Royal visit highlights Castle Archdale’s wartime legacy and heritage

DAERA Minister, Andrew Muir today welcomed Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal to Castle Archdale County Park and Museum for a special visit celebrating the remarkable wartime history of the former RAF Castle Archdale and the continued work to preserve and promote this important part of Northern Ireland’s heritage.




Last chance for farm businesses to sign up to Soil Nutrient Health Scheme

DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has announced the opening date for the final mop-up phase of the Soil Nutrient Health Scheme.




Minister Muir announces revised criteria for Alternative Control Herds for cattle in Northern Ireland

DAERA Minister Andrew Muir MLA has today announced his Department’s revised criteria for Alternative Control Herds (ACHs) to facilitate cattle movements out of bovine Tuberculosis (bTB) restricted herds under certain conditions.




Archibald commits to supporting electricity customers left without power during storms

Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has today announced her intention to develop stronger protections for electricity customers left without power during severe weather events.




First Minister and deputy First Minister publish Historical Clerical Child Abuse research reports

First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly have published three research reports examining Historical Clerical Child Abuse (HCCA).