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  • Child Support Enforcement Bill

    The Child Support Enforcement Bill was introduced in the Northern Ireland Assembly on 17 June 2024. The Bill and its Explanatory and Financial Memorandum are available to download here . The Bill makes provision for NI that corresponds to the provisions of the Child Support (Enforcement) Act 2023, which was passed by the Westminster Parliament and is due to come into effect in England, Scotland and Wales. In general, NI’s child maintenance policy... More
    Closed 4 October 2024

  • Mini-Inquiry into Relationship and Sexuality Education – Children and Young People

    The Education Committee is hosting a mini-inquiry into Relationship and Sexuality Education (RSE) in Northern Ireland. The goals of this inquiry are to: Understand how this subject is taught in other parts of the UK, Ireland and internationally; Understand what the teaching of RSE is like across Northern Ireland; and Understand if changes need to be made to RSE in Northern Ireland and if so, what this should look like. What is RSE? ... More
    Opened 26 September 2024

  • Pensions (Extension of Automatic Enrolment) Bill

    The Pensions (Extension of Automatic Enrolment) Bill was introduced in Northern Ireland Assembly on 20 May 2024. The Bill and its Explanatory and Financial Memorandum are available to download here . The purpose of the Bill is to make provisions to provide the Department for Communities with the power to make regulations in order to make a number of changes to Automatic Enrolment. Automatic Enrolment was introduced in 2012 to enable more people to save for... More
    Closed 20 September 2024

  • Mini Inquiry into Relationship and Sexuality Education

    The Committe for Education are seeking you views on the approaches to and outcomes of Relationship and Sexuality Education (RSE) in schools in Northern Ireland More
    Opened 17 September 2024

  • Gaps in Equality Legislation Inquiry - Call for Evidence

    The Committee for the Executive Office is a statutory Committee in the Northern Ireland Assembly. The Committee is conducting an inquiry on differences in equality legislation between the regions of the UK and the Republic of Ireland. The purpose of the inquiry is to find out where equality legislation is different in Northern Ireland to other jurisdictions and to understand the impacts this has. The Committee will: Examine differences in equality legislation between... More
    Closed 6 September 2024

  • Older People's Parliament

    On Saturday 12 October 2024, the Northern Ireland Assembly will host an Older People's Parliament in the Assembly Chamber in Parliament Buildings. This will be an opportunity for older people across Northern Ireland to share key issues that impact their lives and to raise awareness of the needs of older people, directly with decision-makers. More
    Closed 4 September 2024

  • Regulation (EU) 2024/1938 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 June 2024 on standards of quality and safety for substances of human origin intended for human application and repealing Directives 2002/98/EC and 2004/23/EC

    The Windsor Framework Democratic Scrutiny Committee (DSC) is a standing committee of the Northern Ireland Assembly established under the Windsor Framework (Democratic Scrutiny) Regulations 2024. The DSC's purpose is to assist with the observation and implementation of Article 13(3a) and (4) of the Windsor Framework. The Windsor Framework Democratic Scrutiny Committee (DSC) The Committee's functions include: examining and considering new EU acts and replacement of... More
    Closed 7 August 2024

  • Regulation (EU) 2024/1849 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 June 2024 amending Regulation (EU) 2017/852 on mercury as regards dental amalgam and other mercury-added products subject to export, import and manufacturing restrictions

    The Windsor Framework Democratic Scrutiny Committee (DSC) is a standing committee of the Northern Ireland Assembly established under the Windsor Framework (Democratic Scrutiny) Regulations 2024. The DSC's purpose is to assist with the observation and implementation of Article 13(3a) and (4) of the Windsor Framework. The Windsor Framework Democratic Scrutiny Committee (DSC) The Committee's functions include: examining and considering new EU acts and replacement of... More
    Closed 28 July 2024

  • NI Assembly Explained Workshop Request Form

    Assembly Explained is a free workshop suitable for community groups and organisations. During the session, we will explain how the Assembly works and how participants can get involved and raise issues. Sessions usually last between one to three hours and can be delivered online or in-person. If you’re interested in booking an Assembly Explained workshop, please click on the link below to complete the request form, and the Assembly Engagement team will be in... More
    Opened 19 July 2024

  • Regulation (EU) 2024/1252 establishing a framework for ensuring a secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials and amending Regulations (EU) No 168/2013, (EU) 2018/858, (EU) 2018/1724 and (EU) 2019/1020

    The Windsor Framework Democratic Scrutiny Committee (DSC) is a standing committee of the Northern Ireland Assembly established under the Windsor Framework (Democratic Scrutiny) Regulations 2024. The DSC's purpose is to assist with the observation and implementation of Article 13(3a) and (4) of the Windsor Framework. The Windsor Framework Democratic Scrutiny Committee (DSC) The Committee's functions include: examining and considering new EU acts and replacement of... More
    Closed 26 May 2024

  • Regulation (EU) 2024/1157 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 April 2024 on shipments of waste, amending Regulations (EU) No 1257/2013 and (EU) 2020/1056 and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1013/2006

    The Windsor Framework Democratic Scrutiny Committee (DSC) is a standing committee of the Northern Ireland Assembly established under the Windsor Framework (Democratic Scrutiny) Regulations 2024. The DSC's purpose is to assist with the observation and implementation of Article 13(3a) and (4) of the Windsor Framework. The Windsor Framework Democratic Scrutiny Committee (DSC) The Committee's functions include: examining and considering new EU acts and replacement of... More
    Closed 20 May 2024

  • Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 on the geographical indications for wine, spirit drinks and agricultural products, as well as traditional specialities guaranteed and optional quality terms for agricultural products, amending Regulations (EU) No 1308/2013, (EU) 2019/787 and (EU) 2019/1753 and repealing Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012

    The Windsor Framework Democratic Scrutiny Committee (DSC) is a standing committee of the Northern Ireland Assembly established under the Windsor Framework (Democratic Scrutiny) Regulations 2024. The DSC's purpose is to assist with the observation and implementation of Article 13(3a) and (4) of the Windsor Framework. The Windsor Framework Democratic Scrutiny Committee (DSC) The Committee's functions include: examining and considering new EU acts and replacement of... More
    Closed 13 May 2024

  • NI Assembly Get Involved Sign Up Now

    Sign Up to Receive Information from the Northern Ireland Assembly The Northern Ireland Assembly sends out regular newsletters, details of upcoming events and consultations as well as other information covering different topics. If you would like to receive this information you can sign up for the areas you are interested in using this short form. More
    Opened 8 April 2024

  • Your Voice Matters: Help Shape the New Assembly Website!

    The Northern Ireland Assembly is embarking on a journey to redesign its website – and we need your help! The current website, launched in 2010, is in need of a refresh. Technology has evolved and so have your needs as our users. See for yourself at niassembly.gov.uk. Along with improving the technology we want to address these needs. We know some of our issues: We often don't speak to all our users in an accessible way. ... More
    Closed 10 March 2024

  • Youth Assembly - Big Youth Survey 2024

    Are you aged 12-21 and living in Northern Ireland? The Northern Ireland Youth Assembly needs you to give your views on issues that are important to young people across Northern Ireland. Your views will go to the Northern Ireland Youth Assembly to help them choose their areas of focus for their two-year mandate. This survey will take no more than 5 minutes to complete. More
    Closed 26 January 2024

  • Draft Equality Scheme, Audit of Inequalities Report/Action Plan 22-26, Good Relations Action Plan 22-25

    The Northern Ireland Assembly Commission welcomes your views on the proposed content of its Draft Equality Scheme and Audit of Inequalities Report / Action Plan 2022-2026 and Good Relations Action Plan 2022-2025. You can find further information each of the reports/plans in the related links below. If you require this document in an alternative format please contact us to discuss your requirements. More
    Closed 1 November 2022

  • Fair Employment (School Teachers) Bill - Call for Views

    The Fair Employment and Treatment (Northern Ireland) Order 1998 outlaws discrimination on the grounds of religious belief and political opinion in a number of areas including employment. Article 71 of the Order exempts school teachers from the legislation. The reason for this is to enable certain schools to maintain a religious ethos. The Bill aims to remove the exemption for school teachers from the Order. More
    Closed 7 March 2022

  • Employment (Zero Hours Workers and Banded Weekly Working Hours) Bill Survey

    The Committee for the Economy is seeking your views on The Employment (Zero Hours Workers and Banded Weekly Working Hours) Bill. The Bill will make provision in respect of zero hours workers and banded weekly working hours. Read the The Employment (Zero Hours Workers and Banded Weekly Working Hours) Bill. Read the Explanatory Memorandum (These documents willl open in another window) More
    Closed 4 March 2022

  • AERA Committee Survey- Breaking the 'Grass' Ceiling: Barriers for Women in the Agriculture Sector

    We want to learn more about the challenges local women face in the agriculture sector. We know that for decades running a farm has traditionally been viewed as a role for men but that in recent years there have been moves to try and encourage women to take up farm management as a career. We want to understand what the experience is of local farm women, what the current issues are and how policy can be developed in this area. We are particularly keen to hear... More
    Closed 14 January 2022

  • Period Products (Free Provision) Bill - Call for Views

    Pat Catney MLA (Member of the Legislative Assembly) is an elected representative from the Social Democratic and Labour Party in Lagan Valley. He is concerned that products to keep people comfortable and hygienic when they are having menstrual periods are very costly. Some people can’t afford them and this prevents them participating fully in the opportunities they are offered in their lives, such as studying at school and college. Most of these people are... More
    Closed 7 January 2022

  • Education (Curriculum) (CPR and AED) Bill - Call for Views

    Colin McGrath MLA (Member of the Legislative Assembly) is an elected representative from the Social Democratic and Labour Party in South Down. He has put his idea that lifesaving skills should be taught in school into a b ill (a draft law) , and asked the whole Assembly to consider it. He wrote about his idea in a document called the Explanatory and Financial Memorandum which you can read here (opens in a new window) : The Assembly discussed this... More
    Closed 20 December 2021

  • Support for Mortgage Interest etc. (Security for Loans) Bill - Call for Evidence and Views

    The Support for Mortgage Interest etc. (Security for Loans) Bill was introduced to the Assembly by the Minister for Communities on 8 November 2021. The Bill has now reached Committee Stage and the Committee would welcome your views on the Bill. The stated objective of this Bill is to protect owner-occupiers receiving certain income-related benefits from the threat of repossession. Homeowners, who are in receipt of certain income-related benefits may be able to get help towards mortgage... More
    Closed 14 December 2021

  • Betting, Gaming, Lotteries and Amusements (Amendment) Bill - Call for evidence and views

    Context of the Bill It has been reported in recent years that up to 40,000 people in Northern Ireland may have a gambling problem and that is the highest incidence in the UK – four times higher than any other region and also three times higher than the Republic of Ireland. It has also been reported that children as young as 11 have problems with gambling. In many jurisdictions, gambling problems are now increasingly being viewed as also being a public health matter.... More
    Closed 26 November 2021

  • Small-Scale Green Energy Bill Survey

    The Committee for the Economy is seeking your views on the Small-Scale Green Energy Bill . The Bill focuses on three key areas: To place a requirement on major electricity providers and suppliers to provide an obligatory minimum price tariff for exporting micro-generated renewable power into the grid. For the Minister for the Economy ("the Minister") to establish a small scale green energy micro-generation scheme with powers that include setting this minimum... More
    Closed 18 November 2021

  • Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) Bill

    The Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) Bill was introduced in the Assembly by Clare Bailey MLA, on 13 September 2021. The purpose of the Bill is to make provision for the establishment of ‘safe access zones’ around abortion clinics. Read the Bill Read the Explanatory Financial Memorandum Read the Second Stage debate More
    Closed 12 November 2021

  • Defamation Bill Inquiry

    The Defamation Bill was formally introduced to the Assembly on 7 June 2021 and, following its second reading on 14 September 2021, was referred to the Committee for Finance for the Committee Stage. In order to inform its deliberations on the Bill, the Committee has launched a call for evidence. Any organisation or individual may make a submission in respect of the Bill under the call for evidence. The aim of the Bill is given as reforming the law of defamation in... More
    Closed 1 November 2021

  • Call for Evidence - Private Tenancies Bill

    Context of the Bill The private rented sector has grown over the past number of years to become the second largest type of housing tenure. It is now larger than the social housing sector and accounts for over 17% of all housing stock in Northern Ireland. Almost half of those living in the private rented sector receive state financial support via Housing Benefit or Universal Credit to help meet housing costs. The Committee acknowledges that the private rented... More
    Closed 29 October 2021

  • Call for Evidence - Integrated Education Bill Inquiry

    The Bill makes provision about the promotion and provision of integrated education. It will also provide for the reform and the expansion of integrated education. WHY WE ARE ASKING FOR YOUR VIEWS The Integrated Education Bill has passed Second Stage, the debate on the principles of the Bill. This means that the Assembly has delegated responsibility for scrutiny of the Bill to the Education Committee, which is the relevant statutory Committee. The Education Committee will carry out a... More
    Closed 10 October 2021

  • Call for Evidence - Adoption and Children Bill

    The NI Assembly Committee for Health would like to hear your views on the Adoption and Children Bill. The closing date for written submissions is Friday, 8 October 2021. Overview In a statement to the Assembly on 7 July, the Minister of Health announced his intention to introduce the Adoption and Children Bill into the Assembly in September 2021. The purpose of the Bill is to update and enhance the legal framework for adoption in Northern Ireland. ... More
    Closed 8 October 2021

  • Climate Change (No.2) Bill - Call for Evidence and Views

    Climate Change is one of the most challenging issues facing our society, and how we address it will have implications for how we live, work and travel. It is a global problem and many countries around the world have, in recent years, introduced laws and strategies to reduce emissions from greenhouse gases (GHG) that are known to be harmful to the environment. As part of the New Decade, New Approach agreement, the Northern Ireland (NI) Executive made a commitment to... More
    Closed 30 September 2021
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