Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue

The Forum for Political Dialogue met between 1996 and 1998 in Belfast as part of the negotiations that led to the Good Friday Agreement.

Standing Committee C

To examine the health needs of the community in Northern Ireland, with particular reference to health care administration, acute hospital services, community care services and access by the rural community and report to the Forum by 31 December 1996. [Note that the Committee is alleged to meet every Thursday but we do not have records of their meetings. To avoid speculation on meeting dates we have only modelled sessions which we know took place.]

To see the full record of a committee, click on the corresponding committee on the map below.

Committee Document Library View

The list of documents under consideration by committee: Standing Committee C at the end of its timeline.

Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 10 Oct 1996, 00:00

Motion On Existing Committees Becoming Standing Committees

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 10 Oct 1996, 00:00

[Editors' Note: These changes came into effect when the Forum resolved the motion.]

Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 12 Sep 1996, 00:00

Forum Appointment of Four Committees (Health Committee)


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 07 Nov 1996, 00:00

Motion on Standing Committees


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 22 Jan 1997, 00:00

Investigation into Cancer Care in Northern Ireland: Report

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 22 Jan 1997, 00:00

[Editor's Note: The report is sent to the Forum for consideration.]


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 28 Feb 1997, 00:00

Cardiac Surgery Motion

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 28 Feb 1997, 00:00

[Editor's Note: This motion, in the name of this committee, is discussed by the Forum]


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 04 Jul 1997, 00:00

Letter to SDLP Leader encouraging them to engage with the committee]

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 04 Jul 1997, 00:00

[Editor's Note: The letter is considered by the Forum on 4th July]


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 22 Sep 1997, 00:00

Report on the operation of the health service in Northern Ireland

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 22 Sep 1997, 00:00

[Editor's Note: The report is sent to the Forum for consideration.]


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 09 Feb 1998, 00:00

Men's Health in Northern Ireland: An Examination by Standing Committee C

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 09 Feb 1998, 00:00

[Editor's Note: This report is considered by the Forum]


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 23 Mar 1998, 00:00

The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service: A Review by Standing Committee C

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 23 Mar 1998, 00:00

[Editor's Note: The report is sent to the Forum for consideration]


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 24 Apr 1998, 00:00

Community Care and the Home Help Service - An examination by Standing Committee C

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 24 Apr 1998, 00:00

[Editor's Note: This report is presented to the Forum]