Minister Edwin Poots MLADAERA03/10/2022Derek Hynes, Managing Director, NIE Networks Roger Henderson, Network Investment Director, NIE Networks Edel Creery, Head of Communications and Stakeholder Engagement, NIE Networks Stuart Dickson, MLA Gordon Lyons MLA, Minister of the Economy, DfEAttended the NIE Networks Investment Plan Consultation Launch Minister Edwin Poots MLADAERA03/10/2022Frank Donnelly, Mushroom grower, Keenaghan Mushrooms, Chair of Northern Ireland Growers Association (NIMGA) Sophia Hughes, Secretary of Northern Ireland Mushroom Growers Association (NIMGA) Anna Mercer, Deputy Director, Stratagem Eamon Murray, Owner, Orchard Mushrooms Martin McKee, Owner, M & G MushroomsTo discuss the urgent challenges facing the mushroom industry - production costs, labour shortages, unlevel playing field across Ireland Minister Edwin Poots MLADAERA03/10/2022Dr Mike Johnston, CEO, Dairy Council for NI Nick Whelan, CEO, Dale Farm Paul Vernon, CEO, Glanbia CheeseTo discuss their concerns regarding Defra's Milk Purchasing Code Minister Edwin Poots MLADAERA04/10/2022David Brown, President of the Ulster Farmers’ Union Cllr Andrew Magown, Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council Downshire East farmersTo discuss future agricultural policy Minister Edwin Poots MLADAERA05/10/2022Clare Cannon, Behind the Stable Door Ltd Jeff Cannon, Behind the Stable Door Ltd Shauna Quinn, Rural Support Social Farm participantsVisited Behind the Stable Door Social Farm to view their new Recycling Centre Minister Edwin Poots MLADAERA05/10/2022Stephen Dunne, MLA for North Down Cllr Janice MacArthur, Ards and North Down Mr James Cochrane, Office of Stephen Dunne Paul Vance – Proprietor of Kylestone Nursery Kyle McBride – Four Acres Farm Raymond & Katy Quinn - German Sheppard Rescue, Rehome & RehabilitateVisited several businesses and projects within the North Down area Minister Edwin Poots MLADAERA05/10/2022Ruth Rodgers – Farming Life Editor Adrian Logan – Event Host Diane Burke – Farming Life Commercial Director Andrena OPrey – Farming Life Commercial Manager Joe McDonald, Head of Corporate Affairs, Asda Dr. Bryan Monson, Deputy Chief Executive, HSENI Harry Sinclair, Board Member, HSENI Professor Elizabeth Magowan, Director of Sustainable Agri-Food Division, AFBI Dr. Eileen Stewart, Head of Estate Management and Development, AFBIAttended the Farming Life Awards 2022 Minister Edwin Poots MLADAERA06/10/2022Veronica Morris, Chief Executive, Rural Support Dr Aoibeann Walksh, Head of Social farming and Innovation, Rural Support Nikki Foster, Social Farming Support Service Co-ordinator, Rural Support Clodagh Crowe, Head of Operations and Strategic Development, Rural Support Marie Kelly, Yellow Road FarmVisited Yellow Road Social Farm as part of Rural Supports Social Farming Awareness Week Minister Edwin Poots MLADAERA06/10/2022Shane Milligan, General Manager, IPhix Stewart Douds, Marketing Manager, IPhixTo discuss IPhix's "Repair not Replace campaign" Minister Edwin Poots MLADAERA06/10/2022Declan McAleer, MLA Bronwyn McGahan, Sinn FeinTo discuss a range of issues (bovine Tuberculosis (bTB); avian influenza; the Dr Bronkaer’s case; the UK Subsidy Control Act; future agricultural policy; rural policy framework; all island Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status; and peatlands) Minister Edwin Poots MLADAERA07/10/2022Veronica Morris, Chief Executive, Rural Support Bronagh Brennan, Farm Support Co-ordinator, Rural Support Clodagh Crowe, Operations Manager, Rural Support David Brown, President, Ulster Farmers UnionAttended Rural Supports Farm Business Sustainability Pilot Programme Seminar Minister Edwin Poots MLADAERA07/10/2022John McLenaghan, Deputy President, Ulster Farmers Union (UFU) Edgar Carson, Chairman, UFU Pork & Bacon Committee David McClure, Policy officer for Animal Health, Pigs and Poultry, UFU Glenn Cuddy, Deputy Chairman, UFU Pork & Bacon Committee Keith Buchanan MLATo discuss financial concerns within the Pork sector Minister Edwin Poots MLADAERA10/10/2022Aidan Campbell, Policy and Public Affairs Officer, Rural Community Network Richard Parish, National Centre of Rural Health & Care Ivan Annibal, Managing Director, Rose Regeneration Neil Martin, Director of Strategic Planning Performance and ICT, Northern Health and Social Care Trust (NHSCT) Leah Glass, NHSCT Edele McGeown, Chairperson, Crossmaglen and District Community First Responders Stephanie Leckey, Community Resuscitation Lead Christina Faulkner, Farm Families Health Checks Programme Co-ordinator Elizabeth Campbell, Assistant Director, Western Health and Social Care TrustAttended the virtual launch of the Rural Needs Toolkit for Health & Social Care Minister Edwin Poots MLADAERA10/10/2022David Brown, President, Ulster Farmers Union (UFU) Wesley Aston, Chief Executive, UFU James Lowe, Chairman, Northern Ireland Agricuiltural Producers Association (NIAPA) Peter Gallagher, Fermanagh Chairperson, NIAPA Mike Johnston, Chief Executive, Dairy Council for NI Conall Donnelly, Executive Director, Northern Ireland Meat Exporters Association John Martin, Head of Policy & Advocacy, RSPB Diane Ruddock, Northern Ireland Enviornment Link (NIEL) & External Affairs Manager, National TrustAttended a meeting with the DAERA Agricultural Policy Stakeholder Group Minister Edwin Poots MLADAERA11/10/2022David & Hazel McConaghy (Land owners) Brian Malcomson, Senior Forest Manager, Scottish WoodlandsTo discuss funding opportunities for a new bridge at Blackwater Forest Minister Edwin Poots MLADAERA12/10/2022Dr Philip Skuce, Principal Scientist in Parasitology Dr Inge Santman-Berends, Senior Veterinary Epidemiologist, GD Animal Health Dr Sam Strain, Chief Executive, Animal Health and Welfare NI (AHWNI) Sharon Verner, Programme Manager, AHWNIAttended the AHWNI 10th anniversary Conference, ‘Healthy Animals – Healthy Environment’ Minister Edwin Poots MLADAERA12/10/2022Approx 70 participants from the Plough On Project plus 12 Group Leaders Gemma Daly, Chair, Rural Support Derek Lough, Vice Chairperson, Rural Support & Direcot of membership services, Ulster Farmers Union Keelin McGartland, Plough on Project co-ordinator, Rural Support Veronica Morris, Chief Executive, Rural Support Declan McAleer MLA, Chair, AERA Committee Tom Elliot MLA Jemma Dolan MLA Sorcha Eastwood MLA Philip McGuigan MLA Stephen Dunne MLA Kellie Armstrong MLA Danny Donnelly MLAAttended Rural Support's Plough on Project Event, as part of World Mental Health Day Minister Edwin Poots MLADAERA12/10/2022Heather Humphreys TD, Minister for Social Protection and Rural & Community Development in the Republic of Ireland Mary Hurley, Secretary General, Department of Rural and Community Development Bairbre Nic Aongusa, Assistant Secretary for Community Development, Department of Rural and Community Development Fintan O’Brien, Assistant Secretary for Rural Development and Regional Affairs, Department of Rural and Community Development Niall O Connor, Special Advisor, Social Protection & Rural and Community DevelopmentTo discuss Isolated Border Communities Minister Edwin Poots MLADAERA12/10/2022Malcolm Morley, President, British Veterinary Association (BVA) Fiona McFarland, Northern Ireland Branch President, BVA Michael McGilligan, Policy Officer, BVATo discuss animal health and welfare issues in NI Minister Edwin Poots MLADAERA12/10/2022Malcolm Morley, President, British Veterinary Association (BVA) Fiona McFarland, NI Branch President, BVA Prof Michael Doherty, Dean, UCD Vet School Maria Jennings, Director, Food Standards Agency NI Stanley McDowell, CEO, AFBI John Thompson, Chair, Animal Health and Welfare NI Dr Joe Collins, President, Veterinary Ireland Patsy McGlone, MLA David Calpin, CEO, BVA Conall Donnelly, Executive Director, Northern Ireland Meat Exporters Association Dr Mike Johnston, CEO, Dairy Council NI Wesley Aston, CEO, Ulster Farmers Union Gill Gallagher, NI Grain Trade Association John Blair MLA Tom Elliott MLA Harry Harvey MLA William Irwin MLA Declan Kearney MLA Declan McAleer MLAAttended the BVA NI Dinner as guest of honour and Keynote Speaker Minister Edwin Poots MLADAERA13/10/2022Andrew Clarke, Farm Liaison Officer, Foyle Food Group Wayne Acheson, Livestock Procurement Director, Foyle Food Group Karen Kelso, Group Commercial Director, Foyle Food Group Heather Mackey, Continuous Improvement Manager, Foyle Food GroupAttending a visit hosted by Foyle Food Group Minister Edwin Poots MLADAERA15/10/2022Councillor Scott Carson, Mayor, Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council (LCCC) Alderman Allan Ewart, Development Committee Chair, LCCC Veronica Kearney, Tourism Development Officer, LCCC Joanne McErlain, Director, Babble Belfast Ltd Michelle Shirlow, CEO, Food NI Ian Stevenson, CEO Livestock and Meat Commission NIAttended the Moira Speciality Food Fair 2022 Minister Edwin Poots MLADAERA17/10/2022Harry Dowds, Pastor, Stonepark Baptist Church Dr Walter Boyd, Treasurer and Project Manager, Stonepark Baptist Church Thompson Hicks, Stonepark Baptist Church Kyle Boyd, Stonepark Baptist ChurchVisit to Stonepark Baptist Church to see the completed works - Rural Halls Refurbishment Scheme Minister Edwin Poots MLADAERA17/10/2022Alan Hassard, Chairperson, Magheraboy District LOL No. 11 Stuart Brooker, Vice-chairperson, Magheraboy District LOL No. 11 Kenneth Ferguson, Secretary, Magheraboy District LOL No. 11 David Scott, Treasurer, Magheraboy District LOL No. 11Visit to Magheraboy District LOL No. 11 to see the completed works - Rural Halls Refurbishment Scheme Minister Edwin Poots MLADAERA17/10/2022Gemma Carson, General Manager, National Trust Malachy Martin, Countryside Manager, National Trust Visit to Florencecourt forest to mark the ‘Florencecourt Yew Tree’ as one of 70 Ancient Trees across the UK dedicated in celebration of the Platinum Jubilee under the Queen’s Green Canopy (QGC) initiative Minister Edwin Poots MLADAERA19/10/2022David McKee, Chief Technical Officer, Granville Eco Park Ltd and Bio Capital Peter Sharp, CEO, Bio Capital Ian Harvey, Managing Director, Granville Eco Park Pauline McCrory, Head of People and Culture, Bio Capital Mary Czulowski, Chief Financial Officer, Bio Capital Mick Fishwick, Chief Operating Officer, Bio Capital Johnny Stewart, Senior Account Director, Open Strategic CommunicationsVisit and tour of 2 BioCapital UK agri facilities in GB which utilises crops from neighbouring farming business to produce renewable electricity and biomethane onto the gas grid Minister Edwin Poots MLADAERA20/10/2022Matt McDowell, Director of Parks and Leisure, Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council Stephen Leonard, Neighbourhood Services Manager, Belfast City Council Cllr Ivor Wallace, Mayor, Causeway, Coast and Glens Borough Council Noel Davoren, Estates Manager, Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council Cllr Scott Carson, Mayor, Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council (LCCC) Cllr Aaron McIntyre, Chair of Leisure & Community Development Committee, LCCC Mr Ross Gillanders, Head of Parks & Amenities, LCCC Marlene Gattineau, Assistant Growing Communities Officer, Mid and East Antrim Borough Council Mark McAdoo, Assistant Director of Environmental Services, Mid Ulster District Council Jonathan Ellis, Grounds Maintenance Manager, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Emma Barron, Parks Manager, Derry City and Strabane District CouncilAttended the Green Legacy Hiroshima Project, Inaugural Seedling Tree Planting Event Minister Edwin Poots MLADAERA20/10/2022Minister Scott Mann MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Growth and Rural Affairs, Defra Jemima James, Private Secretary, Defra Emma Bourne, Director of Northern Ireland Directorate, Defra Kate Findlay, Senior Private Secretary, DefraTo discuss current issues Minister Edwin Poots MLADAERA20/10/2022Michael Bell, Chief Executive, Northern Ireland Food and Drinks Association (NIFDA) George Mullan, Chairperson, NIFDA Ursula Lavery, Vice Chairperson, NIFDA Allan Wilkinson, Head of Agrifoods, HSBC UK Martin Agnew, Managing Director, Henderson GroupAttended the 26th NIFDA Annual Dinner Minister Edwin Poots MLADAERA21/10/2022Helen Tomb, Project Manager, Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful Representatives from Fleming Fulton SchoolVisit to Fleming Fulton School - School Pollinator Garden Scheme projects Minister Edwin Poots MLADAERA21/10/2022Helen Tomb, Project Manager, Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful Representatives from Arellian NurseryVisit to Arellian Nursery - School Pollinator Garden Scheme projects Minister Edwin Poots MLADAERA21/10/2022Helen Tomb, Project Manager, Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful Representatives from Wellington CollegeVisit to Wellington College - School Pollinator Garden Scheme projects Minister Edwin Poots MLADAERA21/10/2022Stephen Alexander, Owner, Ballyboley Dexters Jim Shannon MP Phil Carson, Sustainable Lead for NI and Policy Lead for UK – Nature Friendly Farming Network Kevin Duncan, Farm Adviser, National TrustVisit to Ballyboley Dexter's with Jim Shannon MP to promote the breed Minister Edwin Poots MLADAERA24/10/2022Louise Wallis, Head of Business Management, National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) Oliver Nurser, Policy and Research Officer, NFDATo discuss a range of environmental issues within the Northern Ireland automotive sector Minister Edwin Poots MLADAERA24/10/2022Tommy Mayne, British Association of Shooting and Conservation (BASC) Jonny Orr, BASC Lisa Harrison, Ulster Clay Pigeon Association (UCPSA) Trevor Steel, Ulster Rifle Association (URA) Ronan Gorman, Country Sports Ireland (CSI) Gary McCartney, Countryside Alliance Ireland (CAI) David McBride, Northern Ireland Firearms Dealers’ Association (NIFDA) Paul Truesdale, Scottish Association for Country Sports (SACS) Alistair Rafferty, Northern Ireland Practical Shooting Confederation (NIPSC)To discuss the Northern Ireland Firearms Representative Group (NIFRG) concerns regarding protracted backlogs in firearms applications within PSNI FEB branch Minister Edwin Poots MLADAERA24/10/2022Jonathan Buckley MLA Stephen Ogilby, Lough Neagh Fishermen’s Association (LNFA) Owen Kelly, LNFA Brian Wylie, LNFA Joe McElroy, LNFA Dr Robert Rosell, AFBI Dr Kevin Gallagher, AFBITo discuss concerns surrounding fishing viability and regulation on Lough Neagh & the change in mesh size Minister Edwin Poots MLADAERA24/10/2022Colin Coffey, Chairperson, Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI)To discuss current issues Minister Edwin Poots MLADAERA24/10/2022Diane Forsythe MLA South Down FarmersPublic Meeting on The Future of Farming and to discuss some of the concerns of farmers in South Down Minister Edwin Poots MLADAERA25/10/2022Brian Cromie, Farmer Dr Sam Strain, Chief Executive, Animal Health and Welfare NI Sharon Verner, Programme Manager, Animal Health and Welfare NIAttended the Launch of the public consultation on herd restrictions to tackle Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) Minister Edwin Poots MLADAERA25/10/2022Madamme Zhang Meifang, Consulate General of Belfast for the Peoples Republic of ChinaTo discuss China-NI agriculture cooperation achievements and exchange views on strengthening agriculture and green cooperation Minister Edwin Poots MLADAERA26/10/2022David Brown, President, Ulster Farmers Union (UFU) Jennifer Hawkes, Rural Affairs Chair, UFU Sarah Morell, Legislation and Rural Affairs Policy Officer, UFU Gill Gallagher, Chief Executive, Northern Ireland Grain Trade Association Susanna Hassard, Owner, One Small Seed Eileen Millan, Founder, Boardroom Apprentice Tori Cameron, Founder, SNAP Social Media Marketing Prof Elizabeth Magowan, Director of Sustainable Agri-Food Science, AFBIAttended & officially opened the UFU Women In Agriculture Conference Minister Edwin Poots MLADAERA26/10/2022Rt Hon Graham Stuart MP, Minister for Climate, Defra Mairi McAllan MSP, Minister for Environment, Biodiversity and Land Reform Julie James MS, Minister for Climate ChangeIMG Net Zero Meeting Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE03/10/2022St Louises College, BelfastSchool Visit Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE04/10/2022Fairview PS, BallyclareSchool Visit Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE04/10/2022Thompson PS, BallyclareSchool Visit Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE04/10/2022Nettlefield PS, Belfast School Visit Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE05/10/2022Kilkeel HSSchool Visit Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE05/10/2022Kilkeel PSSchool Visit Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE05/10/2022St Louis GS, KilkeelSchool Visit Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE05/10/2022Holy Cross PS, AtticalSchool Visit Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE05/10/2022Kilkeel Sure StartSchool Visit Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE06/10/2022Holywood PSSchool Visit Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE06/10/2022Glenlola Collegiate, BangorSchool Visit Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE06/10/2022Live Here Love here Marine Safety Programme, Donaghadee PSTo discuss programme Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE06/10/2022Donaghadee PSSchool Visit Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE06/10/2022Donaghadee PSRecording for the All Ireland Restraint Reduction Network Conference Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE10/10/2022Bangor Integrated NSSchool Visit Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE10/10/2022Digital Device photo op at Lowwood PS School Visit Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE10/10/2022Whitehouse PSSchool Visit Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE11/10/2022One School GlobalTo discuss Relationship and sex education Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE11/10/2022Strive NIDiscuss supporting children with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE11/10/2022Newry Gateway & Justin McNulty50th Anniversary event Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE11/10/2022St Josephs College, CoalislandVisit Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE11/10/2022Concert for Book week 2022Concert Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE12/10/2022Gaelscoil na gCrannVisit and open new school Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE12/10/2022Dungannon PSSchool Visit Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE12/10/2022Devenish CollegeSchool Visit Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE13/10/2022St Colmcille PS, DownpatrickSchool Visit Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE13/10/2022Academy PS, BallynahinchSchool Visit Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE13/10/2022Alexander Dickson PS, Ballygowan School Visit Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE13/10/2022Castle Gardens PS, NewtownardsSchool Visit Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE14/10/2022Crumlin IPSSchool Visit Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE14/10/2022Crumlin ICSchool Visit Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE14/10/2022Bronte PS, BanbridgeSchool Visit Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE14/10/2022Iveagh PS, RathfrilandSchool Visit Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE14/10/2022Rathfriland HSSchool Visit Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE17/10/2022St Colms Secondary SchoolSchool Visit Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE17/10/2022Edenderry PSSchool Visit Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE17/10/2022St Patricks College, BanbridgeSchool Visit Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE17/10/2022Glasswater PSSchool Visit Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE17/10/2022Migraine TrustTo discuss support for Children & Young People in Northern Ireland Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE17/10/2022Newtownard Sea CadetsSchool Visit Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE18/10/2022St Patricks PS, BelfastSchool Visit Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE18/10/2022Strathearn Prep DepartmentSchool Visit Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE18/10/2022Bunscoil Phobail FeirsteSchool Visit Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE18/10/2022St Marys University College, BelfastSchool Visit Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE18/10/2022Internation Football AssociationTo discuss curriculum sports programme Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE19/10/2022St Finians PS, NewtownardsSchool Visit Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE19/10/2022CybersparkLaunch of an ICT initiative with CyberSpark Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE19/10/2022Comber LibraryBook Week Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE19/10/2022St Marys PS, ComberSchool Visit Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE19/10/2022Nendrum College, ComberPrizegiving visit Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE19/10/2022Crawfordsburn Scout CentreSchool Visit Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE20/10/2022Omagh HSSchool Visit Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE20/10/2022Queen's Jubilee PS, KilskerrySchool Visit Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE20/10/2022Castlederg HSSchool Visit Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE20/10/2022Strabane AcademySchool Visit Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE20/10/2022Eswatini Hope and Glory Choir event Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE21/10/2022Redburn EOTASVisit Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE21/10/2022Castlereagh EOTAS Visit Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE21/10/2022Movilla HSGuest of honour at Movilla HS Achievement afternoon Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE22/10/2022St Louis GS BallymenaOpening of Centre of Excellence for Creative and Expressive Arts and new 3G Pitch Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE24/10/2022Clounagh JHSSchool Visit Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE24/10/2022Hart Memorial PSSchool Visit Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE24/10/2022Richmount PSSchool Visit Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE24/10/2022Tandragee JHS School Visit Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE24/10/2022Kingsmill PSSchool Visit Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE25/10/2022Lough Road EOTAS Centre Visit Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE25/10/2022Newry EOTAS Centre Visit Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE25/10/2022Newry Gateway Club Visit Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE25/10/2022Ormeau Business ParkLaunch of bursary scheme Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE25/10/2022Hope for LifeTo discuss Hope for Life work Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE26/10/2022Culbackey College & Jim AllisterTo discuss new school build Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE26/10/2022Buick Memorial PSSchool Visit Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE26/10/2022Rossmar SS Limavady Official Opening Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE27/10/2022Kings Road Nursery Tullycarnet School Visit Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE27/10/2022Downe HSSod cutting Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE27/10/2022Ciaran McCaughan - Teacher at Castle Tower School, BallymenaDiscuss agriculture/land based studies in Special needs schools Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE27/10/2022Aughnacloy College Prizegiving Minister Deirdre Hargey MLADfC05/10/2022Trasa Canavan Barnardos NI; Alex Tennant NICCY; Nuala Toman, Disability Action; Anti-Poverty Strategy Minister Deirdre Hargey MLADfC10/10/2022Richard Honeyford and Ashley Hunter, NI Sports ForumTo discuss current issues within the sport and recreation sector Minister Deirdre Hargey MLADfC11/10/2022Representatives from Start360To discuss THRIVE Services Minister Deirdre Hargey MLADfC12/10/2022Representatives from Andersontown Barracks Steering GroupTo receive an update on the work they have carried out to date Minister Deirdre Hargey MLADfC13/10/2022Representatives from Irish League of Credit UnionTo discuss financial inclusion Minister Deirdre Hargey MLADfC13/10/2022Philip McGuigan MLA and Representatives of Ballycastle Chamber of CommerceBallycastle Town Centre Masterplan Minister Deirdre Hargey MLADfC17/10/2022Justin Cartwright, National Director, Charteres Institute of Housing (CIH); Niall Sheridan, NI Chair, CIH; Heather Wilson, Engagement Manager, CIH; DfI Minister John O'Dowd; Ronan McGinley DfC SpAd; Eoin Rooney DoF SpAdTo discuss housing policy Minister Deirdre Hargey MLADfC18/10/2022Community Wealth Building Advisory PanelTo discuss draft report on Community Wealth Building Minister Deirdre Hargey MLADfC18/10/2022Chris Lyttle; Patrick Nelson, Irish Football AssociationStadia Programmes Minister Deirdre Hargey MLADfC19/10/2022Representatives from UNITENIHE pay Minister Deirdre Hargey MLADfC19/10/2022Representatives from NIPSANIHE pay Minister Deirdre Hargey MLADfC21/10/2022Prof Ian Greer, and representatives from Queen's University's (QUB); Representatives from the Market Development AssociationTackling inequalities Minister Deirdre Hargey MLADfC24/10/2022Chris Hazzard MP and representatives from Friends of Knock IveaghKnock Iveagh Minister Deirdre Hargey MLADfC26/10/2022Lower Ormeau and Wider University Area Strategic Partnership GroupHousing Issues Minister Deirdre Hargey MLADfC27/10/2022Local Government Partnership Panel meeting - Members - Department for Communities, Minister Deirdre Hargey; Department of Finance, Minister Conor Murphy; Michael McAvoy; Alan McDowell; Billy Ashe; Christopher Jackson; Frances Burton; Margaret Tinsley; Martin Kearney; Matt Garrett; Robert Burgess; Thomas McKeown and Tommy Maguire. Attendees - Department for Communities, Permanent Secretary, Colum Boyle and Mark O'Donnell. Department for Infrastructure, Angus Kerr; Department of Finance, Pearse Moore; Patrick Neeson; Colm O'Hagan and Eoin Rooney. Department of Health, Kim Martin and Patricia Quinn-Duffy. The Executive Office, Orla McStravick. Department of Agriculture Environment and Rural Affairs, Richard McAuley. Ciaran McGarrity; Adrian McCreesh; Alison McCullagh; David Jackson; Roger Wilson and Stephen Reid. Secretariat - Sorcha Hassay; Donal Naughton; Andrew Orr; Alison Allen; Amy McClelland; Karen Smyth; Lisa O'Kane and Sarah Kiekkas. Observers - Anthony Carleton; Simon MisKimmin; Terry Andrews; Danielle Hollinger; Joanne Hewitt; Kate Bingham; Mark Mulholland and Siobhan Fisher.To discuss of regional and strategic matters supporting the joined up and collaborative work of central and local government Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE03/10/2022Bell MediaSchool Summit NI 2022 opening Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE03/10/2022Derek Hynes, Managing Director, NIE Networks Roger Henderson, Network Investment Director, NIE Networks Edel Creery, Head of Communications and Stakeholder Engagement, NIE Networks Stuart Dickson, MLA Edwin Poots MLA, Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, DAERANIE Networks Investment Plan Consultation Launch Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE03/10/2022Gary Middleton MLA, Billy Moore, Aidan O’Kane, Selina Horshi, Anna Doherty, Derry City and Strabane District CouncilUpdate on Siege Museum and development opportunities in the North West Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE04/10/2022Minister for Exports, Marcus Fysh MPCollaboration in NI Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE04/10/2022Philip McBride, MD of Thales and ADS NI Chair Aimee Stone, ADS Senior Economist Simon Levy, ADS Head of Defence Leslie Orr, ADS NI Tom Allen, Resonate Testing Gordon Murphy, NI head of business unit for Morrison Projects Caroline Keenan - ASM chartered accountants. Tax partner. Michael Hogg, Head of Business Dev for Spirit Kevin McNamee CEO Denroy Mike Burgan Survitec John Irwin, GM of Denroy Duncan, Seven technologies Lisburn Micky Curran - Spirit aerospace systems Robert Hills, chair of NI space institute Philip Mills, ISIT QUB Peter Lyons, Causeway Aero Mark Semple, Molyola Precision EngineeringNI Aerospace, Defence, Security & Space Industries roundtable Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE04/10/2022One Young WorldCorporate Launch Event Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE04/10/2022Jacqui Dixon, Chief Executive ANBC Majella McAlister, Deputy Chief Executive of Economic Growth, ANBC The Mayor, Alderman Stephen Ross, ANBCIssues faced by Antrim and Newtownabbey Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE05/10/2022Dame Melanie Dawes - Ofcom Karen Baxter – Ofcom Board MemberAn overview Ofcom Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE05/10/2022Joseph, John, Colin and Aidan Doherty – ReGen Louth McMahon, ReGen Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MPTo visit RE-GEN WASTE Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE05/10/2022Brian Irwin, Irwins Bakery Diane Dodds, MLA Carla Lockhart, MP Mayor, Councillor Paul Greenfield Michael Murphy, IrwinsRound table with a number of businesses Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE05/10/2022Greer Geddis, Avondale Foods Simon Geddis, Avondale Foods Diane Dodds, MLA Jonathan Buckley, MLA Carla Lockhart, MP Councillor Paul GreenfieldMeeting with Avondale Foods Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE05/10/2022Diane Dodds, MLA Carla Lockhart, MP Sharon Thompson, Thompson Travel Jason Calvin, Thompson TravelTo discuss International Travel Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE06/10/2022Stephen Bell, The Bank of London, Chief Risk & Compliance Officer (UK)An update on Bank of London setting up an office in Belfast Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE06/10/2022Brian Kingston MLA Philip Brett MLATo discuss future of former Mackie's Site Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE06/10/2022Southern Regional CollegeTo speak at WorldSkillsUK International Squad Send off Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE10/10/2022Diane Dodds, MLAEuropean Social Fund Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE10/10/2022Mel and Arty McKee – AMS Services Stephen Dunne, MLAIssues faced by local businesses Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE11/10/2022Janice Gault, NI Hotels FederationHospitality Exchange 2022 Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE11/10/2022Brian McCandless Alex Easton MLAEnergy Strategy and Action plan Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE11/10/2022George Higginson Bank of Ireland John Greer Bank of Ireland Alan Bridle Bank of IrelandGeneral update on current economic climate Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE12/10/2022Mr Alan Lowry - FSB NI Policy Chair and CEO at Environmental Street Furniture Ltd Mr Roger Pollen – Head of FSB Northern Ireland Mr Neil Hutcheson - Head of Policy, FSB Northern Ireland Tommy Maguire – Core SystemsTo discuss the cost of doing business Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE12/10/2022Jack Hamilton – CEO, Mash Direct Tracy Hamilton – President, Mash Direct ck To discuss Government Energy Support Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE12/10/2022Greiner PackagingFuture investments Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE12/10/2022Stream BioenergyFuture of energy Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE13/10/2022Dr Bryan Keating – Managing Partner of the CIP Partnership / Chair of SAF, Gillian Farrell – Spirit Glyn Roberts – Retail NI John D’Arcy – Director, Open University in Ireland Johnathan Guest – Paper Yacht Mark Dougan – Princes Trust Mark Huddleston – JHE Solutions Nigel Brady – Bryson Future Skills Paul Boyle – Workforce training Peter Lutz – Swiss Embassy Raymond McMenemy – NIE Networks Rob McConnell – Expleo Roisin McKee – People 1st Roseann Kelly – Women in Business NI Trevor Johnston – Queens University Belfast Colleen O’Boyle - former Higher Level Apprentice of the Year Barry Nielson – Chief Executive, CITB NI Brian Doran – Chief Executive, Southern Regional College Chloe Ferguson – President, National Union of Students / Union of Students in Ireland Ciaran McManus – South West College Clare Moore – NI committee member of Irish Trades Union Congress Conor Nellis – Impact training Daniel Brown – PWC Michelle Woods – PWC Gavin Killeen – NuprintWrap up meeting of the interim Strategic Advisory Forum Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE13/10/2022Brendan Mulgrew MW Advocate, Gareth Graham, Oakland Holdings, Adam Dickson, Oakland, Guy Hollis, Vincent Foster, Oakland HoldingsFuture of Tourism in NI Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE13/10/2022Catherine Martin TD, Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media Tanya Warren (Special Advisor to Minister Martin)To discuss Tour de France Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE17/10/2022Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, MP Michael Donaghy – Banbridge Chamber Brian McLister – Ballycastle Chamber Derek Wright Newtownards Chamber Joelene Poole, Retail NI Glyn Roberts, Retail NI Frank Shivers - Bangor Chamber Aidan O'Kane, Londonderry Chamber Julie Gibbons – Newry Chamber Colin Neill, Hospitality Ulster Lee Hegarty - Galgorm Joe Morgan – Takeaway AssociationTo discuss “the cost of doing business” in Northern Ireland - Retail NI Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE18/10/2022Pam Cameron, MLA Graham Keddie – BIA Managing Director Ross Williamson – PR for BIA Alan Whiteside – BIA Operations Director Chris Horner – BIA Projects Director Deborah Harris – BIA PR ManagerVisit to Belfast International Airport Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE18/10/2022John Kelpie - Chief Executive DCSDC Sandra Duffy – Mayor DCSDC Stephen Gillespie - Director of Business and Culture DCSDCIssues in the North West Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE18/10/2022British Business BankSupport smaller businesses in Northern Ireland Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE20/10/2022Pheonix Gas - Jonathan Martindale Phoenix Natural Gas Renewable Energy Conference Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE20/10/2022Sir Michael Lyons, Dame Rotha Johnston and Maureen O’Reilly - Invest NIIndependent Review of Invest NI Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE24/10/2022Dreamspace, W5 launchLaunch NI digital awareness week Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE24/10/2022Robert Hill of NI Space OfficeUpdate on Space Institue NI Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE24/10/2022Robert Fitzpatrick – Odyssey Trust - Chief Executive Martin McDowell – Odyssey Trust - Chairman Judith Harvey – W5 - Group Head of Education and Public Affairs Tim Harrison – Almac Mark Durkin – University of UlsterOpening of new W5 facility Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE25/10/2022Chloe Ferguson, NUS-USI President, Sarah Laverty, NUS-USI Campaigns and Influencing Consultant Corrine Heaney, NUS-USI Campaigns DirectorMeet with NUS-USI President Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE25/10/2022QUBStrategic Technology Roadmap Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE26/10/2022David Morris MPSpace Industry Minister John O'Dowd MLADfI04/10/2022Joanne Sherwood, The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) CEO; Jonathan Bell RSPB; Michelle Hill RSPB; Daithí McKay RSPBTo discuss how the Department can help deliver for nature, climate, and key policy areas Minister John O'Dowd MLADfI04/10/2022Jenny Gilruth MSP, Minister for Transport; Lee Waters MS, Deputy Minister for Climate ChangeTo discuss road safety with other Devolved Administrations (DAs) Minister John O'Dowd MLADfI05/10/2022John Finucane MP, Carál Ní Chuilín MLA and Gerry Kelly MLA To discuss York Street Interchange Minister John O'Dowd MLADfI05/10/2022Councillor Glenn Campbell - Fermanagh and Omagh District Council (Chair), Councillor Stephen Edwards - Derry City and Strabane District Council, Councillor Shaun Harkin – Derry City and Strabane District Council, Councillor Johnny McGuinness - Donegal County Council, Councillor Mary Garrity - Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, Councillor Allan Rainey MBE - Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, Councillor Paul Robinson - Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, Councillor Coyle, Councillor Phleim Gildernew - Mid Ulster District Council, Councillor Sean McGuigan - Mid Ulster District Council, Councillor Wills Robinson - Mid Ulster District Council, John News, Director of Environment & Place, Fermanagh & Omagh District Council, Maggie Cassidy, Fermanagh & Omagh District CouncilTo discuss progression of the A5WTC scheme. Minister John O'Dowd MLADfI06/10/2022Daniel Holder – Committee on the Administration of Justice (CAJ) Deputy Director, Una Boyd – CAJ Immigration project coordinator, Eliza Browning – CAJ Policy OfficerTo discuss the removal of hate expressions in public space, bilingual road signage and identity checks on cross border services Minister John O'Dowd MLADfI11/10/2022Gordon Best – Regional Director Mineral Products Association NI (MPANI), Paul Brogan – MD McQuillan Companies and current Chairman MPANI, Aidan Mullan – MD Breedon Northern, Mark Quigley – Contracts Director Breedon Northern and Chairman MPANI Highway Maintenance and Construction Group, Glen Henry – Quarry Operations Director Breedon Northern, Russell Drew – Environment & Estates Manager Breedon NorthernTo discuss roads and planning issues Minister John O'Dowd MLADfI11/10/2022Owen McLaughlin, Group Marketing Director, Hannon CoachTo discuss issues facing private bus operators Minister John O'Dowd MLADfI12/10/2022Cllr Gary McCleave, Danny Baker MLA, Paul Maskey MP To discuss a roads improvement scheme at the Cutts, Derriaghy Minister John O'Dowd MLADfI12/10/2022Orlaithi Flynn MLA, Paul Maskey MP, Jim McCormick Hannahstown Community Association (HCA), Johnny McQuillan HCA, Jim Ferguson HCATo discuss the footpath scheme in Hannastown, Belfast Minister John O'Dowd MLADfI12/10/2022Orlaithi Flynn MLA, Paul Maskey MPTo discuss potholes/weeds at Doon Road, Belfast Minister John O'Dowd MLADfI12/10/2022Pat Sheehan MLA, Paul Maskey MP, Cllr Aine McCabeTo discuss flooding / parking issues on the Andersonstown Road Minister John O'Dowd MLADfI12/10/2022Aisling Reilly MLA, Paul Maskey MP, Cllr Michael DonnellyTo discuss traffic calming measures on Springfield Road / Whiterock Road Minister John O'Dowd MLADfI17/10/2022Justin Cartwright, National Director, Charteres Institute of Housing (CIH); Niall Sheridan, NI Chair, CIH; Heather Wilson, Engagement Manager, CIH; DfC Minister Deirdre Hargey; Ronan McGinley DfC SpAd; Eoin Rooney DoF SpAdTo discuss housing policy Minister John O'Dowd MLADfI18/10/2022Dr Theresa Donaldson, Chair Belfast Harbour Commissioners, Joe O’Neill, CEO Belfast Harbour CommissionersTo discuss port operations and a tour of the port Minister John O'Dowd MLADfI18/10/2022Mr Stephen McNally - CyculTo discuss active travel in the Lurgan - Portadown - Craigavon area Minister John O'Dowd MLADfI19/10/2022Karen Magill CEO, Bus and Coach NITo discuss issues facing private bus operators Minister John O'Dowd MLADfI19/10/2022Cllr Sandra Duffy, Cllr Allan Bresland, Cllr Maurice Devenney, Cllr Darren Guy, Cllr Derek Hussey, Cllr Keith Kerrigan, Cllr Ryan McCready, Cllr David Ramsey, Cllr Drew Thompson, Cllr Graham Warke, Cllr Jason Barr, Cllr Raymond Barr, Cllr John Boyle, Cllr Michaela Boyle, Cllr Sean Carr, Cllr Shauna Cusack, Cllr Angela Dobbins, Cllr Gary Donnelly, Cllr Emmet Doyle, Cllr Steven Edwards, Cllr Rory Farrell, Cllr Rachael Ferguson, Cllr Paul Fleming, Cllr Paul Gallagher, Cllr Shaun Harkin, Cllr Conor Heaney, Cllr Christopher Jackson, Cllr Dan Kelly, Cllr Patricia Logue, Cllr Emma McGinley, Cllr John McGowan, Cllr Kieran McGuire, Cllr Ruairí McHugh, Cllr Philip McKinney, Cllr Sean Mooney, Cllr Maeve O’Neill, Cllr Martin Reilly, Cllr Lilian Seenoi-Barr, Cllr Brian TierneyTo provide an update on progression of the A5WTC scheme Minister John O'Dowd MLADfI20/10/2022Mark Ennis – Chairman SSE, Vicky Boden – SSE, Stuart Hobbs – SSE Director of Energy Service, Eimear Leneghan - SSE Head of ConsentsTo discuss the future of renewable energy Minister John O'Dowd MLADfI20/10/2022John Martin, RSPB NI, Joanne Sherwood, RSPB NI, Jennifer Fulton, Ulster Wildlife, Diane Ruddock, National Trust, Dr Viviane Gravey, Brexit & Environment, Ian McCurley, Woodland Trust, Paul Armstrong, Woodland Trust, Joseph Carter, Asthma UK & British Lung Foundation, James Orr, Friends of the Earth, Sean Kelly, NI Environmental LinkTo discuss EU Law Bill Minister John O'Dowd MLADfI20/10/2022Nuala McAllister MLA, Andrew Muir MLA To discuss the proposed York Street Interchange scheme Minister John O'Dowd MLADfI24/10/2022Noel O'Brien, Marie O'Brien, Jennifer Fulton, Ulster WildlifeTo discuss safety on the A5 Minister John O'Dowd MLADfI25/10/2022Deirdre Hargey MLATo discuss the railway bridge at Finaghy Minister John O'Dowd MLADfI25/10/2022Deirdre Hargey MLA, Gerard Rice - Lower Ormeau Residents Association GroupTo discuss river access for new community project Minister John O'Dowd MLADfI25/10/2022Deirdre Hargey MLA, Fionntann Hargey - Market Development AssociationTo discuss the Markets Tunnel Project Minister John O'Dowd MLADfI25/10/2022Deirdre Hargey MLA, Mairead O'Donnell - Sinn Fein rep East BelfastTo discuss the Translink depot in Short Strand Minister John O'Dowd MLADfI25/10/2022Deirdre Hargey MLA, Cllr Stevie JenkinsTo discuss a proposed crossing at Knockbreda Park Minister John O'Dowd MLADfI26/10/2022Chair Cllr Cora Corry, Cllr Paul McLean, Cllr Martin Kearney, Cllr Cathal Mallaghan, Cllr Mark Glasgow, Deputy Chief Executive Anne-Marie Campbell, Paul McCreedy – Mid Ulster Council Funding and Investment ManagerTo discuss infrastructure issues in Mid Ulster Minister John O'Dowd MLADfI26/10/2022Roger Wilson - Chief Executive, Charlene Stoops - Deputy Chief Executive, Jonathan Hayes - Strategic Director, Neighbourhood Services, Olga Murtagh - Strategic Director, Community and Growth, Sharon McNicholl - Strategic DirectorTo discuss infrastructure projects across Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Council Minister Conor Murphy MLADoF04/10/2022Rupert McNeill, 3XOReview of Northern Ireland Civil Service disciplinary policy Minister Conor Murphy MLADoF04/10/2022Irish League of Credit Unions - Chief Executive Officer, David Malone and Regulatory and Legal Officer for Northern Ireland, Martin FisherDiscussion about credit union movement in Northern Ireland, new 'Credit Union' Consumer Sentiment Index, business rates and credit unions, and support required to grow credit union service offering and Dormant Assets Minister Conor Murphy MLADoF04/10/2022Construction Employers Federation (CEF) - CEF President, Vice-Chair Heron Bros Ltd, Martin O’Kane; CEF General Contractors Committee Chair, Director Lagan SPG Ltd, Freddie Patterson; CEF Managing Director, Mark Spence and CEF Director of Public Affairs, David Fry.To discuss implementation of the Reform Bill locally, the work of Procurement Board since last meeting, the budget for 2021/22, the lack of Executive, multi-year budget and the establishment of an independent Infrastructure Commission Minister Conor Murphy MLADoF05/10/2022Declan Kearney MLA; Chairperson, Crumlin Traders' Town Team, Mark Lauro; Castle Home Trends, Siobhán McNamara; Crumlin Décor; Councillor Annemarie Logue, Martin and Francis Nelson; MG Hardware, Mairead Gallagher; Eastwood Funeral Directors, Peter Eastwood; Let's Move Estate Agents, Jenny Doran; Brewed Bistro, Liam GalliganTo discuss cost of doing business, Chancellor's announcement on 23/09/2022, business support and the budget Minister Conor Murphy MLADoF11/10/2022GMB Trade Union, Alan Perry; Northern Ireland Public Service Alliance (NIPSA), Carmel Gates, Maria Morgan; Unite the Union, Gareth Scott; FDA Union, Robbie Davis.To discuss Pay Award Remit Minister Conor Murphy MLADoF11/10/2022Caoimhe Archibald MLA and local businesses in Dungiven - Lynch Spars, Denis Lynch; Compass Windows & Doors, Finbar O'Kane; Braidwater, Joe McGinnis; Eurospar, Francie McNichol; Donaghy Bros, James Mulholland; W&R Holdings, Andy O'Doherty; Cllr Sean McGlinchey.To discuss the cost of doing business crisis Minister Conor Murphy MLADoF12/10/2022Ulster University - Professor Paul Bartholomew, Vice-Chancellor; Fiona Kane and Caoimhe Archibald MLATo discuss the vision for Ulster University across all campuses and a tour of the new Belfast campus building Minister Conor Murphy MLADoF13/10/2022Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Nadhim Zahawi MPTo discuss restoration of the Executive, Brexit, and relations with Irish Government. Minister Conor Murphy MLADoF13/10/2022Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Chris Philp MP.To discuss the cost of living and budget Minister Conor Murphy MLADoF13/10/2022Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Simon Clarke MP.To discuss Shared Prosperity Fund and Investment Zones Minister Conor Murphy MLADoF17/10/2022Alliance Party representatives - Alliance Party, Finance Spokesperson, Andrew Muir MLA; Economy Spokesperson, Alliance Party and Chair of Social Enterprise APG, Stewart Dickson MLA; Senior Parliamentary Advisor, Office of Dr Stephen Farry MP, Jodie Carson; Policy, Research and Communications Manager, Office of Andrew Muir MLA, David Rossiter; Alliance Deputy Leader, Dr Stephen Farry MP.Northern Ireland public Finances, Cost of living and cost of doing business, Public sector pay, European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and European Social Fund (ESF) funding / UK Shared Prosperity Fund, Engagement with local banks and Fiscal Commission Consultation. Minister Conor Murphy MLADoF18/10/2022Chamber of Commerce and businesses in Ballycastle - Philip McGuigan MLA; Halliday Cars Bushmills, Lexy Halliday; Marine Hotel, Claire Hunter; Ballycastle Sea Tours, B&B's and recycling business, Brian McLarnon; Naturally North Coast and Glens Artisan market, Shauna McFall and Eurospars, Aidan Boyle.To discuss issues affecting local businesses including rates, the impact of having no Executive, energy and cost of living crisis, and government support for Ballycastle town Minister Conor Murphy MLADoF19/10/2022DMAC Engineering - Owner, Declan McShane; Manager, Daniel McCusker; Finance Director, Mandy McHugh; HR & Environment Director, Lavinia Cavanagh, Francie Molloy MP; Michelle O'Neill MLA and Linda Dillon MLA.Impact of EU protocol, steel tariffs, workforce recruitment and energy supply Minister Conor Murphy MLADoF19/10/2022Workspace, Draperstown - Manager, Enda Daly; Marketing and Business Development Manager, Adele McIvor; Workspace Board Member, Cllr Brian McGuigan; Alex McKee; Workspace Chief Executive, Georgina Grieve and Michelle O'Neill MLATo discuss changes to EU (ESF) funding for projects and organisations and the proposed replacements by central government/treasury Minister Conor Murphy MLADoF19/10/2022Trilateral with Devolved Administration Ministers - Scottish Deputy First Minister, John Swinney MSP and Cabinet Secretary and Welsh Finance Minister, Rebecca Evans MS in advance of the Finance Interministerial Standing Committee quadrilateralEngagement on Joint Budgeting and Communications Paper and approach to Finance Interministerial Standing Committee quadrilateral Minister Conor Murphy MLADoF20/10/2022Finance Interministerial Standing Committee quadrilateral (F:ISC Meetings) - Chief Secretary to the Treasury (CST), Edward Argar MP; Scottish Deputy First Minister, John Swinney MSP and Cabinet Secretary and Welsh Finance Minister, Rebecca Evans MS.UK Government and Devolved Administrations' economic fiscal priorities, budget and communications. Minister Conor Murphy MLADoF27/10/2022Local Government Partnership Panel meeting - Members - Department for Communities, Minister Deirdre Hargey; Department of Finance, Minister Conor Murphy; Michael McAvoy; Alan McDowell; Billy Ashe; Christopher Jackson; Frances Burton; Margaret Tinsley; Martin Kearney; Matt Garrett; Robert Burgess; Thomas McKeown and Tommy Maguire. Attendees - Department for Communities, Permanent Secretary, Colum Boyle and Mark O'Donnell. Department for Infrastructure, Angus Kerr; Department of Finance, Pearse Moore; Patrick Neeson; Colm O'Hagan and Eoin Rooney. Department of Health, Kim Martin and Patricia Quinn-Duffy. The Executive Office, Orla McStravick. Department of Agriculture Environment and Rural Affairs, Richard McAuley. Ciaran McGarrity; Adrian McCreesh; Alison McCullagh; David Jackson; Roger Wilson and Stephen Reid. Secretariat - Sorcha Hassay; Donal Naughton; Andrew Orr; Alison Allen; Amy McClelland; Karen Smyth; Lisa O'Kane and Sarah Kiekkas. Observers - Anthony Carleton; Simon MisKimmin; Terry Andrews; Danielle Hollinger; Joanne Hewitt; Kate Bingham; Mark Mulholland and Siobhan Fisher.To discuss of regional and strategic matters supporting the joined up and collaborative work of central and local government Minister Robin Swann MLADoH03/10/2022Northern Ireland Fiscal CouncilPresentation of NI Fiscal Council Sustainability Report on Health Minister Robin Swann MLADoH06/10/2022Professor Ray Jones, Lead Reviewer Childrens Services and Minister Long DoJRegional Care and Justice Programme Minister Robin Swann MLADoH06/10/2022Professor Ray Jones, Lead Reviewer Childrens Services Mid-Review Briefing Paper - Review of Childrens Social Services Minister Robin Swann MLADoH10/10/2022HSC Chairs ForumTo discuss numerous HSC issues Minister Robin Swann MLADoH10/10/2022Gerard Greene CPNITo discuss Community Pharmacy Sector Minister Robin Swann MLADoH12/10/2022Joint Secretaries HSC Trade Union SidePay, Staffing Levels, Workforce Strategy/Planning Minister Robin Swann MLADoH12/10/2022Alison Hewitt & Will BeynonTo discuss treatment of son in childcare setting Minister Robin Swann MLADoH25/10/2022PHA Chair / Board MembersPHA Vision & Future of Agency Minister Robin Swann MLADoH25/10/2022Koulla Yiasouma, Commissioner for CYP Review of Childrens Social Care / Care & Justice Campus / NICCY formal investigation / Health Waiting Lists / Child Death Overviews Minister Robin Swann MLADoH26/10/2022Fiscal CouncilPresentation of NI Fiscal Council Sustainability Report on Health Minister Naomi Long MLADoJ06/10/2022Professor Ray Jones, Lead Reviewer Childrens Services and Minister Robin Swann DoHTo discuss Regional Care and Justice Campus Minister Naomi Long MLADoJ06/10/2022Dee Nixon, Hope for life NI To discuss mental wellbeing of vulnerable children being groomed by sectarian groups Minister Naomi Long MLADoJ06/10/2022Fiona Donnelly, Children’s Order Panel Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking Strategy Minister Naomi Long MLADoJ11/10/2022Daniel Holder & Patricia McKeown, Equality CoalitionTo discuss matters within the Department’s remit Minister Naomi Long MLADoJ17/10/2022Danny Donnelly, Alliance Doug Beattie, UUP Jemma Dolan, Sinn Fein Sinead McLaughlin, SDLP Trevor Clarke, DUP Jonathan Buckley, DUPBriefing to MLAs on DoJ budget/priorities Minister Naomi Long MLADoJ17/10/2022Judith Gillespie, Dr Neil Jarman and Tim Chapman - Independent Review Panel of 2007 Community Restorative Justice protocolReview of 2007 Community Restorative Justice Protocol Minister Naomi Long MLADoJ18/10/2022Jemma Dolan, Sinn Fein Trish O’Lynn, Alliance Party Connie Egan, Alliance Party Diane Dodds, DUP Diane Forsythe, DUP Cara Hunter, SDLPFollow up roundtable discussion re: online Abuse and Intimidation of Women Minister Naomi Long MLADoJ18/10/2022Phil Glennon & NI Youth Forum To discuss NI Youth Forum's Manifesto Minister Naomi Long MLADoJ18/10/2022Vist to Belfast Homeless Services. Meeting with Liz Rocks, Co-ordinator of Belfast Homeless Services To discuss the provision of services Minister Naomi Long MLADoJ19/10/2022Minister McEntee TD, Minister of Justice and Department of Justice officialsInter-Governmental Agreement on Criminal Justice Co-operation Minister Naomi Long MLADoJ20/10/2022Victim of sexual abuseTo discuss experience of the Criminal Justice System Minister Naomi Long MLADoJ20/10/2022Sir John GillenUpdate on the implementation of the Gillen review Minister Naomi Long MLADoJ20/10/2022Representatives from the Law Society and Bar CouncilTo discuss legal aid funding Minister Naomi Long MLADoJ24/10/2022Geri Hanna, Victim of Crime Commissioner designateInput and attendance at Criminal Justice Board meetings Minister Naomi Long MLADoJ25/10/2022Dame Brenda King, Attorney General NITo discuss current functions of the Attorney General's office Minister Naomi Long MLADoJ25/10/2022NI Youth Assembly Discussion re: consultation on Minimum Age of Criminal Responsiility Minister Naomi Long MLADoJ26/10/2022Professor Pete Shirlow, Independent Chair of Review PanelTo discuss recruiting people with conflict related convictions. 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