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Northern Ireland Assembly @niassembly.gov.uk · 7h

Young participants of the Youth Initiatives project Crosslinks told their stories during an event hosted by the Principal Deputy Speaker Carál Ní Chuilín MLA in the Great Hall today to mark #GoodRelationsWeek

Lynda Whinnery, with long brown hair, wearing a green top, stands beside the Principal Deputy Speaker Carál Ní Chuilín, wearing a navy top and jacket, at the base of the stairs in the Great Hall. Behind them are three rows of young participants in the Crosslinks project, smiling at the camera. Either side of the stairs are marble walls and large floral displays.

Teenage boy wearing a black t-shirt and blue shorts holds the microphone as two others look on. In the background you can see the marble walled interior and a pop-up stand which shows the title and emblem of Youth Initiatives.

Four of the participants during the panel discussion are on stage, one holding a microphone at the far left wearing a dark jacket and denim jeans. Behind them is a white monitor displaying the title Good Relations Week 2025.

Principal Deputy Speaker Carál Ní Chuilín takes a photo using a mobile phone with a pink casing as the young project participants group together on the stairs. Surrounding them is the staircase bannister and the marble walls of the Great Hall.

Northern Ireland Assembly @niassembly.gov.uk · 7h

The Principal Deputy Speaker, Carál Ní Chuilín MLA welcomed Mr Pedro Serrano, EU Ambassador to the UK (pictured third from the right), alongside a delegation of Ambassadors to Parliament Buildings today.

Northern Ireland Assembly @niassembly.gov.uk · 1d

The speaker was delighted to host an event at the weekend with Congo Initiative and New Irish Arts to mark the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty.

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Northern Ireland Assembly @niassembly.gov.uk · 6d

Deputy Speaker, John Blair MLA, welcomed German Ambassador to the UK, HE Susanne Baumann to Parliament Buildings. This is the Ambassadors first visit to the Northern Ireland Assembly since their appointment in September 2025.
@germanambuk.bsky.social

Photo of Deputy Speaker, John Blair MLA, welcomed German Ambassador to the UK, HE Susanne Baumann to Parliament Buildings. This is the Ambassadors first visit to the Northern Ireland Assembly since their appointment in September 2025.

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Northern Ireland Assembly @niassembly.gov.uk · 7d

Deputy Speaker, John Blair MLA welcomed The RT Hon Ian Murray MP Minister of State (Minister for Creative Industries, Media and Arts) and Minister of State (Minister for Digital Government and Data) to Parliament Buildings today.

Northern Ireland Assembly @niassembly.gov.uk · 8d

The Committee for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (AERA) visited a farm and greengrocers in Carrickfergus last week to learn more about the Nature Friendly Farming Network. 🧑‍🌾🥕🌱 @nffn.bsky.social

Northern Ireland Assembly @niassembly.gov.uk · 15d

The Speaker was delighted to welcome a delegation of US state legislators from Pennsylvania to Parliament Buildings. Here he explains why the visit was important. 🎥

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Northern Ireland Assembly @niassembly.gov.uk · 15d

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Northern Ireland Assembly @niassembly.gov.uk · 15d

The Speaker welcomed a delegate of Legislators from Pennsylvania to Parliament Buildings. After engaging with elected representatives, the delegation spoke with representatives from Invest NI and the Department for the Economy.

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Northern Ireland Assembly @niassembly.gov.uk · 21d

🏦 Today the Finance Committee launched a report into banking and financial services in Northern Ireland. Hear from the Chair and Deputy Chair as they explain what it will mean for you.

Northern Ireland Assembly @niassembly.gov.uk · 25d

This week the Speaker chaired a meeting to address issues of abuse targeting elected representatives. Members, @policeserviceni.bsky.social, Electoral Office for NI, John & Pat Hume Foundation, @jocoxfoundation.bsky.social and others joined the discussions at Parliament Buildings

Northern Ireland Assembly @niassembly.gov.uk · Jul 30

☀️Visit your Parliament Buildings this summer!
Enjoy free guided tours and family-friendly days packed with fun, learning, and hands-on activities.
📅 We’re hosting our next Family Friendly Day on 6th August, with tours running throughout the day from 10am.
🎟️ Book your tickets now: lk.nia.fyi/g1_R

Northern Ireland Assembly @niassembly.gov.uk · Jul 24

We had a great first day of family-friendly tours, we can't wait to the next one!

Northern Ireland Assembly @niassembly.gov.uk · Jul 18

☀️Visit your Parliament Buildings this summer!

Enjoy free guided tours and family-friendly days packed with fun, learning, and hands-on activities.

📅We’re hosting Family Friendly Days on 23rd July and 6th August, with tours running throughout the day from 10am.

🎟️ Book your tickets: lk.nia.fyi/g1_R

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Northern Ireland Assembly @niassembly.gov.uk · Jul 10

The Speaker, Mr Edwin Poots MLA welcomes Japanese Ambassador to the UK, Mr Hiroshi Suzuki to Parliament Buildings today.

Photo of The Speaker, Mr Edwin Poots MLA welcoming Japanese Ambassador to the UK, Mr Hiroshi Suzuki to Parliament Buildings today.

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Northern Ireland Assembly @niassembly.gov.uk · Jun 25

The Assembly Speaker Edwin Poots MLA was delighted to welcome the Rt Hon Mr Peter Robinson to Parliament Buildings as the former First Minister unveiled his portrait by the artist Carol Graham. 🎨

Northern Ireland Assembly @niassembly.gov.uk · Jun 17

The Assembly and Executive Review Committee is carrying out a review into what institutional reforms.

If you have a view on this issue, you can complete our survey via lk.cmte.fyi/XSWL

📆Survey closes on Monday 30 May.

The Assembly and Executive Review Committee is carrying out a review into what institutional reforms could be implemented to improve the functioning and stability of the Assembly and the Northern Ireland Executive Committee.
If you have a view on this issue, you can complete our survey via https://lk.cmte.fyi/XSWL
The findings of the review will help to inform a report into the options available for applicable institutional reform.
Survey closes on Monday 30 May.

Northern Ireland Assembly @niassembly.gov.uk · Jun 17

Utterly Brilliant! @timmymallett.bsky.social completes his cycle around Northern Ireland at Parliament Buildings. 🚲

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Northern Ireland Assembly @niassembly.gov.uk · Jun 16

As part of a wider visit to @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social, the Committee for the Economy was delighted to visit the Centre for Secure Information Technologies last week to learn more about their Cyber-AI research and innovation activities. 🤖🔐

Northern Ireland Assembly @niassembly.gov.uk · Jun 13

‪[email protected]‬ held a meeting in Parliament Buildings today as part of its inquiry into Strengthening Northern Ireland’s voice in the context of the Windsor Framework.

Six Members of the Lords Committee stand in a line on the steps of Parliament Buildings. In the background are two of the pillars and door entrances to the building. Four of the members are men wearing navy suits. Baroness Goudie stands third from the left wearing a navy dress and a grey jacket, while Baroness Ritchie is second from the right wearing a blue dress and a navy jacket.

Northern Ireland Assembly @niassembly.gov.uk · Jun 6

The Assembly Speaker Edwin Poots MLA was delighted to join his counterparts ‪@commonsspeaker.parliament, Elin Jones the Presiding Officer of Senedd Wales and @presidingofficer.parliament.scot for a quadrilateral meeting in Wales to discuss common parliamentary issues.

Photo of the Assembly Speaker Edwin Poots with his counterparts Sir Lindsay Hoyle, Speaker of the UK House of Commons, Elin Jones, the Presiding Officer of Senedd Wales and Alison Johnstone, Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament.

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Northern Ireland Assembly @niassembly.gov.uk · Jun 6

The Committee for Education is examining the School Uniforms (Guidelines and Allowances) Bill and we want your views on the issues highlighted below.
Please email your thoughts to [email protected] by 15 June.
For more information, visit: lk.cmte.fyi/SchoolUniform

Three young pupils, two girls and a boy, lean their backs to a railing as the middle child reads from a brown book. They are wearing navy jumpers over white shirts. Against a purple background is the question: 'Do you support a cost cap on school uniforms - or a limit on how many items of clothing are school branded?'

Group of several young boys in a sports huddle, wearing green shirts and some with red bibs over them. Against a purple background there is the question: 'PE and sports kits - should they be branded, should schools provide them?'

Four secondary level students wearing white shirts and blue ties smile as they lean over a desk writing in notebooks. Against a purple background there is the question: 'What are your thoughts on the eligibility for school uniform allowances - should it be extended?'

A young girl with long brown hair wears a light coloured polo shirt, backpack on her shoulders and cycling helmet as the rides a bike along a road. Against a purple background there is the question: 'Should comfort and choice matter more than appearance?'

Northern Ireland Assembly @niassembly.gov.uk · Jun 3

Northern Ireland Youth Assembly members have been speaking to the Committee for Education about school uniform policy.
The Committee's call for evidence on a Bill which has aims around guidelines and eligibility for allowances closes on 15 June.
Find out more here: lk.cmte.fyi/SchoolUniform

An image with 10 people lined up in front of a blue and white banner which reads Committee for Education. Among them are six Committee members and four members of the Youth Assembly, two boys and two girls. They are in a room with light coloured walls in front of a table before the meeting begins.

Northern Ireland Assembly @niassembly.gov.uk · May 30

The Assembly and Executive Review Committee wants your views on how guidance could be developed for the meaningful handling of Westminster Statutory Instruments which relate to devolved matters.
For more information, please click here: lk.cmte.fyi/dc4n

Blue graphic showing an image of the Assembly chamber on the left and on the right information about the survey, which includes the contact email of committee.assemblyexecutivereview@niassembly.gov.uk and the closing date of 30 September 2025.

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