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.

Business Committee

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Committee Document Library View

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

Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 28 Jun 1996, 11:13

Motion to Forum on Education Administration


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 28 Jun 1996, 11:13

Proposal by Education Minister Michael Ancram Regarding Education Administration


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 28 Jun 1996, 11:13

Second Suggested Motion to Forum on Education Administration


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 28 Jun 1996, 11:13

Third Motion to Forum on Education Administration


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 03 Jul 1996, 00:00

SDLP Motion on Education Administration

People: SDLP Representative


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 24 Oct 1996, 00:00

Appointment of a New Committee (Standing Committee E)

Last decision:


Creator event:

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

Motion on Community Action Groups

Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 18 Jun 1996, 14:00

First Business Committee Report

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 18 Jun 1996, 14:00

[Editors' Note: The Report was referred to the Forum for consideration on 21 June.]


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 28 Jun 1996, 00:00

Proposal by Education Minister Michael Ancram Regarding Education Administration


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 28 Jun 1996, 00:00

Motion to Forum on Education Administration

People: DUP Representative


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 28 Jun 1996, 11:13

Business Committee Report 28/06/1996

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 28 Jun 1996, 11:13

[Editors' Note: The conclusions of the Committee are reported to the Forum.]



Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 03 Jul 1996, 00:00

Letter from Northern Ireland Public Service Alliance Representative

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 03 Jul 1996, 00:00

The Chairman: I have a letter from the Northern Ireland Public Service Alliance to that effect.




Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 19 Jul 1996, 13:20

Amendment to the Advertisement Seeking Views from the Public

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 19 Jul 1996, 13:20

[Editors' Note: The Chairman reported the decisions of the Business Committee to the Forum.]


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 19 Jul 1996, 13:20

Mechanics for Committees

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 19 Jul 1996, 13:20

[Editors' Note: The Chairman reported the decisions of the Business Committee to the Forum.]


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 24 Jul 1996, 00:00

Business Committee Report: Forum Committees


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 24 Jul 1996, 00:00

Annex I - Parades Committee


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 24 Jul 1996, 00:00

Annex II - Education Committee


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 24 Jul 1996, 00:00

Annex III - Health Committee


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 24 Jul 1996, 00:00

Annex IV - Agriculture Committee


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 24 Jul 1996, 00:00

Motion on Health Care

People: Robert Coulter

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 24 Jul 1996, 00:00

Mr Coulter: I beg to move: [...]


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 05 Sep 1996, 00:00

Motion on Boycotting

People: Robert Coulter

Last decision:


Creator event:

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

Motion on BSE

People: DUP Representative

Last decision:


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 19 Sep 1996, 00:00

Motion on Housing Policy Review

People: Seán Neeson DUP Representative

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 19 Sep 1996, 00:00

HOUSING POLICY REVIEW Mr Neeson: I beg to move the following motion:


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 19 Sep 1996, 00:00

Motion on Disability

People: DUP Representative

Last decision:





Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 03 Oct 1996, 00:00

Statement on Multi-Party Talks at Stormont

People: UUP Representative

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 03 Oct 1996, 00:00

[Mr Trimble:] I beg to move the following motion:



Creator event:

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

Resolution on the Bombing of Thiepval Army Barracks

People: UUP Representative

Last decision:

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

Mr Trimble: I beg to move: [...]


Creator event:

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

Motion on Northern Ireland Economy

People: DUP Representative

Last decision:

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

[Mr McAlister:] I beg to move the following motion:


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 17 Oct 1996, 00:00

Motion on Jobseeker's Allowance

People: PUP Representative

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 17 Oct 1996, 00:00

Mr Ervine: I beg to move the following motion: [...]


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 17 Oct 1996, 00:00

Motion on Privatization of the Water Service

People: Seán Neeson

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 17 Oct 1996, 00:00

Mr Neeson: I beg to move the following motion: [...]



Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 24 Oct 1996, 00:00

Business Committee Preliminary Recommendations on Operation of Standing Committees

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 24 Oct 1996, 00:00

[Editors' Note: The Business Committee recommendations are referred to the Forum for approval.]


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 24 Oct 1996, 00:00

Motion on the Queen's Speech for the State Opening of Parliament

People: UKUP Representative

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 24 Oct 1996, 00:00

[Editor's Note: This motion is discussed by the Forum]


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 24 Oct 1996, 00:00

Motion on Waste Products

People: UUP Representative

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 24 Oct 1996, 00:00

Mr Junkin: I beg to move the following motion: [...]





Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 31 Oct 1996, 00:00

Motion on European Union (Political Integration)

People: UUP Representative

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 31 Oct 1996, 00:00

Mr Alcock: I beg to move the following motion: [...]


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 08 Nov 1996, 00:00

Motion to Approve Standing Committee E Membership

People: John Gorman



Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 14 Nov 1996, 00:00

Letter From Baroness Denton in Response to the Forum's Resolution on the Economy

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 14 Nov 1996, 00:00

[Editors' Note: The letter was copied to all Members prior to the Forum meeting on the 15 November 1996.]


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 14 Nov 1996, 00:00

Motion on Anglo-Irish Agreement

People: DUP Representative

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 14 Nov 1996, 00:00

Rev Dr Ian Paisley: I beg to move the following motion: [...]



Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 21 Nov 1996, 00:00

Motion on the Elderly

People: UDP Representative

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 21 Nov 1996, 00:00

[Editor's Note: The motion is tabled for discussion by the Forum on the following day.]


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 21 Nov 1996, 00:00

Motion on Paedophile Activities

People: DUP Representative

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 21 Nov 1996, 00:00

[Editor's Note: The motion is considered by the Forum.]


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 28 Nov 1996, 00:00

Motion on All-Ireland Harmonization

People: UKUP Representative

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 28 Nov 1996, 00:00

[Editor's Note: The Forum considers this the following day.]


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 05 Dec 1996, 00:00

Human Rights Motion

People: UUP Representative

Last decision:


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 05 Dec 1996, 00:00

Roads and Transport Motion

People: Alliance Representative

Last decision:


Creator event:

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

Public Expenditure (Cuts) Motion

People: UUP Representative

Last decision:

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

[Editor's Note: The motion is considered and debated by the Forum on the following day.]


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 09 Jan 1997, 00:00

Senior Citizens Cold-Weather Payments Motion

People: UDP Representative

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 09 Jan 1997, 00:00

[Editor's Note: The motion is considered and debated by the Forum on the following day.]


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 09 Jan 1997, 00:00

Address Invitations Motion

People: NIWC Representative

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 09 Jan 1997, 00:00

[Editor's Note: The motion is considered by the Forum on the following day.]


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 09 Jan 1997, 00:00

Ulster-Scots Motion

People: DUP Representative

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 09 Jan 1997, 00:00

[Editor's Note: The motion is considered by the Forum on the following day.]


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 16 Jan 1997, 00:00

Terrorist Crime Legislation Motion

People: UUP Representative

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 16 Jan 1997, 00:00

[Editor's Note: This motion is considered and debated by the Forum on the following day.]


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 16 Jan 1997, 00:00

Housing Executive Motion

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 16 Jan 1997, 00:00

[Editor's Note: This motion is considered by the Forum on the following day.]


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 23 Jan 1997, 00:00

Drug Abuse Motion

People: DUP Representative

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 23 Jan 1997, 00:00

[Editor's Note: The motion is considered by the Forum the following day.]


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 30 Jan 1997, 00:00

ACE Scheme/ Jobskills Programme Motion

People: UDP Representative

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 30 Jan 1997, 00:00

[Editor's Note: The Forum considers this motion on the following day.]


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 30 Jan 1997, 00:00

Parades and Marches: Independent Review (North Report) Motion

People: Labour Representative

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 30 Jan 1997, 00:00

[Editor's Note: The Forum debate this motion on the following day.]


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 13 Feb 1997, 00:00

Association of Local Authorities of Northern Ireland (ALANI) Motion

People: Alliance Representative

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 13 Feb 1997, 00:00

[Editor's Note: This motion is considered by the Forum on the following day.]


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 13 Feb 1997, 00:00

Pollution (Rivers, Streams and Beaches) Motion

People: DUP Representative

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 13 Feb 1997, 00:00

[Editor's Note: This motion is debated by the Forum on the following day.]



Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 20 Feb 1997, 00:00

St Patrick's Day Motion

People: Alliance Representative

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 20 Feb 1997, 00:00

[Editor's Note: The motion is considered by the Forum on the following day.]


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 20 Feb 1997, 00:00

Newcastle Disease Motion

People: DUP Representative

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 20 Feb 1997, 00:00

[Editor's Note: The motion is considered by the Forum on the following day.]


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 20 Feb 1997, 00:00

Education Finance Motion

People: Labour Representative

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 20 Feb 1997, 00:00

[Editor's Note: The Forum considered this motion on the following day.]


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 20 Feb 1997, 00:00

Child Support Agency Motion

People: PUP Representative

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 20 Feb 1997, 00:00

[Editor's Note: This motion was sent to the Forum for debate on the following day.]


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 06 Mar 1997, 00:00

Political Negotiations and Continuing Violence Motion

People: UKUP Representative

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 06 Mar 1997, 00:00

[Editor's Note: The motion is debated by the Forum on the following day.]


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 05 Jun 1997, 00:00

Prime Minister's Speech at Royal Ulster Agricultural Society Motion

People: UKUP Representative

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 05 Jun 1997, 00:00

[Editor's Note: The motion is debated by the Forum on the following day.]


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 12 Jun 1997, 00:00

Election Irregularities Motion

People: UUP Representative

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 12 Jun 1997, 00:00

[Editor's Note: This motion is considered by the Forum on the following day.]


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 19 Jun 1997, 00:00

Motion on Sexual Harassment

People: NIWC Representative

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 19 Jun 1997, 00:00

[Editor's Note: The business committee agree for this to be part of the business of the Forum]


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 19 Jun 1997, 00:00

Standing Committees: designations, remits and terms of reference

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 19 Jun 1997, 00:00

[Editor's Note: The document is now sent to the Forum for approval]


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 26 Jun 1997, 00:00

Summer Recess Recommendation

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 26 Jun 1997, 00:00

[Editor's Note: This recommendation is given to the Forum on the following day.]


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 26 Jun 1997, 00:00

Motion on the Prime Minister's Statement about political development talks

People: UKUP Representative

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 26 Jun 1997, 00:00

[Editor's Note: The motion is considered by the Forum on the following day.]


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 26 Jun 1997, 00:00

Motion on Local Government

People: DUP Representative

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 26 Jun 1997, 00:00

[Editor's Note: The Forum considers this motion on the following day.]


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 03 Jul 1997, 00:00

Motion on the Standing Advisory Commission on Human Rights employment equality deliberations

People: Dermot Nesbitt

Last decision:


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 10 Jul 1997, 00:00

Motion on Parades

People: DUP Representative


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 10 Jul 1997, 00:00

Motion on EU Peace and Reconciliation Programme

People: UUP Representative

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 10 Jul 1997, 00:00

[Editor's Note: The Business Committee sends motions to the Forum for consideration]


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 17 Jul 1997, 00:00

Motion on Local Government Environment Functions

People: UUP Representative

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 17 Jul 1997, 00:00

[Editor's Note: The Forum considers this motion on the following day]


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 11 Sep 1997, 00:00

Motion on the future governance of Northern Ireland

People: UUP Representative

Last decision:


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 18 Sep 1997, 00:00

Motion to invite the European Commissioner for Regional Policy

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 18 Sep 1997, 00:00

[Editor's Note: this is sent to the Forum on the following day for agreement]


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 18 Sep 1997, 00:00

Motion on a Bill of Rights

People: DUP Representative

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 18 Sep 1997, 00:00

[Editor's Note: The motion is considered by the Forum on the following day.]


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 25 Sep 1997, 00:00

Standing Committees: designations, remits and terms of reference

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 25 Sep 1997, 00:00

[Editor's Note: The Business committee send this to the Forum, who discuss the changes on 26/09/97]


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 25 Sep 1997, 00:00

Motion on Integrated Transport Policy

People: Alliance Representative

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 25 Sep 1997, 00:00

[Editor's Note: This motion is raised in the Forum on the following day - 26/09/97]


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 02 Oct 1997, 00:00

Standing Committees: designations, remits and terms of reference

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 02 Oct 1997, 00:00

[Editor's Note: The document returns to the Forum]


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 02 Oct 1997, 00:00

Motion on the Republic of Ireland's territorial claim to Northern Ireland

People: DUP Representative

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 02 Oct 1997, 00:00

[Editor's Note: The motion is considered by the Forum on the following day.]


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 09 Oct 1997, 00:00

Christmas Recess Recommendation 1997

Last decision:


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 09 Oct 1997, 00:00

Motion on local government working groups

People: UUP Representative

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 09 Oct 1997, 00:00

[Editor's Note: This motion is considered by the Forum on the following day]


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 09 Oct 1997, 00:00

Motion on Employment ACE schemes

People: Labour Representative

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 09 Oct 1997, 00:00

[Editor's Note: This motion is considered by the Forum on the following day]


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 16 Oct 1997, 00:00

Motion on parliamentary devolution

People: DUP Representative

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 16 Oct 1997, 00:00

[Editor's Note: The motion is considered by the Forum on the following day]


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 23 Oct 1997, 00:00

Motion on local participation in economic development and social programmes

People: UUP Representative

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 23 Oct 1997, 00:00

[Editor's Note: The Forum consider this motion on the following day]


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 06 Nov 1997, 00:00

Motion on Firearms

People: NIWC Representative

Last decision:


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 06 Nov 1997, 00:00

Motion on Coats Viyella poppy controversy

People: UUP Representative

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 06 Nov 1997, 00:00

[Editor's Note: The motion is agreed to as business for the Forum to consider on the following day]


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 13 Nov 1997, 00:00

Motion on the Anglo-Irish agreement

People: UUP Representative

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 13 Nov 1997, 00:00

[Editor's Note: This is considered by the Forum on the following day]


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 20 Nov 1997, 00:00

Motion on Quangos Consultation Paper

People: Dermot Nesbitt

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 20 Nov 1997, 00:00

[Editor's Note: This is considered by the Forum on the following day]


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 20 Nov 1997, 00:00

Motion on Community Action Groups

People: DUP Representative

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 20 Nov 1997, 00:00

[Editor's Note: This motion is considered by the Forum on the following day]


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 27 Nov 1997, 00:00

Motion on Republic of Ireland Ministers and officials in the Provisional IRA

People: UUP Representative

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 27 Nov 1997, 00:00

[Editor's Note: The Forum considers this motion on the following day]


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 27 Nov 1997, 00:00

Motion on Library Services

People: UUP Representative

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 27 Nov 1997, 00:00

[Editor's Note: This motion is considered by the Forum on the following day]


Creator event:

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

Standing Committees: designations, remits and terms of reference

Last decision:

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

[Editor's Note: This document is now discussed in the Forum]


Creator event:

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

Motion on Hospital Services

People: PUP Representative

Last decision:

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

[Editor's Note: This motion is considered in the Forum on the following day]


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 11 Dec 1997, 00:00

Standing Committees: designations, remits and terms of reference

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 11 Dec 1997, 00:00

[Editor's Note: This document is now sent to the Forum as a rubber stamp exercise]


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 08 Jan 1998, 00:00

Motion on Chairperson Voting (Rule 14(6))

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 08 Jan 1998, 00:00

[Editor's Note: The business committee's decision is sent to the Forum for approval]


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 08 Jan 1998, 00:00

Motion on recent events (political/security situation)

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 08 Jan 1998, 00:00

[Editor's Note: This motion is bought to the Forum for consideration on the following day]


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 08 Jan 1998, 00:00

Motion on Extradition (Republic of Ireland)

People: DUP Representative

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 08 Jan 1998, 00:00

[Editor's Note: The Forum consider this motion on the following day]


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 15 Jan 1998, 00:00

Addition of Adjournment Debates weekly

People: Peter Robinson

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 15 Jan 1998, 00:00

[Editor's Note: This is discussed in the Forum on the following day]


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 15 Jan 1998, 00:00

Motion on Third-Level Education Funding

People: UDP Representative

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 15 Jan 1998, 00:00

[Editor's Note: The motion is considered by the Forum on the following day]


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 15 Jan 1998, 00:00

Motion on Ambulance Service

People: Labour Representative

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 15 Jan 1998, 00:00

[Editor's Note: The motion is considered by the Forum on the following day]


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 22 Jan 1998, 00:00

Clarification of Quorum Rules

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 22 Jan 1998, 00:00

[Editor's Note: This is then mentioned in the Forum]


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 22 Jan 1998, 00:00

Standing Committees: designations, remits and terms of reference

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 22 Jan 1998, 00:00

[Editor's Note: The Forum are then alerted to the Business Committee changes on the following day]


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 22 Jan 1998, 00:00

Motion on Police (Northern Ireland) Bill

People: DUP Representative

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 22 Jan 1998, 00:00

[Editor's Note: This motion is debated in the Forum on the following day]


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 29 Jan 1998, 00:00

Recommendation to break for the Trade Union Rally

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 29 Jan 1998, 00:00

[Editor's Note: This recommendation is given to the Forum]


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 29 Jan 1998, 00:00

Motion on the Northern Ireland Community

People: UUP Representative

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 29 Jan 1998, 00:00

[Editor's Note: This motion is considered by the Forum on the following day]


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 05 Feb 1998, 00:00

Motion on 'Shaping our Future' Consultation Document

People: Seán Neeson

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 05 Feb 1998, 00:00

[Editor's Note: This motion is considered by the Forum on the following day]


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 12 Feb 1998, 00:00

Motion on Government funding for sport in Northern Ireland

People: DUP Representative

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 12 Feb 1998, 00:00

[Editor's Note: This motion is considered by the Forum on the following day]


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 19 Feb 1998, 00:00

Priority for Committee Reports

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 19 Feb 1998, 00:00

[Editor's Note: This is referred to the Committee Chairmen and announced in the Forum]


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 19 Feb 1998, 00:00

Motion on Location of the Forum

People: DUP Representative

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 19 Feb 1998, 00:00

[Editor's Note: The Forum considers this on the following day]


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 19 Feb 1998, 00:00

Motion on Social Services

People: UUP Representative

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 19 Feb 1998, 00:00

[Editor's Note: This motion is considered by the Forum on the following day]


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 26 Feb 1998, 00:00

Motion on FAIT anti-violence charter

People: Alliance Representative

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 26 Feb 1998, 00:00

[Editor's Note: This is sent by the business committee to the Forum for consideration on the following day]


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 26 Feb 1998, 00:00

Motion on Security Situation

People: DUP Representative

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 26 Feb 1998, 00:00

[Editor's Note: This is sent by the business committee to the Forum for consideration on the following day]


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 12 Mar 1998, 00:00

Motion on Disability Benefits cuts

People: DUP Representative

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 12 Mar 1998, 00:00

[Editor's Note: This motion is brought in the Forum session on the following day]


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 19 Mar 1998, 00:00

Motion on the Chancellor's Budget Statement

People: DUP Representative

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 19 Mar 1998, 00:00

[Editor's Note: This motion is moved in the Forum session of the following day]


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 19 Mar 1998, 00:00

Motion on 'Partnership for Equality' Government White Paper

People: Alliance Representative

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 19 Mar 1998, 00:00

[Editor's Note: This motion is moved in the Forum session of the following day]


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 26 Mar 1998, 00:00

Motion on British Citizenship in the Irish Republic

People: UUP Representative

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 26 Mar 1998, 00:00

[Editor's Note: This is debated by the Forum on the following day]


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 26 Mar 1998, 00:00

Motion on European Union Common Agricultural Policy

People: DUP Representative

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 26 Mar 1998, 00:00

[Editor's Note: This is debated by the Forum on the following day]


Creator event:

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

Motion on Fair Employment Commission Report

People: DUP Representative

Last decision:

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

[Editor's Note: This motion is moved in the Forum]


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 10 Apr 1998, 11:14

Recommendation for rest of day's business

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 10 Apr 1998, 11:14

[Editor's Note: This recommendation is given by the Chairman in the Forum]


Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 16 Apr 1998, 00:00

Motion on the Multi-Party Agreement

People: UUP Representative

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 16 Apr 1998, 00:00

[Editor's Note: This is debated in the Forum on the following day]


Creator event:

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

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue: Activities and Achievements

Last decision:

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

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