Minister Edwin Poots MLADAERA02/07/2022His Grace The Duke of Abercorn KG, President Joe Crozier, Chairman, Tyrone Farming Society John Chambers BEM , Director of Equestrian Events Alan Kyle, Past Chairman of Tyrone Farming Society Thomas Harkin, Immediate Past Chairman of Tyrone Farming Society Brenda Mellon , Secretary, Tyrone Farming SocietyAttended the Omagh Show Minister Edwin Poots MLADAERA02/07/2022Aled Jones Sharon MercerTo discuss an independent resilience review of agricultural shows on behalf of DAERA Minister Edwin Poots MLADAERA04/07/2022The Rt Hon George Eustice MP, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Mairi Gougeon MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Islands David Morris, Deputy Director Food Division, Rural Affairs and North Wales Prof Deb Roberts, Deputy Chief Executive and Executive Director of Science, James Hutton Institute Prof. Tim Benton, Environment and Society Progamme Lead, Chatham House Dr Pete Falloon, Met Office Prof. Nigel Scollan, Director of the Institute for Global Food Security and Professor of Animal Science, Queens University Belfast Prof Iain Donnison, Head of the Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences (IBERS), Aberstwyth University Prof. Geoff Simm, Chair of Global Agriculture and Food Security, Assistant Principal, and Director of the Global Academy of Agriculture and Food Systems, University of Edinburgh Miriam Morath, Economist, International Grain Council David Farquhar, CEO, Intelligent Growth Solutions Ltd Prof. Elizabeth Magowan, Director of Sustainable Agri-Food Sciences, Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) Jonnie Hall, National Farming Union Scotland Dr Chris Brown, Senior Director Sustainable Supply Chains, ASDAUK Agricultural Partnership Meeting - Food Security Programme Minister Edwin Poots MLADAERA06/07/2022Nick Brown, ESG Director, Premier Foods Emma Cook, Senior Technical Manager, Ellas Kitchen Will Howards, Chief Operating Officer, Ellas Kitchen Adam Grant, General Manager, Mars Wrigley UK Andy Mayhew, Managing Director, AB world foods Seb Munden, EVP & General Manager, Unilever UK and Ireland Louise Stigant, Managing Director, Mondelez International Donna Ward, Regulatory Affairs Manager, Bel UK Archana Jagannathan, Senior Director of Sustainability, PepsiCo UK and Ireland Sabina Woloszyn, Senior Sustainability Executive, Food and Drink Federation Minister Jo Churchill , Defra Parliamentary Under Secretary of State David Bellamy, Food and Drink FederationAttended a Food and Drink industry roundtable meeting on EPR Minister Edwin Poots MLADAERA06/07/2022Councillor Ivor Wallace, Mayor, Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council Richard Gillen, Coast and Countryside Manager, Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council Emma Johnston, Head of Operations, Keep Northern Ireland BeautifulVisiting Portrush Curran (East Strand) to highlight the improvements being made to our water quality Minister Edwin Poots MLADAERA07/07/2022Gordon Lyons MLA, Minister for the Economy, DfE Jason McFerran, DfE Private Secretary Alastair Ross, Special Adviser, DfE Fred Fraser, Gas Policy Branch, DfE David McKee, Chief Technical Officer, Granville Eco Park Ltd and Bio Capital Ltd Peter Sharp, CEO, Bio Capital Ian Harvey, Managing Director, Granville Eco Park Pauline McCrory, Head of People and Culture, Bio Capital Timmy Hamill, Plant Manager, Granville Eco Park Kelly McVeigh, Head of Corporate Affairs, Open Strategic Communications Johnny Stewart, Senior Account Director, Open Strategic CommunicationsTo discuss advancing the circular economy, supporting the agri-food sector and meeting Net Zero targets Minister Edwin Poots MLADAERA07/07/2022Joanne Sherwood, Director, RSPB NI Gregory Woulahan, Operations Director/Head of Land, RSPB NI Anne-Marie McDevitt, Head of Species, RSPB NI Robyn Stewart, Species and Habitats Officer, RSPB ScotlandTo discuss the need for a Northern Ireland Government-led response plan to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in wild birds Minister Edwin Poots MLADAERA16/07/2022Alwyn MacFarlane, Chairman, Co. Londonderry Agricultural Show Society Ltd Ian Mark, Overall Sheep Steward Janet Currie, Co. Londonderry Agricultural Show Society LtdAttended the Limavady Agricultural Show Minister Edwin Poots MLADAERA16/07/2022Walter Watson, President, Castlewellan and District Agricultural Show Ltd Alan Cleland, Chairperson, Castlewellan and District Agricultural Show Ltd Jackie Fitzpatrick, Secretary, Castlewellan and District Agricultural Show Ltd Alexandra Woods, Assistant Secretary & Press Secretary, Castlewellan and District Agricultural Show Ltd Karen Patterson, Patron/ broadcasterAttended the Castlewellan Agricultural Show Minister Edwin Poots MLADAERA18/07/2022Peter Chambers Bobby McGuiness Brian SloanTo discuss herring quota Minister Edwin Poots MLADAERA18/07/2022Diane Forsythe MLA Neal Forsythe, Skipper Johnny McKee, SkipperTo discuss herring quota Minister Edwin Poots MLADAERA20/07/2022George Eustice MP, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs David TC Davies MP, Parliamentary under-Secretary of State for Wales Lord Malcolm Offord, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State to the Scotland Office Mairi Gougeon MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Islands Mairi McAllan MSP, Minister for the Environment and Land Reform Lesley Griffiths MS, Minister for Rural Affairs, North Wales and TrefnyddMeeting of Inter-Ministerial Group, Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (IMG EFRA) Minister Edwin Poots MLADAERA20/07/2022Lesley Griffiths MS, Minister for Rural Affairs, North Wales and Tefnydd Harry Fetherstonhaugh OBE FRAgS, President, Royal Welsh Agricultural Society National Farmers Union Cymru Attended the Royal Welsh Show Minister Edwin Poots MLADAERA23/07/2022George Robson, Chairperson, Antrim Agricultural Society William Graham, Vice Chairperson, Antrim Agricultural Society Patricia Pedlow, Secretary, Antrim Agricultural Society Representatives from Behind the Stable Door Ltd Attended the Antrim Agricultural Show Minister Edwin Poots MLADAERA26/07/2022Dr Ian Humphreys, CEO, Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful (KNIB) Cara Johnston, Event organiser/ Green Flag project officer, KNIB Kate Gormley, Communications Manager, KNIB Colin Stafford-Johnson, Irish Wildlife cameraman, filmaker and tv presenter Cllr Paul Greenfield, Mayor, Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council Cllr Karen Douglas, Mayor, Ards & North Down Borough Council Alderman Stephen Ross, Mayor, Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council Cllr Sandra Duffy, Mayor, Derry & Strabane District Council Cllr Barry McElduff, Chair, Fermanagh & Omagh District Council Cllr Michelle Guy, Deputy Mayor, Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council Cllr Beth Adger, Deputy Mayor, Mid & East Antrim Borough Council Cllr Cora Corry, Chair, Mid Ulster District Council Cllr Michael Savage, Chair, Newry Mourne & Down District CouncilAttended the 2022-23 Green Flag Awards Ceremony Minister Edwin Poots MLADAERA27/07/2022Nicholas Lowry, Chairman, Clogher Valley Agricultural Society Edwin Boyd, Vice Chair, Clogher Valley Agricultural Society Michael Barnett, Treasurer, Clogher Valley Agricultural Society Ruth Montgomery BEM, Secretary, Clogher Valley Agricultural SocietyAttended the Clogher Valley Agricultural Show Minister Edwin Poots MLADAERA06/08/2022Michelle Shirlow MBE, CEO, Food NI Christine Cousins, Events Manager, Food NI Andrew Nethercott, Chair, Food NI & Managing Director of Finnebrogue ArtisanAttended the Hillsborough Honey Fair Minister Edwin Poots MLADAERA08/08/2022Dr Mike Johnston MBE, CEO, Dairy Council NI Dermot Farrell, General Manager, Foodservice & Vice Chair, Dairy Council NI Michael Hanley, CEO, Lakeland Dairies Niall Matthews, Chairman, Lakeland Dairies Board Keith Agnew, Vice Chairman, Lakeland Dairies BoardAttended a Dairy Council NI Dinner, who were hosting 15 buyers on an inward trade mission to NI under their EU funded Export Programme Minister Edwin Poots MLADAERA17/08/2022Steve Ellis - Chief Executive Officer, Karro Food Group. Michael Moore, Site Director, Karro Food Group Susanne, Head of Procurement, Karro Food Group Keith Buchanan, MLATo discuss Food Supply chain issues Minister Edwin Poots MLADAERA17/08/2022Bridget Derry, CEO, Derry Bros Custom Clearance Colin Rob, Operations Director, Derry Bros Custom Clearance Jayne Murdock, Operations Director, Derry Bros ShippingTo discuss Food Supply Chain Issues Minister Edwin Poots MLADAERA17/08/2022Brian Chambers, Financial Director, Finlay Foods Patrick Gracey, Sales Director, Finlay Foods Stewart Finlay, Managing Director, Finlay FoodsTo discuss Food Supply Chain Issues Minister Edwin Poots MLADAERA17/08/2022Lois Graham, Financial Director, Grahams Bakery Timothy Graham, Graham's Bakery Esther Graham, Graham's Bakery Dennis Graham, Graham's Bakery Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, MP Emma Little-Pengelly, MLATo discuss Food Supply Chain Issues Minister Edwin Poots MLADAERA18/08/2022Patrick McLaughlin, Vice President, Northern Ireland Grain Trade Association (NIGTA) Gill Gallagher, CEO, NIGTA Ryan McAuley, CEO, Barnett-Hall (Grain Importer) Tony McIvor, Sales Manager, Gouldings Fertilisers NIMeeting and tour of the facilities Minister Edwin Poots MLADAERA18/08/2022Justin Coleman, Agriculture Business and Live Services Director, Moy Park Kingsley Jordan, (Performance farm), Annaghanoon Farm, Waringstown Dr Aaron McKenna, Head of Customer Support, Moy Park Dr Anne Richmond, Head of Research and Development, Moy Park Stephen Beagan, Head of Agri Estates, Moy Park Tom Hughes, Nutrition and Innovation Manager, Moy Park Tom McKeown, Head of Agri Improvement Projects NI, Moy Park Carla Lockhart, MPMoy Park Farm to Fork Visit Minister Edwin Poots MLADAERA20/09/2022Charlie McConalogue TD, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) William Irvine, Deputy President, Ulster Farmers Union (UFU) John McLenaghan, Deputy President, UFU Daryl McLaughlin, Policy Officer, UFU Paul Johnston, CMG, British Ambassador to IrelandAttended the National Ploughing Championships Minister Edwin Poots MLADAERA21/09/2022Frank O'Mara, Director, Teagasc Christine Cousins, Food NI Tim Cullinan, President, Irish Farmers Association Anna May McHugh, Managing Director, National Plouging Association (NPA) Michael Mahon, Chairman, NPA John Whelan, Assitant Managing Director, NPA Pippa Hackett, Minister of State, DAFM Heather Humphreys TD, Minister for Rural and Community Development Paul Johnston, CMG, British Ambassador to Ireland Liam McCarthy, Head of Supply Chain Development, ABP Food Group George Mullan, Managing Director, ABP Food GroupAttended the National Ploughing Championships Minister Edwin Poots MLADAERA22/09/2022Sarah Carter, Vice President, Operations North, McDonalds Alistair Reid, Director of Operations and franchising Ireland and Northern Ireland, McDonalds Paul Connan, McDonalds UK and Ireland Frachisee (Boucher Road ) Other McDonalds RepresentativesAttendied a business breakfast, and showcase of the newly refurbished McDonald's, Boucher Road - Convenience of the Future Restaurant Minister Edwin Poots MLADAERA22/09/2022Gary Middleton MLA representatives from the Apprentice Boys of DerryTo discuss a range of issues (Rural Halls Refurbishment Scheme, marginalised Minority Communities, Green Growth, PEACE+ Programme ) Minister Edwin Poots MLADAERA22/09/2022Clive Allen, Worshipful Master, Glenageerah LOL 908 David Mulligan, Glenageerah LOL 908 David Allen, Glenageerah LOL 908 Mark Robinson, Glenageerah LOL 908 Ian McClung, Glenageerah LOL 908 Mavis Allen, Glenageerah LOL 908 Councillor Wils Robinson, Mid Ulster District CouncilVisit to Glenageerah LOL 908 - Rural Halls Refurbishment Scheme Minister Edwin Poots MLADAERA22/09/2022Robert Hamilton, Chairperson, Kilnaslee Community Development Group Rosemary Paisley, Vice-Chairperson, Kilnaslee Community Development Group Cecil McFarland - Member, Kilnaslee Community Development Group Eileen McFarland - Member, Kilnaslee Community Development Group Malcom Hazelton - Member, Kilnaslee Community Development GroupVisit to Kilnaslee Community Development Group - Rural Halls Refurbishment Scheme Minister Edwin Poots MLADAERA22/09/2022Diane Richardson, Secretary and Project Lead, St Colman's Parish Community Group Edith Richardson, Committee Member, St Colman's Parish Community Group Keith Buchanan, MLAVisit to St Colman's Parish Community Group to see the completion of the project - funded by the Rural Halls Refurbishment Scheme Minister Edwin Poots MLADAERA22/09/2022Alexander McCready, Chairperson, Annahinchago Rural Development Association Alison McCready, Secretary and Project Manager, Annahinchago Rural Development Association Jill MacAuley, UUP Councillor, BanbridgeAttended the official opening of Annahinchago Orange Hall to view completed works - Hall extension funded through the Rural Halls Refurbishment Scheme Minister Edwin Poots MLADAERA24/09/2022Councillor Paul Greenfield, Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon BC Councillor Kyle Savage, Chairman, SOAR LAG Representative from the Coastguard Representative from Dept of Justice NI Search & Rescue DivisionAttended the Official Opening of Lough Neagh Rescue Kinnego Station and relaunch of the Gary Breen rescue vessel Minister Edwin Poots MLADAERA26/09/2022Conall Donnelly, CEO, Northern Ireland Meat Exporters Association (NIMEA) Terry Acheson, CEO, Foyle Food Group Wesley Aston, CEO, Ulster Farmers Union (UFU) Dermot Farrell, Vice Chair, Dairy Council - General Manager of Lakeland Dairies Food Service Division Alan Gourley, Grant ThorntonTo discuss Carbon Auditing and other initiatives Minister Edwin Poots MLADAERA27/09/2022Professor Elizabeth Magowan, Director of Sustainable Agri-Food Sciences Division, Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) Dr Steven Morrison, Head of Livestock Production Sciences Branch, AFBI Professor Nigel Scollan, Director of the institute for Global Food Security, Queens University BelfastVisit to AFBI Hillsborough for an overview of the goals and current progress of AFBI & QUB's "Food Futures Projects" Minister Edwin Poots MLADAERA27/09/2022Robert Sloan, Chairperson, Dromara Village Football Club Malcolm Hanna, Youth Co-ordinator, Dromara Village Football Club Emma Rowan, Grants Officer, Dromara Village Football Club Representative from Rural ActionVisit to Dromara Village Football Club - Rural Halls Refurbishment Scheme Minister Edwin Poots MLADAERA28/09/2022Dr Theresa Donaldson, Chair, Belfast Harbour Board Mr Joe O Neill, CEO, Belfast Harbour Board Allison Dowling, Communications and Marketing Director, Belfast Harbour Board Michael Robinson, Commercial Manager, Belfast Harbour Jonathan Buckley, MLA Upper BannVisit to Belfast Harbour, to include a brief welcome meeting and business update, followed by a port tour by water Minister Edwin Poots MLADAERA28/09/2022Karl Wilson, Co-Owner, True Gelato Ryan Wilson, Co-Owner, True GelatoVisit to Karl Wilson (True Gelato) - awarded funding under the Micro Food Business Investment Scheme Minister Edwin Poots MLADAERA28/09/2022Tony McGleenan KC Philip McAteer BL Laura Hutton BL Maria Grimes (DoF Official)To discuss bTB judicial review proceedings Minister Edwin Poots MLADAERA29/09/2022Steve Baker, Minister of State for Northern IrelandMeeting with Minister of State for Northern Ireland Minister Edwin Poots MLADAERA29/09/2022Cra Corry, Chair, Mid Ulster District Council (MUDC) Adrian McCreesh, Chief Executive, MUDCAttended the official opening of the new car park and play facilities at Iniscarn Forest Park Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE04/07/2022John Lynch - Youth Work Alliance To discuss the re-purposing of Youth Centres Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE04/07/2022Dr Karen Clarke, Director Public Affairs, IpsosTo discuss Independent Review of SEN Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE05/07/2022Hillsborough CastleGarden Party Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE08/07/2022Irish Football Association Discuss Masserene Community Site Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE08/07/2022Schomberg SocietyLaunch of Ulster-Scots Fishing and Farming Publication Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE14/07/2022Aughnacloy College Attend event to promote community use of 3G pitch Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE18/07/2022Assistance Dogs NI To discuss schools therapy programme Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE18/07/2022Lurgan Youth AnnexeTo discuss summer provision Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE21/07/2022Learning in Harmony with donkeys ProgrammeVisit Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE08/08/2022Olivia Espie To discuss personal/water safety Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE08/08/2022British Counselling Association PsychotherapyTo discuss Healthy Happy Minds Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE09/08/2022Newry and Mourne area 'Together: Building a United Community' (T:BUC) CampTo discuss Newry Mourne and Down area project Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE10/08/2022Goliath TrustTo discuss Tackling underachievement in Belfast Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE11/08/2022Visit Little acorns (Derryboye PS) To discuss pre-school places Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE16/08/2022Boys and Girls Youth ClubTo see an example of summer activities being carried out by the Youth Service Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE18/08/2022Strathearn SchoolVisit - A Level results day Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE25/08/2022St Columbanus College - BangorVisit - GCSE results day Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE25/08/2022Saintfield High SchoolVisit - GCSE results day Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE25/08/2022Arellian Nursery School with Edwin Poots MLA (in his capacity as MLA not as Minister)School Visit Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE30/08/2022Jayne Woodside and Dr Danielle McCarthy (Queens University) To discuss School Food Research Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE30/08/2022Chris Eisenstadt and Harry Wilkinson - BookTrust NITo discuss Early Years Targeted Offer Reading Pilot Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE30/08/2022Live Life Well-being CentreAttend One Year Anniversary Event Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE01/09/2022Four GAttend Launch Event Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE05/09/2022Parkhall Integrated CollegeSchool Accommodation Visit Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE05/09/2022Dundonald High SchoolSchool Visit Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE05/09/2022National Association of Head TeachersTo discuss Nursery Principal Release Time Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE06/09/2022Hollybank Primary SchoolSchool Visit Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE06/09/2022Guide Dogs UKTo discuss Quality Standards Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE06/09/2022Pam Cameron MLATo discuss Autism Training and Teacher Training Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE06/09/2022Disability ActionTo discuss Special Educational Needs Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE07/09/2022Catholic Schools Trustee ServiceTo discuss Area Planning process Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE07/09/2022Maurice Bradley & Farmers for ActionTo discuss Closure of Rural Schools Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE07/09/2022Donna JenningsTo discuss Book on Autism "My Big Little Brother" Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE17/09/2022Scouts - Belfast County Commissioner Attend Scout Memorial Service for Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE21/09/2022St Patricks Primary School, BallynahinchLaunch Shared Education Strategy Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE21/09/2021Abercorn Primary School, BanbridgeAttend event Celebrating 90 Years of Education Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE21/09/2022Banbridge High SchoolLaunch of Banbridge HS & St Patrick's College Shared Education Project Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE22/09/2022Lakewood SchoolVisit Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE22/09/2022Woodlands Juvenile Justice CentreVisit Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE22/09/2022Ulster OrchestraTo discuss Work in education and the community Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE22/09/2022Comber Primary SchoolOfficial Opening - Nurture Room and Outdoor Play Area Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE23/09/2022Alexander Dickson Primary SchoolVisit Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE26/09/2022Secretary of State for EducationIntroductory Meeting Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE26/09/2022Phoenix Education CentreTo discuss Educational Underachievement Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE27/09/2022Limavady Grammar SchoolVisit Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE27/09/2022Roe Valley, LimavadySod Cutting event Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE27/09/2022St Mary's, GreenloughVisit Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE28/09/2022Ebrington Primary & Nursery SchoolVisit Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE28/09/2022St Mary's Youth Club, LondonderryOfficial Opening Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE28/09/2022Young Enterprise Event To discuss Financial Education for Head Teachers Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE29/09/2022Ulidia CollegeSod Cutting event Minister Michelle McIlveen MLADE30/09/2022Northern Ireland Forest Schools Association Attend Celebration Event Minister Deirdre Hargey MLADfC05/07/2022Committee on the Administration of JusticeAsylum Seekers Minister Deirdre Hargey MLADfC06/07/2022Minister John O'Dowd MLA; John Walsh, Chief Executive Belfast City Council; Cathy ReynoldsNeighbourhood Renewal Minister Deirdre Hargey MLADfC07/07/2022Emergency Leadership GroupCost of Living response Minister Deirdre Hargey MLADfC21/07/2022Inner City Trust GroupNeighbourhood Renewal Minister Deirdre Hargey MLADfC26/07/2022Woodbourne Environmental Improvement Scheme / rlaith Flynn MLANeighbourhood Renewal Minister Deirdre Hargey MLADfC28/07/2022Armagh Neighbourhood Renewal Partnership Community RepresentativesNeighbourhood Renewal Minister Deirdre Hargey MLADfC02/08/2022Local Government Partnership PanelLocal Government Minister Deirdre Hargey MLADfC04/08/2022Minister Lyons, Department for the Economy Minister ODowd, Department for Infrastructure Joe Babiec, Director/ Promoter, BDC Bill Borca, Director/ Promoter, BDC Jim Ammeen, Chairman/ Promoter BDC John Kelly, CEO, BDC Patrick Collins, Finance Director, BDC Mel Chittock, CEO, Invest NI Iain Joannides, Client Manager, Invest NIAnnouncement and meeting with Belfast Distillery Minister Deirdre Hargey MLADfC10/08/2022Developing Women in the Community Programme Advisory PanelAdvisory Panel Report Minister Deirdre Hargey MLADfC10/08/2022Nadhim Zahawi Chancellor for the Exchequer; Gordon Lyons MLA; John French, Chief Executive Utility RegulatorTo discuss Energy Support Minister Deirdre Hargey MLADfC11/08/2022Dermot Rooney, Sean Maguire Music Society; Pl Deeds, CEO of An DroicheadSociety funding Minister Deirdre Hargey MLADfC15/08/2022Ulster Boxing CouncilSport Minister Deirdre Hargey MLADfC15/08/2022Nadhim Zahawi MP; Gordon Lyons MLA; John French, Chief Executive Utility RegulatorFollow up to discuss Energy Support Minister Deirdre Hargey MLADfC17/08/2022Development Trust Northern IrelandCommunity Wealth Building Minister Deirdre Hargey MLADfC07/09/2022Chris Andrews TD; Paddy Maloney, Olympic Federation of Ireland; Sarah Keane, Chief Executive Officer Swim IrelandSwimming Minister Deirdre Hargey MLADfC13/09/2022Northern Ireland Child Payment CoalitionChild Poverty Minister Deirdre Hargey MLADfC22/09/2022Bomoko NIAsylum Seekers Minister Deirdre Hargey MLADfC22/09/2022Children's Law CentreAsylum Seekers Minister Deirdre Hargey MLADfC26/09/2022Disability ActionCost of living Minister Deirdre Hargey MLADfC26/09/2022Strategic Partnership Group for the Lower Ormeau and Wider University AreaCost of living Minister Deirdre Hargey MLADfC27/09/2022Emergency Leadership GroupCost of living Minister Deirdre Hargey MLADfC29/09/2022Minister Conor Murphy MLA; Representatives from Housing Associations and NIHEHousing Minister Gordon Lyons MLADFE04/07/2022OIM Panel Chair Murdoch MacLennan Rachel Merelie OIM Ian Williamson OIM David Stewart OIMIntrodctory meeting with Murdoch MacLennan Office for the Internal Market Minister Gordon Lyons MLADFE05/07/2022Minister of State for Trade Policy, Rt Hon Penny Mourdant MP Daniel Griffiths (DIT) Vaughan Gething MS Ivan McKee MSP Charlotte Rhule Emily Hole Mattt Raymond Heather Allan Melissa Smith Qin Yifan Stephen Sadler Kate Thornley (DIT)IMG with Minister Mordaunt (Trade) Minister Gordon Lyons MLADFE06/07/2022Vicky Davies (CEO of Danske Bank) Conor Lambe (Chief Economist, Danske Bank) Simon Little (Head of Communications, Danske Bank)Meeting with Danske Bank Minister Gordon Lyons MLADFE06/07/2022Robert Kidd - HSENIStocktake meeting with HSE (NI) Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE06/07/2022Anne Beggs, Director of Trade & Investment Peta Conn, Head of Territory, Americas Nick Caldwell, Head of Territory, APAC Swathi Sri, Head of Territory, IMEA Derek Andrews, Head of Territory, GB & Europe Alan Wilson Head of International Investment, Invest NI Head of Exports, International Business, Invest NI Moira Loughran, NI ConnectionsInformal Invest NI Dinner Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE06/07/2022Anne Beggs, Invest NI; Peter Curran, Invest NI; Peta Conn, Invest NI; Neill Reynolds EVP, CFO; David Costar SVP, CIO; Stacy Mallon Wolfspeed NI Site LeaderExecutive introductions and continued strengthening of Wolfspeeds investment confidence in Northern Ireland Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE07/07/2022Edwin Poots MLA, DAERA Minister Jason McFerran, DfE Private Secretary Alastair Ross, Special Adviser, DfE Fred Fraser, Gas Policy Branch, DfE David McKee, Chief Technical Officer, Granville Eco Park Ltd and Bio Capital Ltd Peter Sharp, CEO, Bio Capital Ian Harvey, Managing Director, Granville Eco Park Pauline McCrory, Head of People and Culture, Bio Capital Timmy Hamill, Plant Manager, Granville Eco Park Kelly McVeigh, Head of Corporate Affairs, Open Strategic Communications Johnny Stewart, Senior Account Director, Open Strategic CommunicationsJoint DfE/DAERA visit to Granville Eco Park Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE11/07/2022Aidan Burnley Chief of Staff, Sovereign Advisory Group Andrei Floroiu President & CEO Vaxart Dr. Sean Tucker Chief Scientific Officer Vaxart Dr James Cummings Chief Medical Officer Vaxart Brant Biehn Senior VP Business Operations Vaxart Mark McCann Investment Manager Invest NI James Toolan Deputy Director DIT Cathy Bradin Head of Team DIT Ian Paisley MPTo discuss a next generation Covid vaccine in pill form Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE02/08/2022Suren Gupta John Healy, Jeremy Fitch Karen BradburyTo discuss Northern Ireland's position as a great place to invest and to do business Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE03/08/2022Judith Owens, Chair NITA & CEO Titanic Belfast Ciaran ONeill, Chair HATS and Director of Bishops Gate Hotel Joanne Stuart, CEO NI Tourism Alliance Roisin Mckee, Project Director, HATSTo discuss inclusion of Hospitality and Tourism as a priority sector for economic growth within the Departments Skill Up policy initiative Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE04/08/2022Miles Karemacher (General Manager) Tom Burke (Corporate Affairs & Sustainability Director)To discuss Net Zero Commitments and Protocol issues Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE04/08/2022Minister Hargey, Department for Communities Minister ODowd, Department for Infrastructure Joe Babiec, Director/ Promoter, BDC Bill Borca, Director/ Promoter, BDC Jim Ammeen, Chairman/ Promoter BDC John Kelly, CEO, BDC Patrick Collins, Finance Director, BDC Mel Chittock, CEO, Invest NI Iain Joannides, Client Manager, Invest NIAnnouncement and meeting with Belfast Distillery Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE08/08/2022John Szymik, Founder & CEO, Octopus Energy Services Michael Cottrell, Director of Product and Partnerships, Octopus Energy Jason Cassells, Founder & CEO, Renewable Energy Devices (RED) Ltd Paul Friar, Production Manager, Octopus Energy, within REDTo discuss a Further Factory Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE08/08/2022Gary Middleton, MLA and Stephen Gillespie, Director of Business and Culture, Derry City and Strabane District CouncilTo discuss DNA Maritime Museum Project Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE09/08/2022Christine Brown - Vice Principal for Teaching & Learning / Louise Warde Hunter Principal & CEO at Belfast Met College and Chair of the Principals Group / Helen Hampsey - Assistant Vice-Principal Teaching and Learning / Aaron Ballantyne - Head of Department Business & Services Industries & Higher Education Lead / Gordon Kane - Curriculum Area Manager Engineering (HE & WBL) / Karla Kosch Engineering Lecturer and Training Manager in Robot Systems Integration / WorldSkills UK / Alastair Mitchell - Engineering Lecturer / Sean McAleese - Work Based Learning Manager / Sean Laverty - Chief Operating Officer / Kieran Mooney - Project Director / Ryan Crooks - Student at Farm Lodge Ballymena / Luke Cassidy - Student at Farm Lodge Ballymena / Jason Scott - WorldSkills national finalist and student at Farm Lodge Ballymena / Charlie Carson - WorldSkills national finalist and student at Farm Lodge Ballymena / David McMullan - WorldSkills national finalist / Adam Kirkpatrick - WorldSkills international finalist and completed a full-time Foundation Degree in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering at Farm Lodge Ballymena / Cameron Middleton - WorldSkills international finalist and completed a full-time Foundation Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Farm Lodge Ballymena / Michael Wilson - Digital Marketing Officer (NRC)To raise awareness of level 4 and 5 HE in FE Qualifications Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE09/08/2022Glynn Roberts, CEO, Retail NI, Jolene Poole, Retail NITo discuss the cost of doing business Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE09/08/2022Louise Warde Hunter, Brian DoranTo discuss the emerging Skills Deficit Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE09/08/2022Rose Mary Stalker, Chair Invest NI and Mel Chittock CEO, Invest NI, Paul GrocottTo discuss the 10 million underspend within Invest NI Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE10/08/2022John French, CE, Utility Regulator and Mike BrennanPre-Brief to meeting with the Chancellor Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE10/08/2022Nadhim Zahawi Chancellor for the Exchequer; Deirdre Hargey Minister for Communities plus SpAd, plus DoF Spad; John French, Chief Executive Utility RegulatorTo discuss Energy Support Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE10/08/2022ISPS HandaISPS Handa WI ProAm Dinner, Galgorm Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE11/08/2022Cllr Barry McElduff, Chair, Mid-South West Region Governance Steering Group Cllr Sam Nicholson, Vice Chair, Mid-South West Region Governance Steering Group Roger Wilson, Chief Executive, Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council Claudine McGuiganTo discuss Regional Economic Strategy Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE11/08/2022Mel Chittock, Alan Wilson INI Jyoti Bansal, Co-Founder & CEO Nick Smyth, VP of Engineering & Belfast Site LeadHarness Annoucement Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE11/08/2022Jeremey Gardner and Ellvena GrahamIntroductory meeting with Ellvena Graham (New Chair of Tourism NI) Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE15/08/2022Mike Brennan and John FrenchPre-Brief to meeting with the Chancellor Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE15/08/2022Nadhim Zahawi, UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Minister Deirdre Hargey John French, Utility Regulator (Pre Brief) Neil Gibson, DoF Perm Sec Joanne McBurney Robert Trotter, Steve Field, Kirsty Chapman, Kim Wilkinson, Elma Durdevic - HMT DoF SpAd DfC SpAdFollow up to discuss Energy Support Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE16/08/2022Mel Chittock Interim Chief Executive Anne Beggs Director International Trade and Investment Derek Andrews Head of Territory, Europe Peter Curran Investment Manager Jim Ditmore Co-President and Group Chief Operating Officer Simon Robertshaw Chief Operating Officer UKBank of London Announcement Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE17/08/2022Mel Chittock, Anne Beggs, Elaine Curran, Minister Andrew Griffith, James Toolan DITIntroductory meeting with the Minister for Exports, Andrew Griffith Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE18/08/2022Christina Kelly, Careers Service Leo Murphy, Interim Chief Executive/ Principal SWC Dr Nicholas OShiel, Chair of Governing Body, SWC Jill Cush, Deputy Chief Executive SWC Ciaran McManus, Assistant Chief Executive SWC Carol Viney, Campus Manager, Enniskillen Michelle Rankin, Marketing ManagerInvite to a regional college to mark A-Level results Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE18/08/2022John Kane - Fermanagh Enterprise Ltd. and Cllr. Paul Robinson Visit to Abbey House for update on Economy Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE18/08/2022Houstons of Enniskillen Visit to Houstons in Enniskillen PR with Invest NI Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE25/08/2022Mr Mel Higgins, Principal/Chief Executive NRC and College senior management, Christine Brown (VP for Teaching & Learning), Jenny Small (VP for Organisational Development), Helen Hampsey (Assistant VP Teaching & Learning) and Laura Monteith (Head of Student Experience) Exam results - Kerry Reilly (Exams Manager) Enrolment - Louise Grainger (Student Administration Manager) Student Support area Nicola Davidson (Careers Advisor) and Lisa Burns (Finance Advisor)Invite to a regional college to mark GCSE results Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE25/08/2022George Diamondis Tourism NI Andrew Adair Clandeboye Golf Club Owen Trainer Clandeboye Golf Club David Ritchie - Clandeboye Golf Club Dan Godding PGA EuroPro Tour Stephen Dunne - MLAVisit to Clandeboye Golf Club - EuroPro Tournament Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE26/08/2022Mike Brennan Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi Secretary of State Kwasi Kwarteng Minister Conor Murphy John French Chief Executive Utility RegulatorTo discuss Energy Payments with the Chancellor Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE30/08/2022Michael Henderson (Chief Executive) NI Takeaway Association Joe Morgan (Board Member) NI Takeaway AssociationTo discuss the difficulities facing the Take away Industry Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE30/08/2022Mark McCall - EVANI Darren Henderson EVANI Mark Boyle - EVANI Electric Vehicle Association Northern IrelandTo discuss Electric vehicle charging infrastructure - remove the barriers for charge point operators trying to invest Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE30/08/2022Lord CallananTo discuss the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE31/08/2022Gerry Carroll, MLA and Michael JacksonTo discuss Energy Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE31/08/2022John French, CE, Utility Regulator and Roisin McLaughlinTo discuss regulator changes Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE31/08/2022Blue Unit SetVisit to Blue Unit Set (NI Screen) Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE01/09/2022William Hamilton Tom Gray John Healy Mark Owens Tara Simpson Andrew Gough Michael GouldMeeting with the Software Alliance Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE01/09/2022William McCulla INI CFM: Damien Callaghan Chairman CFM: Jim Curran Partner CFM: Brian Cummings Partner CFM: Neil Simms Partner CFM: Chris Trotter Senior Investment ManagerTo learn more about the future opportunities and challenges in the high growth sector Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE01/09/2022Minister Karl McCartney DfT John Bliss Toby Fountain Evan Webster Sian Gibson Philippa PendryTo discuss priorities and discuss how best we can continue to work together to deliver outcomes that benefit people and businesses across the UK Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE03/09/2022Fred Crawford, President and Chief Operating Officer of Aflac Inc. Keith Farley, Managing Director and Vice President, Aflac NI. Mark McCormack Managing Director of Aflac NIIntroductory meeting Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE06/09/2022Mel Chittock, CEO Invest NI Peta Conn Andrea Haighian David Jameson Alex Charalambides Chief Technical Officer Henry Blodget CEO John Ore Chief Product OfficerTo discuss business in NI Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE07/09/2022Mel Chittock, Peta Conn David Costar, Stacy Mallon, John Palmour, Ken Donahue, Chuck Burnside, Charlotte Carnell, Charity Inglis, Chris Sellers, Alex Won, Jeff Cody, Tom Guinan, Priya Almelkar, Lance Lambert Meeting with Wolfspeed Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE07/09/2022Mel Chittock, Peta Coon, Donna ChristopherAlmach visit and tour Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE07/09/2022Mel Chittock, Peta Conn Eve McConnell, Dr Lawrence Czarda, Daniel Malotky, Jessica Sharpe, Emily Scott, Anne Hurd, Martha BradberryGreensboro College and Study USA visit, North Carolina Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE08/09/2022Peta Conn, Bob Cahill, Simone Nardi, LiXin Olsen, Karen PantinasGlobalization Partners announcement meeting, Boston Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE08/09/2022Mel Chittock, Chief Exec Invest NI Peta Conn, Exec Vice President, Head of Americas Jamie Kinch Vice President, Real Estate & Workplace Experience, Simone Nardi, CFO Globalization Partners LiXin Olsen, VP of Global Tax, Globalization Justin Crotty, Chief Operating Officer Anaqua Kyle Halks, Senior Director AnaquaInvestor roundtable lunch, Boston Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE11/09/2022NIOProclamation of Accession, Hillsborough Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE13/09/2022NIOA service of reflection for the life of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE20/09/2022Mike Brennan, Michelle Scott, John Simms Review Panel Sir Michael Lyons, Dame Rotha Johnston and Maureen OReilly Review Secretariat William Dickson, Justin Kerr and George Cadogan To discuss Independent Review of Invest NI Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE20/09/2022Jacob Rees Mogg MP - Secretary of State BEIS Sue Gray - Second Permanent Secretary to Cabinet Office John French - Utility Regulator Mike BrennanTo Discuss Energy announcement Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE21/09/2022Katy Best and Matthew Hall from BCA Steve Baker, Harry Welsh, Gareth SavageTo discuss Aer Lingus London Route Issue Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE21/09/2022ADBA Northern Ireland Keynote Speaking Invitation ADBA Northern Ireland Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE22/09/2022Brendan McGuiganPre-Brief to meeting with HIRANI Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE22/09/2022Joann Rhodes, HIRANI Heather Morehead, NICON Mike Farrar, independent Healthcare consultantTo discuss key findings of recent report Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE26/09/2022Consul General of Spain, Mr Ignacio Cartagena Nez Jose Andres Lazaro Villanueva, Honourable Vice ConsulIntroductory meeting Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE26/09/2022Business Travel Association (BTA)Business Travel Association (BTA) - Conference (welcome speech) Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE26/09/2022Chris McConkey Matt Pope, Guid3d Oliver Perry, Director of Guid3dTo discuss new app potentially applicable for the Civil Service estate Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE26/09/2022Claire McClelland Kit Malthouse MP, UK Secretary of State for EducationIntroductory meeting with the Education Secretary Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE27/09/2022NI Tourisim AllianceInvitation to Attend and Speak at NITA Event Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE27/09/2022Niall Gibbons, Tourism IrelandCatch up meeting with Niall Gibbons Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE27/09/2022Ulster UniversityTour of New Ulster University Belfast Campus Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE28/09/2022Anne Marie McGoldrick David Boyd Steve Frazer Lexi Halliday Mark McGillion Ian Donaghy James Kilgore Karen YeatesCauseway Chamber of Commerce - roundtable discussion with their members Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE28/09/2022The Electric Storage CompanyVisit to Project Girona Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE28/09/2022Lisa McLaughlin Jim Millar John Mawhinny Roy Oliver William King Graham DonnaghyHarbour Commissioner meeting Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE28/09/2022Dr Phil McElnay Maurice Bradley MLA Leo Donnelly (Invest NI)Phil McElnay meeting Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE28/09/2022Maurice Bradley MLAVisit to Coleraine Town Centre - Following their Achievement at the High Street Awards Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE28/09/2022Minister of State, Steve Baker MP Harry Welsh, MoS PSDinner with Minister of State, Steve Baker Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE29/09/2022Jim Shannon MP Lakeland Dairies Tim Acheson, General Manager, Aaron Whiteman, Site Manager, David Stewart, Dairy Advisor & Milk ProcurementVisit to Strangford Constituency Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE29/09/2022Jim Shannon MP Cathy Polley, Manager, Ards Community Network David McAlonan, Chair, Ards Community Network Janice Gilmore, Training Officer Ards Community Network Naomi Armstrong-Cotter Ards and North Down Borough Council Alderman Stephen McIlveen, Ards and North Down Borough CouncilVisit to Strangford - Jim Shannon MP Ards Community Network Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE29/09/2022Steve BakerTelephone call to discuss energy payments Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE29/09/2022Jeremy Miles MS, Minister for Education and Welsh LanguageTo discuss student finance Minister Gordon Lyons MLADfE29/09/2022Mel Chittock, CEO, Invest NI Iain Joannides, Client Manager, Invest NI Peter Lavery, Director, TDL Richard Irwin, Director, TDL Stephen Symington, Director, TDLTitanic Distillers Announcement Minister John O'Dowd MLADfI04/07/2022Chief Constable, ACC Bobby Singleton PSNI, Brian Dolaghan, Invest NI (INI) Director of Finance, Jennifer Hawthorne NIHETo discuss bonfires Minister John O'Dowd MLADfI06/07/2022Louise OKane - Community Places, Raymond Jackson - Newry Confederation of Community Groups and Chair of Community Places, Murray Watt - Community PlacesTo discuss the Planning Engagement Partnership (PEP) and the recommendations from the PEP report Minister John O'Dowd MLADfI06/07/2022Minister Hargey, John Walsh, Cathy Reynolds, Sean Dolan, Callie Persic, Martin ONeillTo discuss Belfast Bolder Vision Minister John O'Dowd MLADfI07 - 08/07/2022Chief Minister Deputy Peter Ferbrache, Minister for the Development & Planning Authority Deputy Victoria Oliver, Taoiseach Michel Martin TD, Minister of State for Planning and Local Government Peter Burke TD, Chief Minister Alfred Cannan MHK, Minister for the Cabinet Office Kate Lord-Brennan MHK, Chief Minister John Le Fondr, Minister for External Relations Ian Gorst, Minister of Finance Conor Murphy MLA, First Minister Rt Hon Nicola Sturgeon MSP, Minister for Public Finance, Planning and Community Wealth Tom Arthur MSP, Minister of State for Northern Ireland Rt Hon Conor Burns MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Northern Ireland Office Lord Caine, Minister of State for Building Safety and Fire jointly at the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities and the Home Office Lord Greenhalgh, First Minister Rt Hon Mark Drakeford MS, Minister for Climate Change Julie James MBritish Irish Council Meeting Minister John O'Dowd MLADfI27/07/2022Bert Bailie (IMTAC Chairperson), June Best (IMTAC Vice-Chairperson), Terry McCorry (IMTAC Treasurer), Vivien Blakely (IMTAC member), Andy Boal (IMTAC member), Dave Morton (IMTAC member), Dermot Devlin (IMTAC member), Aaron McKane (IMTAC member), Michael Lorimer (IMTAC Secretariat)Intoductory meeting with representatives from the Inclusive Mobility and Transport Advisory Committee (IMTAC) Minister John O'Dowd MLADfI28/07/2022Noyona Chundur, Chief Executive of the Consumer Council, Peter McClenaghan, Director of Infrastructure and SustainabilityTo discuss current issues Minister John O'Dowd MLADfI28/07/2022Jennifer Fulton, CEO, Ulster Wildlife, Dr David Hughes, Queens University BelfastTo discuss verges and bio diversity Minister John O'Dowd MLADfI29/07/2022Eamon Ryan - Minister for Transport, John McDonald - Special Adviser to Minister Ryan To discuss current issues Minister John O'Dowd MLADfI02/08/2022Steve Bradley, Chair Into The West, Mary Durkan, Mark RobinsonTo discuss rail and bus issues in the North West Minister John O'Dowd MLADfI03/08/2022Davy Thompson, Deputy Regional Secretary - UNITE , Hugh Ferrin - Translink Metro, Joe Murphy - Translink Ulsterbus, Adrian Kelly - NI Railway, Richard Doherty - NI RailwayTo discuss current issues Minister John O'Dowd MLADfI04/08/2022Minister Hargey, Department for Communities Minister Lyons, Department for the Economy Joe Babiec, Director/ Promoter, BDC Bill Borca, Director/ Promoter, BDC Jim Ammeen, Chairman/ Promoter BDC John Kelly, CEO, BDC Patrick Collins, Finance Director, BDC Mel Chittock, CEO, Invest NI Iain Joannides, Client Manager, Invest NIAnnouncement and meeting with Belfast Distillery Minister John O'Dowd MLADfI09/08/2022David Fry - Construction Employers Federation (CEF), Martin OKane, CEF President & Vice Chairman of Heron Bros, Freddie Patterson, Chair of CEF General Contractors Committee and Director of Lagan Specialist Contracting Group, Martin Mallon, Chair of CEF Private Housing Committee and Director of South Bank Square, Ian Lowry, Member of CEF Civil Engineering Committee and Director of Lowry Building & Civil Engineering, Mark Spence, CEF Managing Director, Vincent Lundy, CEF Public Affairs ExecutiveTo discuss a range of issues relating to the Department Minister John O'Dowd MLADfI10/08/2022Francie Molloy MP, Dominic Molloy - Mid Ulster District Council (MUDC) Councillor, Conor Corr, Community Development Manager, Niamh Doris, MUDC Councillor, Barry McColgan Sinn FeinTo discuss Lough Neagh Minister John O'Dowd MLADfI24/08/2022Len O'Hagan - Chairman NI Water, Sara Venning - CEO NI Water To discuss the laying of NI Water's Annual Report and Accounts at the NI Assembly Minister John O'Dowd MLADfI25/08/2022Iain Percy CEO Artemis Technologies, Dave Thompson Programme Director SIP, Kiera McSorley Director of Finance, Katrina Thompson Head of Research & Development, Sarah Gundersen Director of Applied Technologies & ServicesTo discuss the future of decarbonisation of public transport Minister John O'Dowd MLADfI31/08/2022Alison McCullagh - Chief Executive Fermangh and Omagh District Council, Kim McLaughlin - Director of Regeneration and Planning of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, Barry McElduff - Chair of the Council, All Councillors of Fermanagh and Omagh District CouncilTo discuss the A5 and other Infrastructure issues Minister John O'Dowd MLADfI31/08/2022Helen Kearney - Ministry of Defence, Alison McCullagh - Chief Executive Fermangh and Omagh District Council, Kim McLaughlin - Director of Regenration and Planning of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, Barry McElduff - Chair of the CouncilTo discuss the St Lucia Barracks site in Omagh Minister John O'Dowd MLADfI01/09/2022Michelle Gildernew MP, Colm Gildernew MLA, Cllr Dominic MolloyTo discuss traffic issues at Drumgrannon Road, Moy Minister John O'Dowd MLADfI06/09/2022Angela McGowan - Confederation of Britsh Industries (CBI), Brian Donaldson- CBITo discuss the EV Infrastructure Taskforce and the future of EV Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd MLADfI07/09/2022Rathlin Development Community Association: Michael Cecil, David Quinney Mee, Marina McMullen, Millie Ayre, Pablo Mitchell, Marianne Green, Northern Health Trust: Diane Spence (Community Care), 4NI Water: Gary Curran, Causeway Coast & Glens Borough Council: David Jackson, Chief Executive, National Trust: Andrew Laverty, Life Raft Project: John Kelly (RSPB), Claire Barnett (RSPB)Rathlin Ministerial Forum Minister John O'Dowd MLADfI08/09/2022John French - Chief Executive Utility RegulatorTo discuss key water and sewerage issues Minister John O'Dowd MLADfI13/09/2022Adrian Farrell, Business Partnership Alliance Chair, Lara Goodall, Consultant for Business Partnership Alliance, Nicola Wilson, Head of Economic Development, ABC Council, Julieanne Spence, Taskforce Manager, ABC Council, Cara Dallet, CIDO Business Centre, Art OHagan, CPS Property, Harry Porter, MD Harry Porter Architects, Eddie Quinn, Chairperson Dromore Traders Association, Michael Donaghy, Chairperson, Banbridge Chamber of Commerce, Lynn Kerr, MD R4 Ltd, Kevin Cunningham, Sean KennedyTo discuss infrastructure issues Minister John O'Dowd MLADfI15/09/2022Caroline Bloomfield - Sustrans, Thomas McConaghie - Sustrans, Fiona Blackley - SustransTo discuss Sustrans 2021/22 Greenway report Minister John O'Dowd MLADfI15/09/2022Department of Transport - Minister Eamon Ryan, Andrew Ebrill, Tomas Campbell, ARUP - Chris Birkett, Peter Adams, Margot Finley, John Collins, Josie DrathTo discuss the latest update in the All Ireland Rail Review Minister John O'Dowd MLADfI20/09/2022Dr Pdraig Tiarnaigh, Communications Manager (North) Conradh na Gaeilge, Conchr Muadaigh, Advocacy Manager, Cuisle Nic Liam, Language Rights CoordinatorTo discuss Irish language signage at the Belfast Transport Hub and related issues Minister John O'Dowd MLADfI20/09/2022Andrea Brown, CEO, Disability Action, Karen Smith, Head of Services, Disability Action, Nuala Toman, Head of Policy, Disability ActionTo discuss disability transport and infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd MLADfI21/09/2022Heather McLachlan - National Trust, Max Bryant - National Trust, Diane Ruddock - National TrustTo discuss traffic management around the North Coast and Giants Causeway Minister John O'Dowd MLADfI22/09/2022Jemma Dolan MLA, Cllr Tommy Maguire and residents from Galliagh ShoreTo discuss inadequate private drainage infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd MLADfI22/09/2022Sara Venning CEO, NI Water, Paul Harper Director of Asset Delivery NI Water, Mark Richardson Senior Project Manager NI Water, Francis Bradley Acting Area Supply Manager NI Water, Rodney Moates Director Dawson Wam, Shane McVerry Senior Project Manager Murphy Ireland, Justin Keane Regional Director Capita, Dymphna Gallagher Head of Drinking Water Regulation NI Water, Diane Foster Source to Tap Project Manager NI Water, Mark Horton MBE All Ireland Director The Rivers Trust, James Graham Forestry Planning Function HeadTo discuss NI waters' source to tap programme Minister John O'Dowd MLADfI27/09/2022Dehenna Davison MP Minister for Levelling UpTo discuss levelling up Minister John O'Dowd MLADfI26 - 28/09/2022The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for Intergovernmental Relations, Nadhim Zahawi, Minister Dehenna Davison, Net Zero Minister Chris Skidmore, Scotland Office Minister Malcolm Offord, Scottish Government Minister Richard Lochhead and Welsh Government Minister Julie James and a number of council leaders and chief executivesLevelling Up Summit Minister John O'Dowd MLADfI29/09/2022Steve Baker, Minister of State for Northern Ireland, Harry Welch Private Secretary to the Minister of State for Northern Ireland, Felix Pivcevic Assistant Private Secretary and DiaryIntroductory meeting to discuss to discuss connectivity, the Islands forum and levelling up Minister Conor Murphy MLADoF04/07/2022Sue Gray; Permanent Secretary, Union and Constitution Cabinet Office, Christine Robinson; NI Area Team and Chris Taylor; Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.To discuss UK Shared Prosperity Fund in Northern Ireland Minister Conor Murphy MLADoF05/07/2022Representatives of the National Energy Action (NEA) charity and Fuel Poverty Coalition - Pat Austin; Director of NEA NI and Jamie Miller; Policy and Campaigns Officer, NEATo discuss NEA Briefing on Fuel Poverty in Northern Ireland and NEAs 10 Recommendations to Tackle the Energy Crisis in Northern Ireland Minister Conor Murphy MLADoF06/07/2022Garvan ODoherty Group - Garvan ODoherty; Chief Executive Officer, Aine ODoherty; Property Manager, Derek Hardy; Whiskey Project Chief Executive Officer.To discuss GODG investment and economic delivery in Derry City Minister Conor Murphy MLADoF08/07/2022British Irish Council Summit Meeting - Guernsey.Attending BIC summit Minister Conor Murphy MLADoF14/07/2022Tri-lateral meeting - Scottish Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Economy, Kate Forbes MSP and Welsh Minister for Finance, Rebecca Evans MS.To discuss Cost of Living, Public Sector Pay, Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill (LURB) and EU replacement funding Minister Conor Murphy MLADoF19/07/2022Minister Michael McGrath, Department for Public Expenditure and Reform, Ireland.To discuss Peace Plus/Peace IV/IVA Minister Conor Murphy MLADoF26/08/2022Nadhim Zahawi MP, Chancellor of the Exchequer; Kwasi Kwarteng MP, Secretary of State for Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy; Minister Gordon Lyons MLA, Department for the Economy; John French, Northern Ireland Utility Regulator; Ben Rimmington, Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.Energy Bill Support Scheme Ministerial Taskforce meeting Minister Conor Murphy MLADoF30/08/2022NIPSA representatives - NIPSA General Secretary; Carmel Gates, Maria Morgan; NIPSA Deputy General Secretary, Assistant Central Whitley Trade Union Side Secretary; John McCloskey, NIPSA Civil Service Executive Committee; John Rooney and NIPSA Civil Service Executive Committee; Steven Harvey and Paul Turner.To discuss the proposal for a Civil Service Skills Academy and recuitment pilot and pay Minister Conor Murphy MLADoF30/08/2022Rupert McNeil, 3xo.To discuss external review of NICS Disciplinary Policy Minister Conor Murphy MLADoF02/09/2022British Irish Association (BIA) Conference, Pembroke College, Oxford.To discuss global challenges - panel speaker Minister Conor Murphy MLADoF03/09/2022 Minister Conor Murphy MLADoF07/09/2022Traders in Dungannon and local representatives - Owner of Cuba Clothing, Stephen Mohan; Chief Executive, Dungannon Enterprise Centre, Brian MacAuley; Director, Menarys, Stephen McCammon; Partner, Hair By Liz salon, Patsy Kerr; Co-owner, The Food Doc, Danielle Santos; Michelle Gildernew MP; Colm Gildernew MLA; Cllr Dominic Molloy and Cllr Deirdre Varsani.To discuss rates support for businesses Minister Conor Murphy MLADoF12/09/2022NI Fiscal Council - Sir Robert Chote, Alan Barrett, and Maureen OReilly.To discuss Fiscal Council's Sustainability Report Minister Conor Murphy MLADoF15/09/2022Business Trade Bodies - Londonderry Chamber of Commerce, Interim CEO, Anna Doherty; NI Takeaway Association, Chief Executive, Michael Henderson; Omagh Chamber of Commerce, Business Development Officer, Carrie-Anne Hunter; Bangor Chamber of Commerce, Chamber member, Frank Shivers; Newtownards Chamber of Trade, President, Derek Wright; Belfast Chamber of Commerce, Chief Executive, Simon Hamilton; Causeway Chamber, Board member, Karen Yates; Retail NI, Chief Executive, Glyn Roberts; Retail NI, Office Manager, Joelene Poole.To discuss the Perfect Storm - The Cost of Doing Business report Minister Conor Murphy MLADoF15/09/2022Devolved Finance Ministers (Trilateral) meeting with, Scottish Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Covid Recovery John Swinney MSP and Welsh Finance Minister Rebecca Evans MS. First of two meetings prior to the UKG Emergency Statement and the second post-Statement Minister Conor Murphy MLADoF20/09/2022Public Prosecution Service (PPS) - Director, Stephen Herron; Senior Assistant Director, Peter Luney and Deputy Director, Michael Agnew.To discuss the impact of the published draft Budget on the PPS and the wider Justice System Minister Conor Murphy MLADoF21/09/2022Caoimhe Archibald MLA; representatives from Nicholl Oil - Director, Hugh Nicholl; Group Sales Director, Gary Nicholl; Representative for East Londonderry constituency, Councillor Dermot Nicholl MLA and NI Oil Federation, David Blevins.To discuss issues relating to fuel and home heating oil prices Minister Conor Murphy MLADoF22/09/2022Commissioner for Older People NI (COPNI), Eddie Lynch and representatives from COPNI Chief Executive, Evelyn Hoy; Policy and Research Officer, Robert Dempster; Ciara Forsythe; Frankie Cunningham; George McAuley; Anne Stratton; Pat Crossley; Peter Rollins; Marie Louise McClarey; Val Mc Donald; Michelle Sheridan; Mr William McNaul; Mrs McNaul; Jan Plimmer; Mary Anderson; Lorraine Purcell; Raymond Delargy; John Martin; Margaret Galloway; Ivan Baxter and Nixon Armstrong.To discuss the cost of living and how it is impacting older people Minister Conor Murphy MLADoF23/09/2022Chief Secretary to the Treasury (CST), Chris Philp MPTo discuss the Chancellor of the Exchequer's Fiscal Announcement Minister Conor Murphy MLADoF27/09/2022Newspaper Managing Directors (MDs) - MD Spectator Group, Bangor, Neil Evans; MD Alpha Newspaper Group, Jean Long; Northwest Newspaper Group, Omagh, Dominic McClements; Belfast Media Group, Mirtn Muilleoir, Newry Reporter, Lowry Hodgett; The Down Recorder, Malcolm Crichton.To discuss Government assistance to the traditional local media sector through rates relief Minister Conor Murphy MLADoF28/09/2022Procurement Board - Colin Jess; Frances Meehan; Brett Hannam; Stewart Heaney; Lisa McElherron; Mark Spence; Owen Reidy.Procurement Board Stocktake meeting Minister Conor Murphy MLADoF28/09/2022Trade Union Side - GMB 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 NICS Pay Award Remit Minister Conor Murphy MLADoF29/09/2022Joint Ministerial roundtable meeting with Department for Communities (DFC) Minister Hargey and NI Housing Executive (NIHE) and the Housing Associations CEOs; Northern Ireland Federation of Housing Associations (NIFHA), Patrick Thompson; Grove Community Housing Association, Agnes Crawford; Alpha Housing Association, Cameron Watt; Clanmil Housing Association, Carol McTaggart; Ark Housing, Jim McShane; Radius Housing, John McLean; Arbour Housing Association, Kieran Matthews; Co Ownership, Mark Graham; Choice, Michael McDonnell; Apex Housing Association, Sheena McCallion; Northern Ireland Federation of Housing Associations (NIFHA), Tracey Ellis; Clanmil Housing Association, James Wright; Connswater Homes, Jacqueline Hill; Habinteg Housing Association, Derek Johnston.To discuss budgetary position and social housing developments Minister Robin Swann MLADoH01/07/2022Dr Andy Thompson Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick ChildrenTo open an education training event Minister Robin Swann MLADoH01/07/2022Ms Charlene Greer Mid and East Antrim Agewell PartnershipTo meet and greet staff at new premises Minister Robin Swann MLADoH04/07/2022NI MLAs NI Political Party RepresentativesTo discuss Health Service Reform Minister Robin Swann MLADoH04/07/2022Ukranian Interpreters' EventTo recognise the success of the Interpreting Service Minister Robin Swann MLADoH05/07/2022Brandon Lewis MP Secretary of StateGarden Party Minister Robin Swann MLADoH06/07/2022Southern Health and Social Care Trust Southern Health and Social Care TrustTo visit and officially open the refurbished Haematology ward at Craigavon Area Hospital Minister Robin Swann MLADoH07/07/2022Rita Devlin and Fiona Devlin Royal College of NursingTo discuss the Agenda for Change Pay Award 2021/2022 Minister Robin Swann MLADoH07/07/2022Orlaith McGibbon Chair of the British Association of Social Workers NI To discuss various issues regarding Social work workforce Minister Robin Swann MLADoH07/07/2022Dr Cathy Jack Chief Executive of the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust To visit the new Maternity Hospital and meet staff Minister Robin Swann MLADoH14/07/2022UK Ministers COBR meetingTo discuss Extreme Heat situation and action plan Minister Robin Swann MLADoH16/07/2022UK Ministers COBR meetingTo discuss Extreme Heat situation and action plan Minister Robin Swann MLADoH18/07/2022UK Ministers COBR meetingTo discuss Extreme Heat situation and action plan Minister Robin Swann MLADoH21/07/2022Aidan Dawson Public Health AgencyTo visit and meet staff at the Start 360 Youth Engagement Service, Ballymena and young service users and patients at the Mobile Breast Screening Service in Newry Minister Robin Swann MLADoH09/08/2022Michael Ellis UK MinisterTo attend a four nations meeting to discuss current issues Minister Robin Swann MLADoH10/08/2022Kieran Molloy Cedar FoundationTo visit and meet service users and staff, to find out more about the disability service provided Minister Robin Swann MLADoH10/08/2022Dr Ray Nethercott Royal College of Paediatricians and Child HealthTo discuss paediatric services Minister Robin Swann MLADoH11/08/2022Prof Siobhan O'Neill Mental Health Champion for Northern IrelandTo discuss Mental Health Services Minister Robin Swann MLADoH18/08/2022Clara Maybin NI ScrubsTo meet and thank volunteers for their support and commitment to the Health Service Minister Robin Swann MLADoH18/08/2022Liz Bailie Human Milk BankTo meet staff and discuss initiative Minister Robin Swann MLADoH18/08/2022Mary McKenna and Dr Lipscomb South West Acute HospitalTo receive update on Neonatal Unit and Paediatric surgery Minister Robin Swann MLADoH18/08/2022Noelle Melarkey and Mary Hayes NHS Blood and Transplant Specialists Organ Donation at South West Acute HospitalTo discuss current business Minister Robin Swann MLADoH18/08/2022Nigel Ruddell NI Ambulance Service EnniskillenTo meet and engage with staff Minister Robin Swann MLADoH18/08/2022Tom Elliott MLA NI Fire and Rescue Service Station EnniskillenTo meet and engage with staff Minister Robin Swann MLADoH19/08/2022Pauline Campbell Dunlewey Addiction ServicesTo open Gala Ball and present volunteer awards Minister Robin Swann MLADoH22/08/2022Sophie Davidson and Patrick Robinson Royal College of SurgeonsTo open and address the Inaugural Northern Ireland Intercollegiate Surgical Forum Minister Robin Swann MLADoH22/08/2022Andy Hearn and Carmel McKinney Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue ServiceTo discuss current issues Minister Robin Swann MLADoH24/08/2022Bob Stronge and Richie Finlay Advice Northern Ireland and Special Education Needs Advice CentreTo meet staff and learn more about services Minister Robin Swann MLADoH24/08/2022Siobhan Barronwell and Margaret McCrudden Newington Day CentreTo meet staff and carers Minister Robin Swann MLADoH24/08/2022Aidan Dawson Public Health Agency and LifelineTo meet Lifeline Counsellors and learn more about the service provided Minister Robin Swann MLADoH25/08/2022South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust and Cancer Focus NI South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust and Cancer Focus NITo launch the Mole Mapping Service at the Ulster Hospital and make an opening address Minister Robin Swann MLADoH29/08/2022Professor Paul Bartholomew Ulster University - My Home Life Leadership Support ProgrammeTo attend, engage and present certificates Minister Robin Swann MLADoH04/09/2022Geoff Wilson Dromore Cathedral To attend a Thank You Service for those who served during the Pandemic Minister Robin Swann MLADoH05/09/2022Pamela Cameron, MLA All Party Group on AutismTo discuss current issues regarding Autism services Minister Robin Swann MLADoH08/09/2022Dr Laurence Dorman, Dr Ursula Mason, Jill Brennan and Cliona McCarney Royal College of General Practitioners (NI) To discuss current issues Minister Robin Swann MLADoH08/09/2022Families bereaved and Naomi Long, MLA, Families bereaved by homelessness & substance use issuesTo meet families and discuss homelessness, mental health and substance use related issues Minister Robin Swann MLADoH11/09/2022Chris Heaton-Harris MP Secretary of StateTo attend the Proclamation of Accession Minister Robin Swann MLADoH20/09/2022Michael Cecil Rathlin Development and Community AssociationTo meet and discuss care and development of the Rathlin Community Minister Robin Swann MLADoH21/09/2022Denise McAnena The British Heart Foundation Northern Ireland To speak and engage with guests at the BHF Northern Ireland Parliamentary Reception Minister Robin Swann MLADoH21/09/2022MLAs NI Political Party RepresentativesTo discuss current issues Minister Robin Swann MLADoH21/09/2022Planned visit Lisadian Private Nursing HomeTo attend a community pharmacy vaccination clinic Minister Robin Swann MLADoH21/09/2022Alan Foreman B-SecurTo meet and greet staff Minister Robin Swann MLADoH21/09/2022Cancer charity representatives Cancer Research UK, Cancer Fund for Children, Macmillan Cancer Support, Cancer Focus NI, Action Cancer and Friends of the Cancer CentreTo discuss the delivery of the Northern Ireland Cancer Strategy Minister Robin Swann MLADoH22/09/2022Dr Ian Steele Northern Ireland Medical and Dental Training AgencyTo deliver the Keynote address at the Clinical Education Day Minister Robin Swann MLADoH22/09/2022Jennifer Welsh Northern Health and Social Care TrustTo speak at the TeamNORTH Awards Ceremony Minister Robin Swann MLADoH22/09/2022Gerard Butcher European Council on Eating Disorders To open and address the biannual European Council on Eating Disorders Conference 2022 Minister Robin Swann MLADoH23/09/2022Claire Irwin CRUSE Bereavement SupportTo give the welcoming address at the CRUSE Bereavement NI annual conference Minister Robin Swann MLADoH26/09/2022Robbie Butler MLA All Party Group on Reducing Harm Related to Gambling To speak at the launch of the Inquiry Report into the use of gaming machines in Northern Ireland Minister Robin Swann MLADoH28/09/2022Dr Tom Black and Bernadette Maginnis British Medical AssociacionTo discuss current issues Minister Robin Swann MLADoH28/09/2022Patricia McVeigh Belfast Health and Social Care TrustTo formally launch the expansion of the Know Check Ask medication safety campaign across all healthcare sectors in NI Minister Robin Swann MLADoH29/09/2022Neil Guickian, Dermot Monaghan and Bill Forbes Cooperation and Working TogetherTo attend the Humanitarian Disaster Assistance Course Visitors Day Minister Naomi Long MLADoJ04/07/2022Departmental, Council, PSNI and other Agency representatives Memorandum of Understanding on Bonfires Minister Naomi Long MLADoJ18/07/2022Sinn Fein delegationHM Government Legacy proposals Minister Naomi Long MLADoJ20/07/2022Victim of CrimeExperiences of the Criminal Justice system Minister Naomi Long MLADoJ20/07/2022Raymond McCord & Truth and Justice members HM Government Legacy proposals Minister Naomi Long MLADoJ28/07/2022Murray and Dorrian familiesCharlotte's Law Minister Naomi Long MLADoJ06/09/2022Brigadier James, Ministry of Defence Kinnegar Abatement Case Minister Naomi Long MLADoJ06/09/2022Nuala Toman, Disability ActionViolence Against Deaf and Disabled Women Minister Naomi Long MLADoJ08/09/2022Minister Swann, DfC official & McIlroy familyDeath of Patrick McIlroy First MinisterTEONo First Minister in post during this period Deputy First MinisterTEONo deputy First Minister in post during this period