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The Assembly Podcast

How the Northern Ireland Assembly works.

Do you know the difference between the Assembly and Executive? What happens after an Assembly election? How a bill goes from idea to law? This podcast will try to explain the work of the Northern Ireland Assembly. Demyst
Latest Episode6/7/2022

Ministers, Elections and Petitions of Concern Act aka MEPOC

Season 1, Ep. 2
In this episode we talk again to Gareth McGrath about the new legislation which received Royal Assent in February 2022. The Northern Ireland Ministers, Elections and Petitions of Concern Act brings into law part of the New Decade, New Approach that relate to the Assembly and the Executive. Gareth talks us through how they will impact on the day to day workings of the Assembly.
6/7/2022

Ministers, Elections and Petitions of Concern Act aka MEPOC

Season 1, Ep. 2
In this episode we talk again to Gareth McGrath about the new legislation which received Royal Assent in February 2022. The Northern Ireland Ministers, Elections and Petitions of Concern Act brings into law part of the New Decade, New Approach that relate to the Assembly and the Executive. Gareth talks us through how they will impact on the day to day workings of the Assembly.
3/23/2022

Dissolution and the Election

Season 1, Ep. 1
In this episode we take a look at what happens at the Northern Ireland Assembly before, during and after an Assembly Election. During the podcast we talk about a system of voting called d'Hondt that is used to appoint Government Ministers. You can find out more about d'Hondt on our blog by following this link -  What is d'Hondt and how do we use it at the Assembly?