Enrolments at UK Higher Education Institutions: Northern Ireland Analysis 2022/23

The Department for the Economy has today published a statistical bulletin, which provides information on the number of NI domiciled students enrolled at UK Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and the number of students enrolled at NI HEIs. This release focuses on enrolments at NI HEIs.




Health Minister calls for reality check on funding needs

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has called for a “reality check” on the funding needs of health and social care in Northern Ireland.




Avian Influenza housing order to come into force

Mandatory housing measures for all kept birds and poultry are to come into force across Northern Ireland (NI) from 00:01 on Monday 17 February 2025.




Historic Buildings Council Chair Appointment

Communities Minister, Gordon Lyons MLA, has announced the appointment of Joseph Birt as the Chair of the Historic Buildings Council (HBC), from 1 February 2025 to 31 January 2028.




Minister announces major funding boost for Downpatrick

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has announced £3.1m of funding for the delivery of a Public Realm Scheme in Church Street and DeCourcy Place in Downpatrick.