Higher level apprenticeships in higher education, academic year 2022/23

The Department for the Economy has published an official statistics report on higher level apprenticeships (HLAs) in higher education in Northern Ireland, academic year 2022/23. This statistical release presents information on starts, participants and those qualified in Level 6 and 7 HLAs at Northern Ireland higher education institutions (HEIs).

Nesbitt confirms dental services investment

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has provided details of a £7m investment in General Dental Services for 2025/26.

Bovine Viral Diarrhoea herd restrictions to target herds with untested animals

Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), Andrew Muir MLA, is advising herd keepers that from 1 June 2025 Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) herd restrictions are being introduced for herds, with animals over 30 days old that haven’t been tested for BVD.

Avian Influenza Prevention Zone in Northern Ireland to be lifted

DAERA Minister, Andrew Muir, has announced that the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) in force across Northern Ireland including the current ban on poultry gatherings will both be lifted at noon on Saturday 31 May 2025.

Ministers raise key issues during constructive meeting with PM

First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly met with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer today, reinforcing the importance of continued engagement on key issues impacting Northern Ireland.