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    Illustrated graphics that says - If Northern Ireland is to fulfil the original vision of Integrated Education, the priority must be to create more opportunities for children from different traditions to learn together in meaningful numbers and in ways that have a lasting impact on communities across Northern Ireland.

    Givan: A new way forward for integrated education

    1 September 2026
    Department for Education

    Education Minister Paul Givan has today published a Department of Education Position Paper on Integrated Education.

    Kimmins launches Public Consultation on Social and Environmental Guidance for Water and Sewerage Services (2028/29-2032/33)

    1 September 2026
    Department for Infrastructure

    Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has launched a public consultation on draft Social and Environmental Guidance (‘The...

    Department launches open call to support social enterprise growth

    1 September 2026
    Department for the Economy

    Social enterprise open call launched

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    • Reappointment of Chair and five Members to the Board of the Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
    • Northern Ireland Environmental Principles Policy Statement comes into effect Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
    • Competition launched for independent members of the Northern Ireland Policing Board Department of Justice
    • Minister announces additional £800,000 in North West Short Courses Programme Department for the Economy
    • Education Minister announces three post-primary school projects to advance to design and planning stage Department for Education
    • Minister Muir designates Lagan Meadows as a Quiet Area Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
    • Closing date approaching for submission of information to the independent external review Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs

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    The Budget provides the Executive with an opportunity to improve the lives of people in Northern Ireland by allocating resources to high priority areas.

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    The Programme for Government (PfG) sets the strategic context for both the Budget and the Investment Strategy for Northern Ireland.

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    • FOI DOF/2026-0463 information concerning Northern Ireland Civil Service employees who are members or representatives of NIPSA and their attendance at demonstrations, rallies, protests or public campaigning events organised, supported or promoted by NIPSA

      Department of Finance Published 2 September 2026
    • FOI DOF/2026-0402 EO2 competition IRC317873 - job offers

      Department of Finance Published 2 September 2026
    • Traffic Calming - Glen Road, Maghera

      Department for Infrastructure Published 2 September 2026
    • Recruitment for Independent Members to the Northern Ireland Policing Board

      Department of Justice Published 2 September 2026
    • NISRA Analytical Services Division - publication and pre-release access list

      Department for the Economy Published 2 September 2026
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    Latest consultations

    • Traffic Calming - Kilskeery Road, Trillick

      Department for Infrastructure Closes 04 October 2026
    • The Cycle Routes (Amendment No. 3) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026

      Department for Infrastructure Closes 25 September 2026
    • Traffic Calming - Gargadis Road, Trillick

      Department for Infrastructure Closes 04 October 2026
    • Social and Environmental Guidance for Water and Sewerage Services (2028/29-2032/33)

      Department for Infrastructure Closes 27 October 2026
    • Public appointment – Ofcom Board representative for Northern Ireland

      Department for the Economy Closes 28 September 2026
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