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Ministers’ meetings

Northern Ireland Office

45 meetings between ministers and outside organisations or people, as published by the department.

DateMetMinisterPurpose, as the department described it
18 Jun 2026Community Cohesion Roundtable (NI Alternatives, Volunteer Now, Church Leaders, East Belfast Mission, South Belfast Partnership, Phoenix Education Centre, Walkway Community Centre, People's Kitchen)Hilary BennRoundtable with community groups contributing to social cohesion following disorder
18 Jun 2026People Affected Roundtable (Racial Equality Forum, ArtsEkta, HAPANI, Belfast Islamic Centre, Migrant Centre NI, Anaka Women's Collective, Participation and the Practice of Rights)Hilary BennRoundtable with individuals and organisations affected by the recent disorder
18 Jun 2026Youth Roundtable (R-City, Springboard, Include Youth, Youth Action, Youth Link, Diverse Youth, Bluehouses Youth for Christ)Hilary BennRoundtable with youth groups who have supported the youth during recent disorder
18 Jun 2026Blue Lights Roundtable (NIFRS, NI Ambulance Service, RCN, PSNI)Hilary BennRoundtable with emergency services and health service staff who worked during the recent disorder
17 Jun 2026Belfast City Airport ReceptionHilary BennAttending a reception to hear about Master Plan 2040
17 Jun 2026Institute for GovernmentMinister PatrickMinisterial Leadership Seminar
16 Jun 2026Tim DurrantMinister PatrickMeeting with Institute for Government
11 Jun 2026SpringboardHilary BennMeeting with youth group working on community cohesion during the disorder
11 Jun 2026Strandtown Police StationHilary BennVisiting PSNI Officers dealing with disorder in Belfast
11 Jun 2026Carmel GatesMinister PatrickNorthern Ireland Public Services Alliance
11 Jun 2026Gerry MurphyMinister PatrickIrish Congress of Trade Unions
10 Jun 2026Chief Constable Jon BoutcherHilary BennMeeting to discuss the disorder throughout Northern Ireland
10 Jun 2026Industrial Strategy Business Roundtable (Catalyst, CarbonFit, Gran Lab, ANGOKA, Animotive, Sea Potential, CattleEye)Minister PatrickVisit to mark the one year anniversary of the Industrial Strategy
10 Jun 2026Life and Health SciencesMinister PatrickVisit to Ulster University's Belfast Campus to learn more about the Centre for Digital Healthcare Technology (CDHT)
10 Jun 2026Carers NIMinister PatrickVisit during Belfast Carers Week
28 May 2026Bank of AmericaHilary BennVisit to their new Belfast Office
28 May 2026Chief Constable Jon BoutcherHilary BennConsultation on Legacy
28 May 2026Carryduff PharmacyHilary BennVisit to mark the second tranche of Public Service Transformation Funding
28 May 2026Carryduff PharmacyMinister PatrickVisit to mark the second tranche of Public Service Transformation Funding
19 May 2026Veterinary Medicines Working GroupHilary BennMeeting with stakeholders to discuss Veterinary Medicines
19 May 2026Ulster Human Rights WatchHilary BennConsultation on Legacy
19 May 2026Ad Hoc Committee on GFAHilary BennConsultation on Legacy
19 May 2026Huntington's Disease AssociationMinister PatrickLaunch of new report on supporting pople living wiht Huntington's disease
14 May 2026Balmoral ShowMinister PatrickVisit to the regional agriculture festival to celebrate Northern Irish farming
13 May 2026Trade NIMinister PatrickReception to hear about Trade successes in NI
12 May 2026UPSHilary BennMeeting on parcel operator fees in NI
12 May 2026AICESHilary BennMeeting on parcel operator fees in NI
1 May 2026AirbusHilary BennDiscussion about mid-fuselage site in Belfast
30 Apr 2026DenroyMinister PatrickVisit to have a tour of the factory
30 Apr 2026Dunmurry Police StationMinister PatrickVisit to PSNI Officers to discuss attempted attack on police station
29 Apr 2026Artemis TechnologiesHilary BennVisit to their site to see zero emission maritime vessels
29 Apr 2026North West Regional CollegeMinister PatrickTour of their campus
29 Apr 2026Giant's Causeway Visitor CentreMinister PatrickVisit to tour the area
22 Apr 2026Belfast Metroplitan CollageMinister PatrickVisit to launch the Defence Growth Deal
22 Apr 2026NavantiaMinister PatrickVisit to see Harland and Wolff
20 Apr 2026UN Special Representative on Transitional Justice Bernard DuhaimeHilary BennDiscussion on Legacy
20 Apr 2026Council of Europe Sec General Alain BersetHilary BennDiscussion on Legacy
16 Apr 2026Ulster Supported Employmnet LtdMinister PatrickVisit to site to meet young people supported by their services and tour the workplaces
16 Apr 2026Victim Support NIMinister PatrickVisit to hear directly from expert service providers about their work to support victims and survivors of crime and domestic abuse
15 Apr 2026Arts Care LtdMinister PatrickVisit to discuss the benefits of the arts into healthcare, social care, and community settings across NI.
15 Apr 2026NexusMinister PatrickVisit to discuss ending violence against women and girls at NI’s official Domestic and Sexual Abuse Helpline.
15 Apr 2026Encompass Health at Ulster HospitalMinister PatrickVisit to site to see digital innovation in Health and Social Care services
14 Apr 2026UFUHilary BennMeeting to discuss fuel costs in NI
1 Apr 2026NIFPO / ANIFPOHilary BennMeeting to discuss the NI fishing industry
1 Apr 2026SpringboardHilary BennMeeting a cross-community youth group to hear about their PEACEPLUS funded programmes

A meeting is a record that two sides spoke. It does not say what was agreed. Source: GOV.UK, source file. Open Government Licence.