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    Illustrated graphic that says - I welcome the latest PISA results for Northern Ireland. Whilst pupils continue to perform well against other international education systems, it is clear that education systems across the world are facing significant challenges and Northern Ireland is no exception. Our performance in reading and mathematics has declined over the past decade and the proportion of pupils failing to reach the internationally recognised baseline level of proficiency has increased.

    International study signals need for education reform

    8 September 2026
    Department for Education

    Northern Ireland's latest performance in the OECD's Programme PISA has further underlined the need for education reform

    Minister secures RHI closure

    7 September 2026
    Department for the Economy

    Minister Archibald delivers closure of the Non-Domestic RHI Scheme.

    Kimmins launches recruitment campaign for Civil Engineering Assistants

    7 September 2026
    Department for Infrastructure

    Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has launched a recruitment campaign for Civil Engineering Assistants - Professional...

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    • International study signals need for education reform Department for Education
    • Kimmins announces £390,000 road improvement scheme for Main Street, Moira Department for Infrastructure
    • Givan levels playing field in pre-school admissions for hard working families Department for Education
    • Minister Muir announces opening of improved Forest Expansion Scheme Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
    • £16m investment set to strengthen NIFRS emergency response across Northern Ireland Department for Health
    • Minister secures RHI closure Department for the Economy
    • Kimmins launches recruitment campaign for Civil Engineering Assistants Department for Infrastructure

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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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    • PISA 2025 National Report for Northern Ireland (Volume 1)

      Department for Education Published 8 September 2026
    • Working in Ireland Survey 2025

      Department for the Economy Published 8 September 2026
    • Experimental Traffic Control Scheme (Taxis in Bus Lanes - Belfast City Centre) 2026 - 4 Month Extension

      Department for Infrastructure Published 8 September 2026
    • Oral Statement on Pre-School admissions and the Socially Disadvantaged Circumstances Criterion (SDC)

      Department for Education Published 7 September 2026
    • Schools Participating and Funding Bands

      Department for Education Published 7 September 2026
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    Latest consultations

    • The Parking and Waiting Restrictions (Ballymoney) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026

      Department for Infrastructure Closes 01 October 2026
    • The Taxis (Ballymoney) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026

      Department for Infrastructure Closes 01 October 2026
    • UK ETS free allocation rules for hydrogen production

      Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Closes 02 October 2026
    • Pre-School Admissions Consultation: Socially Disadvantaged Circumstances (SDC) Criterion

      Department for Education Closes 04 December 2026
    • Annual Update of the Departmental Consultee / Stakeholder Contact List

      Department for Health Closes 04 December 2026
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