June stocking of Departmental waters

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has stocked the following waters with takeable fish in June 2021:




Givan and O’Neill to establish review of HIA redress processes

First Minister Paul Givan and deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill have announced the establishment of a review of the client journey for HIA redress to improve the experiences of victims and survivors.




Keeping hundreds more out of hospital – why every jab counts

A drive to increase Northern Ireland’s vaccine take-up rate could reduce hospital admissions by as much as 50% this summer.




Poots visits Lough Neagh Rescue Service

Rural Affairs Minister, Edwin Poots MLA, recently visited the Lough Neagh Rescue (LNR) Centre at lands adjacent to Kinnego Marina. 




Interim scheme launches for foreign travel vaccine proof

The Department of Health in NI has introduced interim arrangements to provide holiday makers with short-term written confirmation of full vaccination. These interim arrangements will be available for foreign travel up to and including July 19, 2021 – for people visiting countries requiring proof of double dose COVID-19 vaccination.