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The Research and Information Service (RaISe) of the Northern Ireland Assembly.
RaISe Blog available at: http://assemblyresearchmatters.org
RaISe Blog available at: http://assemblyresearchmatters.org
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Research Papers: www.niassembly.gov.uk/assembly-bus...
Blog articles: www.assemblyresearchmatters.org
Deposited Papers: www.niassembly.gov.uk/assembly-bus...
Research Papers: www.niassembly.gov.uk/assembly-bus...
Blog articles: www.assemblyresearchmatters.org
November 28, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Find all the details of our recent publications here:
Deposited Papers: www.niassembly.gov.uk/assembly-bus...
Research Papers: www.niassembly.gov.uk/assembly-bus...
Blog articles: www.assemblyresearchmatters.org
Deposited Papers: www.niassembly.gov.uk/assembly-bus...
Research Papers: www.niassembly.gov.uk/assembly-bus...
Blog articles: www.assemblyresearchmatters.org
Deposited Paper: Information provided by the Minister for Communities in response to Michelle McIlveen MLA detailing the number of young people presenting as homeless, broken down by type of accommodation they were residing in at the time of presentation. www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
November 26, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Deposited Paper: Information provided by the Minister for Communities in response to Michelle McIlveen MLA detailing the number of young people presenting as homeless, broken down by type of accommodation they were residing in at the time of presentation. www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
Research Paper: RHI (Closure of the Non-Domestic Scheme) Bill: key considerations. This Paper outlines essential context-setting information, along with key policy and “public purse” considerations, if the Bill is enacted as introduced. www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
November 26, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Research Paper: RHI (Closure of the Non-Domestic Scheme) Bill: key considerations. This Paper outlines essential context-setting information, along with key policy and “public purse” considerations, if the Bill is enacted as introduced. www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
With a recent drop in temperature, we are highlighting a couple of recent topical digests that we have produced.
This topical digest covers the issue of fuel poverty www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
This topical digest covers the issue of fuel poverty www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
Topical Digest: This Topical Digest provides Members and their staff with a range of reading materials and sources of information relating to fuel poverty, as well as the approaches to tackling fuel poverty, in Northern Ireland and other jurisdictions. www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
November 26, 2025 at 11:08 AM
With a recent drop in temperature, we are highlighting a couple of recent topical digests that we have produced.
This topical digest covers the issue of fuel poverty www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
This topical digest covers the issue of fuel poverty www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
With a recent drop in temperature, we are highlighting a couple of recent topical digests that we have produced.
First up our recent publication regarding Housing: net zero, decarbonisation and retrofitting. www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
First up our recent publication regarding Housing: net zero, decarbonisation and retrofitting. www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
Topical Digest: Housing: net zero, decarbonisation and retrofitting. This topical digest provides a reading list of recent strategies, research reports, news articles and blog articles relating to residential decarbonisation and net zero. www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
November 26, 2025 at 10:35 AM
With a recent drop in temperature, we are highlighting a couple of recent topical digests that we have produced.
First up our recent publication regarding Housing: net zero, decarbonisation and retrofitting. www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
First up our recent publication regarding Housing: net zero, decarbonisation and retrofitting. www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
Blog article: The Inquiry (Mother and Baby Institutions, Magdalene Laundries and Workhouses) and Redress Scheme Bill. This blog article provides a brief outline of some of the main provisions contained in the Bill and the next steps are in the process. www.assemblyresearchmatters.org/2025/11/24/i...
Inquiry (Mother and Baby Institutions, Magdalene Laundries and Workhouses) and Redress Scheme Bill: A brief overview - Research Matters
The Inquiry (Mother and Baby Institutions, Magdalene Laundries and Workhouses) and Redress Scheme Bill (‘the Bill’) is currently being considered by the Assembly. This blog article provides a brief ou...
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November 24, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Blog article: The Inquiry (Mother and Baby Institutions, Magdalene Laundries and Workhouses) and Redress Scheme Bill. This blog article provides a brief outline of some of the main provisions contained in the Bill and the next steps are in the process. www.assemblyresearchmatters.org/2025/11/24/i...
A bumper week of publications,
Find all the details here:
Deposited Papers: www.niassembly.gov.uk/assembly-bus...
Research Papers: www.niassembly.gov.uk/assembly-bus...
Blog articles: www.assemblyresearchmatters.org
Find all the details here:
Deposited Papers: www.niassembly.gov.uk/assembly-bus...
Research Papers: www.niassembly.gov.uk/assembly-bus...
Blog articles: www.assemblyresearchmatters.org
November 21, 2025 at 1:55 PM
A bumper week of publications,
Find all the details here:
Deposited Papers: www.niassembly.gov.uk/assembly-bus...
Research Papers: www.niassembly.gov.uk/assembly-bus...
Blog articles: www.assemblyresearchmatters.org
Find all the details here:
Deposited Papers: www.niassembly.gov.uk/assembly-bus...
Research Papers: www.niassembly.gov.uk/assembly-bus...
Blog articles: www.assemblyresearchmatters.org
Research Paper: Progress against the 2021 PAC report on SEN. The paper considers the progress made by the Department of Education and the EA since publication of the Public Accounts Committee’s Report on Impact Review of Special Educational Needs. www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
November 20, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Research Paper: Progress against the 2021 PAC report on SEN. The paper considers the progress made by the Department of Education and the EA since publication of the Public Accounts Committee’s Report on Impact Review of Special Educational Needs. www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
New blog article: for #CarersRightsDay
The cost of caring: Gender inequalities and the risks of poverty faced by unpaid carers in Northern Ireland.
The cost of caring: Gender inequalities and the risks of poverty faced by unpaid carers in Northern Ireland.
The cost of caring: Gender inequalities and the risks of poverty faced by unpaid carers in Northern Ireland - Research Matters
Carers Rights Day, observed on 20 November, is intended to raise awareness about the rights of the UK’s 5.8 million unpaid carers and the support available to them. CarersUK organises the day, with th...
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November 20, 2025 at 10:53 AM
New blog article: for #CarersRightsDay
The cost of caring: Gender inequalities and the risks of poverty faced by unpaid carers in Northern Ireland.
The cost of caring: Gender inequalities and the risks of poverty faced by unpaid carers in Northern Ireland.
Research Paper - Justice Bill: Live Links Amendments
This paper provides an overview of the amendments to the Justice Bill relating to live links. www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
This paper provides an overview of the amendments to the Justice Bill relating to live links. www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
November 18, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Research Paper - Justice Bill: Live Links Amendments
This paper provides an overview of the amendments to the Justice Bill relating to live links. www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
This paper provides an overview of the amendments to the Justice Bill relating to live links. www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
Research Paper: Adult Protection Bill 2025
This paper provides an analysis of the Adult Protection Bill (Northern Ireland) 2025. The paper examines the Bill’s background, scope and key provisions. (1/2) www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
This paper provides an analysis of the Adult Protection Bill (Northern Ireland) 2025. The paper examines the Bill’s background, scope and key provisions. (1/2) www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
November 18, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Research Paper: Adult Protection Bill 2025
This paper provides an analysis of the Adult Protection Bill (Northern Ireland) 2025. The paper examines the Bill’s background, scope and key provisions. (1/2) www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
This paper provides an analysis of the Adult Protection Bill (Northern Ireland) 2025. The paper examines the Bill’s background, scope and key provisions. (1/2) www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
Research Paper: This Review of Bill Costs considers the key potential financial implications for the public purse if the Adult Protection Bill is enacted as introduced to the Northern Ireland Assembly. www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
November 18, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Research Paper: This Review of Bill Costs considers the key potential financial implications for the public purse if the Adult Protection Bill is enacted as introduced to the Northern Ireland Assembly. www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
Information provided by the Minister for Education in response to John Stewart MLA detailing (i) any capital investment that has been made in schools; and (ii) any further planned projects, in East Antrim constituency, in each of the last three years. www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
November 18, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Information provided by the Minister for Education in response to John Stewart MLA detailing (i) any capital investment that has been made in schools; and (ii) any further planned projects, in East Antrim constituency, in each of the last three years. www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
Deposited Paper: A copy of a letter from the Speaker to all MLAs in relation to the decision made regarding a petition tabled under section 28B of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 on 21 October 2025. (1/2) www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
November 17, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Deposited Paper: A copy of a letter from the Speaker to all MLAs in relation to the decision made regarding a petition tabled under section 28B of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 on 21 October 2025. (1/2) www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
Time for another roundup of our recent publications.
Deposited Papers: www.niassembly.gov.uk/assembly-bus...
Research Papers: www.niassembly.gov.uk/assembly-bus....
Blog articles: www.assemblyresearchmatters.org
Deposited Papers: www.niassembly.gov.uk/assembly-bus...
Research Papers: www.niassembly.gov.uk/assembly-bus....
Blog articles: www.assemblyresearchmatters.org
November 14, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Time for another roundup of our recent publications.
Deposited Papers: www.niassembly.gov.uk/assembly-bus...
Research Papers: www.niassembly.gov.uk/assembly-bus....
Blog articles: www.assemblyresearchmatters.org
Deposited Papers: www.niassembly.gov.uk/assembly-bus...
Research Papers: www.niassembly.gov.uk/assembly-bus....
Blog articles: www.assemblyresearchmatters.org
Research Paper: Administration and Financial Provisions Bill: comparative perspective on Consolidated Fund advance limits for civil contingencies. (1/2) www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
November 14, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Research Paper: Administration and Financial Provisions Bill: comparative perspective on Consolidated Fund advance limits for civil contingencies. (1/2) www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
Deposited Paper: Information provided by the Minister for Communities in response to Diane Dodds MLA requesting a breakdown of the roles of staff at the Arts Council of Northern Ireland, including any current vacancies. www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
November 11, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Deposited Paper: Information provided by the Minister for Communities in response to Diane Dodds MLA requesting a breakdown of the roles of staff at the Arts Council of Northern Ireland, including any current vacancies. www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
Deposited Paper: Information provided by the Minister for Communities in response to Jonathan Buckley MLA outlining the number of houses in multiple occupation that have been licensed, in each of the last five years, broken down by Local Council Area. www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
November 10, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Deposited Paper: Information provided by the Minister for Communities in response to Jonathan Buckley MLA outlining the number of houses in multiple occupation that have been licensed, in each of the last five years, broken down by Local Council Area. www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
Deposited Paper: Information provided by the Minister for Communities in response to @GerryKellyMLA in which he asked the Minister to detail any potential sites in North Belfast that could be used for the development of social housing. www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
November 10, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Deposited Paper: Information provided by the Minister for Communities in response to @GerryKellyMLA in which he asked the Minister to detail any potential sites in North Belfast that could be used for the development of social housing. www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
Time for another roundup of our recent publications.
Deposited Papers: www.niassembly.gov.uk/assembly-bus...
Research Papers: www.niassembly.gov.uk/assembly-bus...
Blog articles: www.assemblyresearchmatters.org
Deposited Papers: www.niassembly.gov.uk/assembly-bus...
Research Papers: www.niassembly.gov.uk/assembly-bus...
Blog articles: www.assemblyresearchmatters.org
November 7, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Time for another roundup of our recent publications.
Deposited Papers: www.niassembly.gov.uk/assembly-bus...
Research Papers: www.niassembly.gov.uk/assembly-bus...
Blog articles: www.assemblyresearchmatters.org
Deposited Papers: www.niassembly.gov.uk/assembly-bus...
Research Papers: www.niassembly.gov.uk/assembly-bus...
Blog articles: www.assemblyresearchmatters.org
New Research Paper - Outdoor education in NI: impacts and issues This paper considers outdoor education in Northern Ireland, the benefits of it and the barriers to it, as well as potential lessons from elsewhere. (1/2) www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
November 7, 2025 at 10:28 AM
New Research Paper - Outdoor education in NI: impacts and issues This paper considers outdoor education in Northern Ireland, the benefits of it and the barriers to it, as well as potential lessons from elsewhere. (1/2) www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
Deposited Paper: Information provided by the Minister for Education in response to Pat Sheehan MLA detailing the minutes of all meetings held with departmental officials, to date, in relation to the School Uniforms (Guidelines and Allowances) Bill. www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
November 4, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Deposited Paper: Information provided by the Minister for Education in response to Pat Sheehan MLA detailing the minutes of all meetings held with departmental officials, to date, in relation to the School Uniforms (Guidelines and Allowances) Bill. www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
Deposited Paper: Information provided by the Minister for Communities in response to @kelmba.bsky.social MLA detailing (i) the outcomes for the total number of individuals supported to access services funded by the Supporting People programme in each of the last five financial years (1/2)
November 3, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Deposited Paper: Information provided by the Minister for Communities in response to @kelmba.bsky.social MLA detailing (i) the outcomes for the total number of individuals supported to access services funded by the Supporting People programme in each of the last five financial years (1/2)
Deposited Paper: Information provided by the Minister for Communities in response to Pádraig Delargy MLA detailing the number of people currently on the waiting list for Housing Executive home improvement grants. www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
November 3, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Deposited Paper: Information provided by the Minister for Communities in response to Pádraig Delargy MLA detailing the number of people currently on the waiting list for Housing Executive home improvement grants. www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...
Deposited Paper : Information provided by the Minister for Communities in response to @kelmba.bsky.social MLA detailing (i) the number of individuals; (ii) the number of providers; and (1/2)
November 3, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Deposited Paper : Information provided by the Minister for Communities in response to @kelmba.bsky.social MLA detailing (i) the number of individuals; (ii) the number of providers; and (1/2)