Overview

This bill addresses two key issues in Northern Ireland: extending the deadline for appointing ministers following the March 2017 Assembly election, and setting the regional rate for the year ending March 31, 2018.

Description

The bill has two main parts:

Ministerial Appointments

It extends the timeframe for filling the ministerial positions (First Minister, deputy First Minister, and other ministers) in Northern Ireland’s government. The original 14-day deadline following the March 2017 election is extended to 108 days. This extension is backdated to March 2, 2017.

Regional Rates

The bill sets the regional rate for Northern Ireland for the year ending March 31, 2018. This rate is 32.92 pence in the pound for net annual values of hereditaments and 0.4177 pence in the pound for rateable capital values. The Department can adjust these rates after all ministerial positions are filled after April 1, 2017, but the change applies to the entire year.

Government Spending

The bill does not directly specify changes to government spending. The impact on government revenue depends on the regional rate set and the total rateable values. The exact financial effects are not detailed within the bill's text.

Groups Affected

The groups potentially affected are:

• Northern Ireland Ministers: The extended deadline impacts their appointment process.
• Northern Ireland Assembly: The bill affects the Assembly's ability to form a government.
• Ratepayers in Northern Ireland: The regional rate directly impacts their property tax payments.
• Local Governments in Northern Ireland: The bill affects their revenue stream through rates.

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