Farmers urged to remain vigilant to Bluetongue threat

The Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO) for Northern Ireland (NI) is asking farmers to remain vigilant and to source animals responsibly in response to the confirmation of Bluetongue Virus (BTV-3) in a sheep in Norfolk following an investigation of a clinical suspect case.

Minister O’Dowd meets new DVA vehicle test examiners and staff during a tour of the Newtownards Test Centre

Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has met a group of new vehicle examiners during a visit to DVA’s Newtownards Test Centre. They are among approximately 40 new recruits undergoing training following a recent recruitment competition.

Switchover date for new livestock identification tag codes extended

DAERA has extended the switchover date when ‘UK’ prefix livestock tags can no longer be used to 30 June 2025.

Extension of Mental Health Champion appointment

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has extended the appointment of Professor Siobhan O’Neill as the Mental Health Champion for Northern Ireland.

O’Dowd announces £340,000 road improvement scheme for Henry Street / Gilmore Street, Ballymena

Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has announced that a £340,000 carriageway and footway resurfacing scheme on Henry Street / Gilmore Street, Ballymena will commence on Monday 2 September 2024.