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    Minister Muir welcomes Northern Ireland Community Infrastructure Fund investment in community organisations

    4 November 2026
    Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs

    DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has highlighted the benefits of investment in community facilities during visits to three

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    Confidence in policing ‘must transcend the politics of the moment’ – Long

    4 November 2026
    Department of Justice

    The Justice Minister addressed a major conference on policing to mark the 25th anniversary of the policing arrangements...

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    Minister Kimmins launches consultation on modernising drug driving laws

    4 November 2026
    Department for Infrastructure

    Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has launched a major public consultation on plans to modernise Northern Ireland's...

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    • The Walking and Cycling in Northern Ireland 2025/26 report, published Department for Infrastructure
    • Minister Muir welcomes Northern Ireland Community Infrastructure Fund investment in community organisations Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
    • Lyons launches new policy framework to strengthen voluntary and community sector Department for Communities
    • Confidence in policing ‘must transcend the politics of the moment’ – Long Department of Justice
    • Minister Kimmins launches consultation on modernising drug driving laws Department for Infrastructure
    • Council receives an update on road infrastructure projects for Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council 2026 Department for Infrastructure
    • Boghead Bridge Road emergency closure Department for Infrastructure

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    • Walking and Cycling in Northern Ireland 2025/26

      Department for Infrastructure Published 5 November 2026
    • Circular 2026/18 - Open Enrolment in Nursery Primary and Post Primary Schools Timetables - 2027/28

      Department for Education Published 5 November 2026
    • Two Windsor Framework related research reports – The impact of The Windsor Framework on Businesses in Northern Ireland and Trade Facilitation Research.

      Department for the Economy Published 5 November 2026
    • Proposals to Modernise Northern Ireland’s Drug Driving Laws.

      Department for Infrastructure Published 5 November 2026
    • Minister's Police Conference Speech

      Department of Justice Published 4 November 2026
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    • Consultation on the Disclosure of Information Held in Adoption Records to Support the Operation of the Truth Recovery Redress Scheme

      Department for Health Closes 31 December 2026
    • The Black Paths Active Travel Signature Scheme – Public Engagement

      Department for Infrastructure Closes 11 December 2026
    • Draft Planning Fees (Deemed Planning Applications and Appeals) (Amendments) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2026

      Department of Justice Closes 12 January 2027
    • State Pension Deferral: call for evidence

      Department for Communities Closes 01 December 2026
    • Sailortown Pedestrian and Cycling Improvements – Statutory Consultation

      Department for Infrastructure Closes 08 December 2026
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