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Northern Ireland Office

18 quarterly returns published on GOV.UK, covering quarters from 1 July 2021 to 31 March 2026; 936 recorded ministerial meetings read from the meetings files.

Returns, latest first

QuarterPublishedFiles
1 January 2026 to 31 March 202625 June 2026Travel · Meetings (63 rows read)
1 October 2025 to 31 December 202524 March 2026Meetings (40 rows read) · Travel
1 July 2025 to 30 September 202516 December 2025Travel · Meetings (44 rows read)
1 April 2025 to 30 June 202525 September 2025Meetings (67 rows read) · Travel
1 January 2025 to 31 March 20251 July 2025Meetings (67 rows read) · Travel
1 October 2024 to 31 December 202427 March 2025Meetings (111 rows read) · Travel
1 July 2024 to 30 September 202430 January 2025Gifts · Hospitality · Travel · Meetings (72 rows read)
1 April 2024 to 30 June 202428 November 2024Meetings (30 rows read) · Gifts · Hospitality · Travel
1 January 2024 to 31 March 202429 August 2024Travel · Gifts · Hospitality · Meetings (42 rows read)
1 October 2023 to 31 December 202321 March 2024Gifts · Hospitality · Meetings (40 rows read) · Travel
1 July 2023 to 30 September 202314 December 2023Gifts · Hospitality · Travel · Meetings (47 rows read)
1 April 2023 to 30 June 202318 October 2023Gifts · Meetings (60 rows read) · Hospitality · Travel
1 October 2022 to 31 December 202229 March 2023Gifts · Travel · Meetings (72 rows read) · Hospitality
1 July 2022 to 30 September 202215 December 2022Gifts · Hospitality · Meetings (16 rows read) · Travel
1 April 2022 to 30 June 20223 October 2022Gifts · Hospitality · Travel · Meetings (31 rows read)
1 January 2022 to 31 March 202213 July 2022Gifts · Hospitality · Travel · Meetings (52 rows read)
1 October 2021 to 31 December 202131 March 2022Gifts · Hospitality · Travel · Meetings (39 rows read)
1 July 2021 to 30 September 202127 January 2022Meetings (43 rows read) · Gifts · Travel · Hospitality

Most recorded counterparts

Counted by rows in the meetings files, with the counterpart cell exactly as the department wrote it. The same organisation written two ways is two lines here; nothing is merged by resemblance.

Counterpart, as recordedMeetingsFirstLatest
Veterinary Medicines Working Group617 April 202411 February 2026
Irish Football Association511 October 20239 October 2025
Londonderry Chamber of Commerce521 April 20224 October 2023
Ulster University525 August 20214 April 2025
WAVE Trauma Centre520 January 20226 November 2025
Airbus49 September 202430 March 2026
British American Business Association413 October 20218 February 2024
British Irish Chamber of Commerce413 June 20232 October 2025
NI Alternatives47 October 202117 October 2024
NI Veterans Movement49 March 202221 October 2024
Retail NI420 July 20219 July 2025
SEFF418 September 202515 December 2025
Atlantic Council312 October 202116 June 2022
Chief Constable Jon Boutcher37 October 20254 February 2026
Fermanagh Trust312 November 202118 October 2024
Harvard University310 February 202227 September 2023
Museum of Orange Heritage37 October 202125 June 2025
Newry Chamber of Commerce38 November 202330 March 2026
North West Cultural Partnership315 November 202120 April 2024
Olly Robbins36 October 202221 December 2022

Recorded meetings, most recent 300

DateMinisterMetPurpose, as recordedFile
31 March 2026Hilary BennMayor Ruairí McHughSigning the Book of Condolence for Amy DohertyCSV
31 March 2026Hilary BennVertivVisit to a digitial infrastructure companyCSV
31 March 2026Hilary BennAction for Children EbringtonVisit to children's charityCSV
31 March 2026Hilary BennNorthwest Community NetworkMeeting a community network to discuss challenges present in the North West of NICSV
31 March 2026Hilary BennFoyle Family Justice Centre + Foyle Women's AidMeeting to discuss the services provided to victims and survivors of domestic abuseCSV
30 March 2026Hilary BennMJM MarineMeeting with a global marine outfitting specialistCSV
30 March 2026Hilary BennNewry Chamber of CommerceRoundtable discussion on regional issuesCSV
30 March 2026Hilary BennArnold SchwarzeneggerMeeting following Governor Schwarzenegger received an honorary doctorate from Ulster UniversityCSV
30 March 2026Hilary BennNavantiaMeeting one year after Navantia's acquisition of Harland & WolffCSV
30 March 2026Hilary BennAirbusMeeting to discuss development at Belfast siteCSV
27 March 2026Hilary BennDown High SchoolVisit to school and meet pupils as part of their 'Current Affairs Society'CSV
26 March 2026Hilary BennCentre for Peace and DemocracyReception to mark the graduation of the latest Fellowship Programme cohortCSV
18 March 2026Matthew PatrickBabson CollegeTo discuss the organisations ongoing partnership with Ulster UniversityCSV
18 March 2026Matthew PatrickaPrioriTo discuss the organisations business links to Northern IrelandCSV
18 March 2026Matthew PatrickCambridge Innovation PartnersTo discuss the organisations business links to Northern IrelandCSV
18 March 2026Matthew PatrickORPCTo discuss the Ocean Renewable Power Company's plans to expand their business in Northern IrelandCSV
17 March 2026Hilary BennNI Bureau BreakfastAttendance at the annual NI Bureau breakfastCSV
17 March 2026Hilary BennCongressman Richie NealEngagement with US Congressional Member to discuss a range of NI issuesCSV
17 March 2026Hilary BennCongressman Mike KellyEngagement with US Congressional Member to discuss a range of NI issuesCSV
17 March 2026Matthew PatrickIrish American PartnershipTo attend the Irish American Partnership annual St Patrick’s Day celebrationsCSV
17 March 2026Matthew PatrickBoston City CouncilTo meet Boston's newly elected City Council President and discuss potential areas for collaboration with Northern IrelandCSV
17 March 2026Matthew PatrickNational Parks ServiceTo give a speech at the National Parks Service annual Evacuation Day EventCSV
17 March 2026Matthew PatrickMassBioTo discuss the organisations business links to Northern IrelandCSV
17 March 2026Matthew PatrickMassRoboticsTo discuss the organisations business links to Northern IrelandCSV
17 March 2026Matthew PatrickRapid7To discuss the organisations business links to Northern IrelandCSV
16 March 2026Hilary BennWashington Ireland ProgrammeTo meet the organisers and participants of the Washington Ireland ProgrammeCSV
16 March 2026Hilary BennFderation of Small Businesses RoundtableRoundtable to discuss US-NI tradeCSV
16 March 2026Hilary BennWashington Forum ConferenceAttending a conference on governing in divided societiesCSV
16 March 2026Hilary BennIreland FundsRepresenting UKG at Ireland Funds DinnerCSV
12 March 2026Hilary BennAtlas Centre with PMVisit to a community centreCSV
10 March 2026Hilary BennDHL with MCOMeeting with a key parcel operator to discuss the removal of fees for parcels being delivered to NICSV
10 March 2026Hilary BennFedEx with MCOMeeting with a key parcel operator to discuss the removal of fees for parcels being delivered to NICSV
10 March 2026Matthew PatrickSeagate TechnologyTo discuss Seagate's £115million investment at their plant in Derry/LondonderryCSV
10 March 2026Matthew PatrickDerry/Londonderry Chamber of CommerceTo take part in a roundtable event discussing the economy of North West Northern IrelandCSV
10 March 2026Matthew PatrickAwaken AngelsTo discuss the organisation's work in relation to women-led investment, education, and communityCSV
10 March 2026Matthew PatrickFAST TechnologiesDiscussion on the challenges facing organisations within the Northern Ireland defence sectorCSV
5 March 2026Hilary BennNICVA / CO3 / East Belfast EnterpriseTo discuss Local Growth FundingCSV
26 February 2026Hilary BennNational Library of IrelandTour of the National LibraryCSV
25 February 2026Hilary BennCommittee on the Administration of Justice / Relatives for Justice / Pat Finucane Centre/ Amnesty InternationalConsultation on LegacyCSV
25 February 2026Hilary BennRoad Haulage Association / British International Freight Association / Horticultural Trade Association / AICES / Construction Employers Federation / National Franchised Dealers Association / Retail NIConsultation on the operation of the Windsor FrameworkCSV
25 February 2026Matthew PatrickHazelwood Integrated CollegeTo meet with staff and pupils to discuss integrated educationCSV
25 February 2026Matthew PatrickCatalystTo attend a Confederation of British Industry roundtableCSV
25 February 2026Matthew PatrickShort Brothers, Creative Composites Ltd, Electronic Automation Engineers, Navantia, RLC Langford Lodge, Moyola Precision Engineering, Boyce Precision Engineering, Navantia, Invest NIDiscussion on the challenges facing organisations within the Northern Ireland defence sectorCSV
12 February 2026Hilary BennMcCusker FamilyConsultation on LegacyCSV
12 February 2026Hilary BennDecorum NIConsultation on LegacyCSV
11 February 2026Hilary BennVeterinary Medicines Working GroupMeeting with stakeholders to discuss Veterinary MedicinesCSV
5 February 2026Matthew PatrickCSITTo discuss the Centre for Secure Information Technologies' work in relation to cyber securityCSV
5 February 2026Matthew PatrickMallaghan EngineeringTo meet with apprentices and discusss Mallaghan's apprenticeship programmeCSV
5 February 2026Matthew PatrickYouth ActionTo discuss Youth Action's contribution to the voluntary and community sectorCSV
4 February 2026Hilary BennNICVA and CO3To discuss Local Growth FundingCSV
4 February 2026Hilary BennChief Constable Jon BoutcherTo discuss Public Interest ImmunityCSV
4 February 2026Hilary BennChief Constable Jon Boutcher + Minister Naomi LongQuarterly meeting on security issues and violence reduction in NICSV
4 February 2026Hilary BennDeloitteMeeting apprentices during Apprenticeship WeekCSV
4 February 2026Matthew PatrickNICVA and CO3To discuss Local Growth FundingCSV
4 February 2026Matthew PatrickNorthern Ireland defence industry representativesRoundtable discussion on the challenges facing organisations within the Northern Ireland defence sectorCSV
4 February 2026Matthew PatrickDenroyTo discuss the challenges facing organisations within the Northern Ireland defence sectorCSV
4 February 2026Matthew PatrickCCP GransdenTo discuss the challenges facing organisations within the Northern Ireland defence sectorCSV
4 February 2026Matthew PatrickNetflixTo attend the premier of 'How to get to Heaven from Belfast'CSV
28 January 2026Hilary BennShankill Women's Centre and Minister PhillipsTo discuss reducing violence against women and girlsCSV
26 January 2026Hilary BennTroubles, Tragedy & TraumaConsultation on LegacyCSV
26 January 2026Matthew PatrickTroubles, Tragedy & TraumaConsultation on LegacyCSV
22 January 2026Matthew PatrickSt Bernard's NurseryTo discuss the work of Shared Education organisations in Northern IrelandCSV
22 January 2026Matthew PatrickNettlefield Primary SchoolTo discuss the work of Shared Education organisations in Northern IrelandCSV
17 December 2025Matthew PatrickBangor Integrated Nursery School, Killinchy Primary School, St Eugene's Primary SchoolMeeting with representatives of integrated schoolsCSV
15 December 2025Hilary BennSEFFAttending a Memorial Qulit event in ParliamentCSV
11 December 2025Matthew PatrickIrish Congress of Trade UnionsMeeting to discuss trade, employment, and economic growth in Northern IrelandCSV
10 December 2025Hilary BennEakin HealthcareVisiting their site and recent investment into a new production lineCSV
10 December 2025Hilary BennAirbusMeeting to discuss recent acquisition of Spirit AerosystemsCSV
9 December 2025Hilary BennVeterinary Medicines Working GroupMeeting with stakeholders to discuss Veterinary MedicinesCSV
2 December 2025Hilary BennLuiza Bara and Isabell PoppelbaumDiscussion on the UK-EU ResetCSV
27 November 2025Hilary BennSAS AssociationConsultation on LegacyCSV
27 November 2025Matthew PatrickIonic TechnologiesVisit to the Ionic Technologies plant in Belfast Harbour to discuss their business’ progress to date and plans for the futureCSV
24 November 2025Hilary BennSandra PeakeConsultation on LegacyCSV
21 November 2025Hilary BennEnBWMeeting to discuss £100m+ deal with Belfast HarbourCSV
21 November 2025Hilary BennInstitute of DirectorsRoundtable to discuss Belfast Harbour's 2050 MasterplanCSV
21 November 2025Hilary BennBBC Any QuestionsPanel discussion on contemporary political issuesCSV
10 November 2025Hilary BennChief Constable Jon BoutcherDiscussion on a security issue within NICSV
7 November 2025Hilary BennMedia Breakfast - Enda McClafferty (Political Editor, BBC NI), Pauline McKenna (Radio & Digital Editor, BBC NI), Damien Magee (Newsline Editor, BBC NI), Lesley-Anne McKeown (News Editor, BBC NI), Tracey Magee (Political Editor, UTV), Vicki Hawthorne (Political Correspondent, UTV), Chris Hagan (News Editor, UTV), Munier Abdalla (Content Editor, UTV), Vincent Kearney (Northern Editor, RTE), Conor Macauley (Northern Reporter, RTE), Stephen Murphy (Ireland Reporter, Sky News), Dougie Beattie (NI Reporter, GB News), Nigel Gould (News Editor, Cool FM), James Gould (Chief Reporter, Cool FM), David Young (Ireland Editor, Press Association), Adrian Rutherford (News Editor, Belfast Telegraph), Suzanne Breen (Political Editor, Belfast Telegraph), John Manley (Political Correspondent, Irish News), David Thompson (Political Editor, News Letter), Freya McClements (Northern Editor, Irish Times), Jude Webber (Ireland Correspondent, Financial Times), Sheena McStravick (News Editor, Belfast Live/Daily Mirror), James McCarthy (Polticial Reporter, Belfast Live/Daily Mirror), Declan Harvey (Presenter, BBC NI/State of Us), Tara Mills (Presenter, BBC NI/State of Us), David McCann (Presenter, Stormont Sources), Alex Kane (Various Outlets), Brian Feeney (Irish News), Owen Polley (News Letter)Media event hosted by SoSNICSV
7 November 2025Hilary BennRelatives for JusticeConsultation on LegacyCSV
7 November 2025Hilary BennNational TrustDiscussion on National Trust's work in NICSV
7 November 2025Matthew PatrickMedia Breakfast - Enda McClafferty (Political Editor, BBC NI), Pauline McKenna (Radio & Digital Editor, BBC NI), Damien Magee (Newsline Editor, BBC NI), Lesley-Anne McKeown (News Editor, BBC NI), Tracey Magee (Political Editor, UTV), Vicki Hawthorne (Political Correspondent, UTV), Chris Hagan (News Editor, UTV), Munier Abdalla (Content Editor, UTV), Vincent Kearney (Northern Editor, RTE), Conor Macauley (Northern Reporter, RTE), Stephen Murphy (Ireland Reporter, Sky News), Dougie Beattie (NI Reporter, GB News), Nigel Gould (News Editor, Cool FM), James Gould (Chief Reporter, Cool FM), David Young (Ireland Editor, Press Association), Adrian Rutherford (News Editor, Belfast Telegraph), Suzanne Breen (Political Editor, Belfast Telegraph), John Manley (Political Correspondent, Irish News), David Thompson (Political Editor, News Letter), Freya McClements (Northern Editor, Irish Times), Jude Webber (Ireland Correspondent, Financial Times), Sheena McStravick (News Editor, Belfast Live/Daily Mirror), James McCarthy (Polticial Reporter, Belfast Live/Daily Mirror), Declan Harvey (Presenter, BBC NI/State of Us), Tara Mills (Presenter, BBC NI/State of Us), David McCann (Presenter, Stormont Sources), Alex Kane (Various Outlets), Brian Feeney (Irish News), Owen Polley (News Letter)Media event hosted by SoSNICSV
6 November 2025Hilary BennWAVE Trauma CentreConsultation on LegacyCSV
5 November 2025Hilary BennBelfast ChamberEconomic Forum during International Trade WeekCSV
5 November 2025Hilary BennCamlinVisit and discussion on dual market accessCSV
5 November 2025Hilary BennLeckeyVisit and discussion on dual market accessCSV
5 November 2025Hilary BennExact GroupVisit and discussion on dual market accessCSV
5 November 2025Matthew PatrickChannel 4Attending a screening of Trespass, a Channel 4 drama set in BelfastCSV
28 October 2025Matthew PatrickInstitute for GovernmentIntroductory meeting with Institute for Government following appointment as MinisterCSV
23 October 2025Matthew PatrickPivotalMeeting with a public policy think tank to discuss public service transformationCSV
23 October 2025Matthew PatrickR-CityVisit to an integrated youth projectCSV
22 October 2025Matthew PatrickBelfast SynagogueMeeting with Jewish community leadersCSV
16 October 2025Hilary BennWAVE Trauma CentreConsultation on LegacyCSV
16 October 2025Hilary BennNI Business Brexit Working GroupConsultation on the Windsor FrameworkCSV
16 October 2025Hilary BennSEFFConsultation on LegacyCSV
16 October 2025Hilary BennPat Finucane CentreConsultation on LegacyCSV
16 October 2025Hilary BennCommittee on the Administration of Jusitce and Amnesty InternationalConsultation on LegacyCSV
9 October 2025Hilary BennDown GAADiscussion on development of Ballykinlar site following PEACEPLUS fundingCSV
9 October 2025Hilary BennIrish Football AssociationDiscussion on the work of the Irish Football AssociationCSV
8 October 2025Hilary BennFederation of Small BusinessesMeeting to discuss barriers to trade in the UK Internal MarketCSV
8 October 2025Hilary BennChief Constable Jon Boutcher and Minister Naomi LongQuarterly meeting on security issues and violence reduction in NICSV
7 October 2025Hilary BennChief Constable Jon BoutcherUpdate on Supreme Court proceedingsCSV
2 October 2025Hilary BennBBC Question TimePanel discussion on contemporary political issuesCSV
2 October 2025Matthew PatrickBritish Irish Chamber of CommerceGiving a speech and attending a panel event at the British Irish Chamber of Commerce annual conferenceCSV
25 September 2025Hilary BennReconciliation Group RoundtableConsultation on LegacyCSV
25 September 2025Hilary BennNI Chamber of CommerceTo discuss the UK-EU reset, the Spending Review and the Industrial StrategyCSV
22 September 2025Hilary BennCongressman Richie NealConsultation on LegacyCSV
22 September 2025Hilary BennMeghan O'SullivanConsultation on LegacyCSV
22 September 2025Hilary BennVeteran's Commissioner and VeteransConsultation on LegacyCSV
22 September 2025Hilary BennSEFFConsultation on LegacyCSV
18 September 2025Hilary BennSEFFConsultation on LegacyCSV
18 September 2025Hilary BennWAVEConsultation on LegacyCSV
18 September 2025Hilary BennSir John MajorConsultation on LegacyCSV
18 September 2025Hilary BennPSNI Chief ConstableConsultation on LegacyCSV
18 September 2025Hilary BennBertie AhernConsultation on LegacyCSV
18 September 2025Hilary BennChurch LeadersConsultation on LegacyCSV
18 September 2025Hilary BennVictims and Survivors FormsConsultation on LegacyCSV
18 September 2025Hilary BennSEFF, WAVE, Relatives for Justice and Pat Finucane CentreConsultation on LegacyCSV
16 September 2025Hilary BennSenator George MitchellConsultation on LegacyCSV
15 September 2025Hilary BennSir Tony BlairConsultation on LegacyCSV
9 September 2025Hilary BennUFUTo discuss Inheritance Tax and Agricultural Property ReliefCSV
4 September 2025Fleur AndersonIntegrated AlumNIA discussion on integrated education in Northern IrelandCSV
3 September 2025Fleur AndersonRobin Swann MP and Young Farmers of Ulster ClubsTo hear more about issues facing the farming community in Northern IrelandCSV
30 July 2025Fleur AndersonProfessor Mark LawlerHealth transformation in Northern IrelandCSV
30 July 2025Fleur AndersonHEReNITo hear more about their work and the funding challenges the organisation facesCSV
30 July 2025Fleur AndersonCirdanThe Small Business StrategyCSV
30 July 2025Fleur AndersonHinch DistilleryVisit in relation to the UK-India Trade DealCSV
17 July 2025Hilary BennR&A Open Golf ChampionshipAttending the 153rd Open Championship at Royal PortrushCSV
17 July 2025Hilary BennFiddler's Green FestivalAttend the festival and present Pat Jennings CBE with an award to recognise his reconciliation workCSV
17 July 2025Hilary BennIntegrated College DungannonVisiting an Integrated Secondary SchoolCSV
17 July 2025Hilary BennWilson's CountryDiscussion on Windsor Framework and a SPS AgreementCSV
17 July 2025Hilary BennDr Richard HaassConsultation on LegacyCSV
16 July 2025Fleur AndersonDavid MontgomeryA discussion on integrated education in Northern IrelandCSV
12 July 2025Fleur AndersonOrange Order Brethren, KeadyAttendance at the Annual Twelth of July CelebrationCSV
10 July 2025Hilary BennPolice Service Northern Ireland (PSNI)To meet with the PSNI ahead of the marching season and to visit the RUC Memorial GardenCSV
10 July 2025Hilary BennLegacy Roundtable (The Committee on the Administration of Justice (CAJ), Amnesty, Relatives for Justice, and The Pat Finucane Centre (PFC))Consultation on LegacyCSV
10 July 2025Hilary BennMuseum of Orange Heritage (Armagh)Visit to Orange Heritage Museum ahead of the Twelfth celebrationsCSV
10 July 2025Hilary BennLoughgall Victims w/ Carla Lockhart MPConsultation on LegacyCSV
10 July 2025Hilary BennFor AishaTo discuss not for EU LabellingCSV
10 July 2025Hilary BennHiPPTo discuss not for EU LabellingCSV
10 July 2025Hilary BennCo-opTo discuss not for EU LabellingCSV
10 July 2025Fleur AndersonSpecial EU Programmes BodyA meeting regarding reconciliation and the wider PEACEPLUS ProgrammeCSV
9 July 2025Hilary BennRetail NITo discuss not for EU LabellingCSV
9 July 2025Fleur AndersonLady Chief Justice of Northern Ireland Siobhan KeeganDiscussion on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls and public service transformationCSV
9 July 2025Fleur AndersonTroubles, Tragedy and Trauma NI UKA discussion on legacy in Northern IrelandCSV
3 July 2025Hilary BennNI Football LeagueTo discuss the NI Football FundCSV
3 July 2025Hilary BennQuorn FoodsTo discuss not for EU LabellingCSV
3 July 2025Hilary BennIcelandTo discuss not for EU LabellingCSV
26 June 2025Fleur AndersonProfessor Frances RuaneTo discuss Public Service TransformationCSV
26 June 2025Fleur AndersonCuan, DublinDiscussion on Violence Against Women and GirlsCSV
26 June 2025Hilary BennNI Assembly Finance CommitteeMeeting with Committee members to discuss the Executive Restoration Package Settlement and Public Sector Transformation BoardCSV
26 June 2025Hilary BennPortadown Orange Lodge with Carla Lockhart MPMeeting to discuss the Drumcree marchCSV
25 June 2025Fleur AndersonCairnshill Primary SchoolTo learn about the school's journey to integrated statusCSV
25 June 2025Fleur AndersonMuseum of Orange HeritageAn introduction to the work of the Grand Orange Lodge, including its focus on community developmentCSV
25 June 2025Fleur AndersonCatagenTo learn about their work and tour their campusCSV
25 June 2025Fleur AndersonRemembering SrebrenicaCommemoration of the 30th Anniversary of the Srebrenica GenocideCSV
24 June 2025Fleur AndersonNI Public Services OmbudsmanAn introduction to the role of the Ombudsman and a discussion on Transformation of the Health ServiceCSV
24 June 2025Fleur AndersonIntegrated Education FundTo hear from schools about how they have benefitted from IEF fundingCSV
24 June 2025Fleur AndersonUbloquity, Software NI, Momentum One Zero, Analytics Engines, David Crozier CBE, AI Collaboration Centre, Quintillian, Professor Helen McCarthy, Chief Scientific and Technology Advisor for NI, Office of the Chief Scientific and Technology Adviser (CSTA) NIA follow up discussion with businesses from the Big Data New York and London Tech WeekCSV
24 June 2025Hilary BennHeinzMeeting to discuss 'not for EU' labellingCSV
24 June 2025Hilary BennPremier FoodsMeeting to discuss 'not for EU' labellingCSV
23 June 2025Hilary BennNavantia UK CEO Donato MartínezMeeting to discuss Navantia's recent takeover of H&W and future investment in H&W BelfastCSV
18 June 2025Hilary BennEngagement with school pupilsMeeting students doing work experienceCSV
18 June 2025Hilary BennStudio UlsterMeeting with the new studio ahead of their offical openingCSV
13 June 2025Hilary BennHarryville Community GroupMeeting with community group following civil disorder in BallymenaCSV
12 June 2025Fleur AndersonCurrie Primary School & Nursery UnitTo discuss the development of an Early Learning and Childcare Strategy for NICSV
12 June 2025Fleur AndersonVoices of the Troubles, St Anne's CathedralA briefing on the Project, which seeks to acknowledge those lost during the TroublesCSV
12 June 2025Hilary BennPSNI Ballymena Police StationMeeting with police officers following civil disorder in BallymenaCSV
11 June 2025Hilary BennUlster GAA Jarlath BurnsMeeting to discuss Casement Park and the spending reviewCSV
10 June 2025Hilary BennVeterinary Medicines Working GroupMeeting with stakeholders to discuss Veterinary MedicinesCSV
9 June 2025Hilary BennManufacturing Roundtable with MCOMeeting with business leaders to discuss 'not for EU' LabellingCSV
5 June 2025Fleur AndersonJoseph Rowntree Foundation NITo hear about their work in Northern Ireland and to discuss the Government’s Child Poverty StrategyCSV
5 June 2025Fleur AndersonSoftware NI, Ubloquity and Professor Helen McCarthy, Chief Scientific and Technology AdviserIntroductory meeting in advance of London Tech WeekCSV
5 June 2025Hilary BennNI Executive Office BrusselsBusiness roundtable to duscuss SPS and the UK Internal MarketCSV
5 June 2025Hilary BennEU Permanent RepresentativesDiscussion on Windsor Framework and UK/EU relationsCSV
30 May 2025Fleur AndersonTreecoTo learn about their work supporting disadvantaged young people with behaviour issues and helping them find employmentCSV
30 May 2025Fleur AndersonAfrica HouseAn opportunity to gain insight into the issues the African diaspora in NI are facingCSV
22 May 2025Hilary BennUKREiiF: NI BreakfastMeeting to discuss economic investment into NICSV
14 May 2025Hilary BennBalmoral ShowMeetings with various stakeholdersCSV
14 May 2025Hilary BennPRM GroupMeeting to learn about the company's expansion plans and benefits of dual market accessCSV
8 May 2025Fleur AndersonNI Trade UnionsA discussion on welfare, public spending, the health service, Palestine and an Anti-Poverty Strategy for NICSV
8 May 2025Fleur AndersonAisling CentreTo learn about work undertaken by women in EnniskillenCSV
8 May 2025Fleur AndersonEnniskillen WorkhouseTo tour this National Lottery Heritage Fund projectCSV
7 May 2025Hilary BennAntrim Castle GardensVisit to see their WWII Exhibition as part of VE DayCSV
7 May 2025Hilary BennUlster Aviation SocietyVisit to meet WWII Veteran as part of VE Day celebrationCSV
7 May 2025Hilary BennNI War Memorial MuseumVisit to see NI's role in WWII as part of VE Day celebraitonCSV
2 May 2025Fleur AndersonNI Skills CouncilAn opportunity to show support for the Irish arts in the US and gain an understanding of the role the Irish Arts Center (IAC) providesCSV
2 May 2025Fleur AndersonIrish Arts Centre, New YorkTo show support for the Irish arts in the US and gain an understanding of the role the Irish Arts Center provides hereCSV
1 May 2025Fleur Anderson50:50 NITo hear about their research and find out more about how the Online Safety Act can be leveraged to protect women and girls in NICSV
1 May 2025Fleur AndersonArtemis Technologies, BrooklynTo learn about how the company are expanding their US presenceCSV
24 April 2025Fleur AndersonMomentum One ZeroIntroductory meeting in advance of the Big Data Tech Conference, New YorkCSV
24 April 2025Fleur AndersonArtemis TechnologiesIntroductory meeting in advance of the Big Data Tech Conference, New YorkCSV
24 April 2025Hilary BennUlster Museum with Matthew O'Toole MLAVisit to National Museums NI to visit their Troubles exhibitionCSV
23 April 2025Hilary BennAirbus CEO John HarrisonMeeting to discuss Spirit AerosystemsCSV
14 April 2025Hilary BennGlór na Móna & Conradh na GaeligeEngagement following the commencement of provisions of the Identity and Language ActCSV
14 April 2025Hilary BennStena Line and CLdNMeeting to discuss Frontier Worker permits and Irish Sea routesCSV
14 April 2025Hilary BennLakeland DairiesMeeting to discuss SPS standards and veterinary medicine regulationsCSV
11 April 2025Hilary BennForas Na GaeilgeEngagement following the commencement of provisions of the Identity and Language ActCSV
11 April 2025Hilary BennUlster Scots CentreEngagement following the commencement of provisions of the Identity and Language ActCSV
10 April 2025Hilary BennMill Strand Integrated SchoolVisit to an integrated schoolCSV
10 April 2025Hilary BennDunlce LodgeVisiting a hotel opening ahead of the British OpenCSV
10 April 2025Hilary BennPortrush Golf ClubTo visit the golf course ahead of the British OpenCSV
10 April 2025Hilary BennRetail NIRoundtable followed by walk about with Retail NI and their members to discuss the recent Budget announcementsCSV
9 April 2025Hilary BennDonate4DáithíMeeting to discuss the Donate4Dáithí campaign and raising awareness on organ donationCSV
8 April 2025Fleur AndersonNewforge Community Development TrustTo learn about multi-sport use in NICSV
8 April 2025Fleur AndersonWellington Recreation and Social ClubTo meet with a grass roots football facilityCSV
8 April 2025Fleur AndersonCarrick Rangers Football ClubTo hear about their experiences and how the sites have benefited themCSV
7 April 2025Fleur AndersonSt Joseph's College CregganTo hear about the work the school is doing on tackling violence against women and girlsCSV
7 April 2025Fleur AndersonSt Cecilia's College, Derry-LondonderryTo hear about the work the school is doing about inclusionCSV
7 April 2025Fleur AndersonMo Mowlam Film Studio at University of UlsterTo learn about the work being done to promote arts and culture initiativesCSV
4 April 2025Fleur AndersonAgendaNIInterview to discuss public service transformation in NICSV
4 April 2025Fleur AndersonUlster UniversityTo discuss Green Energy projectsCSV
4 April 2025Fleur AndersonLimavady High School and St Mary’s High School Shared CampusTo hear about the shared education process in NICSV
3 April 2025Fleur AndersonPivotalTo discuss Pivotal’s new report, 'Achieving greater integration in education and housing'CSV
2 April 2025Hilary BennEngagement with Veterans with Minister CarnsConsultation on LegacyCSV
28 March 2025Fleur AndersonCBI NITo hear priorities and matters impacting NI businessesCSV
28 March 2025Fleur AndersonCookstown Enterprise CentreTo learn about their current projectsCSV
28 March 2025Fleur AndersonUlster Farmers' UnionAttendance at the Annual DinnerCSV
27 March 2025Hilary BennFoyle PortTo discuss their future plans for growthCSV
27 March 2025Hilary BennLondonderry ChamberTo attend their President's Lunch and meet economic stakeholdersCSV
27 March 2025Hilary BennIndustrial Strategy Roundtable w/ Minister ArchibaldTo hear views on the UKG Industrial StrategyCSV
27 March 2025Hilary BennAlchemy Technology ServicesTo see their new head officesCSV
25 March 2025Hilary BennNI Electoral CommissionMeeting to discuss various mattersCSV
24 March 2025Hilary BennMairead KellyConsultation on LegacyCSV
20 March 2025Hilary BennBelfast City AirportTo discuss the airport's future plans for growthCSV
20 March 2025Hilary BennSir Julian King and Ian JeffersMeeting with Co-operation Ireland leaders and their Future Leaders ProgrammeCSV
20 March 2025Hilary BennHRH with Co-operation IrelandMeeting with the King and Co-operation IrelandCSV
19 March 2025Hilary BennColin and Wendy ParryConsultation on LegacyCSV
17 March 2025Hilary BennIrish in BritainTo attend their St Patrick's Day eventCSV
13 March 2025Hilary BennNorthern Ireland BureauAttendance at the annual NI Bureau breakfastCSV
13 March 2025Hilary BennNorthern Ireland Council for Voluntary ActionDiscussion on the NI voluntary sectorCSV
13 March 2025Hilary BennAd Hoc Committee to Protect the GFAUS stakeholder engagement on a range of NI issues, particularly LegacyCSV
13 March 2025Hilary BennIreland FundsRepresenting UKG at Ireland Funds DinnerCSV
13 March 2025Fleur AndersonNI Mushroom Growers AssociationTo hear about industry concerns relating to access to a sustainable labour supplyCSV
13 March 2025Fleur AndersonUster Farmers' UnionTo hear about current issues affecting the farming scetor in NICSV
13 March 2025Fleur AndersonWomen in Business NIAttendance at the Annual AwardsCSV
12 March 2025Hilary BennWashington Ireland ProgrammeTo meet the organisers and participants of the Washington Ireland ProgrammeCSV
12 March 2025Hilary BennRichie NealEngagement with US Congressional Member to discuss a range of NI issuesCSV
12 March 2025Hilary BennUlster UniversityAttendance at a reception to recognise Ulster University's achievement as University of the Year UK/Ireland 2024CSV
7 March 2025Fleur AndersonInstitute of Directors NIAttendance at the Women’s Leadership Conference 2025CSV
6 March 2025Fleur AndersonPolice Federation NIAttendance at the Awards NightCSV
5 March 2025Hilary BennEden Park Medical PracticeTo visit a GP surgery to announce UKG investment of £129 million in NI public services transformationCSV
5 March 2025Fleur AndersonProfessor Monica McWilliamsTo hear of her experience with the GFA, Women's Coalition, NIHRC and IRCCSV
5 March 2025Fleur AndersonVicky CosstickA discussion relating to Peace Walls in BelfastCSV
5 March 2025Fleur AndersonEden Park Medical PracticeA discussion on healthcare transformation funding in NICSV
4 March 2025Hilary BennVeterinary Medicines Working GroupMeeting with stakeholders to discuss Veterinary MedicinesCSV
27 February 2025Hilary BennLinen Hall LibraryTo announce the digitalisation of the News Letter's recordsCSV
13 February 2025Hilary BennCoca ColaTo discuss their recent investment and the implementation of the Windsor FrameworkCSV
12 February 2025Hilary BennCollins AerospaceTo see their factory and host a roundtable with a number of local ADS companiesCSV
12 February 2025Hilary BennTranslinkTo visit the newly opened Grand Central StationCSV
12 February 2025Hilary BennRoyal Irish MuseumTour of the museumCSV
5 February 2025Hilary BennNI Fiscal CouncilTo discuss the NIE's 2025/26 BudgetCSV
5 February 2025Fleur AndersonNI HumanistsAn introduction to the work of NI HumanistsCSV
5 February 2025Fleur AndersonRaceview Mill LtdTo hear from coaches and participants in the Job Start scheme and understand what they have gained from the programmeCSV
5 February 2025Fleur AndersonThe Rt Rev Sarah Groves, Bishop in the Moravian ChurchTo promote Gracehill Moravian Church as the first site in Northern Ireland to be granted Cultural World Heritage statusCSV
29 January 2025Hilary BennRaymond McCordConsultation on LegacyCSV
29 January 2025Hilary BennNIPSA RoundtableMeeting with trade union representativesCSV
29 January 2025Hilary BennPat Finucane CentreConsultation on LegacyCSV
29 January 2025Fleur AndersonFoyle Family Justice CentreA discussion on ways of working together and share best practice to tackle violence against women and girlsCSV
27 January 2025Hilary BennEast Belfast ResidentsVisiting residents affecting by Storm ÉowynCSV
27 January 2025Hilary BennCouncil Community HubTo meet with first responders to Storm ÉowynCSV
27 January 2025Hilary BennNorthern Ireland electricityMeeting discussing the restoration of electricity following Storm ÉowynCSV
27 January 2025Fleur AndersonWater UKA discussion on the challenges being faced by NI WaterCSV
24 January 2025Fleur AndersonNational Youth AgencyAn opportunity to engage in dialogue with young people who are interested in politicsCSV
23 January 2025Fleur AndersonRathfriland ABC Community HubTo understand the impacts UKG funding has on the projectCSV
23 January 2025Fleur AndersonPivotalTo discuss public services in NICSV
23 January 2025Fleur AndersonThe Mothers of SrebrenicaTo promote awareness of their organisation and of their upcoming commemoration event in BelfastCSV
23 January 2025Fleur AndersonHolocaust Memorial Day TrustTo mark the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-BirkenauCSV
22 January 2025Hilary BennSadie KeoghTo discuss gambling regulation in NICSV
22 January 2025Hilary BennNational Franchised Dealers' Association (NFDA)To discuss Type Approval in NICSV
20 January 2025Fleur AndersonIntegrated Education FundTo discuss integrated education in NICSV
17 January 2025Fleur AndersonR-Space GalleryTo listen and understand the impacts UKG funding has on the project and the local communityCSV
17 January 2025Fleur AndersonProfessor Deirdre HeenanA discussion about health services in NICSV
16 January 2025Hilary BennNI Children's CommissionerTo discuss changes to the voting age and the child poverty strategyCSV
16 January 2025Fleur AndersonHannon GroupTo hear about the company's business developmentCSV
16 January 2025Fleur AndersonSOS NITo learn about the services that they provide to those who are vulnerable on the streetsCSV
16 January 2025Fleur Anderson174 TrustTo learn about the needs-based support services provided for local residentsCSV
13 January 2025Fleur AndersonRathmore Primary SchoolA discussion about the school's proposal for integrated statusCSV
13 January 2025Fleur AndersonBangor AcademyA discussion about the school's proposal for integrated statusCSV
9 January 2025Hilary BennJim RoddyDiscussion on LegacyCSV
8 January 2025Fleur AndersonRoyal British LegionTo discuss their support for the Armed Forces and veteran community in NICSV
6 January 2025Hilary BennRoyal MailTo discuss Windsor Framework Parcel ArrangementsCSV
24 December 2024Fleur AndersonChief Officers Third SectorAn opportunity to hear from a range of organisations about the issues that they are tackling at community levelCSV
19 December 2024Hilary BennNaíscoil na SeoltaVisit to Irish language nurseryCSV
19 December 2024Hilary BennPolitics in ActionMeeting with young people onthe democratic process and the Votes at 16 campaignCSV
19 December 2024Hilary BennHarland & Wolff w/ Gavin Robinson MP and Minister JonesVisit to mark Navantia's take over of H&WCSV
19 December 2024Hilary BennRoyal MailTo tour the mail centre and thank workers for their service during a busy Christmas periodCSV
19 December 2024Hilary BennBlack SantaAnnual fundraiser at St Anne's CathedralCSV
17 December 2024Fleur AndersonAir Ambulance NITo promote the NIO charity of the year 2024CSV
17 December 2024Fleur AndersonYouth Network for PeaceAn opportunity to hear directly from some of the young people involved about their views on peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland.CSV
17 December 2024Fleur AndersonArmagh Cathedrals PartnershipTo discuss Legacy and Reconciliation in NICSV
16 December 2024Fleur AndersonSt Vincent de PaulTo promote their Christmas Appeal and recognise their work with the homelessCSV
12 December 2024Hilary BennUS Chamber of Commerce w/ CG ApplegateTo discuss opportunities for US investment into NICSV
12 December 2024Hilary BennOrange OrderVisit to the Museum of Orange HeritageCSV
11 December 2024Hilary BennHigh Sheriff of Belfast City Council, Sammy DouglasTo tour Belfast's Christmas MarketCSV
11 December 2024Hilary BennBrigadier Jamie MurrayMeeting to discuss the guarding posture of Army Reserve Centres in NICSV
11 December 2024Hilary BennDame Siobhan Keegan, Lady Chief JusticeIntroductory meeting to discuss the NI judicial systemCSV
10 December 2024Fleur AndersonBank of IrelandTo discuss supporting economic development and delivering positive impact for communities locally and across the UKCSV
9 December 2024Hilary BennNorthern Ireland EnergyTo discuss the impacts of Storm Darragh and the restoration of powerCSV
5 December 2024Fleur AndersonCommunity Pharmacy NITo hear about the concerns of Community Pharmacists NICSV
2 December 2024Fleur AndersonSimon Community NIA visit one of their temporary accommodation facilities to mark Homelessness Awareness WeekCSV

What this does not establish

A recorded meeting establishes that the department published a line saying the minister met the counterpart named, on the date given, for the purpose stated. It does not establish what was said, who asked for the meeting, or what followed. Gifts, hospitality and travel are linked above from the department’s own files and are not read into rows. The names are the department’s own strings and are not resolved to any person or company on this site by resemblance.

Source: Northern Ireland Office’s transparency publications on GOV.UK, each linked above. Open Government Licence v3. Back to all departments.