New £1 million DAERA survey vessel renamed in honour of unwavering champion for nature
Family, friends and ex-colleagues of the late Joe Breen OBE, met at Belfast Marina in Abercorn Basin for the renaming of the Department’s new survey vessel to the ‘Joe Breen’.
...Read More »Peace Bridge inspection works to commence
The Department needs to advise all users of the Peace Bridge in Derry that it will be closed from Monday 3 February to Friday 7 February 2025 between the hours of 9.30 am to 3.30 pm daily.
...Read More »Ministers O’Dowd and Murphy meet mobile network industry
Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd and Economy Minister Conor Murphy have discussed the importance of mobile connectivity at a meeting with the mobile network industry.
...Read More »Agencies ready to respond to Storm Éowyn
Multi-agency preparations are underway to respond to any impacts as a result of Storm Éowyn, following a Met Office amber warning for strong winds. The warning is valid from 6am-9pm on Friday, 24 January. Gusts could reach speeds of 80-90mph and are likely to cause disruption.
...Read More »Biennial MOT testing consultation begins
The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) is launching a consultation to seek views on changing the frequency of MOT testing from one year to two years (Biennial) for some private cars, motorcycles and light goods vehicles.
...Read More »Long welcomes launch of PSNI recruitment campaign
Justice Minister Naomi Long has welcomed the new student officer recruitment campaign launched today by the PSNI.
...Read More »Greens respond to possible airport expansions
Responding to the news that Rachel Reeves is expected to give the go-ahead to a series of airport expansions across the UK, Green Party MP for Brighton Pavilion, Sian Berry, said:
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Funding boost to help tackle domestic and sexual abuse
The Departments of Justice and Health have awarded funding to 11 organisations to enable them to deliver programmes aimed at reducing domestic and sexual abuse.
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