Chickenpox vaccination to be offered to children in Northern Ireland from 2026
Children in Northern Ireland will be offered a free vaccination against chickenpox for the first time from 2026. read more
Politics
Minister Muir reflects on an inspiring visit to Rathlin Island
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has visited Rathlin Island to learn about progress on a number of projects on the island. read more
Education Minister publishes SEN Policy Statement
Education Minister Paul Givan has today published a Policy Statement on Special Educational Needs (SEN). read more
Emergency Care Waiting Time Statistics (April-June 2025)
The Department of Health (DoH) today published statistics on the time spent in emergency care departments (ED) throughout Northern Ireland during the months of April, May, and June 2025. read more
Final opportunity to register for Soil Nutrient Health Scheme as deadline extended by one week
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir is urging farm businesses to take this final opportunity to register for the Soil Nutrient Health Scheme. To help with this, the closing date for registration has been extended to midnight on Monday 8 September 2025. read more