Prof Ian Young to step down as DoH Chief Scientific Adviser
Department of Health Permanent Secretary Mike Farrar has paid tribute to Professor Ian Young, who is stepping down as the Department’s Chief Scientific Adviser. read more
Politics
Health Minister Praises Elective Progress
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has highlighted the important progress being made at Daisy Hill Hospital in helping reduce Northern Ireland’s waiting lists, noting the hospital’s growing role within the wider transformation of elective care across the reg… read more
Junior Ministers use London events to reaffirm Executive’s commitment to economic growth and prosperity
Junior Ministers Aisling Reilly and Joanne Bunting have reaffirmed the Executive’s commitment to growing the economy and improving the lives of all our people. read more
New suspected case of Bluetongue virus under investigation 11/12/25
DAERA has announced the emergence of two more suspected Bluetongue cases on a third Co Down farm. read more
New planning policy can balance the drive to decarbonise energy use, alongside protection of our environment and communities – Kimmins
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has today published new regional strategic planning policy for renewable and low carbon energy development, following public consultation and Executive Committee agreement to it. read more