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What is the Northern Ireland Assembly?

The current Northern Ireland Assembly was established in 1998 as part of the Belfast Agreement. It was suspended on the 14th of October 2002, and remained suspended until 8th May 2007.

Between 8 May 2006 and 22 November 2006 the Assembly established under the Northern Ireland Act 2006, and between November 2006 and January 2007 the Transitional Assembly created by the Northern Ireland (St Andrews Agreement) Act 2006, met in order to prepare for the restoration of devolved government.

Recent Northern Ireland Assembly debates

Justice: Court Estate Tuesday, 22 May 2012; 8 speeches
9. asked the Minister of Justice what reports on the court estate have been produced during the last four years. (AQO 2039/11-15)
Education: Schools: Mid Ulster Monday, 23 April 2012; 9 speeches
1. asked the Minister of Education what capital build plans are being considered for schools in the Mid Ulster constituency.    (AQO 1749/11-15)
Finance and Personnel: Peace III Monday, 21 May 2012; 8 speeches
4. asked the Minister of Finance and Personnel to outline the progress, including the spend, on the Special EU Programmes Body Peace III programme. (AQO 2004/11-15)
Enterprise, Trade and Investment: Economic Growth Tuesday, 24 April 2012; 9 speeches
6. asked the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment what alternative financing methods to help promote economic growth are currently being considered by her Department. (AQO 1797/11-15)
Private Members’ Business: Victims and Survivors Tuesday, 8 May 2012; 52 speeches
Debate resumed on motion: That this Assembly recognises the significant number of victims and survivors who need appropriate help and support to enable them to deal with the legacy of the past;...

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