Muir publishes Northern Ireland’s first Tree Planting Action Plan

DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has launched the Tree Planting Action Plan, setting out key actions to accelerate tree planting rates and support achieving 12% forest cover in Northern Ireland by 2050.

First Minister and deputy First Minister welcome the Final Report of the Truth Recovery Independent Panel

First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly have welcomed the publication of the final report of the Truth Recovery Independent Panel, which examined Mother and Baby Institutions, Magdalene Laundries, Workhouses, and related pathways and practices in Northern Ireland between 1922 and 1995.

Kimmins announces £250,000 resurfacing scheme for A32 Irvinestown Road, Enniskillen, between Cherrymount Roundabout and Hospital Roundabout

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced that a £250,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme at A32 Irvinestown Road, between Cherrymount Roundabout and Hospital Roundabout will commence on Monday 20th of July 2026 until Friday 24th of July 2026.

Foyle Bridge inspection to commence

A routine Principal Inspection of the Foyle Bridge will commence on Tuesday 14th July 2026.

O’Dowd calls on businesses to have their say on changes to business rating system

Finance Minister John O’Dowd has met with Belfast Chamber to discuss proposed reforms to the business rating system and encourage businesses to respond to the consultation on the Business Growth Accelerator and Non-Domestic Vacant Rating measures.