Statement update: Magilligan support dog

The Department of Justice has released the findings of an Animal Welfare visit by officers from Mid & East Antrim Borough Council to Magilligan Prison following concerns raised regarding the welfare of Bailey, a Northern Ireland Prison Service support dog.




Statement: Magilligan support dog

A recent newspaper article made a number of inaccurate and unfounded claims regarding the care of Bailey, the support dog at Magilligan Prison.




Position on ‘reasonable numbers’ in Integrated Education published

The Department of Education has today published a position paper outlining its approach to the concept of ‘reasonable numbers’ in Integrated Education.




Kimmins announces £160,000 road scheme for Ferry Road, Coalisland

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced that a £160,000 carriageway reconstruction and resurfacing scheme at U1017 Ferry Road, Coalisland, will commence on Monday 8 September 2025.




Health Minister confirms assessment of Northern Ireland’s gender identity services provision

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has announced that he has asked Baroness Hilary Cass, who led the national Independent Review of Gender Identity Services for Children and Young People, to conduct an assessment of the gender identity services provision in Northern Ireland.