The Northern Ireland Planning Statistics: First Quarter 2025/26 Statistical Bulletin, has been published today

Provisional planning statistics for the first quarter of 2025/26 are now available.




Givan welcomes start of phone-free school pilot

Education Minister Paul Givan has today welcomed the beginning of a new phone-free pilot scheme in schools, which will involve more than 8,000 young people across Northern Ireland.




Archibald – ‘AI presents huge potential to accelerate my Economic Vision’

Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald today launched a comprehensive report which highlights the AI potential for significant economic benefits, while adapting to the widescale impact of AI.




Kimmins announces new enforcement guidance to tackle unadopted private developments

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced the introduction of enhanced enforcement procedures to ensure roads infrastructure in new developments is adopted into the public road network.




Archibald launches consultation on low carbon hydrogen

Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has today launched a public consultation on the policy for low carbon hydrogen.