Bluetongue restrictions on livestock market to be relaxed
DAERA has announced plans to relax some of the restrictions on a County Down livestock market introduced following the detection of the Bluetongue virus in the area. read more
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Appointment announcement to the Historic Monuments Council
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has announced the appointment of Mr John Anderson as a Member of the Historic Monuments Council (HMC). read more
Statement on Nazareth House Primary School
Education Minister Paul Givan has set out plans to allow pupils of Nazareth House Primary School to return to face-to-face learning from 7 January 2026. read more
Northern Ireland local authority collected municipal waste management statistics released 11/12/25
The 2024/25 Northern Ireland local authority collected municipal waste management annual statistics report has been published today by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA). read more
New planning policy can balance the drive to decarbonise energy use, alongside protection of our environment and communities – Kimmins
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has today published new regional strategic planning policy for renewable and low carbon energy development, following public consultation and Executive Committee agreement to it. read more