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    Announcement of new Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland

    24 June 2026
    The Executive Office

    First Minister Michelle O’Neill & deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly announce the appointment of Jacqui Durkin

    Payments commence for the first year of the Suckler Cow Scheme

    25 June 2026
    Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs

    Payments for the first year of the Suckler Cow (SC) Scheme are now underway, DAERA confirmed today.

    Travel to and from School – Young Persons’ Behaviour and Attitudes Survey (YPBAS) 2025 Factsheet, published.

    25 June 2026
    Department for Infrastructure

    The Travel to and from School – Young Persons’ Behaviour and Attitudes Survey (YPBAS) 2025 Factsheet, has been published...

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    • Payments commence for the first year of the Suckler Cow Scheme Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
    • Travel to and from School – Young Persons’ Behaviour and Attitudes Survey (YPBAS) 2025 Factsheet, published. Department for Infrastructure
    • Givan: Strong public backing for childcare reforms Department for Education
    • Northern Ireland Composite Economic Index Quarter 1 2026 Department for the Economy
    • Minister celebrates local company’s contribution to the space industry Department for Infrastructure
    • Minister Kimmins issues Notice of Opinion to grant planning permission for a new supermarket at Crescent Link, Derry Department for Infrastructure
    • DAERA Minister responds to OEP’s first statutory report on the Northern Ireland Environmental Improvement Plan Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs

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    • Section 29 Planning Application – Proposed supermarket, Crescent Link, Derry.

      Department for Infrastructure Published 25 June 2026
    • Education workforce - Data collection and validation

      Department for Education Published 25 June 2026
    • Fisheries, fish passage and habitat protection guidance

      Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Published 25 June 2026
    • Young Persons' Behaviour and Attitudes Survey 2025 - Travel to and from School

      Department for Infrastructure Published 25 June 2026
    • Year 2 Phonics and Year 5 Multiplication Check - Letter to Schools

      Department for Education Published 25 June 2026
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    • Pensions 2050: Evidence and Future Priorities – interim report

      Department for Communities Closes 14 July 2026
    • Consultation on compensation for miscarriages of justice options for Northern Ireland statutory compensation limits

      Department of Justice Closes 17 August 2026
    • Warrenpoint Active Travel Scheme – Preliminary Engagement

      Department for Infrastructure Closes 31 July 2026
    • The Circular Road, Newtownards (Abandonment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026

      Department for Infrastructure Closes 29 July 2026
    • Call for Views – Reducing Offending and Reoffending Strategy

      Department of Justice Closes 13 August 2026
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