Exporting Products of Animal Origin (POAO) to the EU in a ‘no-deal’ scenario

Food distributors intending to export Products of Animal Origin (POAO) to retail and catering businesses in the EU (incl Republic of Ireland) are being urged to engage with the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA).




Appointment of Chief Commissioner to the Board of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland

The Department for Communities has appointed Mrs Nicole Lappin as the Chief Commissioner to the Board of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland.




Maghaberry Prison show garden wins National Trust gold award

A show garden created by prisoners in Maghaberry has won a National Trust Gold Award.




Department for Communities reopens Grant Programme

The Department for Communities (DFC) has reopened its Uniting Opportunities small grants programme, which is being delivered as part of the Executive’s Together: Building a United Community (T:BUC) Strategy.




Publication of 'Northern Ireland Hospital Statistics: Inpatient, Day Case and Outpatient Activity Statistics (2018/19)

The Department of Health today published the 2018/19 Inpatient, Day Case and Outpatient Hospital Statistics for Northern Ireland.