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    Lyons congratulates Team NI on Commonwealth Games success

    2 August 2026
    Department for Communities

    Team NI athletes congratulated by Communities Minister

    Fleadh to deliver lasting economic and tourism boost - Archibald

    2 August 2026
    Department for the Economy

    Hosting Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026 will deliver significant economic, cultural and tourism benefits across the north...

    Northern Ireland moves to tackle obesity with new restrictions on unhealthy food promotions

    29 July 2026
    Department for Health

    The Department of Health (DoH) and Food Standards Agency (FSA) have launched a consultation

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    • Archibald announces Local Growth Fund awards for Invest NI and Go Succeed Department for the Economy
    • Kimmins announces £550,000 Shared Footway/Cycleway Scheme for Stiles Way, Antrim Department for Infrastructure
    • O’Dowd seeks urgent meeting with Chancellor on Executive finances Department of Finance
    • Minister O’Dowd appoints members to the Board of the Utility Regulator Department of Finance
    • Minister praises volunteers and frontline teams at Fleadh medical hub Department for Health
    • Essential Maintenance Works for M3 Lagan Bridge, Belfast to commence Department for Infrastructure
    • Working together to tackle waiting lists Department for Health

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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

    • Rail - Environmental Noise Regulations Round Four - Noise Action Plan 2023 to 2028

      Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Published 10 August 2026
    • MLVAR2026054 - LirIC ground truthing survey

      Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Published 10 August 2026
    • Gas and Electricity Network Co-Optimisation considering Future Energy Net Zero Pathways Uncertainties in Northern Ireland (GeOpSySNI)

      Department for the Economy Published 10 August 2026
    • ML2026050 - Belfast Harbour relocation of outfall pipe

      Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Published 10 August 2026
    • DAERA/26-491 - 12 Question regarding the existing operation of Cleggan Quarry, Belcoo, County Fermanagh, and the proposed extension under planning application LA10/2026/0614/F.

      Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Published 10 August 2026
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    Latest consultations

    • Heat networks in Northern Ireland - protecting consumers and setting up regulation

      Department for the Economy Closes 01 October 2026
    • The Value for Money Framework: Consultation

      Department for Communities Closes 01 September 2026
    • Consultation on the Draft Irish Sea Pelagic Fisheries Management Plan

      Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Closes 21 October 2026
    • Consultation on Restricting Promotions of Products High in Fat, Sugar and Salt (HFSS)

      Department for Health Closes 21 October 2026
    • NICE Equality Consultation: NICE Guideline NG259 - Osteoporosis: risk assessment (updates and replaces CG146)

      Department for Health Closes 08 September 2026
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