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    Chair of the Dental Committee of the Northern Ireland Business Services Organisation

    9 June 2026
    Department for Health

    Chair of the Dental Committee of the Northern Ireland Business Services Organisation

    Economy Minister sets out further measures to support students

    7 June 2026
    Department for the Economy

    Thousands of students are to benefit from increases to Higher Education maintenance loans and grants.

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    Minister Lyons hosts visit of UK Veterans Minister

    5 June 2026
    Department for Communities

    Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has welcomed UK Minister for Veterans and People Louise Sandher-Jones as she visited...

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    • Northern Ireland greenhouse gas statistics 1990-2024 released Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
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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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    • Review of Design Standards for New Build Social Housing in the Social Housing Development Programme - Rural needs impact assessment

      Department for Communities Published 9 June 2026
    • Northern Ireland Civil Service Board Minutes 2026

      The Executive Office Published 9 June 2026
    • Letter to schools - Irish-Medium Education (IME) Statutory Key Stage Assessment Arrangements 2025-26

      Department for Education Published 9 June 2026
    • Review of Design Standards for New Build Social Housing in the Social Housing Development Programme - screening

      Department for Communities Published 9 June 2026
    • Northern Ireland greenhouse gas inventory 1990 – 2024 statistical bulletin

      Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Published 9 June 2026
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    • The Parking and Waiting Restrictions (Derry/Londonderry) (Amendment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026

      Department for Infrastructure Closes 03 July 2026
    • Consultation on the Draft Air Quality (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2026

      Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Closes 31 August 2026
    • Targeted Consultation: Pharmacy Premises Fees

      Department for Health Closes 03 August 2026
    • Public Consultation on the proposed introduction of fixed fees for providing Screening and Scoping Opinions under the Marine Works (Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)) Regulations 2007 (as amended)

      Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Closes 31 July 2026
    • Environmental Impact Assessment forestry consultation for (Carrickfergus) West Division and Middle Division, Co Antrim. EIA26/27-02

      Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Closes 05 July 2026
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