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    Justice Minister Naomi Long with Michelle Martin at Assist NI

    ASSIST NI playing important role in supporting victims of domestic and sexual abuse - Long

    24 September 2026
    Department of Justice

    Justice Minister Naomi Long has marked five years of ASSIST NI.

    Justice Minister welcomes arrest of prisoner Gary Anderson

    23 September 2026
    Department of Justice

    The Justice Minister has welcomed the arrest of prisoner Gary Anderson

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    23 September 2026
    Department for the Economy

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    • Minister extends appointment of Interim Governing Body Chair to Northern Regional College Department for the Economy
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    • Archibald welcomes continued growth in local economy Department for the Economy
    • ASSIST NI playing important role in supporting victims of domestic and sexual abuse - Long Department of Justice
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    • Student mobility into and out of Northern Ireland: What brain drain?

      Department for the Economy Published 24 September 2026
    • Utilisation of Legal Aid in Northern Ireland: Annual Statistics to March 2026

      Department of Justice Published 24 September 2026
    • Department of Justice Procurement Pipeline Report September 2026

      Department of Justice Published 24 September 2026
    • AFBI Organisational Action Plan

      Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Published 24 September 2026
    • Continuous Household Survey Heat and Insulation Results 2025/26

      Department for the Economy Published 24 September 2026
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    • Inquiry Rules

      The Executive Office Closes 17 November 2026
    • Redress Regulations

      The Executive Office Closes 17 November 2026
    • Bellarena - Bishop's Gate Greenway – Public Consultation - Route Options

      Department for Infrastructure Closes 31 October 2026
    • Review of Temporary Variation Policy Consultation

      Department for Education Closes 11 November 2026
    • The Ballymacarrett Walkway, Belfast (Abandonment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026

      Department for Infrastructure Closes 26 October 2026
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