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    The Executive Office launches consultation on Artificial Intelligence Strategy

    12 August 2026
    The Executive Office

    First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly have today launched a consultation on the...

    Kimmins visits refurbished Traffic Information and Control Centre

    11 August 2026
    Department for Infrastructure

    Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has visited the recently refurbished Traffic Information and Control Centre (TICC)...

    Archibald announces Local Growth Fund awards for Invest NI and Go Succeed

    10 August 2026
    Department for the Economy

    Local Growth Fund allocations for Invest NI and Go Succeed

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    • Archibald sets out framework for future electricity interconnection Department for the Economy
    • Emergency care waiting time statistics (April – June 2026) Department for Health
    • Replacement member of the Office of Identity and Cultural Expression appointed The Executive Office
    • Sign Language Act receives Royal Assent Department for Communities
    • Kimmins gives commitment to more Belfast pedestrianisation Department for Infrastructure

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    The NI Executive is made up of the First Minister, deputy First Minister, and eight departmental Ministers.

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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

    • Northern Ireland waiting time statistics: emergency care waiting times April - June 2026

      Department for Health Published 12 August 2026
    • Development of Active Travel Minor Works and Large Minor Works Schemes (<£10m) within DfI Active Travel Teams RsPPG_E078v1

      Department for Infrastructure Published 12 August 2026
    • Interconnection Policy Statement: Policy Direction for East-West Electricity Infrastructure

      Department for the Economy Published 12 August 2026
    • Business Plan End Year report 2025/2026

      Department for Health Published 11 August 2026
    • Written Ministerial Statement - Local Growth Fund - 2026-27 Capital Allocations and agreed Investment Plan

      Department of Finance 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 Demersal 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
    • Consultation on the Draft Irish Sea Pelagic Fisheries Management Plan

      Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Closes 21 October 2026
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