January 26 stocking of Departmental waters

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has stocked the following waters with takeable fish in January 2026:




Announcement of Senior Civil Service leadership appointments

Jayne Brady, the Head of the Northern Ireland Civil Service, has announced appointments to the positions of Permanent Secretaries as well as the Departmental Solicitor and Head of Government Legal Service for Northern Ireland. These appointments follow recent open recruitment competitions.




Statement by Justice Minister on publication of court lists

Justice Minister Naomi Long clarifies the process of publishing court lists.




Long: Sexual abuse relies on stigma and fear to remain hidden

The Justice Minister told a conference in Belfast today that confronting sexual abuse requires everyone to play their part.




NI Cancer Nursing Clinical Career Pathway launched

The Department of Health has launched a Cancer Nursing Clinical Career Pathway for Northern Ireland, marking a significant step in strengthening the region’s cancer nursing workforce