Suspect case of notifiable Avian Flu found in commercial poultry premises, Co Tyrone 05/03/26

Disease control measures have been initiated by DAERA following a suspect case of notifiable highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) at a commercial poultry premises near Omagh.




DAERA and DAFM announce reciprocal Bluetongue derogations to ease trade

Agriculture Ministers on both sides of the border have today moved to lift animal movement restrictions for breeding and production which were introduced following the Bluetongue outbreaks in both jurisdictions.




The First Minister, deputy First Minister and Minister for Economy announce £12.9m investment by Cirdan to drive innovation, skills and create jobs

The First Minister, the deputy First Minister and the Minister for Economy have announced a £12.9million investment by Cirdan Imaging which will enhance the company’s innovation and skills, improve the efficiency of its laboratory information system (LIS) and create 72 new jobs in Lisburn.




Givan welcomes Independent Review of Assessment Report

The Department of Education has today published the findings from an Independent Review of Key Stage Assessment in Northern Ireland.




Publication of the Quarterly Northern Ireland Outpatient, Inpatient And Day Case, And Diagnostic Waiting Times Statistics – position on 31 December 2025

The Department of Health today published the quarterly Northern Ireland Outpatient, Inpatient and Day Case, and Diagnostic Waiting Times Statistics, relating to the position on 31 December 2025.