New arrangements for compensation to farmers, steps to tackle TB in wildlife, the testing of non-bovines for bTB, and the increased use of the interferon gamma blood test in cattle will all be consulted upon as part of a new long-term strategy to eradicate bovine TB (bTB) from Northern Ireland, Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots announced today.

The interim vaccine certification process is being updated to enable users to download their vaccine certificates at home.

Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon is calling on everyone to use their water wisely by reducing unnecessary water use to protect supplies.

The latest scheduled review of the updated guidance around visiting in care home settings in Northern Ireland has been completed, with no further relaxations recommended at this time, but a further review has been scheduled to be completed on or just after 16 August, the Department of Health has announced.

Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has outlined how the use of green design in the delivery of road signage and street lighting is improving energy efficiency across her Department as part of the fight against the climate crisis.