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    Lyons congratulates Team NI on Commonwealth Games success

    2 August 2026
    Department for Communities

    Team NI athletes congratulated by Communities Minister

    Fleadh to deliver lasting economic and tourism boost - Archibald

    2 August 2026
    Department for the Economy

    Hosting Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026 will deliver significant economic, cultural and tourism benefits across the north...

    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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    • Lyons congratulates Team NI on Commonwealth Games success Department for Communities
    • Fleadh to deliver lasting economic and tourism boost - Archibald Department for the Economy
    • Statement from Minister Naomi Long Department of Justice
    • Resurfacing scheme for Garden City and Ballynasilloe Avenue, Derry Department for Infrastructure

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    This section covers the work of the Northern Ireland Executive, which includes the Programme for Government, Budget and Economic Strategy and the Executive Action Plan on Tackling Paramilitary Activity, Criminality and Organised Crime.

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    The Budget provides the Executive with an opportunity to improve the lives of people in Northern Ireland by allocating resources to high priority areas.

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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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    • Annual Benefit Statement and Remediable Service Statement Exercise 2026

      Department of Finance Published 3 August 2026
    • DAERA/26-445 - For the period 1 January 2020 to the date of this request, I request the following information in relation to unauthorised encampments by members of the Traveller community on land owned or managed by the Department.

      Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Published 3 August 2026
    • DAERA/26-427 - Query re buildings in Hillsborough Forest Park and plans for them and enquiry on recreational use of Hillsborough Forest Lake

      Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Published 3 August 2026
    • Adult Restorative Justice Strategy - Fourth Annual Progress Report 2025-2026

      Department of Justice Published 3 August 2026
    • DFI/2025-0293 - The dates, or any proposed dates, when the Department, or its contractors, have carried out weed control activities in the Lower Oldpark area, Belfast, during Spring & Summer 2025.

      Department for Infrastructure Published 3 August 2026
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    Latest consultations

    • The Value for Money Framework: Consultation

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

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