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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.

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

Motion to Forum on Education Administration

Creator event:

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

Motion to Forum on Education Administration

Proposal by Education Minister Michael Ancram Regarding 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

Second Suggested Motion to Forum on Education Administration

Creator event:

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

Second Suggested Motion to Forum on Education Administration

Third 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

SDLP Motion 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

Appointment of a New Committee (Standing Committee E)

Creator event:

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

Appointment of a New Committee (Standing Committee E)

Last decision:

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

[The Deputy Chairperson:] Composition, terms of reference, and so on, will be put to the Forum formally next Friday.

Motion on Community Action Groups

Creator event:

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

Motion on Community Action Groups

First Business Committee Report

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.]

Proposal by Education Minister Michael Ancram Regarding Education Administration

Creator event:

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

Proposal by Education Minister Michael Ancram Regarding Education Administration

Motion to Forum on 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

Business Committee Report 28/06/1996

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.]

New Motion on Education Administration

Creator event:

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

New Motion on Education Administration

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 05 Jul 1996, 09:30

EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION The Chairman: We have made great progress, but there is one more thing that can be done today if we all put our minds to it. We have a consensual motion, would you believe? Do you all know what that is? I didn't, until I heard...

Letter from Northern Ireland Public Service Alliance Representative

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.

Business Plan for 8 July 1996

Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 08 Jul 1996, 10:18

Business Plan for 8 July 1996

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 08 Jul 1996, 10:18

The Chairman: We have had a very helpful meeting of the Business Committee. I want to thank all those who attended and who contributed. We have got a very good business plan for the rest of the day, which I would like to put to the Forum. I hope that...

Advertisement Seeking Views from the Public

Creator event:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 17 Jul 1996, 09:00

Advertisement Seeking Views from the Public

People: John Gorman

Last decision:

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue, Date: 17 Jul 1996, 09:00

[The Chairman:] Members have received copies of a revised draft advertisement, which the Business Committee feels should be placed in the press as soon as possible, seeking additional views from the public, to supplement the areas that we think the...

Amendment to the Advertisement Seeking Views from the Public

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.]

Mechanics for Committees

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.]

Business Committee Report: Forum Committees

Creator event:

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

Business Committee Report: Forum Committees

Annex I - Parades Committee

Creator event:

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

Annex I - Parades Committee

Annex II - Education Committee

Creator event:

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

Annex II - Education Committee

Annex III - Health Committee

Creator event:

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

Annex III - Health Committee

Annex IV - Agriculture Committee

Creator event:

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

Annex IV - Agriculture Committee

Motion on Health Care

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: [...]

Motion on Boycotting

Creator event:

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

Motion on Boycotting

People: Robert Coulter

Last decision:

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

[Editors' note: The motion was put forward by the Business Committee for debate at the Forum Meeting on 6 September 1996.]

Motion on BSE

Creator event:

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

Motion on BSE

People: DUP Representative

Last decision:

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

[Editors' note: The motion was put forward by the Business Committee for debate at the Forum Meeting on 13 September 1996.]

Motion on Housing Policy Review

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:

Motion on Disability

Creator event:

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

Motion on Disability

People: DUP Representative

Last decision:

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

The Chairman: Yesterday the Business Committee decided to recommend a DUP motion on the disabled as the business for next Friday.

Request from Parades Committee to Extend Remit

Creator event:

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

Request from Parades Committee to Extend Remit

Last decision:

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

Mr Cedric Wilson: Can you deal with my request, Mr Chairman? I am not doing this to be selfish. It was agreed by the Business Committee and by the Secretary to the Forum that this matter would be dealt with at the end of today's business. [Editors'...

Forum Appointment of Four Committees (Parades Committee)

Creator event:

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

Forum Appointment of Four Committees (Parades Committee)

Last decision:

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

Mr Cedric Wilson: Can you deal with my request, Mr Chairman? I am not doing this to be selfish. It was agreed by the Business Committee and by the Secretary to the Forum that this matter would be dealt with at the end of today's business. [Editors'...

Motion On Existing Committees Becoming Standing Committees

Creator event:

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

Motion On Existing Committees Becoming Standing Committees

Last decision:

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

[The Chairman:] After discussion with the Business Committee yesterday, I have placed before the Forum a motion about the Committees which does two things: provides terms of reference for the matter of boycotting, which, Members will recall, the Forum...

Statement on Multi-Party Talks at Stormont

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:

Christmas Recess Recommendation

Creator event:

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

Christmas Recess Recommendation

Last decision:

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

FORUM: CHRISTMAS RECESS The Chairman: The Business Committee has recommended that the Forum recess for the Christmas period on Friday 13 December — not a great day to do anything, Friday the 13th, but that is what seems to make sense — and reconvene...

Resolution on the Bombing of Thiepval Army Barracks

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: [...]

Motion on Northern Ireland Economy

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:

Motion on Jobseeker's Allowance

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: [...]

Motion on Privatization of the Water Service

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: [...]

Request from Standing Committee B to Extend Term of Reference

Creator event:

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

Request from Standing Committee B to Extend Term of Reference

Last decision:

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

[The Deputy Chairman:] Secondly, the Business Committee agreed to recommend to the Forum that it accede to a request from Standing Committee B to extend its terms of reference to cover two additional areas of work — the pre-school voucher scheme and...

Business Committee Preliminary Recommendations on Operation of Standing Committees

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.]

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

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]

Motion on Waste Products

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: [...]

Motion on Standing Committees

Creator event:

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

Motion on Standing Committees

Last decision:

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

The Chairman: While I was away, I understand, the Forum took the decision to form an additional Committee to look at matters affecting the economy. If I may say so, that was a very wise decision. You have before you a motion which will formally create...

Review of the Beef Industry Crisis in Northern Ireland (Interim Report)

Creator event:

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

Review of the Beef Industry Crisis in Northern Ireland (Interim Report)

Last decision:

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

The Chairman: We now turn to the presentation of the interim report from Standing Committee D on the BSE crisis. [Editors' Note: The report was passed to the Business Committee which added it to Forum's Order of Business for 1 November 1996. Note that...

Motion on the Neil Latimer Case

Creator event:

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

Motion on the Neil Latimer Case

People: DUP Representative

Last decision:

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

Mr Ian Paisley Jnr: I welcome the decision by the Forum to debate this important matter, and I ask Members to welcome to the Forum one of the members of the "UDR four", Mr James Hegan, who is in the Public Gallery. I am very pleased to see that Neil...

Motion on European Union (Political Integration)

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: [...]

Motion to Approve Standing Committee E Membership

Creator event:

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

Motion to Approve Standing Committee E Membership

People: John Gorman

Last decision:

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

The Chairman: Rules 14(2) requires Forum approval of the membership of the new Committee on the economy. A motion listing the members is the second item on the Order Paper.

Investigation into the Proposed Fluoridation of Water Supplies in Northern Ireland (Interim Report)

Creator event:

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

Investigation into the Proposed Fluoridation of Water Supplies in Northern Ireland (Interim Report)

Last decision:

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

The Chairman: As we have a quarter of an hour before the lunch break, we shall begin the debate on the interim report of Standing Committee C. [Editors' Note: The report was passed to the Business Committee which added it to Forum's Order of Business...

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

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.]

Motion on Anglo-Irish Agreement

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: [...]

Review of Education Administration in Northern Ireland (Education and Library Boards)

Creator event:

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

Review of Education Administration in Northern Ireland (Education and Library Boards)

Last decision:

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

Mr Gibson: I beg to move the following motion: That the Forum adopts the final report on education administration in Northern Ireland (education and library boards), prepared by Standing Committee B, and decides to forward it to the Minister...

Motion on the Elderly

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.]

Motion on Paedophile Activities

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.]

Motion on All-Ireland Harmonization

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.]

Human Rights Motion

Creator event:

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

Human Rights Motion

People: UUP Representative

Last decision:

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

[Editor's Note: The Business Committee agree to the motion as a part of the agenda for the Forum the following day]

Roads and Transport Motion

Creator event:

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

Roads and Transport Motion

People: Alliance Representative

Last decision:

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

[Editor's Note: The Business Committee agree to the motion as a part of the agenda for the Forum the following day]

Public Expenditure (Cuts) Motion

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.]

Senior Citizens Cold-Weather Payments Motion

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.]

Address Invitations Motion

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.]

Ulster-Scots Motion

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.]

Terrorist Crime Legislation Motion

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.]

Housing Executive Motion

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.]

Drug Abuse Motion

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.]

ACE Scheme/ Jobskills Programme Motion

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.]

Parades and Marches: Independent Review (North Report) Motion

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.]

Association of Local Authorities of Northern Ireland (ALANI) Motion

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.]

Pollution (Rivers, Streams and Beaches) Motion

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.]

Standing Committees: designations, remits and terms of reference

Creator event:

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

Standing Committees: designations, remits and terms of reference

Last decision:

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

[Editor's Note: The Business committee do not make any decisions regarding this document yet. It is thus shown as being referred because the Forum subsequently make more decisions to change this document.]

St Patrick's Day Motion

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.]

Newcastle Disease Motion

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.]

Education Finance Motion

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.]

Child Support Agency Motion

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.]

Political Negotiations and Continuing Violence Motion

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.]

Prime Minister's Speech at Royal Ulster Agricultural Society Motion

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.]

Election Irregularities Motion

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.]

Motion on Sexual Harassment

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]

Standing Committees: designations, remits and terms of reference

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]

Summer Recess Recommendation

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.]

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

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.]

Motion on Local Government

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.]

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

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:

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

[Editor's Note: Motions in the Forum were agreed in advance by the Business committee, and sent to the Forum for consideration]

Motion on Parades

Creator event:

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

Motion on Parades

People: DUP Representative

Last decision:

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

[Editor's Note: The Business committee decide which motions are considered and therefore the motion is represented as having been referred by the Business committee to the Forum]

Motion on EU Peace and Reconciliation Programme

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]

Motion on Local Government Environment Functions

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]

Motion on the future governance of Northern Ireland

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:

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

[Editor's Note: The business committee agree for this motion to be considered by the Forum on the following day.]

Motion to invite the European Commissioner for Regional Policy

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]

Motion on a Bill of Rights

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.]

Standing Committees: designations, remits and terms of reference

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]

Motion on Integrated Transport Policy

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]

Standing Committees: designations, remits and terms of reference

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]

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

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.]

Christmas Recess Recommendation 1997

Creator event:

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

Christmas Recess Recommendation 1997

Last decision:

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

[Editor's Note: this recommendation is given by the chairman to the Forum and is therefore represented as being referred out]

Motion on local government working groups

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]

Motion on Employment ACE schemes

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]

Motion on parliamentary devolution

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]

Motion on local participation in economic development and social programmes

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]

Motion on Firearms

Creator event:

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

Motion on Firearms

People: NIWC Representative

Last decision:

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

[Editor's Note: This motion is selected by the Business committee for consideration by the Forum meeting on the following day]

Motion on Coats Viyella poppy controversy

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]

Motion on the Anglo-Irish agreement

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]

Motion on Quangos Consultation Paper

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]

Motion on Community Action Groups

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]

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

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]

Motion on Library Services

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]

Standing Committees: designations, remits and terms of reference

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]

Motion on Hospital Services

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]

Standing Committees: designations, remits and terms of reference

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]

Motion on Chairperson Voting (Rule 14(6))

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]

Motion on recent events (political/security situation)

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]

Motion on Extradition (Republic of Ireland)

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]

Addition of Adjournment Debates weekly

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]

Motion on Third-Level Education Funding

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]

Motion on Ambulance Service

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]

Clarification of Quorum Rules

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]

Standing Committees: designations, remits and terms of reference

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]

Motion on Police (Northern Ireland) Bill

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]

Recommendation to break for the Trade Union Rally

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]

Motion on the Northern Ireland Community

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]

Motion on 'Shaping our Future' Consultation Document

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]

Motion on Government funding for sport in Northern Ireland

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]

Priority for Committee Reports

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]

Motion on Location of 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]

Motion on Social Services

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]

Motion on FAIT anti-violence charter

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]

Motion on Security Situation

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]

Motion on Disability Benefits cuts

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]

Motion on the Chancellor's Budget Statement

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]

Motion on 'Partnership for Equality' Government White Paper

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]

Motion on British Citizenship in the Irish Republic

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]

Motion on European Union Common Agricultural Policy

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]

Motion on Fair Employment Commission Report

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]

Recommendation for rest of day's business

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]

Motion on the Multi-Party Agreement

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]

Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue: Activities and Achievements

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]