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The Research and Information Service (RaISe) of the Northern Ireland Assembly. RaISe Blog available at: https://xitter.cf/t.co/9TGmMPn9ZR

 Parliament Buildings, Belfast
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Deposited Paper: Information provided by the Minister for Communities in response to @StephenDunneMLA detailing the number of places of worship (i) assessed for listing; and (ii) subsequently listed, broken down by denomination, in the last ten years. niassembly.gov.uk/globalasse…
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Deposited Paper: Information provided by the Minister for Communities in response to @StephenDunneMLA detailing the total number of listed church buildings in each constituency, broken down by denomination. niassembly.gov.uk/globalasse…
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Deposited Paper: Information provided by the Minister for Infrastructure in response to Gareth Wilson MLA in which he asked the Minister whether her Department is unable to provide a breakdown of backlog sites where (1/3)
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(i) a Preliminary Certificate of Adoption has not been issued within one year of 80 per cent occupancy being achieved; and (ii) a Final Certificate of Adoption has not been issued within 18 months of the Preliminary Certificate being issued, as requested in the question. (2/3)
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Deposited Paper: Information provided by the Minister for Communities in response to @Kelmba MLA detailing the number of social homes identified as being required in rural settlements that have been delivered compared to the Northern Ireland Housing Executive identified need. 1/2
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Deposited Paper: Information provided by the Minister for Infrastructure in response to Gareth Wilson MLA in which he asked the Minister (i) whether she will place a copy of the current Licensing of Taxi Drivers Guidelines in the Assembly Library; and (1/2)
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(ii) to detail the date on which the guidelines were (a) introduced; and (b) last reviewed. (2/2) niassembly.gov.uk/globalasse…
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Deposited Paper: Information provided by the Minister for Communities in response to Daniel McCrossan MLA detailing any grants made to the National Churches Trust, including the churches funded broken down by constituency, for each of the past five years. niassembly.gov.uk/globalasse…
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🌍 #COP31 is on the horizon. But why does it matter for Northern Ireland? Our latest Research Matters article looks at the Conference of the Parties and explores the Northern Ireland context. Find out more assemblyresearchmatters.org/…

COP31: Northern Ireland and the Conference of the Parties - Research Matters

With COP31 on the horizon, this article examines the conference’s likely focus and what it may mean for Northern Ireland.  What is the Conference of the Parties? The Conference of the Parties (COP)...

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Deposited Paper: Information provided by the Minister for the Economy in response to @ClaireSugden detailing (i) any funding allocated to support students, ordinarily resident in the Republic of Ireland, studying at Northern Ireland higher education institutions; (1/3)
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(ii) the number of such students that were supported in each year; (iii) the proportion of that funding that was provided through the teaching grant, or other departmental funding streams; and (2/3)
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(iv) whether the Department has undertaken any assessment of the economic return to Northern Ireland from that expenditure. (3/3) niassembly.gov.uk/globalasse…
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Deposited Paper: Information provided by the Minister for Communities in response to @JustinMcNu1ty MLA in asking for an update on any steps being taken to reduce drop-off from sports at a certain age in school. niassembly.gov.uk/globalasse…
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📊 How does the uptake of disability benefits vary across Northern Ireland? Our latest aper analyses Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and other disability benefits by parliamentary constituency, providing insights into regional patterns and trends. niassembly.gov.uk/globalasse…
Cover page of a Northern Ireland Assembly Research and Information Service Research Paper titled "Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and other Disability Benefits in Northern Ireland: an Analysis by Parliamentary Constituency

ALT Cover page of a Northern Ireland Assembly Research and Information Service Research Paper titled "Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and other Disability Benefits in Northern Ireland: an Analysis by Parliamentary Constituency

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🌊 NEW RaISe Bill Paper The Fisheries, Aquaculture and Water Environment Bill was introduced to the Assembly on 22 June 2026. Our latest paper outlines the Bill's key provisions and highlights issues for scrutiny and consideration. 📘 Read more: niassembly.gov.uk/globalasse…
Cover of the Northern Ireland Assembly Research and Information Service Bill Paper, “Conversion Practices (Criminalisation) Bill”, published October 2026. The paper examines the Bill's proposed framework of criminal offences relating to conversion practices and highlights key policy considerations for Assembly scrutiny.

ALT Cover of the Northern Ireland Assembly Research and Information Service Bill Paper, “Conversion Practices (Criminalisation) Bill”, published October 2026. The paper examines the Bill's proposed framework of criminal offences relating to conversion practices and highlights key policy considerations for Assembly scrutiny.

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📚 It's #BookWeek in Northern Ireland, so here's a little-known fact about the @AssemblyLibrary. 🏛️📖 Deposited Papers are unpublished Papers placed in the Library at the direction of the Speaker or a Minister in the Executive. In most cases they provide information requested in an Assembly Question. 📄 lk.cmte.fyi/RaISe #ResearchMatters
A general view of a library with a few desks with computers.

ALT A general view of a library with a few desks with computers.

A close up of blue Hansard volumes with the library in the background.

ALT A close up of blue Hansard volumes with the library in the background.

A photo of Deposited Papers arranged on a stand in the library.

ALT A photo of Deposited Papers arranged on a stand in the library.

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How could the Regional Balance Bill address economic disparities and inequalities in living standards across Northern Ireland? Our new RaISe Bill Paper examines the proposals, existing initiatives and key issues for scrutiny. 🔎 Read more: niassembly.gov.uk/globalasse…
Cover of the Northern Ireland Assembly Research and Information Service Bill Paper, “Regional Balance Bill”, published 16 October 2026. The paper examines the Bill’s proposed statutory framework for addressing regional economic disparities and inequalities in living standards across Northern Ireland, highlighting key policy considerations and potential scrutiny points.

ALT Cover of the Northern Ireland Assembly Research and Information Service Bill Paper, “Regional Balance Bill”, published 16 October 2026. The paper examines the Bill’s proposed statutory framework for addressing regional economic disparities and inequalities in living standards across Northern Ireland, highlighting key policy considerations and potential scrutiny points.

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💷What could implementing the Regional Balance Bill cost? Our new paper examines the potential implications for Northern Ireland’s public purse, from departmental workloads and data collection to reporting, research and legal costs. 🔎 Read it here niassembly.gov.uk/globalasse…
Cover of the Northern Ireland Assembly Research and Information Service Briefing Paper, “Review of Costs: Regional Balance Bill”, published 16 October 2026. The paper examines key potential public-purse implications arising from the Regional Balance Bill, including administration, staffing, data collection, reporting, research and possible legal costs.

ALT Cover of the Northern Ireland Assembly Research and Information Service Briefing Paper, “Review of Costs: Regional Balance Bill”, published 16 October 2026. The paper examines key potential public-purse implications arising from the Regional Balance Bill, including administration, staffing, data collection, reporting, research and possible legal costs.

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