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    Public consultation launched on proposed improvements to the planning application process.

    14 August 2026
    Department for Infrastructure

    The Department for Infrastructure is inviting all interested parties to have their say as a consultation is launched on...

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    14 August 2026
    Department for Communities

    Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has launched a public consultation to inform a proposed Historic Environment Policy...

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    Executive calls on Prime Minister to meet to address mounting financial pressures

    13 August 2026
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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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    • Attendance Guidance for 26/27 academic year including changes to use of codes

      Department for Education Published 21 August 2026
    • Commercial Delivery Group - Major IT Projects Lessons Learned Report – July 2026

      Department of Finance Published 21 August 2026
    • FOI DOF/2026-0439 Number of Deputy Principal posts within the Working Health Group and Operational Delivery Group and information regarding temporary promotions and competition IRC320459

      Department of Finance Published 21 August 2026
    • Annex C Attendance & absence guidance for schools using BROMCOM 2026/27

      Department for Education Published 21 August 2026
    • Frequently asked questions - Attendance and absence recording 2026/27

      Department for Education Published 21 August 2026
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    • The Parking Places (Disabled Persons' Vehicles) (Amendment No. 5) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026

      Department for Infrastructure Closes 10 September 2026
    • The Exchange Street, Belfast (Abandonment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026

      Department for Infrastructure Closes 25 September 2026
    • The control of Gamma-Butyrolactone

      Department for Health Closes 11 November 2026
    • The Craighill Park, Ballyclare (Abandonment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026

      Department for Infrastructure Closes 28 September 2026
    • Consultation on proposed changes to the Motor Vehicles (Authorisation of Special Types) Order (Northern Ireland) 1997

      Department for Infrastructure Closes 09 November 2026
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