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The Speaker was pleased to welcome with the Italian Consul General Mr Luca Fratini to Parliament Buildings last week.
The Speaker with Italian Consul General Mr Luca Fratini.
September 28, 2026 at 3:37 PM
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The Speaker, Mr Edwin Poots MLA, welcomed the Indian Consul General, Ms Kiran Khatri, to Parliament Buildings today.
Indian Consul General Ms Kiran Khatri sits and writes in the visitors’ guest book, while Speaker Mr Edwin Poots MLA stands beside her. Indian Consul General Ms Kiran Khatri sits and writes in the visitors’ guest book. Indian Consul General Ms Kiran Khatri sits while Speaker Mr Edwin Poots MLA stands beside her.
September 28, 2026 at 10:55 AM
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🏛️ Find out what’s happening at the Assembly this week.
➡️ Business Diary: lk.nia.fyi/pBrI
➡️ Text alternative available here: lk.nia.fyi/tw21sept26
September 21, 2026 at 9:25 AM
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Today we marked #InternationalDayofDemocracy with a special Assembly Explained workshop at Parliament Buildings 🏛️
A group of people, including the SDLP's councillor Lilian Seenoi-Barr and attendees from the North-West Migrants Forum, standing on the stairs in the Great Hall in Parliament Buildings. Groups of people sitting at tables watching a presentation about how the NI Assembly works. There are glasses of water and a plate of scones on each table.
September 15, 2026 at 4:11 PM
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🏛️ Find out what’s happening at the Assembly this week.
➡️ Business Diary: lk.nia.fyi/pBrI
➡️ Text alternative available here: lk.nia.fyi/TW17Sept26
September 14, 2026 at 9:18 AM
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🏛️ Find out what’s happening at the Assembly this week.
➡️ Business Diary: lk.nia.fyi/pBrI
➡️ Text alternative available here: lk.nia.fyi/_fZH
September 7, 2026 at 9:44 AM
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❓Assembly Questions - What is Question Time? Janet from the Assembly's outreach team explains all. To book an Assembly Explained Workshop, visit lk.nia.fyi/sY33
September 4, 2026 at 1:37 PM
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It was great to meet so many of you at the Mela Festival on Sunday 🤩. The Assembly's engagement and outreach team was on hand to tell the public about our work. For more information about how to get involved visit: lk.nia.fyi/_Vgt
Visitors and Northern Ireland Assembly engagement staff pose beside the Assembly information stand at the Belfast Mela Festival. The stand features Assembly branding and a range of leaflets, activity sheets and information materials for members of the public Hundreds of people watch a live performance on the main stage at the Belfast Mela Festival in Botanic Gardens. Colourful festival artwork decorates the stage, while crowds fill the grass area in front of the performers under a bright sky.
September 2, 2026 at 3:26 PM
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Want to understand how democracy works — and how you can have your say? 💬

Join our Assembly Explained workshop on International Day of Democracy — register now by emailing [email protected]

📍 Parliament Buildings | 🗓️ 15 September | ⏰ 10am–1pm
💻 Online via Teams | ⏰ 7.00pm–8.30pm
Want to understand how democracy works and how you can have your say? Join our Assembly Explained workshop on International Day of Democracy and learn how the Assembly works, how decisions are made, and ways you can get involved. Join us online or in-person. Spaces are limited, you register now by emailing engagement@niassembly.gov.uk At Parliament Buildings on 15 September at 10am–1pm and online via Teams 7.00pm–8.30pm
September 2, 2026 at 2:26 PM
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Last month, the Speaker welcomed two large delegations of US state legislators. The visitors listened to panel discussions involving MLAs and had the opportunity to ask questions. Such visits help to promote the work of the Assembly and to hear the experiences of other legislatures.
September 2, 2026 at 9:54 AM
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The Speaker welcomed a US delegation from the American Irish State Legislators Caucus to Parliament Buildings last week. The visitors heard from Members during a panel discussion event as part of a study trip to Northern Ireland.
September 1, 2026 at 10:15 AM
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'Did You Know? 🏛️ The iconic grand staircase at Parliament Buildings, with its statue of Lord Craigavon, has been the backdrop for major events and moments of local history. But what is its history and what materials were used?' ⚒️ Book a tour: lk.nia.fyi/ywMb 🔗
September 1, 2026 at 8:40 AM
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The Chambers, the Speaker’s Office, the library and much more 👀☎️📚

Come visit Parliament Buildings for our special extended free public tours to mark European Heritage Open Day on 12 September. 🏛️

🎟️ Tours run every 45 minutes and can be booked here: lk.nia.fyi/ywMb
August 28, 2026 at 12:59 PM
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Thank you to everyone who joined us at Parliament Buildings for our second family-friendly tour and activities day 📷 🤩.
We hope you had lots of fun while learning about the Assembly.

Interested in a visit? Find everything you need to know here: www.niassembly.gov.uk/visit-and-le...
Families and children sit in the Assembly Chamber at Parliament Buildings while a member of Assembly staff stands at the front explaining the work of the Northern Ireland Assembly. A child wearing a colourful striped dress places a red wish tag on a 'Law' tree during a family event at Parliament Buildings. A child assembles a paper model of Parliament Buildings while seated at a craft table. A young wheelchair user poses beside an adult during an accessible family activity event at Parliament Buildings.
August 14, 2026 at 2:21 PM
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The Speaker welcomed a US delegation from the National Conference of State Legislators to Parliament Buildings this week.
The visitors heard from Members during a panel discussion event as part of a study trip to Northern Ireland.
Group image of five people, including the Speaker, MLAs and representatives from the US delegation on the balcony of Parliament Buildings. Pillars are visible either side and the Stormont estate behind them. Speaker Edwin Poots MLA wearing a navy waistcoat over a white shirt leans back in a blue chair holding a microphone as he takes part in the panel discussion. Photo of the audience listening and looking forward during the panel discussion in rows of seats. The room at Parliament Buildings has wood pannelled walls, a white ceiling and green/blue carpet. Group photo on the stairs of the Great Hall with the marbled walls surrounding them. The Speaker, wearing a white shirt and navy waistcoat stands in the centre of the large group.
August 14, 2026 at 11:06 AM
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Assembly Questions❓- Do you know the difference between the Assembly and the Executive? Janet from the Assembly's outreach team explains all. To book an Assembly Explained Workshop, visit lk.nia.fyi/sY33
August 7, 2026 at 11:10 AM
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Did you know? 🏛️ Cameras are being used to capture the wildlife behind Parliament Buildings, from foxes and badgers to the elusive pine marten 📹. Conal talks us through the process and what we have found so far 🐿️🦊🦡
July 31, 2026 at 10:59 AM
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A celebration of music and dance was held at Parliament Buildings today as the Speaker marked the road to Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026. The event featured performances by Ballynafeigh School of Irish Dancing, Belfast Bands Forum and Ards Comhaltas 🎶
July 29, 2026 at 4:17 PM
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We loved welcoming you to our special family-friendly tour and activities last week, and we're looking forward to our next one on Friday 14 August!
July 27, 2026 at 1:41 PM
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The Speaker welcomed members of the SelectFlorida Delegation to Parliament Buildings. 🏛️ SelectFlorida is a partnership of businesses, government leaders, and economic development partners working together to improve the Florida economy. selectflorida.org/about/.
The speaker, Edwin Poots, smiling with members of the SelectFlorida Delegation and Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd on the balcony of Parliament Buildings. The speaker, Edwin Poots, smiling with members of the SelectFlorida Delegation and Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd on the Balcony at the base of the steps in the Great Hall at Parliament Buildings.
July 24, 2026 at 3:18 PM
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Thanks to all the families who joined us at Parliament Buildings yesterday! It was great to welcome you for our special family-friendly tour and activities, and we hope you had lots of fun while learning more about the Assembly.
July 23, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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There was a buzz around Parliament Buildings today as it welcomed the International Meeting of Young Beekeepers 🐝🏛️
A large group of young beekeepers and organisers pose on the steps outside Parliament Buildings during the International Meeting of Young Beekeepers. A participant wearing an International Meeting of Young Beekeepers competitor badge plants a young wildflower in a prepared garden bed. A newly planted wildflower bed with young plants spaced across freshly prepared soil, created as part of the International Meeting of Young Beekeepers visit. The AERA minister alongside a small group of young beekeepers. They stand by the freshly planted wildflower garden and a sign that states 'native wildflower planting area'.
July 7, 2026 at 1:47 PM
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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
Graphic image reading 'ad hoc committee on the school uniform (trousers) bill' and 'we want to hear your views on the Committee for Education Bill which proposes to allow all pupils to wear trousers in school.' It is set against a blue background and in the bottom right there is a photo of a young girl wearing a school backpack, dark top and dark trousers.
July 7, 2026 at 1:41 PM
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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 ☕🍽️
Graphic with three images down the right side, the upper and bottom showing tour guides in the Assembly and Senate chambers and the central image depicting an afternoon tea. On the left is the NI Assembly logo and Visit Parliament Buildings this summer against a blue background. It also highlights tours can be booked via Eventbrite and there are no tours on bank holidays.
July 7, 2026 at 10:45 AM
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“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
July 6, 2026 at 11:44 AM