2026 marks 25 years since the establishment of the PSNI following the recommendations of the Patten review on policing. This inquiry will examine how far the objectives and aspirations of the Patten review have been realised, and explore the key challenges facing policing and security in Northern Ireland today—particularly in …
Kickstarting economic growth is the number one mission for this Government’s term in office. In this inquiry, the committee will examine plans to deliver economic growth in Northern Ireland, including the recent UK Industrial Strategy, with a particular reference to emerging sectors or ‘industries of the future’. Read our call …
The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee is launching an inquiry into Government policy on the legacy of the past in Northern Ireland.
On 4 December 2024, the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland announced the Government’s next steps to ‘repeal and replace’ the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and …
The committee is undertaking an inquiry into the operation of the Windsor Framework in Northern Ireland, scrutinising the implementation of commitments from the movement of goods to rights obligations.
Read our call for evidence for more detail about the inquiry and how to contribute your views
The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee is launching a follow-up inquiry into the funding of public services in Northern Ireland.
The inquiry is looking at the challenges facing Northern Ireland’s public services (including health, education and the police) and considering: Northern Ireland’s level of need relative to the rest …
The Committee is launching a new inquiry on defence spending in Northern Ireland.
Despite its potential, Ministry of Defence spending with industry in Northern Ireland remains significantly lower than other regions of the UK. This inquiry is examining the factors that have contributed to this trend and opportunities to …
The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee is launching an inquiry into Renewable Energy and Net Zero in Northern Ireland.
The Committee will look into the progress Northern Ireland has made towards transitioning to renewable energy and achieving their net zero targets. This inquiry will consider where Northern Ireland stands now …
The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee is launching an inquiry into integrated education.
The Committee will look at the potential costs and benefits of integrated education, and the effect of recent legislation on this type of education in Northern Ireland. It will also consider policy recommendations for Northern Ireland’s education …
The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee is launching an inquiry into the funding of public services in Northern Ireland.
The inquiry will look at the financial situation facing Northern Ireland’s public services, including health, education and the police, and how the lack of a functioning Executive has impacted on budgetary …