms Alex Brennan, Women's Policy Group
• Ms Caoímhe McNeill, Women's Policy Group
Public from 12:30 PM (10 mins)
Committee Business
Public from 12:40 PM (10 mins)
Onshore Fracking (Prohibition) Bill
SL1 - The Public Interest Disclosure (Prescribed Persons) (Amendment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2022
The Provisional Late Payments (Commercial Transactions) Common Framework - Research and Information Service (RaISe) Briefing Paper
Public from 12:50 PM (10 mins)
Committee Business |
| 10:02 AM | Room 30 | Committee for Infrastructure
Public from 10:02 AM (2 mins)
Committee Business
Public from 10:04 AM (6 mins)
SL1 The Vennel, Bangor (Abandonment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2022
SL1 The Foreglen Road, Dungiven (Abandonment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2022
SR 2022 41 The Century Street, Belfast (Footway) (Abandonment) Order (Northern Ireland)
SR 2022 44 The Bus Operator (Coronavirus, Financial Assistance) Regulations (Northern Ireland)
Public from 10:10 AM (16 mins)
Departmental Briefing - Road Safety Strategy
• Ms Caroline Hobson, DfI
• Dr Chris Hughes, DfI
Public from 10:26 AM (54 mins)
Departmental Briefing - Draft Railway (Safety Management) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations
• Mr Graeme Banks, DfI
• Mr Antony McDaid, DfI
Public from 11:20 AM (47 mins)
Departmental Briefing - Biennial MOT Testing
• Dr Chris Hughes, DfI
• Mr Adrian Borland, DfI
Public from 12:07 PM (4 mins)
CLG Report on Strengthening Committee Scrutiny
Public from 12:11 PM (1 mins)
Committee Business |
| 12:43 PM | Microsoft Teams, Virtual Meeting, | Committee on Standards and Privileges
Closed from 12:43 PM (9 mins)
Committee Business
Closed from 12:52 PM (62 mins)
Complaint against a Member - Briefing by Commissioner for Standards on Investigation Report
• Dr Melissa McCullough, Northern Ireland Assembly Commissioner for Standards
Closed from 1:54 PM (6 mins)
Review of procedural practices for Committee's adjudication role - RaISe briefing
• Mr Ray McCaffrey, Research Officer
Closed from 2:00 PM (15 mins)
Review of procedural practices for Committee's adjudication role - Commissioner briefing
• Dr Melissa McCullough, Northern Ireland Assembly Commissioner for Standards
Closed from 2:15 PM (2 mins)
All-Party Group (APG) Update
Closed from 2:17 PM (2 mins)
Committee Business |
| 2:03 PM | Senate Chamber | Committee for Finance
Public from 2:03 PM (1 mins)
Committee Business
Public from 2:05 PM (41 mins)
RaISe Oral Briefing - 2022-25 Draft Budget - PFSU
• Ms Rachel Keyes, Research Officer
• Mr Christopher Rothwell, Research Officer
• Nathan Mulholland, Research Officer
Public from 2:46 PM (4 mins)
2022-25 Draft Budget - Draft Committee compilation report - written briefing
Public from 2:50 PM (47 mins)
Oral Briefing - Amendment to Technical Booklet Guidance – Nearly Zero Energy Buildings – Department of Finance
• John Burke, DoF
• Ronan Casey, DoF
Public from 3:39 PM (21 mins)
Oral Briefing - Amendment to Guidance – Changing Place Toilets – Department of Finance
• Billy Black, DoF
• Paul Daly, DoF
Public from 4:00 PM (43 mins)
Written Briefing - Subordinate Legislation - SL1 The Pensions Increase (Review) Order (Northern Ireland) 2022
Written Briefing - Subordinate Legislation - SL1 The Public Service Pensions Revaluation Order (Northern Ireland) 2022
Written Briefing - Subordinate Legislation - SL1 The Rate Relief (Lone Pensioner Allowance) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2022
Written Briefing - Subordinate Legislation - SR 2022/50: The Rates (Regional Rates) Order (Northern Ireland) 2022
Written Briefing - Subordinate Legislation - SR 2022/51: The Rates (Small Business Hereditament Relief) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2022
Oral Briefing - Subordinate Legislation - Draft SR - The Coronavirus Act 2020 (Registration of deaths and still-births) (Extension) Order (Northern Ireland) 2022
• Kathie Walker, DoF
Oral Briefing - Subordinate Legislation - SR 2022/48 The Marriage, Civil Partnership and Civil Registration (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2022
• Kathie Walker, DoF
Public from 4:43 PM (14 mins)
Committee Business
Closed from 4:57 PM (9 mins)
RHI Disciplinary Process - Disciplinary Process and Action Plan – Committee motion - written briefing |
| 2:05 PM | Room 30 | Committee for The Executive Office
Public from 2:05 PM (77 mins)
Committee Business
Fair Employment (School Teachers) Bill - Council for Catholic Maintained Schools and Catholic Schools' Trustee Service - Oral Briefing
• Mr Gerry Campbell, Council for Catholic Maintained Schools
• Mr Tony McCusker, Council for Catholic Maintained Schools
• Mrs Patricia Carville, Council for Catholic Maintained Schools
• Bishop Donal McKeown, Catholic Schools' Trustee Service
Public from 3:22 PM (43 mins)
Fair Employment (School Teachers) Bill - Integrated Education Fund and Ulster University - Oral Briefing
• Mr Paul Collins, Integrated Education Fund
• Dr Matthew Milliken, Ulster University
• Mrs Katrina Crilly, Oakgrove Integrated College
Public from 4:05 PM (1 mins)
SL1 - The Departments (Transfer of Functions) (Appeals Service) Order
Public from 4:06 PM (5 mins)
Committee Business |
| 3:02 PM | Virtual Meeting, | Committee on Procedures
Closed from 3:02 PM (38 mins)
The Northern Ireland (Ministers, Elections and Petitions of Concern) 2022 Act
Committee Business
Closed from 3:40 PM (2 mins)
Standing Order 3 - Legal Advice
Closed from 3:43 PM (16 mins)
Review of Private Members' Bills - Final Report
Closed from 3:59 PM (11 mins)
Legislative Consent Motions - Final Report
Public from 4:10 PM (3 mins)
Committee Business
Public from 4:13 PM (1 mins)
Standing Orders: Temporary Provision - Draft Motion
Public from 4:14 PM (2 mins)
Legacy Report - Discussion of Issues
Public from 4:16 PM (2 mins)
Committee Business |
| Thursday 24 February 2022 |
| 10:30 AM | Assembly Chamber | Plenary Session |
| 9:30 AM | Starleaf (Senate Chamber), Virtual Meeting, | Committee for Health
Public from 9:30 AM (5 mins)
Committee Business
Public from 9:35 AM (5 mins)
Adoption and Children Bill - Consideration of Draft Amendments
Public from 9:40 AM (45 mins)
Cancer Services - Briefing from the Cancer Charities
• Mr Richard Spratt, Cancer Focus NI
• Ms Margaret Carr, Cancer Research
• Ms Joan McEwan, Marie-Curie
• Mr Alasdair O’Hara, Macmillan Cancer Support
Public from 10:25 AM (45 mins)
Cancer Services - Briefing from the Department of Health
• Ms Gay Ireland, DoH
• Dr Tomas Adell, DoH
• Mr Paul Cavanagh, Health and Social Care Board
Public from 11:10 AM (5 mins)
Hospital Parking Charges Bill - Consideration of Final Report
Public from 11:15 AM (5 mins)
SR 2022/31 The Pharmaceutical Services (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2022
Public from 11:20 AM (5 mins)
Draft UK SI The Human Medicines Regulations 2021 – Early Access to Medicines Scheme
Public from 11:25 AM (5 mins)
Draft UK SI The Human Medicines (Coronavirus and Influenza) Amendment (Regulations) 2022
Public from 11:30 AM (10 mins)
SR 2022/43 The Health Protection (Coronavirus, International Travel, Operator Liability and Information to Passengers) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2022
• Ms Carol Picton-Lynas, DoH
• Ms Carole Doherty, DoH
Public from 11:40 AM (10 mins)
SR 2022/46 The Health Protection (Coronavirus, International Travel, Operator Liability and Information to Passengers) (Amendment No. 3) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2022
• Ms Carol Picton-Lynas, DoH
• Ms Carole Doherty, DoH
Public from 11:50 AM (30 mins)
SR 2022/47 The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions, Wearing of Face Coverings) (Revocation) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2022
• Mr David Hughes, DoF
• Mr Niall Donnelly, DoH
Public from 12:20 PM (5 mins)
SL1 The Health and Social Care Act (Northern Ireland) 2022 (Consequential and Miscellaneous Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2022
Public from 12:25 PM (5 mins)
SL1 The Health and Personal Social Services Medical Profession (Responsible Officers) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2022
Public from 12:30 PM (5 mins)
Committee Business |
| 9:36 AM | Starleaf, Virtual Meeting, | Committee for Communities
Public from 9:36 AM (4 mins)
Committee Business
Public from 9:40 AM (27 mins)
Departmental briefing on the Sub-Regional Stadia Programme
• Ms Shirley Chambers, DfC
• Ms Kathryn Hill, DfC
Public from 10:07 AM (17 mins)
Departmental briefing on the Licensing and Registration of Clubs (Amendment) Act (NI) 2021 Phase 2 Commencement
• Ms Carol Reid, DfC
• Mr Liam Quinn, DfC
Suspension from 10:24 AM (17 mins)
Public from 10:41 AM (60 mins)
Departmental briefing on the Notice to Quit Consultation
• Mr David Polley, DfC
• Ms Eilish O'Neill, DfC
• Ms Rhonda McFall, DfC
Public from 11:41 AM (42 mins)
Briefing on the Work of the Community Development Networks Forum
• Ms Janice Cherry, Carrickfergus Community Forum
• Ms Deborah Neill, Larne Community Development Project
• Mr Raymond Jackson, Confederation of Community Groups
• Ms Roisin McLaughlin, North West Community Network
• Ms Louise Little, North Down Community Network
• Ms Cathy Polly, Ards Community Network
Public from 12:23 PM (8 mins)
SL1 Guaranteed Minimum Pensions Increase Order (NI) 2022
SL1 Protection Fund and Occupational Pension Schemes (Levy Ceiling) Order (NI) 2022
SL1 The Social Security Revaluation of Earnings Factors Order (NI) 2022.
SL1 The Social Security Benefits (Claims & Payments) (Amendment) Regs (NI) 2022
Committee Business
Public from 12:31 PM (6 mins)
Department briefing on Betting Bill Amendments for Further Consideration Stage
• Ms Martina Campbell, DfC
Public from 12:37 PM (1 mins)
Committee Business
Closed from 12:38 PM (14 mins)
Committee Business |
| 10:03 AM | Room 30 | Committee for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
Public from 10:03 AM (14 mins)
Committee Business
Public from 10:17 AM (17 mins)
The Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board (Amendment) Order 2022 - Oral Briefing - DAERA
• Ms Nichola Connery, DAERA
• Mr Steve Boyd, DAERA
Public from 10:34 AM (38 mins)
The Plant Health & Plant Varieties & Seeds Common Frameworks - Stakeholder Oral Evidence Session
• Ms Sally Cullimore, Horticultural Trades Association
• Mr Ian Duff, Ulster Arable Society
• Mr Bruce Steele, Ulster Arable Society
• Mr George Reid, Ulster Grassland
• Mr Malachy Mason, Ulster Farmers' Union
• Mr Doug Thomson, Growers NI
• Mr Peter Donnelly, NI Soft Fruit Growers' Association
• Mr John Shannon, Horticultural Trades Association
Public from 11:12 AM (1 mins)
Fisheries and Seafood Delivery Programme - Written Briefing - DAERA
Public from 11:13 AM (1 mins)
Register of those Convicted of Animal Cruelty Offences - Written Briefing - DAERA
Public from 11:14 AM (4 mins)
AFBI, QUB and Teagasc Work on Carbon Sequestration - Written Briefing - DAERA
Public from 11:18 AM (1 mins)
Consultation on Proposals for Inshore Vessel Monitoring System for Fishing Vessels under 12m Overall Length - Written Briefing - DAERA
Public from 11:19 AM (1 mins)
Review of Environmental Powers of Entry and Draft Code of Practice - Written Briefing - DAERA
Public from 11:20 AM (2 mins)
Committee Business
Closed from 11:22 AM (22 mins)
Strengthening Committee Scrutiny - Written Briefing - Chairpersons' Liaison Group
Closed from 11:44 AM (14 mins)
Women in Agriculture Summary Report Draft and Proposed Committee Motion - Written Briefing |
| 1:00 PM | Starleaf (Senate Chamber), Virtual Meeting, | Concurrent Committee of the Committee for Health and the Committee for Justice
Public from 1:00 PM (5 mins)
Apologies
Public from 1:05 PM (70 mins)
RQIA Report on a review of services for vulnerable persons detained in NI prisons
• Ms Roisin Coulter, South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust
• Margaret O'Kane, South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust
• Rachel Gibbs, South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust
• Paul Turley, Health and Social Care Board
• Mr Robbie Davis, DoH
• Siobhan Donald, Public Health Agency
• Mr Ronnie Armour, Northern Ireland Prison Service
• Mr David Kennedy, DoJ
• Ms Julie Anderson, Northern Ireland Prison Service
Public from 2:15 PM (5 mins)
Date, Time and Place of next meeting |
| 2:00 PM | Room 30 | Public Accounts Committee
Public from 2:00 PM (8 mins)
Committee Business
Public from 2:08 PM (81 mins)
Inquiry into Planning in Northern Ireland - NILGA Evidence Session: NILGA Evidence Session
• Mr Steven Corr, Northern Ireland Local Government Association
• Cllr Robert Irvine, Northern Ireland Local Government Association
• Ms Karen Smith, Northern Ireland Local Government Association
• Mr Kieran Donnelly, Northern Ireland Audit Office
• Stuart Stevenson, DoF
Suspension from 3:29 PM (6 mins)
Closed from 3:35 PM (19 mins)
Inquiry into Planning in Northern Ireland - Committee Discussion of Evidence Session
• Mr Kieran Donnelly, Northern Ireland Audit Office
• Ms Colette Kane, Northern Ireland Audit Office
• Mr Roger McCance, Northern Ireland Audit Office
• Ms Claire Turner, Northern Ireland Audit Office
• Mr Kyle Bingham, Northern Ireland Audit Office
• Stuart Stevenson, DoF
Closed from 3:54 PM (23 mins)
Inquiry into Broadband Investment in Northern Ireland - First Consideration of Draft Report
• Mr Kieran Donnelly, Northern Ireland Audit Office
• Mr Tomas Wilkinson, Northern Ireland Audit Office
• Mr Conor McGeown, Northern Ireland Audit Office
• Ms Julie Canning, Northern Ireland Audit Office
• Mr Kyle Bingham, Northern Ireland Audit Office
Closed from 4:17 PM (3 mins)
Inquiry into Review of Northern Ireland Budget Process - Draft Press Release
Closed from 4:20 PM (7 mins)
Committee Business |
| 2:32 PM | Senate Chamber | Committee for Justice
Public from 2:32 PM (5 mins)
Committee Business
Public from 2:37 PM (166 mins)
Justice (Sexual Offences and Trafficking Victims) Bill - Consideration of Text of Amendments
• Mr Brian Grzymek, DoJ
• Ms Lorraine Ferguson, DoJ
Role of the Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) in relation to NI Prison Service Care and Supervision Units - Oral evidence session with Representatives of the IMB
• Mr Patsy McGonagle, Independent Monitoring Board Exeq. Council
• Mr John Denvir, Independent Monitoring Board Exeq. Council
SL1 - Police Pensions (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2022 - Oral evidence session with Departmental Officials
• Ms Lynne Curran, DoJ
• Ms Antonia Hoskins, DoJ
Draft Supplementary Legislative Consent Motion - Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill - Draft Committee Report
SL1 - The Rehabilitation of Offenders (Amendment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2022 - written paper
SL1 - Judicial Pensions Regulations (Amendments to the Northern Ireland Judicial Pension Scheme to ensure parity with its England and Wales counterparts) - written paper
SL1 - The Court of Judicature (Non-Contentious Probate) Fees (Amendment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2022 - written paper
SL1 - The County Court Fees (Amendment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2022 - written paper
SL1 - The Magistrates' Courts Fees (Amendment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2022 - written paper
Phase 2 of the Review of the PSNI Injury Benefit Scheme - Update - written paper
Proposals Arising from the Third Statutory Review of the Legal Aid for Crown Court Proceedings (Costs) Rules (Northern Ireland) 2005 - Proposed Consultation - written paper
Registered Intermediary Support in the Civil and Family Courts - Proposed Consultation - written paper
Chairpersons' Liasion Group Draft Report on Strengthening Committee Scrutiny
Public from 5:23 PM (5 mins)
Committee Business
Closed from 5:28 PM (28 mins)
Justice (Sexual Offences and Trafficking Victims) Bill - Potential Amendments
• Ms Stephanie Mallon, Assembly Clerk
Public from 5:56 PM (2 mins) |