Northern Ireland Assembly

Did you know the Senate Chamber was used as an RAF plotting and command room?

During the Second World War, this historic room took on a very different role, helping support the RAF's operations.

This photograph was taken in 1944 by John Sedgeman, Flying Control Liaison Officer, offering a fascinating glimpse into Parliament Buildings' wartime past.

Throughout this week, we'll be exploring the remarkable wartime history of Parliament Buildings and the Stormont Estate.

📷 Photo courtesy of @NIWarMemorial

🏆Congratulations to Spa Primary School pupil Matthew for his winning entry to the Assembly's school art competition.
Matthew has won art supplies, while his nature drawing will be printed on a bag which will be available from the Parliament Buildings gift shop.
Well done Matthew and everyone who took part 👏🎨

📢 Have your say on age discrimination in Northern Ireland.
Whether you're an individual, organisation, business or community group, the Committee for the Executive Office wants to hear from you on the Age Discrimination (Goods, Facilities and Services) Bill.
🗣️ Have your say to inform the Committee's scrutiny here: lk.cmte.fyi/ADBill

Committee for Health - Thursday 5 November 2026. x.com/i/broadcasts/2…

🔴 Watch live from 2pm. Committee for Health - Thursday 5 November 2026. x.com/i/broadcasts/2…