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    First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly pictured with Charles Lamberton, Director of Meenan Square Development, Liam Hannaway Chairperson, Apex Housing Association and Caroline Hendron, Connolly and Fee Limited at the sod cutting ceremony at Meenan Square in Derry~Londonderry, supported by £13 million in funding from The Executive Office’s Urban Villages Initiative

    First Minister and deputy First Minister highlight regeneration, economic growth and community care during North West visit

    7 July 2026
    The Executive Office

    First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly have visited Derry/Londonderry to see the...

    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...

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    • O’Dowd calls on businesses to have their say on changes to business rating system Department of Finance
    • Muir publishes Northern Ireland’s first Tree Planting Action Plan Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
    • Foyle Bridge inspection to commence Department for Infrastructure
    • First Minister and deputy First Minister highlight regeneration, economic growth and community care during North West visit The Executive Office
    • Kimmins announces £250,000 resurfacing scheme for A32 Irvinestown Road, Enniskillen, between Cherrymount Roundabout and Hospital Roundabout Department for Infrastructure
    • Archibald reappoints members to the governing bodies of North West Regional College and South West College Department for the Economy
    • First Minister and deputy First Minister welcome the Final Report of the Truth Recovery Independent Panel The Executive Office

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    • Hospital information branch returns timetable

      Department for Health Published 7 July 2026
    • Circular LG 13/2026 - Terms and conditions for the payment of civil contingencies grant 2026/27 (Q1 2026/27)

      Department for Communities Published 7 July 2026
    • LSANI Practitioner File Review - 2025 year end results

      Department of Justice Published 7 July 2026
    • Young Persons' Behaviour and Attitudes Survey – Background Quality Report

      Department for Infrastructure Published 7 July 2026
    • Guidance on making a claim for grant funding 2026

      Department for Education Published 7 July 2026
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    • 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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