Clare Bailey

Chair of Consumer Council NI, Trustee @EJNI, Ex MLA - Legislated for Safe Access Zones & introduced NI's 1st Climate Bill to the NI Assembly

[Clare Bailey @ClurBailey]

The UK Supreme Court has just ruled that my Abortion (Safe Access Zones) (NI) Bill is within the competence of the Northern Ireland Assembly meaning it can now proceed for Royal Ascent to become law. Best Christmas present ever. #AbortionRightsAreHumanRights

[Clare Bailey @ClurBailey]

@SeeRedWoman1 Amazing

[Consumer Council for Northern Ireland @ConsumerCouncil]

We were delighted to welcome @CArchibald_SF, Minister for the Economy, to the Consumer Council this week for a positive and engaging festive visit.

The Minister took the opportunity to meet with our Chair, @ClurBailey, Board, Chief Executive, @NoyonaC and staff, sharing an overview of her economic vision and taking a real interest in the work we do to protect, represent and empower consumers across Northern Ireland.

The visit also provided space to reflect together on our work over the past year and to discuss priorities within our forthcoming corporate plan, particularly the importance of keeping consumer voices at the centre of policy and system change.

The Minister spoke highly of our recent publications and research, and congratulated the team on their achievements and impact over the past year.

#NIEconomy #ConsumerProtection @Economy_NI

[Clare Bailey @ClurBailey]

@ConsumerCouncil @CIPR_NI @Economy_NI @CArchibald_SF @NoyonaC Congratulations everyone, very well deserved 🥳

[Consumer Council for Northern Ireland @ConsumerCouncil]

📑 Consumer Council research identifies significant inequalities for rural communities regarding transport and food accessibility. With 36% of Northern Ireland's population living in rural areas, we wanted to understand the transport challenges consumers are facing when shopping for affordable, healthy and fresh food.

📢 Read the full report here ➡️ https://t.co/fWskSNuh1m

[Consumer Council for Northern Ireland @ConsumerCouncil]

Last Thursday, we launched the latest Household Expenditure Tracker findings at our event at Stormont, marking three years of the Tracker.

We held a panel discussion with representatives from the @jrf_uk, @WSN_NI and @AdviceNI. This discussion shed a light on what vulnerable consumers are currently experiencing.

We were delighted to have the @Economy_NI Minister @CArchibald_SF, in attendance, who closed the event.

For more info, visit: https://t.co/rZJoEvOcz8

[Consumer Council for Northern Ireland @ConsumerCouncil]

We recently launched our latest Household Expenditure Tracker for the period of April to June 2025, which outlines the income and expenditure of Northern Ireland’s households.

The latest tracker revealed:
🟣 The lowest earning households have seen their discretionary income fall by 19% since Quarter 1 (January to March) 2021, leaving them with just £52 per week on average, after paying for basics.

🟣 For the lowest earning households, there has been a 5% fall in discretionary income, compared to the last quarter.

🟣 The highest earning households have nearly 14 times more discretionary income left to spend every week, on average, compared to the lowest earning households.

Read the full story and view the full tracker results here: https://t.co/hBzmio9bXz

[Clare Bailey @ClurBailey]

@DebShoes72 https://t.co/WnbahxCPgk
You'll not regret a visit

[Clare Bailey @ClurBailey]

@DebShoes72 And here be's me trying to channel you

[Consumer Council for Northern Ireland @ConsumerCouncil]

Yesterday, we held an event at Parliament Buildings, Stormont to mark three years since the launch of our Household Expenditure Tracker. This quarterly publication calculates the average income, expenditure and discretionary income of Northern Ireland households to give a measure of their financial well being. The publication particularly focuses on Northern Ireland’s lowest earning, most vulnerable households.

During the event, we held a panel discussion with community and advice agencies who work with vulnerable consumers every day including the
Joseph Rowntree Foundation @jrf_uk, Women's Support Network @WSN_NI and @AdviceNI .
We also heard from the Chief Economist’s from the
@Economy_NI and @GrantThorntonNI

We were also delighted to have the Economy Minister @CArchibald_SF in attendance and who closed the event.

Read the full story here: https://t.co/hBzmio9bXz

Photo: Pictured at the Household Expenditure Tracker Event are L-R: Chair of the Consumer Council, Clare Bailey; Economy Minister, Dr Caoimhe Archibald and Consumer Council Chief Executive, Noyona Chundur.

[Consumer Council for Northern Ireland @ConsumerCouncil]

Yesterday, we highlighted the vital role of consumers in Northern Ireland’s economy, during our Household Expenditure Tracker event held at Stormont.

Launched in 2022, the Household Expenditure tracker is published quarterly, calculating the average income, expenditure and discretionary income of households, across Northern Ireland, to give a measure of their financial wellbeing.

🔗 Read about it here: https://t.co/rZJoEvOcz8

Watch our video to find out more about the event 👇

🏷️ @CArchibald_SF @Economy_NI @niexecutive @NoyonaC @ClurBailey @AdviceNI @WSN_NI @jrf_uk @GrantThorntonNI

[Consumer Council for Northern Ireland @ConsumerCouncil]

📢We are holding free online sessions on how to maximise your money and get some financial first aid when you need it.

💻They will be held on Wednesday 22 October at 11am and Thursday 6 November at 7pm.

ℹ️Visit https://t.co/61iDWHcqPe for further information on joining.

[Clare Bailey @ClurBailey]

Excellent opportunity to become a board member with the great team at #ConsumerScotland
Closing date is approaching so please share with everyone who would be interested
https://t.co/H0ltHS0yiy

[Clare Bailey @ClurBailey]

@SeeRedWoman1 @TracyEdwardsMBE @maidenfactor Wow what a stunning film of a powerful journey that a small group of women made! Thank you for breaking so many barriers and showing girls and the rest of the world what is possible. The flotilla got me all emotional 😭

[Clare Bailey @ClurBailey]

@SeeRedWoman1 @oWhenPatterson Time to buy a hat 😍

[Clare Bailey @ClurBailey]

@IsleLesbos @SeeRedWoman1 I think nut might be it. Either that or rocket so far

[Clare Bailey @ClurBailey]

@SeeRedWoman1 @FiLiA_charity @ToniaAntoniazzi Great news for E&W, (now for ROI & Scotland). @stellacreasy brought the amendment through Westminster to decriminalise #abortion in NI paving the way for the UK Supreme Court to rule my safe access zone bill to be competent and upheld which was then followed in ROI & GB.

[Clare Bailey @ClurBailey]

@SeeRedWoman1 Whatever happens in the toilet stays in the toilet