Forest Expansion Scheme reopens for applications

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced the opening of the fifth phase of the Forest Expansion Scheme and a revised Forest Protection Scheme to help woodland owners affected by Chalara ash dieback.

New Chair of Invest Northern Ireland appointed

The Permanent Secretary of the Department for the Economy, Noel Lavery, has announced the appointment of Rose Mary Stalker as the new Chair of Invest Northern Ireland.

Appointments and reappointments to the board of Libraries NI

The Department for Communities has appointed three new Members to the Libraries NI Board from 1 July 2019 until 30 June 2023:
• Mr Neil Bodger
• Mrs Wendy Osborne OBE
• Mr John Peto

DAERA reminds holidaymakers – don’t risk it, leave it behind

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) today issued a reminder to holidaymakers travelling abroad not to bring any animal or plant products back into Northern Ireland.

Statement from the Head of the Civil Service on the death of Sir Anthony Hart

The Head of the Civil Service David Sterling has spoken of his sadness at the death of Sir Anthony Hart.