Announcement of the Extension of the Appointments of the Chair and Members of the Maze/Long Kesh Development Corporation

The Executive Office has announced the extension of the appointments of the Chair and Members of the Maze/Long Kesh Development Corporation (MLKDC). The Chair and Members were originally appointed on 10 September 2012 for a five year period. They were reappointed for a 12 month period on 10 September 2017, subsequently extended to 9 March 2019.

‘Ending the Harm’ public awareness campaign on so called ‘paramilitary style attacks’ relaunched

A hard-hitting campaign about the brutal reality of so-called ‘paramilitary style attacks’ will be relaunched today (Monday 5th August).

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.