Statement from DAERA Minister following talks with Isle of Man government on NI fishing crew rights

Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister for Northern Ireland, Andrew Muir, has met with Isle of Man government ministers to discuss NI fishing crew rights.

Kimmins announces £1m major resurfacing scheme on A1 Banbridge By-pass

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced that a £1m major resurfacing scheme on the A1 Banbridge By-pass Dual Carriageway will commence on Friday 17 April 2026.

DAERA moves to general licence for BTV 3 vaccination

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) today announced that vaccination against Bluetongue Virus Serotype 3 (BTV 3) will now be permitted under a general licence, simplifying access to BTV-3 vaccines for livestock keepers across Northern Ireland.

DAERA urges vigilance as Asian hornet monitoring begins in Dundonald

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is urging the public to remain vigilant for sightings of Asian hornets as monitoring activity begins in the Dundonald area of Belfast.

Kimmins freezes Translink fares for second consecutive year

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has confirmed that Translink fares will remain unchanged for a second year in a row, despite significant financial pressures across the public transport system.