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NI Assembly Library @assemblylibrary.bsky.social · 54m

🌳 What are the costs of protecting Northern Ireland's trees? This Paper examines the financial implications of the proposed Tree Protection Bill, including potential costs, implementation considerations & experiences from other jurisdictions. Read more www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...

Assembly Research and Information Service briefing paper entitled “Review of Costs: Tree Protection Bill”.

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NI Assembly Library @assemblylibrary.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Deposited Paper: Letter from the Minister for Communities to the Speaker's Office in response to the letter on 17 September 2026 from the Minister for the Economy regarding Question Time on 8 September 2026 and the draft Irish Language Strategy. www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...

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NI Assembly Library @assemblylibrary.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Deposited Paper: Information provided by the Minister for Communities in response to Steve Aiken MLA detailing (i) budget; (ii) staffing levels; and (iii) numeration, of the (a) CEO; (b) Chairperson; and (1/2)

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Pivotal @pivotalpolicy.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

The Assembly's Knowledge Exchange Seminars are back this autumn, and are a fantastic space to hear from leading academics on some of the biggest policy debates across NI and beyond. For a full list of seminars in this series, go to: kess.org.uk/series-9/

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Series 9 - Knowledge Exchange Seminar Series (KESS)

KESS SERIES 9 PROGRAMME (October 2026 – February 2027) The KESS Series 9 Programme features seven themed seminars from 7 October 2026 – 10 February 2027, to facilitate Northern Ireland Assembly scruti...

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NI Assembly Library @assemblylibrary.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

🏠 What could the Housing (Amendment) Bill mean for homelessness prevention in Northern Ireland? Our latest Bill Paper examines proposals to extend the period for those considered threatened with homelessness from 28 to 60 days. Find out more in our paper: niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...

Cover page of a Northern Ireland Assembly Research and Information Service Research Paper titled Housing (Amendment) Bill. The paper is dated 25 September 2026, reference NIAR 270-2026, and authored by Dr Eleanor Thomson.

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NI Assembly Library @assemblylibrary.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

💷 What could the Housing (Amendment) Bill mean for the public purse? Our latest Review of Costs examines potential financial implications of the Housing (Amendment) Bill Find out more in our paper - niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...

Cover page of a Northern Ireland Assembly Research and Information Service Briefing Paper titled Review of Costs: Housing (Amendment) Bill. The paper, authored by Ross Connolly, examines the potential public purse implications of proposals to extend the period during which a person is considered threatened with homelessness from 28 to 60 days

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NI Assembly Library @assemblylibrary.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

📢 How can legislation better protect adults at risk? #KESSSeries9 Join us on 7 October as experts explore #AdultSafeguarding in #CriminalJustice and the implications for policy and practice in Northern Ireland. 🎟️ Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/kess-adult...

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KESS - Adult Safeguarding in Criminal Justice

KESS - Adult Safeguarding in Criminal Justice: Considerations When Legislating

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NI Assembly Library @assemblylibrary.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

⚖️ Should creating or sharing sexually explicit deepfake images be a criminal offence? Our latest Bill Paper examines international legal approaches as Northern Ireland considers new measures in this area. 📄 Read more: www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...

Cover page of a Northern Ireland Assembly Research and Information Service Briefing Paper titled Criminal Justice (Sentencing etc) Bill: Sexually Explicit Deepfake Images. The paper is dated 28 August 2026, reference NIAR 263-2026, and authored by Judith Bailie

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NI Assembly Library @assemblylibrary.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Some of recent publications from last week. Also KESS returns for Series 9! All of this information, and more, can be found on our Assembly web page. www.niassembly.gov.uk/assembly-bus...

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NI Assembly Library @assemblylibrary.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

🚀 New KESS seminars are here! #KESSSeries9 brings leading academic research to key policy debates on safeguarding, farming, welfare, workforce resilience, renewable energy and healthcare. 🎟️Free to attend. Tickets available now. Find out more - kess.org.uk/series-9/

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NI Assembly Library @assemblylibrary.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

🔍 What could the Education Inspections Bill mean for Northern Ireland's education system? Our latest Bill Paper examines proposed changes to inspection powers, Religious Education inspections, and measures to address obstruction. #EducationPolicy www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...

Front cover of a Northern Ireland Assembly Research and Information Service Briefing Paper titled Education Inspections Bill (17 September 2026), by Niamh Devlin, Glenn Williams and Nathan Mulholland.

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NI Assembly Library @assemblylibrary.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

It's been a busy return to Assembly business. So here is a quick whistle stop tour of our recent publications!

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NI Assembly Library @assemblylibrary.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Deposited Paper: Information provided by the Minister of Education in response to Cara Hunter MLA detailing the number of (i) GCSE; (ii) AS Level; and (iii) A-level, examination results subject to a review of marking, broken down by (a) awarding body; (b) qualification; (1/3)

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NI Assembly Library @assemblylibrary.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Deposited Paper: Information provided by the Minister for Communities in response to @clairesugden.bsky.social MLA detailing for East Londonderry, (i) the current projected social housing need; (ii) the number of new social homes completed in each year since 2022; (1/2)

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NI Assembly Library @assemblylibrary.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Research Paper -Harbours Bill: scrutinising key “public purse” implications This Review of Costs scrutinises key potential implications for the “public purse”, if the Harbours Bill would be enacted as introduced. www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...

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NI Assembly Library @assemblylibrary.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Deposited Paper: Information provided by the Minister for Communities in response to John Stewart MLA in detailing (i) the current number of social housing properties in the East Antrim constituency, broken down by (a) one bedroom; (b) two bedrooms; (c) three bedrooms; (1/4)

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NI Assembly Library @assemblylibrary.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

🚀 KESS Series 9 is here! From October, we'll be welcoming expert speakers to share the latest research and evidence on topics that matter to Northern Ireland's legislators and policymakers. #KESS2026 Browse the programme and save your spot👉: kess.org.uk/series-9/

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NI Assembly Library @assemblylibrary.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

New blog article: Demographic profile of Northern Ireland 2026. Who lives in Northern Ireland in 2026, and how is that changing? This blog examines the story behind the numbers, from population & age structure to migration, diversity and future trends. www.assemblyresearchmatters.org/2026/09/10/d...

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Demographic profile of Northern Ireland 2026 - Research Matters

Demography is the study of human populations, focusing on their size and structure (age, sex and ethnicity). This blog article reviews the population of Northen Ireland, and focuses on the three princ...

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NI Assembly Library @assemblylibrary.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Research Paper: Review of Costs: Hunting with Dogs Bill This Review of Costs addresses key “public purse” implications that could arise from the Hunting with Dogs Bill, if enacted and implemented as introduced. www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...

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NI Assembly Library @assemblylibrary.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Research Paper: The Hunting with Dogs Bill This Bill paper provides an overview of the Hunting with Dogs Bill as introduced on 27 April 2026. This paper is complemented by NIAR 148-26 which deals with the potential cost implications of the Bill. www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...

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NI Assembly Library @assemblylibrary.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

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NI Assembly Library @assemblylibrary.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

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Demographic profile of Northern Ireland 2026 - Research Matters

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NI Assembly Library @assemblylibrary.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Research Paper: Charities (Amendment) Bill Paper. This Bill Paper provides background to the Bill’s introduction and content, including comparison with current law in Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland, and highlights areas for consideration. www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...

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NI Assembly Library @assemblylibrary.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Research Paper: Review of Costs: Charities (Amendment) Bill. This paper addresses key potential “public purse” implications arising from the Charities (Amendment) Bill, if enacted as introduced. www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...

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NI Assembly Library @assemblylibrary.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Research Paper: School Uniforms (Trousers) Bill The Paper outlines the background to the Bill, the key potential public purse implications, and areas within the Bill which may merit further consideration. (1/2) www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...

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NI Assembly Library @assemblylibrary.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

New blog article: Recent domestic homicide cases have prompted debate about Jade’s Law and parental responsibility after domestic homicide. What is the current legal position in Northern Ireland, and what reforms are being considered? www.assemblyresearchmatters.org/2026/09/03/p...

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Parental responsibility after domestic homicide: What Jade’s Law could mean for Northern Ireland - Research Matters

This blog article contains references to domestic abuse and domestic homicide which some readers may find distressing. Please read with care. If you are affected, support is available through organisa...

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NI Assembly Library @assemblylibrary.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

We've been busy over the recess period. Here's a round up of our recent publications.

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NI Assembly Library @assemblylibrary.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Deposited Paper: Information provided by the Minister of Education in response to Pat Sheehan MLA detailing, for the most recent date for which information is available (i) the number of specialist provision in mainstream schools classes; and (1/3)

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NI Assembly Library @assemblylibrary.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

New Data Visualisation : Constituency Boundaries. The 2023 Review of Parliamentary Constituencies made changes to boundaries of the 18 NI parliamentary constituency areas. A set of maps has been created to illustrate the new boundaries in place for each constituency. nia1.me/5mp

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Constituency boundaries - Research Matters

The 2023 Review of Parliamentary Constituencies made a series of changes to the boundaries of the 18 Northern Ireland parliamentary constituency areas. These were passed into law in 2023 and came into...

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NI Assembly Library @assemblylibrary.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Deposited Paper: Information provided by the Minister for Communities in response to Daniel McCrossan MLA in which he asked the Minister to detail any capital projects that have been completed during the 2022-2027 Assembly mandate in West Tyrone. www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...

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NI Assembly Library @assemblylibrary.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

"Spend now or pay later?" Preventive spending promises better outcomes and lower costs in the future, but today's budgets are under pressure. Our latest blog explores the prevention dilemma facing policymakers. www.assemblyresearchmatters.org/2026/08/05/t...

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The Prevention Dilemma: Spend today or pay tomorrow? - Research Matters

Imagine you are responsible for allocating an additional £1 million to improve health and wellbeing in Northern Ireland. Should it fund smoking cessation services, falls prevention programmes for olde...

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NI Assembly Library @assemblylibrary.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

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The Prevention Dilemma: Spend today or pay tomorrow? - Research Matters

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NI Assembly Library @assemblylibrary.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Can cultural festivals boost local economies, strengthen communities and support language revitalisation? Our latest blog explores the socio-economic impact of the Fleadh, the Mòd and the Eisteddfod. Read more: www.assemblyresearchmatters.org/2026/07/23/t...

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The Fleadh, the Mòd and the Eisteddfod: Socio-economic considerations for national cultural festivals - Research Matters

Northern Ireland: Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann The Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann is the largest global festival of Irish traditional music, language, and culture, organised by the non-profit cultural organis...

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NI Assembly Library @assemblylibrary.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Deposited Paper: Information provided by the First and deputy First Minister in response to Timothy Gaston MLA detailing any grants, funding awards or service contracts awarded by their Department, its agencies and arm’s-length bodies since 1 January 2020 (1/3)

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NI Assembly Library @assemblylibrary.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Deposited Paper: Information provided by the Minister for Communities in response to @sineadforfoyle21.bsky.social MLA detailing (i) how the Department will contribute to the dismantling of segregation in housing; and (1/2)

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NI Assembly Library @assemblylibrary.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Deposited Paper: Information provided by the Minister for Communities in response to Cathy Mason MLA detailing the number of social and affordable homes in South Down that have (i) been built; (ii) commenced construction; (iii) entered the planning process; and (1/2)

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NI Assembly Library @assemblylibrary.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Deposited Paper: Information provided by the Minister for Communities in response to Michelle McIlveen MLA detailing the number of social houses lost as a result of (i) dereliction; (ii) demolition; & (iii) right to buy, in the last five years by constituency. www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...

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NI Assembly Library @assemblylibrary.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Deposited Paper: Information provided by the Minister for Communities in response to Diane Forsythe MLA in which she asked the Minister to detail his Department’s level of investment in tennis, over the last five years. www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...

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NI Assembly Library @assemblylibrary.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Deposited Paper: Information provided by the Minister for Communities in response to Mark Durkan MLA detailing (i) any social media accounts operated by (a) his Department; and (1/2)

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NI Assembly Library @assemblylibrary.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Research Paper: Access to the Bar. This briefing paper was commissioned provides an overview of issues relevant to entry and training to the barrister profession, including comparisons across England and Wales, Scotland and the Republic of Ireland. www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...

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NI Assembly Library @assemblylibrary.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Deposited Paper: Information provided by the Minister for Communities in response to Mark Durkan MLA in detailing the number of applicants currently on the social housing transfer list who have been waiting for (i) more than one year; (1/2)

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NI Assembly Library @assemblylibrary.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Research Paper: VAWG Inquiry Scoping. This scoping paper is intended to inform the Committee for the Executive Office’s considerations on potential key lines of inquiry on Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG). (1/2) www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...

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NI Assembly Library @assemblylibrary.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

All of the videos from our most recent #KESS2026 seminar series and now available! kess.org.uk/series-8/#Se...

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NI Assembly Library @assemblylibrary.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

We've updated our Brexit Reading List: Brexit Outcomes and Northern Ireland. The publication of this updated edition coincides with a period of continued reflection and change. June 2026 marks ten years since the 2016 referendum on EU membership. www.niassembly.gov.uk/globalassets...

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