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  • Youth Participation Evidence

    Having completed your mandate as a Youth Assembly Member, your experience matters. You helped shape how young people engage with decision-makers at the Northern Ireland Assembly, and your reflections are essential in helping us improve participation for future mandates. We are currently preparing a presentation for the All Party Group on Youth Participation, exploring the question: “Are young people’s voices heard by decision-makers?” This survey will help us understand... More
    Closed 6 February 2026

  • Call for Evidence - General Teaching Council Bill

    The General Teaching Council Bill was formally introduced to the Assembly on Monday 24 November 2025. The Bill undertook its Second Stage on Tuesday 2 December 2025 with the Committee Stage commencing immediately thereafter. In order to inform the Committee Stage of the Bill, the Committee for Education would welcome your views/comments on the contents of the Bill. More
    Closed 6 February 2026

  • SL1 The Sheep Carcase Classification and Price Reporting Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2026

    The Committee for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has been asked to consider the following proposed statutory rule and associated documents provided by the Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affair at its meeting on 22 January 2026 : The Sheep Carcase Classification and Price Reporting Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2026 To assist the Committee with its work, it is seeking views on whether the information provided by the... More
    Closed 6 February 2026

  • Making the Internet a Safer Place

    A group of people are working on an idea to help reduce violence against women and girls. They are thinking about creating an app to encourage positive and respectful content online, and help steer people away from harmful or negative content. The idea includes using a computer system (called an algorithm) that acts like a filter. This filter could work best in places where internet use is more controlled, like a company or school network. This project is still at an early... More
    Opened 6 February 2026

  • The Renewables Obligation (Amendment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026

    The Committee for the Economy has been asked to consider the following proposed statutory rule and associated documents provided by the Department for the Economy at its meeting on 25 February 2026 : The Renewables Obligation (Amendment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026 To assist the Committee with its work, it is seeking views on whether the information provided by the department is accurate, complete, and whether it may result in any... More
    Opened 5 February 2026

  • The Drumnagoon Road, Portadown (Abandonment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026

    The Committee for Infrastructure has been asked to consider the following proposed statutory rule and associated documents provided by the Department for Infrastructure at its meeting on 25 February 2026 : The Drumnagoon Road, Portadown (Abandonment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026 To assist the Committee with its work, it is seeking views on whether the information provided by the department is accurate, complete, and whether it may result in any... More
    Opened 4 February 2026

  • The Quay Pass, Enniskillen (Abandonment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026

    The Committee for Infrastructure has been asked to consider the following proposed statutory rule and associated documents provided by the Department for Infrastructure at its meeting on 25 February 2026 : The Quay Pass, Enniskillen (Abandonment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026 To assist the Committee with its work, it is seeking views on whether the information provided by the department is accurate, complete, and whether it may result in any... More
    Opened 4 February 2026

  • The Malone Road, Belfast (Abandonment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026

    The Committee for Infrastructure has been asked to consider the following proposed statutory rule and associated documents provided by the Department for Infrastructure at its meeting on 25 February 2026 : The Malone Road, Belfast (Abandonment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026 To assist the Committee with its work, it is seeking views on whether the information provided by the department is accurate, complete, and whether it may result in any unintended... More
    Opened 4 February 2026

  • The Schools (Part-Time 20mph Speed Limit) (Amendment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026

    The Committee for Infrastructure has been asked to consider the following proposed statutory rule and associated documents provided by the Department for Infrastructure at its meeting on 25 February 2026 : The Schools (Part-Time 20mph Speed Limit) (Amendment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026 To assist the Committee with its work, it is seeking views on whether the information provided by the department is accurate, complete, and whether it may result in... More
    Opened 4 February 2026

  • The Prohibition of U-Turns (Belfast) (Amendment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026

    The Committee for Infrastructure has been asked to consider the following proposed statutory rule and associated documents provided by the Department for Infrastructure at its meeting on 21 January 2026 : The Prohibition of U-Turns (Belfast) (Amendment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026 To assist the Committee with its work, it is seeking views on whether the information provided by the department is accurate, complete, and whether it may result in any... More
    Closed 3 February 2026

  • The St Andrews Square West, Belfast (Stopping-Up) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026

    The Committee for Infrastructure has been asked to consider the following proposed statutory rule and associated documents provided by the Department for Infrastructure at its meeting on 21 January 2026 : The St Andrews Square West, Belfast (Stopping-Up) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026 To assist the Committee with its work, it is seeking views on whether the information provided by the department is accurate, complete, and whether it may result in any... More
    Closed 3 February 2026

  • The Glencairn Road, Belfast (Abandonment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026

    The Committee for Infrastructure has been asked to consider the following proposed statutory rule and associated documents provided by the Department for Infrastructure at its meeting on 21 January 2026 : The Glencain Road, Belfast (Abandonment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026 To assist the Committee with its work, it is seeking views on whether the information provided by the department is accurate, complete, and whether it may result in any... More
    Closed 3 February 2026

  • The Pensions Increase (Review) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026

    The Committee for Finance has been asked to consider the following proposed statutory rule and associated documents provided by the Department for Finance at its meeting on 21 January 2026 : The Pensions Increase (Review) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026 To assist the Committee with its work, it is seeking views on whether the information provided by the department is accurate, complete, and whether it may result in any unintended or unanticipated... More
    Closed 3 February 2026

  • The Public Service Pensions Revaluation Order (Northern Ireland) 2026

    The Committee for Finance has been asked to consider the following proposed statutory rule and associated documents provided by the Department for Finance at its meeting on 21 January 2026 : The Public Service Pensions Revaluation Order (Northern Ireland) 2026 To assist the Committee with its work, it is seeking views on whether the information provided by the department is accurate, complete, and whether it may result in any unintended or... More
    Closed 3 February 2026

  • COM/2023/769 Proposal for Regulation on the welfare of dogs and cats and their traceability

    The Windsor Framework Democratic Scrutiny Committee (DSC) is a standing committee of the NI Assembly established under the Schedule 6B to the Northern Ireland Act 1998 . The DSC’s purpose is to assist with the observation and implementation of Article 13(3a) and (4) of the Windsor Framework. The Committee’s functions include: examining and considering new EU acts and replacement EU acts; conducting inquiries and publishing reports in relation to... More
    Opened 30 January 2026

  • The Parental Bereavement Leave and Pay (Miscarriage) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2026

    The Committee for the Economy has been asked to consider the following proposed statutory rule and associated documents provided by the Department for the Economy at its meeting on 25 February 2026 : The Parental Bereavement Leave and Pay (Miscarriage) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2026 To assist the Committee with its work, it is seeking views on whether the information provided by the Department is accurate, complete, and whether it may result... More
    Opened 29 January 2026

  • SL1 The Health and Social Care Pension Scheme (Member Contributions) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2026

    The Committee for Health has been asked to consider the following proposed statutory rule and associated documents provided by the Department of Health at its meeting on 5 February 2026 : The Health and Social Care Pension Scheme (Member Contributions) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2026 To assist the Committee with its work, it is seeking views on whether the information provided by the department is accurate, complete, and whether it... More
    Closed 28 January 2026

  • The Parking and Waiting Restrictions (Belfast) (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) 2026

    The Committee for Infrastructure has been asked to consider the following proposed statutory rule and associated documents provided by the Department for Infrastructure at its meeting on 25 February 2026 : The Parking and Waiting Restrictions (Belfast) (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) 2026 To assist the Committee with its work, it is seeking views on whether the information provided by the department is accurate, complete, and whether it may result in... More
    Opened 28 January 2026

  • The Road Races (Croft Hill Climb) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026

    The Committee for Infrastructure has been asked to consider the following proposed statutory rule and associated documents provided by the Department for Infrastructure at its meeting on 25 February 2026 : The Road Races (Croft Hill Climb) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026 To assist the Committee with its work, it is seeking views on whether the information provided by the department is accurate, complete, and whether it may result in any unintended or... More
    Opened 28 January 2026

  • The Waiting Restrictions (Comber) (Amendment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026

    The Committee for Infrastructure has been asked to consider the following proposed statutory rule and associated documents provided by the Department for Infrastructure at its meeting on 25 February 2026 : The Waiting Restrictions (Comber) (Amendment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026 To assist the Committee with its work, it is seeking views on whether the information provided by the department is accurate, complete, and whether it may result in any... More
    Opened 28 January 2026

  • The Waiting Restrictions (Coalisland) (Northern Ireland) 2026

    The Committee for Infrastructure has been asked to consider the following proposed statutory rule and associated documents provided by the Department for Infrastructure at its meeting on 25 February 2026 : The Waiting Restrictions (Coalisland) (Northern Ireland) 2026 To assist the Committee with its work, it is seeking views on whether the information provided by the department is accurate, complete, and whether it may result in any unintended or... More
    Opened 28 January 2026

  • The Waiting Restrictions (Clogher) (Northern Ireland) 2026

    The Committee for Infrastructure has been asked to consider the following proposed statutory rule and associated documents provided by the Department for Infrastructure at its meeting on 25 February 2026 : The Waiting Restrictions (Clogher) (Northern Ireland) 2026 To assist the Committee with its work, it is seeking views on whether the information provided by the department is accurate, complete, and whether it may result in any unintended or... More
    Opened 28 January 2026

  • The On-Street Parking (Amendment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026

    The Committee for Infrastructure has been asked to consider the following proposed statutory rule and associated documents provided by the Department for Infrastructure at its meeting on 14 January 2026 : The On-Street Parking (Amendment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026 To assist the Committee with its work, it is seeking views on whether the information provided by the department is accurate, complete, and whether it may result in any unintended or... More
    Closed 27 January 2026

  • The Road Races (Circuit of Ireland Rally) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026

    The Committee for Infrastructure has been asked to consider the following proposed statutory rule and associated documents provided by the Department for Infrastructure at its meeting on 14 January 2026 : The Road Races (Circuit of Ireland Rally) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026 To assist the Committee with its work, it is seeking views on whether the information provided by the department is accurate, complete, and whether it may result in any... More
    Closed 27 January 2026

  • Youth Assembly - Big Youth Survey 2025

    Are you aged 12-21 and living in Northern Ireland? The new Youth Assembly Members need you to tell them the issues that are important to you. Once this survey closes on 19 December, the top 10 issues will be debated by the Northern Ireland Youth Assembly to help them choose their 3 areas of focus for their two-year mandate. This survey will take no more than 5 minutes to complete. You can read the last report from the 2024 Big Youth Survey here: ... More
    Closed 19 December 2025

  • Proposal for a Bill on the right to choose to wear trousers in school

    The Committee for Education is bringing forward a proposal for a law to allow all pupils to wear trousers at school, so that this becomes a universal right. The Committee has worked extensively on the issue of school uniforms this year. It has heard a very strong appeal for this change and considers this an important issue which has a very significant impact on daily life in school. For the most part, girls do not currently have the right to choose to wear trousers (or shorts) to... More
    Opened 12 December 2025

  • Dilapidation Bill - Informal Consultation

    The Dilapidation Bill The Northern Ireland Assembly is considering a new law – the Dilapidation Bill. The Bill is designed to stop dilapidated properties (and land) from spoiling the ‘amenity’ of local towns and villages, with the potential added benefits of encouraging regeneration, improving public safety from dangerous buildings and to improve community well-being. This Bill would give councils stronger powers to deal with buildings and land that are... More
    Closed 5 December 2025

  • PERMISSION FORM FOR YOUTH ASSEMBLY CONSULTATION FORUM

    What is the YACF? Anyone who applied to be a Youth Assembly Member but was not selected automatically becomes a member of the Youth Assembly Consultation Forum (YACF). We contact YACF members occasionally to find out what they think about issues that the Youth Assembly is working on and give updates on our work. Importantly, only members of the YACF are eligible to be considered for selection to the Youth Assembly if places become available. Our privacy... More
    Closed 30 November 2025

  • Northern Ireland Fiscal Council Bill - Call for Evidence

    The Northern Ireland Fiscal Council was established on a non-statutory basis in March 2021 following a commitment made in the New Decade New Approach document. The Northern Ireland Fiscal Council Bill establishes the Council on a statutory basis and provides a legislative framework to underpin its work. The Bill sets out the functions of the Council, safeguards its independence and ensures its access to information. In addition, the... More
    Closed 24 October 2025

  • Administrative and Financial Provisions Bill - Call for Evidence

    The Administrative and Financial Provisions Bill relates to a number of legislative changes that Departments require for routine financial matters for which it would not be practical to have specific legislation. More
    Closed 24 October 2025
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