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26/05/2026

Looking back on a fantastic day at the Balmoral Show 2026 🙌

Youth Assembly Members Olivia and Abbie teamed up to capture a “day in the life” of the event. From handing out leaflets and catching up with the deputy First Minister, Emma Little-Pengelly MLA, to hosting a roundtable discussion with the Northern Ireland Assembly Speaker, Edwin Poots MLA, it was a busy but insightful day for our Members.

We can’t wait for next year!

Members of the Youth Assembly’s Health Committee took part in a youth‑led workshop in Belfast this evening, hosted by Vo...
21/05/2026

Members of the Youth Assembly’s Health Committee took part in a youth‑led workshop in Belfast this evening, hosted by Volunteer Now and iWill, as part of the UK Government’s ongoing consultation on social media use and the proposed under‑16s ban.

During the session, Members had the opportunity to speak directly with AI and Online Safety Minister, Kanishka Narayan MP, who joined the workshop before travelling to Australia for further international discussions on online safety.

This engagement was especially valuable for the Health Committee as they continue their work exploring social media addiction in young people as their chosen committee topic.

The workshop provided a meaningful platform for our Members to share their experiences, contribute to national policy discussions, and ensure young people’s voices are heard at every stage of the process. 🙌

21/05/2026

Looking back on a brilliant day at the Balmoral Show đźšś

Our Youth Assembly Members had the chance to explore the Show while connecting with key leaders, including a roundtable discussion with the Speaker of the Northern Ireland Assembly, Edwin Poots MLA, and catching up with deputy First Minister, Emma Little‑Pengelly MLA.

From inspiring conversations about political journeys to meaningful discussions on the issues that matter most to young people, it was an insightful day for our Members.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to speak with our Members throughout the day, and to Balmoral Show for having us! 🙌

Last night, Youth Assembly Members met to discuss Danny Baker MLA’s Holiday Hunger Private Members’ Bill and Pat Sheehan...
20/05/2026

Last night, Youth Assembly Members met to discuss Danny Baker MLA’s Holiday Hunger Private Members’ Bill and Pat Sheehan MLA’s Irish Medium Education Private Members’ Bill.

A big thank you to Danny Baker MLA for joining us and sharing his insights with Members during the discussion.

That’s a wrap on a brilliant day at the Balmoral Show! 🚜 Our Members loved catching up with the Speaker of the Northern ...
16/05/2026

That’s a wrap on a brilliant day at the Balmoral Show! 🚜

Our Members loved catching up with the Speaker of the Northern Ireland Assembly, Edwin Poots MLA, and the deputy First Minister, Emma Little‑Pengelly MLA, while exploring everything the Show had to offer.

During the conversation, the Speaker shared what inspired him to get involved in politics and offered advice to young people considering a similar path. He also spoke about life outside of politics, and his genuine insights really resonated with our Members, leaving them inspired and energised.

They were also grateful to the deputy First Minister for taking the time to stop by the Northern Ireland Assembly stand for a chat ahead of their round‑table with the Speaker, a great opportunity to discuss the issues our Members care about and the work of the three YoutBalmoral Showmmittees.

Thanks for having us, Balmoral Show! 🙌

13/05/2026

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week, and this year’s theme is Action. We asked our Members how they look after their own mental health and how they support others.

Watch the reel and tell us what actions you’re taking 💬

We’re excited to be attending the Balmoral Show on Saturday 16 May! 🎉Come and say hello at Stand 44, Section B, and join...
12/05/2026

We’re excited to be attending the Balmoral Show on Saturday 16 May! 🎉

Come and say hello at Stand 44, Section B, and join us at 1:00pm for our roundtable discussion with the Speaker of the Northern Ireland Assembly.

We can’t wait to see you there!

Mental Health Awareness Week begins this week, and the theme focuses on action, encouraging everyone to take small but m...
11/05/2026

Mental Health Awareness Week begins this week, and the theme focuses on action, encouraging everyone to take small but meaningful steps to support positive mental health.

Stay tuned to hear what our Members are doing to look after theirs. 🧠

Last night, the Youth Assembly Health Committee convened two meetings, one with Wayne Denner and a second with Dr Debora...
30/04/2026

Last night, the Youth Assembly Health Committee convened two meetings, one with Wayne Denner and a second with Dr Deborah Webster, to inform and support its ongoing work.

Both discussions focused on deepening Members’ understanding of social media use and addiction among young people, which is a key priority area for the Committee as it moves into the next stage of its work.

Thank you, Wayne and Deborah, for your time and engagement. 🙌

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