Research Paper: An overview of algal bloom in Lough Neagh.This paper considers the causes, impacts and potential remediations for the 2023 #LoughNeagh blue-green algae bloom. nia1.me/54a

Research Paper: Issues under consideration by procedures committees in other legislatures - This briefing paper provides information on current and recent items of business considered by procedures committees in other legislatures. nia1.me/549

New Research Paper: Zebra mussels in Northern Ireland.
This paper gives an introduction to the impacts and control of the zebra mussel, an invasive alien species found in water bodies across the island of Ireland.
nia1.me/548

The Assembly will next sit on Monday 8th April and Tuesday 9th April.

You can view the Order Papers and indicative timings by following this link - swiy.io/orderpapers

#AssemblyBusiness
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Deposited Paper: Information provided by the Minister of Education in response to Nick Mathison MLA (AQW 8158/22-27) detailing (i) temporary variation requests in post-primary enrolment & (ii) the additional places granted,for the 23-24 academic year nia1.me/547

Deposited Paper: Information provided by the DAERA Minister in response to Jim Allister MLA (Assembly Question AQW 6097/22-27) detailing the full list of EU law referenced in Annex 2 of the Northern Ireland Protocol which impacts the work of DAERA nia1.me/546

Today, for the first time, the Assembly will follow a new procedure when it debates an Applicability Motion. This is part of the Windsor Framework and allows the Assembly to vote on whether certain new EU rules should apply in Northern Ireland. 1/6

Research Paper: Northern Ireland economic overview This Paper has been prepared to provide an overview of the NI economy as of early March 2024. The Paper looks at areas in which the NI economy is performing well and highlights some of the challenges nia1.me/545

Research Paper: Committee engagement with 23/24 departmental budgets. This Paper aims to facilitate NI Assembly committees, engaging with departments near the end of the financial year - 2023/24 – and in anticipation of a (draft) Executive Budget 2024/25 nia1.me/544

Deposited paper: Information provided by the Minister for Infrastructure to Mr Gary Hamilton MLA following the oral statement of 12th Feb 2024 regarding vehicle damage compensation in 2023. nia1.me/543

The Assembly is starting a process to redesign its website and we need YOUR input. Take part in our user research survey to help us build a website that will better serve your needs - lk.nia.fyi/LFIa

#UserFeedback #AssemblyWebsite

Deposited Paper: Information provided by the Minister for Communities in response to Assembly Question AQW 5468/22-27 detailing plans for better safeguarding the wellbeing of homeless people with or without addiction issues. nia1.me/542

Deposited Paper: Information provided by the Minister of Education in response to Assembly Question AQW 5921/22-27 detailing how much his Department has spent on youth services in Upper Bann in the last 5 years nia1.me/541

We've just updated our #Brexit Outcomes and Northern Ireland reading list. Available now at this link - nia1.me/540

We've just updated our #Brexit Outcomes and Northern Ireland reading list. Available now at this link - nia1.me/540

New Topical Digest: Gambling regulation and gambling-related harms nia1.me/53x

Updated publication:
Topical Digest - #homelessness in Northern Ireland nia1.me/53z

New Topical Digest: Gambling regulation and gambling-related harms nia1.me/53x

Updated publication:
Topical Digest - #homelessness in Northern Ireland nia1.me/53w

This is #TalkMoney Week and the Assembly Library has produced a Topical Digest, drawing together some of the latest research on debt and money advice - lk.nia.fyi/JIMF