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    Ministers welcome Public Inquiry and Redress Scheme legislation

    30 June 2026
    The Executive Office

    First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly have welcomed the passage of the Inquiry...

    Five companies partner with AMIC on £7.9m productivity drive

    29 June 2026
    Department for the Economy

    The collaborative project, called Project 4WARD, will help the five local companies improve productivity in welding...

    Health Minister announces first phase of NI’s first Obesity Management Service

    29 June 2026
    Department for Health

    The Health Minister has announced phase one of the £5 million Regional Obesity Management Service

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    • Archibald commissions research into economic potential of Irish language Department for the Economy
    • Appointment of an independent chair to the Safeguarding Board for Northern Ireland Department for Health
    • Muir launches consultation on wildlife intervention options to tackle bTB in Northern Ireland Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
    • Construction of New Ruminant Emissions Research Facility at AFBI Hillsborough welcomed Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
    • Long welcomes PSNI inspection report Department of Justice
    • £1.5m major resurfacing scheme to commence on M2 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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    Latest publications

    • LSA 11-26 - Prior authority for experts in legally aided cases

      Department of Justice Published 6 July 2026
    • FOI DOF/2026-0248 DP competition IRC313542 - number of applications; reasonable adjustments; online assessments; notice given before an interview

      Department of Finance Published 6 July 2026
    • MoneyHelper – Invite to test the new Pensions Dashboard

      Department for Education Published 6 July 2026
    • LSANI authorities guidance - seeking prior authority for expert witnesses - all levels of service

      Department of Justice Published 6 July 2026
    • FOI DOF/2026-0244 Competition IRC321609 - PPTO Planning Officer - candidate numbers; scoring; merit list; acceptances; timeframe

      Department of Finance Published 6 July 2026
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    Latest consultations

    • Consultation on amending Northern Ireland hemp certification legislation

      Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Closes 01 September 2026
    • Consultation on Potential Wildlife Intervention Options as part of the Bovine Tuberculosis in Northern Ireland: Blueprint for Eradication

      Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Closes 25 September 2026
    • Consultation on Guidance on the Use of Fixed Monetary Penalties in Marine Protected Areas

      Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Closes 04 September 2026
    • Consultation on the Religious Education Core Syllabus

      Department for Education Closes 30 September 2026
    • Consultation on the Police Pensions (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2026

      Department of Justice Closes 02 October 2026
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