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    Northern Ireland moves to tackle obesity with new restrictions on unhealthy food promotions

    29 July 2026
    Department for Health

    The Department of Health (DoH) and Food Standards Agency (FSA) have launched a consultation

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    First Minister and deputy First Minister launch competition to appoint non-judicial member of the Truth Recovery Redress Service

    27 July 2026
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    24 July 2026
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    The Programme for Government (PfG) sets the strategic context for both the Budget and the Investment Strategy for Northern Ireland.

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    • NISN-2026-001 Electric Instant Hot Water Boilers – Potential for Overheating and Fire (All Makes and Models)

      Department for Health Published 3 August 2026
    • List of Legislation Under Defra Secretary of State Direction and Control

      Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Published 31 July 2026
    • Section 54 Planning Application – Belfast Transport Hub

      Department for Infrastructure Published 31 July 2026
    • Planning Application Refs: LA09/2019/0024/O & LA09/2019/0025/F

      Department for Infrastructure Published 31 July 2026
    • Circular HSC (SQSD) 9 26 - NICE Guidelines Process for Endorsement Implementation Monitoring and Assurance in Northern Ireland

      Department for Health Published 31 July 2026
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    • The Value for Money Framework: Consultation

      Department for Communities Closes 01 September 2026
    • Consultation on the Draft Irish Sea Pelagic Fisheries Management Plan

      Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Closes 21 October 2026
    • Consultation on Restricting Promotions of Products High in Fat, Sugar and Salt (HFSS)

      Department for Health Closes 21 October 2026
    • NICE Equality Consultation: NICE Guideline NG259 - Osteoporosis: risk assessment (updates and replaces CG146)

      Department for Health Closes 08 September 2026
    • Consultation on the Draft Irish Sea Demersal Fisheries Management Plan

      Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Closes 21 October 2026
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