O’Dowd welcomes passing of Deaths, Still-Births and Baby Loss Bill

Finance Minister John O’Dowd has welcomed the Assembly’s support for the Deaths, Still-Births and Baby Loss Bill which passed its Final Stage of the legislative process today.

Hill Street, Belfast to be pedestrianised from Thursday 4 December

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced that Hill Street in Belfast will be a pedestrianised zone from Thursday 4 December 2025.

£1m PhD funding call open for DAERA priority research needs

Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Andrew Muir has launched the 2026 Postgraduate Studentship competition. The application window is now open and will close at midnight on Thursday 19 February 2026.

Northern Ireland Abortion Statistics Publication 2024/25

The Department of Health today published statistics relating to abortions in Northern Ireland 2024/25.

Executive committed to Ending Violence Against Women and Girls

As part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, the Executive has reaffirmed its determination to tackle all forms of gender-based violence, abuse, and harm.