O’Dowd announces new procurement guidelines to cut bureaucracy and save money
Finance Minister John O’Dowd has announced updated guidelines to simplify arrangements for grant recipients. read more
Politics
Minister Muir sets out proposals for future of Environmental Governance in NI
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir is seeking agreement for the establishment of an independent Environmental Protection Agency in Northern Ireland following publication of expert independent panel report. read more
Greens call for polluters rather than poorest to pay for climate action
3 November 2025 by Green Party Ahead of the COP30 climate summit in Brazil, Green MPs have written to Keir Starmer calling on him to ensure&n… read more
Long and Nesbitt announce funding for domestic and sexual abuse services
Projects which offer vital support to victims of domestic and sexual abuse have received funding from the Departments of Justice and Health. read more
Minister Lyons welcomes landmark visit by the America250 Commission
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has welcomed a landmark visit by the America250 Commission today (Monday 3 November) to formally mark Northern Ireland’s special status in the semiquincentennial celebrations next year. read more