Justice Minister announces details of independent review

The Justice Minister has published the terms of reference for an independent review into the circumstances relating to the compassionate temporary release of Gary Anderson.




Butler: Tackling cancer waiting times requires relentless focus

Tackling cancer waiting times requires consistent leadership and relentless focus, Health Minister Robbie Butler has said.




Butler announces major expansion of bowel cancer screening programme

Thousands more people in Northern Ireland will be invited for potentially life-saving bowel cancer screening after Health Minister Robbie Butler announced a major expansion of the regional screening programme.




Northern Ireland Groundwater Classification Statistics Report 2026 released

The 2026 Northern Ireland Groundwater Classification Statistics Report has been published today by the Northern Ireland Environmental Agency (NIEA) and Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA).




Minister Kimmins announces public engagement on Newry Inner City Greenway

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced that early public engagement on the Newry Inner City Greenway Active Travel Signature Scheme will commence on 8 October 2026.