Northern Ireland Health and Social Care Active Recruitment Statistics & Northern Ireland Health and Social Care Quarterly Workforce Statistics 30 September 2025

The Department of Health today released details of NI Health and Social Care (HSC) vacancies actively being recruited and HSC staff in post as at 30 September 2025.

Long calls on male domestic abuse victims to seek help

The Justice Minister today urged any man experiencing domestic abuse to come forward and seek help.
Speaking on International Men’s Day, Naomi Long said the Department of Justice is committed to ensuring all victims can access tailored support.

Domestic Homicide Review Executive Summary published – ‘Maeve’

The Department of Justice has today published an Executive Summary report on a review carried out by a Domestic Homicide Review Panel.

Roll out of new Farm Sustainability Payment proceeds after assembly support secured

Roll out of a key element of the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Flagship Sustainable Agriculture Programme will now proceed after the NI Assembly supported regulations enabling the introduction of the new Farm Sustainability Payment.

O’Dowd sets out ambition to further support small businesses and revitalise town centres

Finance Minister John O’Dowd has announced plans to accelerate the strategic review of rates and progress changes in the business rates system.