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    Statement from the Executive on disorder

    10 June 2026
    The Executive Office

    As Executive Ministers, we collectively and unequivocally condemn the disorder, violence and intimidation we witnessed...

    Pictured from left to right: Invest NI CEO Kieran Donoghue; deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly; Kainos CEO Brendan Mooney; First Minister Michelle O’Neill and Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald.

    First Minister, deputy First Minister and Economy Minister announce the creation of over 340 new jobs at Kainos to help it to expand its AI work for customers

    10 June 2026
    The Executive Office

    First Minister Michelle O’Neill, deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly and Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald...

    Illustrated graphic with added text - Ministerial Statement from Education Minister Paul Givan Every effort should be made to minimise disruption to teaching and learning. Timetabled public examinations will go ahead as planned this afternoon, and schools should make every effort to remain open for pupils sitting exams.

    Givan: Every effort should be made to minimise disruption to teaching and learning

    10 June 2026
    Department for Education

    Paul Givan has strongly condemned the incidents of violence and the potential for further disruption.

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    • MLVAR2026022 - Repair to slipway at Portballintrae Harbour

      Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Published 11 June 2026
    • Threshold Forms

      Department for Education Published 11 June 2026
    • ML2026043 - Translink Coastal Defence Repairs 19C and 19D

      Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Published 11 June 2026
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      Department for Education Published 11 June 2026
    • Circular LG 12/2026 - Scheme of Emergency Financial Assistance to District Councils - Civil Unrest 9 June 2026

      Department for Communities Published 11 June 2026
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    • The Urban Clearways (Amendment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026

      Department for Infrastructure Closes 03 July 2026
    • Experimental Traffic Control Scheme - Bus Lanes (Northern Arterial Corridors, Belfast) 2026)

      Department for Infrastructure Closes 02 July 2026
    • Public Consultation on Stronger Futures: A Northern Ireland Youth Work Policy Statement

      Department for Education Closes 25 September 2026
    • The Parking Places (Disabled Persons' Vehicles) (Amendment No. 4) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026

      Department for Infrastructure Closes 02 July 2026
    • The Parking Places on Roads and Waiting Restrictions (Cookstown) (Amendment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026

      Department for Infrastructure Closes 03 July 2026
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