Long launches consultation on sentence reduction for guilty pleas

Views are being sought on a range of issues relating to sentence reduction for guilty pleas.




Nutrients Action Programme – Consultation period extended

DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has announced that he is extending the public consultation period on the proposed Nutrients Action Programme (NAP) for 2026 – 2029.




Ministers welcome cross-border collaboration on innovation in healthcare and medicines optimisation

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt was joined by the Irish Minister of State Alan Dillon TD at an event to showcase pharmacy practice and medicines optimisation innovation.




Publication of ‘The Prevalence of Autism (including Aspergers Syndrome) in School Age Children in Northern Ireland. Annual report 2025’

The Department of Health has today published ‘The Prevalence of Autism (including Aspergers Syndrome) in School age Children in Northern Ireland. Annual report 2025’.




Long participates in Rule of Law Pledge Signing Ceremony

Delivering an effective justice system is key to creating a fair, just and safe community, where we respect the law and each other, Justice Minister Naomi Long has said.