Renewable energy was on the agenda as the Committee for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs held its meeting at the Balmorals Show. Chair Robbie Butler MLA says it was a "really good session", followed by a valuable engagement session with the public on anaerobic digestors. ♻️ 🐄#balmoralshow

“It’s Balmoral Show week once again where food and farming comes together” - We followed the Speaker as he met the public and exhibitors around the show.

Come meet the Committee for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs at stand B44 🐄 #BalmoralShow

Good morning from Day Two of the #balmoralshow 🚜. There is plenty to see and do at the Assembly's stall, beside the cattle rings, including fantastic activities for children. For more information about the Assembly, visit: lk.nia.fyi/vLLy

📣 Find out what’s happening at the Assembly's stand B44 today at the Balmoral Show! #BalmoralShow For more information about how you can get involved in our work, click here: lk.nia.fyi/vLLy

🚜 The Assembly's Windsor Framework Democratic Scrutiny Committee is heading to the Balmoral Show this afternoon! Drop by stand B44 to meet the Committee, hear about their work, and have your say. For more information about how you can get involved in our work, click here: lk.nia.fyi/vLLy

The Committee ran an opinion poll on the Petroleum Exploration Licensing (Repeal) Bill at the Balmoral Show this morning. 📋 Have your say here: lk.cmte.fyi/Petroleum

A day at the Balmoral Show – the Committee for Finance has been gathering your thoughts on the Marriage and Civil Partnership Bill. You can have your say here: lk.cmte.fyi/vaUS

Moozilla, Milkshake, Cowabunga, Daisy - which will it be? Call by the Assembly's stand B44 to take part in our competition to name our amazing little cow crochet! 🐄 🧶 #BalmoralShow

Come say hello at stand B44! 👋 #balmoralshow

🐄 The Assembly's Committee for Finance will be at the Balmoral Show this afternoon! Drop by stand B44 at the Assembly marquee to meet the Committee and share your views on the Marriage and Civil Partnership Bill survey. To get involved, click here: lk.nia.fyi/vLLy

The Speaker has enjoyed meeting the public and those involved with the agri sector during a busy first morning at Balmoral Show. 🚜🐄 #BalmoralShow

📣 Heading to the Balmoral Show today? So is the Assembly's Health Committee! Come and meet Members at stand B44 as they promote the 'My Care' app or simply to learn more about their work and share your views. For more info about how you can get involved in our work, click here: lk.nia.fyi/vLLy

🚜 The Assembly's Committee for the Economy is heading to the Balmoral Show! Drop by stand B44 at the Assembly marquee to meet the Committee and share your views on key economic issues. For more information about how you can get involved in our work, click here: lk.nia.fyi/vLLy

Come and see us at Balmoral Show 📍🐄 #BalmoralShow

📣 Find out what’s happening at the Assembly's stand B44 today at the Balmoral Show! #BalmoralShow For more information about how you can get involved in our work, click here: lk.nia.fyi/vLLy

Final preparations for #balmoralshow - come visit us at Stand B44 this week to learn more about your Assembly lk.nia.fyi/vLLy

"It's critically important that each of us reflect on our own mental health and how we can assist in the help of others." Speaker Edwin Poots MLA encouraged people to take positive action after hosting an event to mark Mental Health Awareness Week with Mental Health Foundation.

🏛️Find out what’s happening at the Assembly this week. ➡️Business Diary: lk.nia.fyi/pBrI ➡️Text alternative available here: lk.nia.fyi/11May26_x

A special treat or want lunch with a view? 🍴 The Members' Dining Room at Parliament Buildings is open to the public between 12-3pm on weekdays (except public holidays). To book and find the latest lunch and afternoon tea menus, click here: lk.nia.fyi/vQIS

The Speaker, Mr Edwin Poots MLA, welcomed Taoiseach Micheál Martin TD to Parliament Buildings this morning.

"Have you ever wondered how Northern Ireland's £31bn Budget actually works?" The Committee for Finance scrutinise the Budget and coordinate inputs from all the other Assembly Committees. Learn more about the Budget: lk.nia.fyi/vE4d

The Committee for the Economy is seeking views on the Utility Regulator (Support for Decarbonisation Preparation) Bill. If you have views on this, submit them online here by 1 July: lnkd.in/ek9sgMRH

If you have views on the Petroleum Exploration and Licensing (Repeal) Bill, the Economy Committee wants to hear from you. Visit the online platform by 24 June: lk.cmte.fyi/Petroleum

The Speaker held a courtesy call today with the UK (designate) Ambassador to Japan, Ms Corin Robertson.

🏛️Find out what’s happening at the Assembly this week. ➡️Business Diary: lk.nia.fyi/pBrI ➡️Text alternative available here: lk.nia.fyi/27APR26_BS

The Speaker was delighted to welcome the Ambassador of Peru, Mr Ignacio Higueras to Parliament Buildings today. 🏛️

The Speaker was delighted to welcome the Canadian Advisory Council to Parliament Buildings today.

Deputy Speaker John Blair MLA welcomed a delegation from the Canadian High Commission to the UK, to Parliament Buildings today.

The Speaker was delighted to welcome Vietnamese Ambassador to the UK, Mr Do Minh Hung, to Parliament Buildings this morning.

🏛️Find out what’s happening at the Assembly this week. ➡️Business Diary: lk.nia.fyi/pBrI ➡️Text alternative available here: lk.cmte.fyi/uQnu

“Engaging with our stakeholders where it matters.” AERA Committee Chair Robbie Butler MLA talks about a recent visit to Toomebridge, hearing from fishing and meat industry representatives and learning about Enva’s work in recycling. Find out more about the Committee’s work here: lk.cmte.fyi/ts_9

📢 The Assembly is in recess until 13 April.

Want to see behind-the-scenes at the Northern Ireland Assembly? Join a free tour of Parliament Buildings over Easter. 🎟️🐰🏛️ Extra tours run on most days from 30th March to 10th April. Book yours here: lk.nia.fyi/tK65

🏛️Find out what’s happening at the Assembly this week. ➡️Business Diary: lk.nia.fyi/pBrI ➡️Text alternative available here: lk.nia.fyi/tF0Y

Deputy Speaker Steve Aiken MLA welcomed Kei-Retta Farrell, UK Representative for the Government of Montserrat, to Parliament Buildings on Wednesday.

The Assembly's Economy Committee visited Ulster University's Magee campus this week where they heard updates about the work of the Magee Taskforce. You can find out more about the Committee's work here: lk.cmte.fyi/sZsD

🏛️Find out what’s happening at the Assembly this week. ➡️Business Diary: lk.nia.fyi/pBrI ➡️Text alternative available here: lk.nia.fyi/9Mar26_X

The Speaker has led Assembly Members, staff and the public in a silence to mark the Covid-19 Day of Reflection.

"This is an opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate a language and culture which is central to the identity of many in the Assembly and indeed our wider society." The Speaker has hosted an event to celebrate Irish Language Week, involving pupils from Scoil na Seolta. 🎶

"The Speaker's Office has a much wider range than people might realise." Edwin Poots MLA discusses the unique role of Speaker, an impartial office which not only chairs the debates in the Chamber but also represents the Assembly in public.

Meet Stormy, our resident pine marten. Captured on our nocturnal cameras last week, this rare and elusive visitor was spotted exploring the woodland behind Parliament Buildings. Moments like this help us celebrate and better understand the amazing wildlife that thrives right here on the estate.

The Speaker was delighted to welcome Abreu Ximenes Correia, the Consul General for Timor-Leste, to Parliament Buildings this morning.

Did you know? 🏛️ The Great Hall ceiling has not been re-painted or modified since it was first painted in 1932. Come and see it for yourself. 🎟️ Book your free tour via lk.cmte.fyi/jTYa

The Education Committee is examining proposed regulations which will impact on Special Educational Needs provision in schools. We want your views, from families to education staff and stakeholder organisations. Find out more information here: lk.cmte.fyi/rWX8

The Public Accounts Committee has published its Report on Homelessness in Northern Ireland. It calls for more focus on prevention, better data and reducing the use of hotels and B&Bs as temporary accommodation. The Committee's Chair explains more. ➡️Read the report: lk.cmte.fyi/rKTB

🏛️Find out what’s happening at the Assembly this week. ➡️Business Diary: lk.nia.fyi/pBrI ➡️Text alternative available here: lk.nia.fyi/23FEB26_X

"We can't change what's happened in the past but it is incumbent upon us as politicians to ensure it never happens again". A memorial has been unveiled for victims and survivors of historical institutional child abuse during an event at Parliament Buildings.

A memorial to victims and survivors of historical institutional child abuse has been unveiled at Parliament Buildings.

A memorial for victims and survivors of historical institutional abuse will be unveiled at Parliament Buildings shortly. 🏛️ You can watch the event, which begins at 12pm, via this link: 🔗 lk.nia.fyi/r3oh