Statistics from the Northern Ireland Substance misuse database: 2024/25

The Department of Health today published “Statistics from the Northern Ireland Substance Misuse Database: 2024/25 (Official statistics in development)” report and accompanying statistical tables.

Northern Ireland local authority collected municipal waste management statistics released 11/12/25

The 2024/25 Northern Ireland local authority collected municipal waste management annual statistics report has been published today by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA).

Results from the June Agricultural Census 2025

The results from the June 2025 Agricultural Census have been released today, Thursday 11 December 2025, by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA).

Prof Ian Young to step down as DoH Chief Scientific Adviser

Department of Health Permanent Secretary Mike Farrar has paid tribute to Professor Ian Young, who is stepping down as the Department’s Chief Scientific Adviser.

Health Minister Praises Elective Progress

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has highlighted the important progress being made at Daisy Hill Hospital in helping reduce Northern Ireland’s waiting lists, noting the hospital’s growing role within the wider transformation of elective care across the region.