There was a buzz around Parliament Buildings today as it welcomed the International Meeting of Young Beekeepers 🐝🏛️

We want to hear your views on the School Uniforms (Trousers) Bill, which would allow all pupils to wear trousers as part of their school uniform. An ad hoc committee has been set up to scrutinise the Bill. You can have your say by taking part in our survey by 23 August 2026: lk.cmte.fyi/yz41

Free tours, delicious meals and the gift shop - come visit Parliament Buildings this summer 🏛️ Extra free public tours run daily - click here to book: lk.nia.fyi/ywMb 🎟️ The Member's Dining Room, Coffee Lounge and Speaker's Corner coffee shop will also be open most days ☕🍽️

“It’s important that the issues that matter to older people are the ones that are brought to this event.” What would you like to see on the agenda for the next Older People’s Parliament? Have your say here: lk.nia.fyi/wM43

The Committee for the Economy is seeking views on the Renewable Electricity Generation Bill which aims to support the growth of renewable electricity in Northern Ireland. ➡️ Have your say online before 21 October 2026: consult.nia-yourassembly.org.uk/economy/reg-...

This week we launched our Interparliamentary and International Strategy 2026–2030, setting out a clear framework for strengthening engagement with other legislatures and international partners. 🤝🏛️

“The Committee was certainly in listening mode today.” The Committee for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs met with stakeholders from the fishing sector on a visit to Portaferry and Portavogie. They also visited the Seal Sanctuary at Exploris Aquarium. The Committee Chair explains:

A new Ad Hoc Committee has been established to consider the School Uniforms (Trousers) Bill. It will hold its first meeting tomorrow, 2 July 2026. You can read more information about the Bill here: lk.nia.fyi/yXcL 📺 You can watch the Committee meeting from 9:30am at niassembly.tv

The Speaker welcomed members of the Ontario Legislative Intern Programme during their recent visit to Parliament Buildings.

The Inquiry (Mother and Baby Institutions, Magdalene Laundries and Workhouses) and Redress Scheme Bill reaches its Final Stage in the Assembly today. The Committee for the Executive Office Chair explains what that means:

The Speaker, Mr Edwin Poots MLA, welcomed the American Council of Young Political Leaders (ACYPL) to Parliament Buildings today.

🏛️ Find out what’s happening at the Assembly this week. ➡️ Business Diary: lk.nia.fyi/pBrI ➡️ Text alternative available here: lk.nia.fyi/TW29June26

A torch run and celebrations as Team Ulster's incredible Special Olympics athletes enjoyed a reception hosted by the Speaker at Parliament Buildings. 🏅

The Speaker was thrilled to welcome Special Olympics Ireland Team Ulster athletes to Parliament Buildings and wishes them well for next year’s games in Chile.

Need a way to entertain the kids for FREE this summer? Join us at Parliament Buildings for two special family days. ✅ Free entry 🎟️ Booking advisable 🚗 Free car parking 🎨 Activities and tours suitable for all ages 🕰️ Visit lasts approximately 2 hours Book here: lk.nia.fyi/yHI7

🏛️ Find out what’s happening at the Assembly this week. ➡️ Business Diary: lk.nia.fyi/pBrI ➡️ Text alternative available here: lk.nia.fyi/TW22June26

Members of the Northern Ireland Youth Assembly provided an oral briefing to the Assembly's Finance Committee today on the Marriage and Civil Partnership Bill.

Today, the Speaker chaired the AGM of the NI Assembly Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, reflecting on the past year’s work and priorities for the year ahead.

The Speaker, Mr Edwin Poots MLA was delighted to welcome Dr Christopher Stange, Consul General of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to Northern Ireland, to Parliament Buildings today.

🏛️Find out what’s happening at the Assembly this week. ➡️Business Diary: lk.nia.fyi/pBrI ➡️https://lk.nia.fyi/TW15June26

Your Parliament, your agenda – Take our survey. Are you an older person who wants your voice heard? Complete our survey and help shape the discussion: lk.nia.fyi/wM43 Closing date: 24 July 2026.

The Speaker was delighted to welcome the Ambassador of Switzerland to the UK, His Excellency, Mr Dominique Paravicini, to Parliament Buildings.

Assembly Questions❓- Do you know what an Assembly Committee does? Janet from the Assembly's outreach team explains all. To book an Assembly Explained Workshop, visit lk.nia.fyi/sY33

The Speaker was delighted to welcome the Head of the European Parliament Liaison Office in the UK, Ms Leena Linnus, to Parliament Buildings.

“It’s important that we get the right issues so that we can further push ahead our support for our older people.” Tell us what should be on the agenda for the next Older People’s Parliament. The survey closes on 24 July: lk.nia.fyi/wM43

🏛️Find out what’s happening at the Assembly this week. ➡️Business Diary: lk.nia.fyi/pBrI ➡️https://lk.nia.fyi/TW01JUN26

Members of the Public Accounts Committee visited the Northern Ireland Audit Office this week, touring its south Belfast offices and participating in a workshop on public audit and accountability. Find out more about the Committee's work here: lk.cmte.fyi/we3E

Help shape the agenda for the upcoming Older People’s Parliament by completing our survey and telling us your top priorities. Closing date: 24 July 2026. Click here to take part: lk.nia.fyi/wM43

The Speaker, Mr Edwin Poots MLA, welcomed Minister James Frith MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State in the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology to Parliament Buildings today.

🏛️Find out what’s happening at the Assembly this week. ➡️Business Diary: lk.nia.fyi/pBrI ➡️Text alternative available here: lk.nia.fyi/TW01JUN26

The Speaker welcomed His Excellency Mr Hamish Cooper, High Commissioner of New Zealand to the UK to Parliament Buildings today.

The Speaker was delighted to welcome the Malawi High Commissioner to the UK, His Excellency Dr. Thomas John Bisika, to Parliament Buildings today.

🏛️Find out what’s happening at the Assembly this week. ➡️Business Diary: lk.nia.fyi/pBrI ➡️Text alternative available here: lk.cmte.fyi/TW26May26

Order, order - it's time for some jokes. 🎙️ The hilarious VoiceBox joke competition, developed by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists was held this week. The inclusive event, attended by the Speaker and MLAs, helps children build confidence and communication skills in a fun way. 👏

And the winner is... DAISY! Thank you to everyone who took part in our popular #balmoralshow vote to name our stall's crochet cow. Cowabunga, Milkshake and Moozilla were the other options, but Daisy came out on top 🌼🐮🗳️

The Inquiry (Mother and Baby Institutions, Magdalene Laundries and Workhouses) and Redress Scheme Bill moves to the Consideration Stage today in the Assembly. The Executive Office Committee Chair Paula Bradshaw MLA explains how we have got to this stage and what will happen next.

🏛️Find out what’s happening at the Assembly this week. ➡️Business Diary: lk.nia.fyi/pBrI ➡️Text alternative available here: lk.nia.fyi/TW10May26

Meet Katie, our crochet master, who crafted the Assembly's #balmoralshow cow 🐮. But - we still need a name? Come and help us decide by casting your vote at Stand B44. 🗳️

📣 Quiz time break! This week at Balmoral Show we have been testing your Northern Ireland Assembly knowledge.  For more information about how you can get involved in our work, click here: lk.nia.fyi/vLLy

What a morning at Day Three of Balmoral Show! 🚜 The Assembly stand has been buzzing so if you’re here today, pop by and see us at Stand B44. #balmoralshow

The Speaker has been joined by MLAs and stakeholders during a reception at the Assembly's #balmoralshow stand.

The Public Accounts Committee held a valuable engagement session to meet visitors to the Assembly’s #balmoralshow stand to raise awareness of its ongoing work. For more information about the Assembly, visit: lk.nia.fyi/vLLy

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