ALT Hundreds of thousands of pensioners urged to check they're not missing out on vital Pension Credit

ALT To ask the Minister for Communities to detail any assessment his Department has made of the value for money delivered by Advice NI’s Debt Advice Service, in light of the report From Delay to Action: Research on Debt Advice, Shame and Effective Messaging, finding that the service delivered £5.83 of social value for every £1 invested and created almost £9 million in social value in 2024-25. - Hide Answer My Department receives ring-fenced debt levy funding from HM Treasury to support the provision of debt advice services in Northern Ireland. Through this funding, the Northern Ireland Debt Advice Service is delivered by Advice NI, providing free, confidential and impartial debt advice to individuals and families across Northern Ireland. Service delivery is monitored through established governance and reporting arrangements. The report highlights the significant benefits that access to timely debt advice can deliver for those experiencing financial hardship.

ALT Amendment 3 Clause 1, Page 1, Line 23 At end insert— ‘(1FA) The daily allowance under article 58(1F) shall be no less than any charge imposed for a school meal, in accordance with arrangements approved by the Department.’ Amendment 4 Clause 1, Page 2, Line 10 At end insert ‘and article 58(1FA).’

ALT Mr Baker: May I ask a wee question? Mr Givan: I thought that I had heard something. Feel free, Danny. Mr Baker: Thank you. Before you continue, will you break down the £7 million figure for this year, please? Mr Givan: After the Bill goes through Final Stage and receives Royal Assent, we will be coming into the Christmas period, after which we will hit half term and Easter. We therefore considered the provision's becoming a legal requirement on the granting of Royal Assent and worked through what that will mean for the cost associated with giving effect to the legislation. Sorry, do you want to come in again? Mr Baker: That is great news. I hope that we can have the legislation in place by Christmas, so it is good that you are on that page. Thank you.

ALT Indicative timings for order of business Monday 12 October 2026 ITEM OF BUSINESS (MONDAY) MEMBER TIME ALLOCATED BY BUSINESS COMMITTEE ANTICIPATED TIME Prayers The Speaker 12.00 – 12.02 MEMBERS’ STATEMENTS Up to 30 mins 12.02 – 12.30 PUBLIC PETITION St Malachy's Primary School, Kilclief - Save Our School Mr Colin McGrath Up to 3 mins 12.30 – 12.33 ASSEMBLY BUSINESS Motion: Suspension of Standing Orders 10(2) to 10(4) Business Committee * 12.33 – 12.35 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE BUSINESS Consideration Stage: Water, Sustainable Drainage and Flood Management Bill (NIA Bill 17/22-27) Minister for Infrastructure * 12.35 – 2.00

ALT QUESTION TIME 1. Finance 2. Health 2.00 – 3.30 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE BUSINESS (cont’d) Consideration Stage: Water, Sustainable Drainage and Flood Management Bill (NIA Bill 17/22-27) (cont’d) Minister for Infrastructure * 3.30 – 4.00 PRIVATE MEMBERS’ BUSINESS Further Consideration Stage: Education (Holiday Meal Payments) Bill (NIA Bill 27/22-27) Mr Danny Baker * 4.00 – 4.30 Further Consideration Stage: Irish-medium Education (Workforce Plan) Bill (NIA Bill 28/22-27) Mr Pat Sheehan * 4.30 – 5.00 ASSEMBLY BUSINESS (cont’d) Motion: Exclusion of the First Minister from Office under Section 30 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 Mr Timothy Gaston Mr Jonathan Buckley Mrs Diane Dodds Mr Jon Burrows Up to 3 hours 5.00 – 8.00

ALT Sustainable Energy Communities NI (SEC NI), established to support a community-led model of local energy action in Northern Ireland, has secured Great British Energy funding to support the delivery of the Sustainable Energy Communities Programme SEC NI will be hosting a series of informal information sessions for organisations and communities interested in the Great British Energy Community Fund. The £20 million Community Fund - offers grant funding to help community organisations across England, Wales and Northern Ireland to test, develop and build community-owned clean energy assets. The first two sessions are scheduled as follows: In-person session: Friday 9 October, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Advice NI offices, 6 Purdy’s Lane, Forestview, Belfast. Online session: Monday 12 October, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Via Zoom. These sessions will provide an opportunity to learn more about the fund, explore what might be possible for your organisation or community, and ask any questions you may have.

ALT Sustainable Energy Communities NI (SEC NI), established to support a community-led model of local energy action in Northern Ireland, has secured Great British Energy funding to support the delivery of the Sustainable Energy Communities Programme SEC NI will be hosting a series of informal information sessions for organisations and communities interested in the Great British Energy Community Fund. The £20 million Community Fund - offers grant funding to help community organisations across England, Wales and Northern Ireland to test, develop and build community-owned clean energy assets. The first two sessions are scheduled as follows: In-person session: Friday 9 October, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Advice NI offices, 6 Purdy’s Lane, Forestview, Belfast. Online session: Monday 12 October, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Via Zoom. These sessions will provide an opportunity to learn more about the fund, explore what might be possible for your organisation or community, and ask any questions you may have.