Kimmins welcomes improvement in planning consultation response times

The Minister was speaking as the Department published information today which reveals that 77% of planning applications which were subject to statutory consultation were responded to on time, that is within 21 calendar days or within an agreed extended timeframe.

Baby Loss Awareness Week a time for reflection and remembrance

Finance Minister John O’Dowd and Health Minister Mike Nesbitt have joined Sands, the pregnancy and baby loss charity, in marking Baby Loss Awareness Week 2025 (9-15 October).

Muir announces launch of Wildfires in Northern Ireland Strategic Framework

DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has today launched Northern Ireland’s first strategic framework to reduce the threat of wildfires in the countryside.

Review of population health needs of children with complex medical needs attending Special Education Needs (SEN) Schools

The Department of Health has published a detailed report reviewing the population health needs of children with complex medical conditions attending Special Educational Needs (SEN) schools across Northern Ireland.

Glengormley pupils are champions of the Active School Travel Programme – Kimmins

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins was at St Mary’s on the Hill Primary School, Glengormley today to see pupils participating in the Active School Travel Programme.