Transparency data
NIO: Ministerial meetings: Oct - Dec 2021
Updated 31 March 2022
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| Minister | Date | Name of organisation or individual | Purpose of meeting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lewis | 2021-10-09 | Archdiocese of New York | Meeting to build relations with US Catholic community and update on the situation in NI |
| Brandon Lewis | 2021-10-09 | Ancient Order of Hibernians | Meeting with US-Irish Stakeholders to discuss issues around the Protocol and legacy |
| Brandon Lewis | 2021-10-12 | Atlantic Council | Meeting with think tank to discuss the Protocol |
| Brandon Lewis | 2021-10-13 | British American Business Association | Meeting to promote NI as a destination to do business and invest in. |
| Brandon Lewis | 2021-10-22 | CBUI NI; Federation of Small Business; Institute of Directors NI; Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce; Manufacturing NI; Dairy Council NI; Logistics UK; Ulster Farmers Union; Northern Ireland Food and Drink Association; Agricultural Industries Federation; Hospitality Ulster; Mineral Products Association NI; NI Retail Consortium; Northern Ireland Grain Association; Northern Ireland Meat Exporters Association; Retail NI; Road Haulage Association; KPMG | Business roundtable to discuss the impact of the Protocol on NI business |
| Brandon Lewis | 2021-11-03 | Co-Operation Ireland; NICVA; Rural Community Network; Centre For Cross Border Studies; Community Relations Council; Community Foundation NI; SOLACE NI Chair; Irish Council of Churches; Clerk of Presybeterian Church and Joint Secretary of CLG; Methodist Church and Joint Secretary of CLG; NI Youth Forum; NI Rural Women's Network; Women’s Resource and Development Agency; Queen’s University; Irish Congress of TU; Unite; NI Women’s European Platform; Equality Commission for NI; NI Human Rights Commission; Jewish Community NI ; CO3; Liverpool University, Institute of Irish Studies Churches Trust; NILGA; Creggan Enterprises; St John’s Falls Road; Upper Andersonstown Community Forum; Confederation of Community Groups Newry; NW Community Network; Orange Order; Apprentice Boys of Derry; Royal Black Preceptory; Greater Shankill Partnership; NI Alternatives; North West Cultural Partnership; Shankill Women’s Centre | Roundtable discussion hosted by SoS to discuss the impact of the NI Protocol on civic society. |
| Brandon Lewis | 2021-11-05 | Women's Aid | Meeting to discuss the provision of abortion and other women's health services in NI |
| Brandon Lewis | 2021-11-05 | Victim Support NI | Meeting to discuss UK Government legacy proposals |
| Brandon Lewis | 2021-11-26 | CBI NI Federation of Small Businesses Manufacturing NI Dairy Council for NI Ulster Farmers Union NI Food and Drink Association / NI Grain Trade Association Hospitality Ulster Mineral Products Association NI NI Retail Consortium Northern Ireland Grain Trade Association NI Meat Exporters Association Road Haulage Association Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce | Business roundtable to discuss the impact of the Protocol on NI business |
| Brandon Lewis | 2021-12-01 | Falls Community Council Creggan Enterprises Confederation of Community Groups Upper Andersonstown Community Forum Active Community Network City Centre Initiative | Meeting with the representatives from the Nationalist community in NI to discuss UKG funding announcements as well as Language and Legacy legislation |
| Brandon Lewis | 2021-12-01 | Greater Shankill Partnership; Northern Ireland Alternatives; Progressive Unionist Party; Orange Order | Meeting with representatives of the Protestant Nationalist Loyalist community to discuss the NI Protocol |
| Conor Burns | 2021-10-06 | Greater Shantallow Area Partnership | To discuss a number of important projects in the city which reflect the Levelling Up themes, such as skills training. |
| Conor Burns | 2021-10-06 | Learning Pool | A chance for the Minister to hear from an innovative company creating jobs in the North West. |
| Conor Burns | 2021-10-06 | Creggan Enterprises | A chance for the Minister to hear about Creggan Enterprises work to address the social and economic needs of the local Community in the NW, regenerating economically depressed areas like Creggan, Bogside and surrounding districts. |
| Conor Burns | 2021-10-07 | Rowandale Integrated Primary School | To learn more about Rowandale, a thriving integrated school, which received Fresh Start funding for its expansion. |
| Conor Burns | 2021-10-07 | Shankill Women’s Centre | An opportunity to meet this community women's group and discuss issues facing the community |
| Conor Burns | 2021-10-07 | NI Alternatives | To meet the team there which supports the local community through the delivery of restorative justice interventions. |
| Conor Burns | 2021-10-07 | Thompson’s Tea | To meet this major employer in East Belfast |
| Conor Burns | 2021-10-07 | Museum of Orange Heritage | To learn more about the work of the Museum and develop an understanding of the traditions and work of the Protestant Unionist Loyalist community. |
| Conor Burns | 2021-10-12 | Armoy School | To learn more about the work of the school and meet staff and students to better understand the challenges they face. |
| Conor Burns | 2021-11-11 | Senergy Innovations | To meet with Synergy Innovations and hear more about their role in creating sustainable energy products and systems in Northern Ireland. |
| Conor Burns | 2021-11-11 | QUB President | An introductory meeting and an opportunity to hear about the work of the university and its future ambitions. |
| Conor Burns | 2021-11-11 | Belfast City Council | To hear more from Innovation City Belfast on this proposal and the potential benefits to the NI economy. |
| Conor Burns | 2021-11-11 | Gala Evening with Youth Action NI | To meet the organisers of Youth Action NI and hear more about their work encouraging young artists from accross the UK and hearing about the social challenges they have been facing. |
| Conor Burns | 2021-11-12 | Roundtable with Fermanagh Enterprise Agency to include short walkabout to Butter Market | To build relationships with key businesses in the rural Fermanagh area. To understand further the concerns, issues and priorities, and the role that UKG can play in supporting these businesses. |
| Conor Burns | 2021-11-12 | Fermanagh Trust | To engage with community leaders in Enniskillen and the wider Fermanagh area. To develop a further understanding of the challenges facing community groups and charities in this area and find out about any potential opportunities they may wish to explore. |
| Conor Burns | 2021-11-12 | ARC Healthy Living Centre | To discuss the positive impact of Arc Healthy Living Centre on mental and physical health inequalities, as well as supporting women back into employment through their childcare programme. |
| Conor Burns | 2021-11-15 | North West Cultural Partnership | To listen to voices within the Protestant Unionist Loyalist community to maintain an up-to-date understanding of the factors which drive community concerns and issues |
| Conor Burns | 2021-11-15 | Magee Medical School | To view first hand the UK Government investment in the Graduate Entry Medical School at Magee. To get an update on the Schools progress and promote the UK Governments investment in the School. |
| Conor Burns | 2021-11-15 | Foyle Food Group | To understand how the business has adapted to EU Exit |
| Conor Burns | 2021-11-24 | Ulster Carpets | To learn more about the carpet industry in Northern ireland and hear about some of the challenges they have faced since EU Exit |
| Conor Burns | 2021-11-24 | Meeting with Almac | Discuss the life and health sciences sector in Northern Ireland and how it contributes to economic growth. |
| Conor Burns | 2021-11-24 | Roundtables with companies within the Tech Sector | Gain insight into how participants and respective organisations have found accessibility to funding |
| Conor Burns | 2021-11-24 | Meeting with Church Leaders | Introductory meeting to hear about the ongoing work of the Church leaders |
| Conor Burns | 2021-12-17 | Virtual roundtable with Manufacturing NI | Demonstrate the UK Government’s commitment to levelling up and supporting prosperity in Northern Ireland, and to hear the issues businesses are facing and the opportunities for investment and growth. |
| Conor Burns | 2021-12-20 | Belfast Samaritans | To highlight the work of the Belfast Samaritans in helping people across the city in times of crisis, especially as the festive period can be particularly difficult for many; |
| Conor Burns | 2022-12-16 | PUP | To exchange views and discuss policy priorities such as the NI Protocol |
| Conor Burns | 2022-12-16 | Virtual roundtable with the CBI and members | Demonstrate the UK Government’s commitment to levelling up and supporting prosperity in Northern Ireland, and to hear the issues businesses are facing and the opportunities for investment and growth. |
| Jonathan Caine | 2021-11-25 | Northern Ireland Clinicians | To discuss abortion services and to hear about the challenges facing women and girls in Northern Ireland. |