Statement on community pharmacy services

It is extremely regrettable that community pharmacy representatives have advised that access to rota pharmacies in some parts of Northern Ireland will be reduced over the Easter holidays.




DAERA welcomes publication of responses to UK pig sector consultation

DAERA has welcomed today’s publication of responses to a DEFRA-led consultation on contracts within the UK pig sector.




Closure of Kells and Connor Medical Practice, Ballymena

The GP contractor at Kells and Connor Medical Practice, Ballymena gave notice to the Department of Health that they will be resigning their contract to provide GP services from 30 April 2023.




March stocking of Departmental waters

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has stocked the following waters with takeable fish in March 2023:




Civil Service 2022 Pay Award to be implemented for non-industrial staff

The Department of Finance (DoF) has announced implementation of the 2022 Pay Award for Northern Ireland Civil Service non-industrial staff.