DAERA prepares to gradually lift restrictions on its estate

DAERA-owned forests and country parks are currently being prepared to gradually lift restrictions.




Dodds to bring forward Parental Bereavement Leave and Pay legislation for NI

Economy Minister Diane Dodds today confirmed she will bring forward dedicated legislation for Parental Bereavement Leave and Pay in Northern Ireland.




Temporary weekly publication of high level children’s social care statistics during the Covid-19 pandemic

The Department of Health (DoH) has today published high level children’s social care statistics in relation to number of children who are currently on the Child Protection Register and number of children who are currently in care (looked after children).




Poots thanks farmers and agents for submitting 24,494 Single Applications on time

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has confirmed that 24,494 Single Applications were received by midnight on 15 May 2020.




Sydenham Bypass to be closed this weekend

A resurfacing scheme on a section of the Sydenham Bypass, Belfast, between Dee Street and George Best Belfast City Airport will re-commence on Friday 22 May 2020.