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.

Dedicated Controlled Schools’ Unit launched

Education Minister, Paul Givan, has welcomed the formal launch of the Education Authority’s Controlled Schools’ Unit (CSU).

First Minister and deputy First Minister welcome Catherine Connolly, President of Ireland to Stormont Castle

First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly today welcomed Catherine Connolly, President of Ireland, to Stormont Castle during her visit to Belfast.