DAERA urges greater vigilance as Quagga mussel confirmed in Lower Lough Erne – first confirmed record in Northern Ireland

The first confirmed case of the highly invasive Quagga Mussel in Northern Ireland has been reported in Lower Lough Erne.

Appointment announcement to the Historic Monuments Council

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has announced the appointment of Mr John Anderson as a Member of the Historic Monuments Council (HMC).

Minister Nesbitt: Timely discharge is better for patients and our hospitals

The Health Minister is reminding the public that timely discharge from hospital is vital to protect our Health and Social Care (HSC) services this winter.

Bluetongue restrictions on livestock market to be relaxed

DAERA has announced plans to relax some of the restrictions on a County Down livestock market introduced following the detection of the Bluetongue virus in the area.

Warning issued over counterfeit toys this Christmas

Trading Standards Service (TSS) has recently seized over £22,000 worth of fake toys, including Labubu dolls, K Pop Demon Hunters merchandise, Lego figures and Disney’s Lilo & Stitch products.