Information between 10th April 2026 - 20th April 2026
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Wednesday 22nd April 2026 9 a.m. Northern Ireland Affairs Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Energy costs in Northern Ireland At 9:30am: Oral evidence David Blevings - Executive Director at Northern Ireland Oil Federation Declan Pang - Director of Policy and Public Affairs at Road Haulage Association (RHA) William Irvine - President at Ulster Farmers' Union At 10:25am: Oral evidence Noyona Chundur - Chief Executive at Consumer Council for Northern Ireland Pat Austin - Director at National Energy Action NI, and Chair at the Fuel Poverty Coalition NI John French - Chief Executive at Utility Regulator NI View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Monday 27th April 2026 Northern Ireland Office Hilary Benn (Labour - Leeds South) Motion - Main Chamber Subject: Consideration of a carry-over motion relating to the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Independent Reviewer for National Security Arrangements: Report 2025
1 speech (1,510 words) Tuesday 14th April 2026 - Written Statements Northern Ireland Office |
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Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery Review
1 speech (486 words) Wednesday 15th April 2026 - Written Statements Northern Ireland Office |
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20 Apr 2026
Reconciliation Northern Ireland Affairs Committee (Select) Submit Evidence (by 1 Jun 2026) Reconciliation remains central to the vision of the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement, whose multi‑party negotiators affirmed that lasting peace in Northern Ireland depended not only on strong political structures but on honouring those who suffered “the tragedies of the past” by “dedicating ourselves to the achievement of reconciliation, tolerance, and mutual trust, and to the protection and vindication of the human rights of all. (The Belfast Agreement - GOV.UK, p.1) Almost 30 years later, however, reconciliation remains one of the most complex aspects of the peace process. Following our inquiry into the legacy of the past, we have agreed to examine societal reconciliation in greater depth, recognising the significance of reconciliation both within and, crucially, beyond the framework of legacy legislation. Read our call for evidence here for more detail about the inquiry and how to contribute your views. |
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Northern Ireland Office: Performance Appraisal
Asked by: Peter Bedford (Conservative - Mid Leicestershire) Tuesday 14th April 2026 Question to the Northern Ireland Office: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, how many departmental employees were on performance management plans in (a) 2023, (b) 2024 and (c) 2025. Answered by Hilary Benn - Secretary of State for Northern Ireland The Northern Ireland Office is committed to thorough performance management and has in place robust processes to ensure that those who fall below the expected standards are supported to improve in a timely manner. To this end, there have been no employees on a formal performance development plan in 2023, 2024, and 2025.
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Public Sector: Northern Ireland
Asked by: Alex Easton (Independent - North Down) Monday 20th April 2026 Question to the Northern Ireland Office: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, whether his Department has been involved in discussions regarding the future ownership, management or financing of Northern Ireland public services or infrastructure by the Irish Government or its agencies. Answered by Hilary Benn - Secretary of State for Northern Ireland The Northern Ireland Office has not participated in any discussions regarding the future ownership, management, or financing of Northern Ireland’s public services, including infrastructure by the Irish Government or any of its agencies.
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Terrorism: Northern Ireland
Asked by: Claire Hanna (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Belfast South and Mid Down) Monday 20th April 2026 Question to the Northern Ireland Office: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, with reference to page four of the document entitled The Legacy of the Troubles: A Joint Framework between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of Ireland, published on 19 September 2025, what plans his Department has to consult with the public before delivering any statements of acknowledgement. Answered by Hilary Benn - Secretary of State for Northern Ireland The Joint Framework acknowledges the important role that statements of acknowledgement can play in addressing past harms and facilitating societal reconciliation, and states that the UK and Irish governments will take the lead in considering such statements. The Framework also highlights the importance of statements of acknowledgement being forthcoming from others. The Government will engage widely with victims, survivors and others affected by the Troubles as we take forward this and our other commitments under the Framework.
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Northern Ireland Office: Civil Servants
Asked by: Peter Bedford (Conservative - Mid Leicestershire) Thursday 16th April 2026 Question to the Northern Ireland Office: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, how many civil servants in their Department were found to have broken the Civil Service Code in (a) 2024 and (b) 2025. Answered by Hilary Benn - Secretary of State for Northern Ireland There were no civil servants in the Northern Ireland Office who were found to have broken the Civil Service Code in 2024 or 2025.
Civil Servants are appointed on merit on the basis of fair and open competition and are expected to carry out their role with dedication and a commitment to the Civil Service and its core values: integrity, honesty, objectivity and impartiality.
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Apr. 17 2026
Notices of Amendments as at 17 April 2026 - large print Northern Ireland Troubles Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper |
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Apr. 17 2026
Notices of Amendments as at 17 April 2026 Northern Ireland Troubles Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper |
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Friday 17th April 2026
Northern Ireland Office Source Page: Connect Fund to award additional £1.5 million to community and voluntary groups Document: Connect Fund to award additional £1.5 million to community and voluntary groups (webpage) |
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Northern Ireland Office
Asked by: Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party - East Londonderry) Monday 13th April 2026 Question to the HM Treasury: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment has been made of the potential benefits derived to Northern Ireland people and businesses from the Belfast Office operational since December 2024. Answered by James Murray - Chief Secretary to the Treasury HM Treasury has not made a standalone assessment of the benefits of the HMRC Belfast office, but having an operational presence in Belfast supports access to HMRC services, engagement with local businesses and stakeholders, and the effective administration of the tax system in Northern Ireland. |
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Wednesday 15th April 2026
Department of Health and Social Care Source Page: Renewed Women’s Health Strategy for England Document: (PDF) Found: ‘Estimates of the population for the UK, England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland - Office for |
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Wednesday 15th April 2026
Department of Health and Social Care Source Page: Renewed Women’s Health Strategy for England Document: (PDF) Found: ‘Estimates of the population for the UK, England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland - Office for |
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Tuesday 14th April 2026
Cabinet Office Source Page: Cabinet Office senior officials' 'high earners' list Document: (webpage) Found: Service 180000 - 184999 Harrison Julie Permanent Secretary/CEO Permanent Secretary of the Northern Ireland Office |
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Tuesday 14th April 2026
Cabinet Office Source Page: Cabinet Office senior officials' 'high earners' list Document: View online (webpage) Found: Secretary/CEO | Permanent Secretary of the Northern Ireland Office |
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Tuesday 14th April 2026
Cabinet Office Source Page: Cabinet Office senior officials' 'high earners' list Document: (Excel) Found: 184999HarrisonJuliePermanent Secretary/CEOPermanent Secretary of the Northern Ireland OfficeThe Northern Ireland Office |
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Thursday 16th April 2026
Department for Business and Trade Source Page: I. The UK's new core product regulation market surveillance and enforcement framework. Consultation. 30p. II. Market surveillance and enforcement framework: a snapshot of enforcement authorities’ enforcement options (product safety and wider product regulation). 1p. III. The UK’s new product safety framework. Consultation. 54p. IV. The fire safety of domestic upholstered furniture. Consultation. 16p. Document: Market_Surveillance_and_Enforcement_Snapshot_of_Options_B.pdf (PDF) Found: Authorities/ District Councils; Health and Safety Executive/Health and Safety Executive Northern Ireland; Office |