Commissioner for Public Appointments appointed

The First Minister and deputy First Minister have today announced the appointment of Claire Keatinge as the new Commissioner for Public Appointments for Northern Ireland.




Vigilance urged following sighting of Asian hornet in Cork

Members of the public are asked to be vigilant following a recent sighting of an Asian hornet in the Republic of Ireland.




Kimmins announces £385,000 road improvement scheme for Knockcairn Road, Crumlin

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced that a £385,000 footway and carriageway resurfacing scheme on Knockcairn Road, Crumlin will commence on Monday 18 August 2025.




Recruitment competition launched for an Independent Chairperson for the Northern Ireland Search and Rescue (NISAR) Practitioners Group

The Department of Justice has launched a competition to appoint a successor independent chair to the NISAR Practitioners Group. 




Final registration deadline approaching for Soil Nutrient Health Scheme

The deadline for registering for the Soil Nutrient Health Scheme (SNHS) is fast approaching. Farm businesses in Co Antrim (Zone 4) and any other farms across Zones 1 to 3 which have not already registered should do so before the closing date of midnight on 1 September 2025.