Budget must provide further support for workers and families – O’Dowd

Finance Minister John O’Dowd has urged the Chief Secretary to the Treasury to use the Autumn Budget as an opportunity to further support workers and families, particularly in the area of childcare.




Suspect case of notifiable Avian Flu found in commercial poultry premises, Co Tyrone 03/11/25

Disease control measures have been initiated by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) following a suspect case of notifiable highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) at a commercial poultry premises near Pomeroy.




Kilrea Bridge repair scheme to commence on 10 November

The Department for Infrastructure has confirmed that a scheme to repair the damage to the Kilrea Bridge will commence on Monday 10 November.




Kimmins announces £444,000 road improvement scheme for Ballynahinch Road, Lisburn

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced that a £444,000 footway and carriageway resurfacing scheme on Ballynahinch Road, Lisburn will commence on Monday 3 November 2025.




The Walking and Cycling in Northern Ireland 2024/25 report has been published today

This report, produced by the Analysis, Statistics and Research Branch (ASRB) of the Department for Infrastructure (DfI),
presents findings from the 2024/25 Continuous Household Survey (CHS).