Forward Look
The Assembly will be recalled on Monday at noon, business will include the election of an Assembly Speaker and deputy Speaker and the appointment of a First and deputy First Minister.
The US Congressional delegation met with NI’s political parties to discuss post-Brexit trading arrangements.
The Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill will have its Second Reading in the House of Commons on Wednesday 8 June.
The Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Bill was introduced to the House of Lords on Wednesday and is scheduled to have its Second Reading early next month.
Health Minister Robin Swann MLA has written to all political parties asking for them to nominate a representative to be briefed on health issues to allow the formation a shadow Health Committee.
Northern Ireland’s 2021 Census found that the population has increased by 5% over the past 10 years, rising to 1.903 million people. Equality statistics from the Census will be published in the Autumn.
Sinn Féin Councillor Sandra Duffy is expected to be nominated as the new Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, at the Council’s AGM on 6 June.
University of Liverpool and Queen’s University Belfast’s report on Public Attitudes to Institutional Reform in Northern Ireland will be launched at Queen’s on Thursday 9 June.
Belfast City Council’s AGM is set to take place on 1 June, where the new Lord Mayor will be announced.
30% of respondents in the NI Life & Times Survey said Irish unity was the best long-term policy following Brexit, a rise of 4% from 2020.
Foreign Secretary Liz Truss MP said the British Government would prefer a negotiated outcome with the EU over NI Protocol issues.
The Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill passed its Second Reading in the House of Commons by a majority of 77.
Sustainable NI told the NI Affairs Committee that political instability and the lack of an Executive is putting inward investment in Northern Ireland at risk.
Other Stories this week
Cllr Jill Macauley was appointed Chairwoman of the UUP following Danny Kennedy’s decision to step down.
The Department of Health allocated £46 million to tackle hospital waiting lists from April to September this year.
FinTru and Women in Business announced a three-year partnership to support female opportunities in the local tech industry.
Ulster University will host the European Association for Sport Management Conference in September 2023.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak MP announced a £400 payment for NI’s most vulnerable households amid the cost of living crisis.
Upcoming key political and business events
16 June, NI Chamber’s In Camera with the Department for Infrastructure, The Merchant Hotel, Belfast
17 June, North West Business Awards, City Hotel Derry
21 June, House of Commons rises for Summer Recess
24 June, NI Chamber’s Annual Lunch
30 June, Irish News Workplace and Employment Awards, Titanic Belfast
29 – 30 September, Centre for Cross Border Studies’ Annual Conference
21 October, Belfast Chamber Business Awards, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Belfast
4 – 5 November, Sinn Féin Ard Fheis
Consultations
Review of Urgent and Emergency Care Services. Department of Health. Deadline 1 July 2022.
Reform of Adult Social Care. Department of Health. Deadline 1 July 2022.