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    Image of a large group of people - Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald with recipients of the Aisling Education Bursary.

    Archibald - Aisling Bursary continues to open doors to higher education

    14 September 2026
    Department for the Economy

    More than 160 students receive bursaries worth a total of £135,000.

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    Givan issues new legal guidelines guaranteeing girls the option to wear trousers to school

    11 September 2026
    Department for Education

    Paul Givan has issued revised uniform guidelines offering girls the option to wear trousers as part of their uniform.

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    Complaints and compliments received by HSC Trusts in Northern Ireland (2025/26)

    11 September 2026
    Department for Health

    Complaints and compliments received by HSC Trusts in Northern Ireland (2025/26)

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    • Givan issues new legal guidelines guaranteeing girls the option to wear trousers to school Department for Education
    • DAERA issues fresh appeal for public vigilance over Asian hornet sightings Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
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    • Domestic Homicide Review - Laura

      Department of Justice Published 14 September 2026
    • Carbon Footprinting Project Privacy Notice

      Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Published 14 September 2026
    • FOI DOF/2026-0413 DP competition IRC313542 - interview panels; pass rate; merit list

      Department of Finance Published 14 September 2026
    • FOI DOF/2026-0405 Competition IRC324806 - Grade 3 Deputy Secretary - sift; shortlisting; applications

      Department of Finance Published 14 September 2026
    • Domestic Homicide Review - Anthony

      Department of Justice Published 14 September 2026
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    • The Wandsworth Road, Belfast (Abandonment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026

      Department for Infrastructure Closes 19 October 2026
    • The Parking and Waiting Restrictions (Ballymoney) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026

      Department for Infrastructure Closes 01 October 2026
    • The Taxis (Ballymoney) Order (Northern Ireland) 2026

      Department for Infrastructure Closes 01 October 2026
    • UK ETS free allocation rules for hydrogen production

      Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Closes 02 October 2026
    • Pre-School Admissions Consultation: Socially Disadvantaged Circumstances (SDC) Criterion

      Department for Education Closes 04 December 2026
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