Bluetongue positive findings from further testing in County Down

Preliminary results of testing carried out by DAERA on a Co Down herd, where two suspected cases of Bluetongue virus were recently identified and confirmed as BTV-3, have revealed suspected presence in a further 44 cattle.

Launch of new Career & Development Model for Nursing and Midwifery

A new Career and Development Model for Nursing and Midwifery to support professional development and workforce retention has been formally launched.

Hill Street, Belfast to be pedestrianised from Thursday 4 December

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced that Hill Street in Belfast will be a pedestrianised zone from Thursday 4 December 2025.

O’Dowd welcomes passing of Deaths, Still-Births and Baby Loss Bill

Finance Minister John O’Dowd has welcomed the Assembly’s support for the Deaths, Still-Births and Baby Loss Bill which passed its Final Stage of the legislative process today.

£1m PhD funding call open for DAERA priority research needs

Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Andrew Muir has launched the 2026 Postgraduate Studentship competition. The application window is now open and will close at midnight on Thursday 19 February 2026.