Publication of ‘DVA Monthly Tests Conducted Statistics – January 2024'
The ‘DVA Monthly Tests Conducted Statistics – January 2024’ report, containing statistics up to January 2024, is now available.
O’Dowd reaffirms commitment to promoting biodiversity and protecting the environment
Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has reaffirmed his commitment to promoting biodiversity to help address the climate and nature emergency.
Justice Minister Naomi Long is extending the Sexual Offences Legal Advisers pilot scheme until March 2025.
Minister Long said: “I introduced this pilot scheme in April 2021 to provide free, independent legal advice and advocacy to adult complainants in serious sexual offence cases, up to the point of trial – since then more than 1,600 people have received free legal advice.
Increase in funded IVF provision
Health Minister Robin Swann has announced that publicly funded IVF treatment will increase to one full cycle for eligible women.
Consultation on criminal assets recovery Codes of Practice launched
Department of Justice has launched a public consultation to seek views on recovery of criminal assets Codes of Practice.