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    Lyons opens public consultation on Active Ageing Strategy Action Plan

    Lyons opens public consultation on Active Ageing Strategy Action Plan

    9 November 2026
    Department for Communities

    Communities Minister Gordon Lyons is encouraging people to have their say on a new action plan aimed at helping older...

    New bus lanes come into operation in Belfast from Monday 9 November

    9 November 2026
    Department for Infrastructure

    New bus lanes have commenced operation along Boyne Bridge Place and Hope Street from Monday 9 November 2026.

    Minister Muir to convene summit on progressing climate action and growing the green economy

    9 November 2026
    Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs

    DAERA Minister Andrew Muir is to convene a summit of key stakeholders from across business and civil society to discuss

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    • Archibald to strengthen home heating oil protections Department for the Economy
    • Minister Muir moves to implement all recommendations of Fivemiletown Review Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
    • DAERA publishes response to consultation on draft Air Quality Regulations Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
    • Kimmins publishes Everyday Active Travel: The Urban Delivery Plan Department for Infrastructure
    • Minister Muir to convene summit on progressing climate action and growing the green economy Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
    • Department of Justice publishes Domestic Homicide Review Report Department of Justice
    • Kimmins announces £750,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on B133 Drumintee Road, Meigh, Newry Department for Infrastructure

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    • Substance use strategy indicators - summary report

      Department for Health Published 10 November 2026
    • DoH Statement of Compliance for Statistics

      Department for Health Published 10 November 2026
    • DAERA Directed AFBI Research Work Programme 2026

      Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Published 10 November 2026
    • FOI DOF/2026-0646 Response re recorded information on publicly funded health and social care estates construction projects

      Department of Finance Published 10 November 2026
    • Taxis In Bus Lanes Experimental Traffic Control Scheme Public Consultation Response Report

      Department for Infrastructure Published 10 November 2026
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    • Family Law Reform Consultation

      Department of Finance Closes 08 February 2027
    • Guided retirement policy consultation

      Department for Communities Closes 22 November 2026
    • Consultation on Proposed Anchoring Prohibition for Outer Belfast Lough Marine Conservation Zone

      Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Closes 15 January 2027
    • The Quay Street, Car Park (Abandonment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2027

      Department for Infrastructure Closes 15 December 2026
    • The Black Paths Active Travel Signature Scheme – Public Engagement

      Department for Infrastructure Closes 11 December 2026
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