Following the UK Government’s publication of its Protecting Animal Health: The Government’s Approach to Veterinary Medicines in Northern Ireland, Agriculture Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir said:

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has announced a major funding boost for individuals, bands and groups across Northern Ireland, with the launch of the Arts Council of Northern Ireland’s 2025/26 Musical Instruments Programme.

The launch of a 16-week public consultation on Northern Ireland’s first Climate Action Plan was described today as a “milestone moment” by the DAERA Minister Andrew Muir.

Justice Minister Naomi Long has condemned attacks on PSNI officers and staff and is calling on the public to better support the PSNI.
This is the message by the Minister as she attends the launch of a Police Federation campaign highlighting attacks on police officers and seeking action to address the issue.

The Health and Social Care’s Business Services Organisation (BSO) has today published its Family Practitioner Services General Dental Statistics for Northern Ireland 2024/25. This Accredited Official Statistics report contains high level summary information on activity and payments in relation to General Dental Services (GDS). Information is provided at NI level with further breakdowns presented at both Local Commissioning Group (LCG) and Local Government District (LGD) level.